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Dinokeng Game Reserve
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Dinokeng Game Reserve
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Ditshabako S
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
21 Jan 2025, 09:02
Rudeness overload
Beautiful place I admired, ohh my God tried to phone and enquire, they didn't pick up, saw they tried phoning me back, so I phoned around 15h55, the rudeness, told me to quick they are closing, the tone nje sis
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Ditshabako S
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
21 Jan 2025, 09:02
Rudeness overload
Beautiful place I admired, ohh my God tried to phone and enquire, they didn't pick up, saw they tried phoning me back, so I phoned around 15h55, the rudeness, told me to quick they are closing, the tone nje sis
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Bob W
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
22 Oct 2024, 10:00
Bad Game Reserve
Tried to buy self drive permits on line, the system reports successful but no payment details, tried another 3 times with the same results, arrived at the boom gate and was told my details had not been captured and I would have to pay an extra R20 pp to enter as I didn't book on line, I tried to book the permit again via internet in front of the gate staff 3 more times and again the system refuse to accept the details. After about an hour at the boom gate the gate staff finally accepted the system was not working, although we had the self drive permits we where still required to pay extra entry fees while trying to access the DGR resort and bird hides, I'm left with the impression that this reserve is about ****s, the road network is also in bad condition, looks like even the Game may have also gone on holiday, in summary as a SA based Tour Operator i would be ashamed to bring international visitors to this place, my recommendation is to find an alternative Game Reserve and avoid the attempted ****s
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Bob W
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
22 Oct 2024, 10:00
Bad Game Reserve
Tried to buy self drive permits on line, the system reports successful but no payment details, tried another 3 times with the same results, arrived at the boom gate and was told my details had not been captured and I would have to pay an extra R20 pp to enter as I didn't book on line, I tried to book the permit again via internet in front of the gate staff 3 more times and again the system refuse to accept the details. After about an hour at the boom gate the gate staff finally accepted the system was not working, although we had the self drive permits we where still required to pay extra entry fees while trying to access the DGR resort and bird hides, I'm left with the impression that this reserve is about ****s, the road network is also in bad condition, looks like even the Game may have also gone on holiday, in summary as a SA based Tour Operator i would be ashamed to bring international visitors to this place, my recommendation is to find an alternative Game Reserve and avoid the attempted ****s
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Chantal S
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
5 Nov 2023, 13:56
Confrontational Resident - Beware
More a heads up than a review. Confronted by a very aggressive, clearly frustrated permanent resident (Blue Kia SUV) who appears to have lost respect not only for his own surroundings but the people who choose to pay a daily rate to enjoy the reserve. Beware, vicious enough confrontation with family in the car, to cut our day and get out of the reserve after paying R500 daily rate. Will not be back in a hurry - would not want to re-run this confrontation! Sad as great Game Reserve.
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Chantal S
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
5 Nov 2023, 13:56
Confrontational Resident - Beware
More a heads up than a review. Confronted by a very aggressive, clearly frustrated permanent resident (Blue Kia SUV) who appears to have lost respect not only for his own surroundings but the people who choose to pay a daily rate to enjoy the reserve. Beware, vicious enough confrontation with family in the car, to cut our day and get out of the reserve after paying R500 daily rate. Will not be back in a hurry - would not want to re-run this confrontation! Sad as great Game Reserve.
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Michael S
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
1 Oct 2023, 09:37
Poor behaviour from staff
Had a staff member get out of his bakkie in front of some animals to tell me I can't stop at an angle. There was plenty of space for others to go past but he seemed to want to show his authority. He disturbed the animals for me and another vehicle. He could have stopped next to me and spoken to me. Very poor show
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Michael S
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
1 Oct 2023, 09:37
Poor behaviour from staff
Had a staff member get out of his bakkie in front of some animals to tell me I can't stop at an angle. There was plenty of space for others to go past but he seemed to want to show his authority. He disturbed the animals for me and another vehicle. He could have stopped next to me and spoken to me. Very poor show
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Chane H
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
25 Aug 2023, 06:44
Disgusting!!!
I am horrified at the the news of the park's recent application to euthanise the three lions involved in the incident regarding the death of a landowner's employee at the reserve. The employee was walking where he was not supposed to, at a time when he was not supposed to, and a wild animal saw him as prey. How is this the lion's fault??? This reserve claims to be all about conservation, yet the message you put out there is that people can break the rules and do whatever they want and you will simply kill the animals that get in the way. Disgusting!!!! I will withdraw my support from this reserve immediately, and let everyone know that you do not practice what you preach. I loved visiting the park, knowing that by financially contributing to the reserve means that I contribute to conservation in a small way. But I will NOT contribute to a place that puts rule-breaking people ahead of the animals it is supposed to protect. You guys are not a conservation or a reserve. You are no better than a circus that keeps animals in captivity and kill them when they step out of line. I will put reviews about this awful conduct all over the internet and try to make people aware of what you really stand for... and it is NOT wildlife conservation.
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Chane H
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
25 Aug 2023, 06:44
Disgusting!!!
I am horrified at the the news of the park's recent application to euthanise the three lions involved in the incident regarding the death of a landowner's employee at the reserve. The employee was walking where he was not supposed to, at a time when he was not supposed to, and a wild animal saw him as prey. How is this the lion's fault??? This reserve claims to be all about conservation, yet the message you put out there is that people can break the rules and do whatever they want and you will simply kill the animals that get in the way. Disgusting!!!! I will withdraw my support from this reserve immediately, and let everyone know that you do not practice what you preach. I loved visiting the park, knowing that by financially contributing to the reserve means that I contribute to conservation in a small way. But I will NOT contribute to a place that puts rule-breaking people ahead of the animals it is supposed to protect. You guys are not a conservation or a reserve. You are no better than a circus that keeps animals in captivity and kill them when they step out of line. I will put reviews about this awful conduct all over the internet and try to make people aware of what you really stand for... and it is NOT wildlife conservation.
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Jeannette Paulin-Campbell
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
1 May 2021, 11:55
Warning: Dinokeng roads are shocking
Warning: Terrible roads We have just spent most of the long weekend in Dinokeng game reserve It was our first visit and we were keen to see what was there We read their website and saw they have the Self-Drive route and it said this ‘most of which is suitable to sedan vehicles’’ So we went in our sedan and bought a 3-day Self-Drive permit. Before we even went on any of the self-drive routes, we were HORRIFIED at the state of the main road to our lodge, Foreva Wild – the De Wagendrift Road. We have NEVER been on such a bad road ever – and we are in our late sixties/mid seventies and have been all over South Africa. That road was so bad we did not dare to tackle any of the self-drive routes and we even cancelled visits to other lodges for dinners which we had pre-booked. We decided to leave early because we were unable to enjoy game drives or game viewing and then disaster! We hit an unseen deep gully on that same De Wagendrift Road soon after leaving the lodge and the car was so badly damaged that we had to call a tow truck and wait 3 hours on the road for it to come. Now we have been quoted many thousands of rands to fix the damage to the car. So our pleasant, relaxing weekend in the bush was very unpleasant and is going to cost us a lot of money. Dinokeng need to be honest on their website and say that the roads – all of them – are suitable ONLY FOR 4 x 4 vehicles Better still fix them! If they want to attract visitors - they need local visitors now more than ever, surely?
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Jeannette Paulin-Campbell
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
1 May 2021, 11:55
Warning: Dinokeng roads are shocking
Warning: Terrible roads We have just spent most of the long weekend in Dinokeng game reserve It was our first visit and we were keen to see what was there We read their website and saw they have the Self-Drive route and it said this ‘most of which is suitable to sedan vehicles’’ So we went in our sedan and bought a 3-day Self-Drive permit. Before we even went on any of the self-drive routes, we were HORRIFIED at the state of the main road to our lodge, Foreva Wild – the De Wagendrift Road. We have NEVER been on such a bad road ever – and we are in our late sixties/mid seventies and have been all over South Africa. That road was so bad we did not dare to tackle any of the self-drive routes and we even cancelled visits to other lodges for dinners which we had pre-booked. We decided to leave early because we were unable to enjoy game drives or game viewing and then disaster! We hit an unseen deep gully on that same De Wagendrift Road soon after leaving the lodge and the car was so badly damaged that we had to call a tow truck and wait 3 hours on the road for it to come. Now we have been quoted many thousands of rands to fix the damage to the car. So our pleasant, relaxing weekend in the bush was very unpleasant and is going to cost us a lot of money. Dinokeng need to be honest on their website and say that the roads – all of them – are suitable ONLY FOR 4 x 4 vehicles Better still fix them! If they want to attract visitors - they need local visitors now more than ever, surely?
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Giulia B
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
22 Oct 2020, 07:44
Amazing place!!!
My husband and I spend four amazing nights at the game reserve. We stayed at De Kleine Serengeti which was exceptional. The game reserve itself is fabulous and really is like a mini Kruger Park except a lot quieter which makes it fantastic for game viewing. Dinokeng is so beautiful, peaceful and the best place to unwind. We explored the self-drive routes and went on such an adventure!! We saw so many animals and it was such an amazing experience that we will definitely be coming back to visit in the near future!
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Giulia B
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020
22 Oct 2020, 07:44
Amazing place!!!
My husband and I spend four amazing nights at the game reserve. We stayed at De Kleine Serengeti which was exceptional. The game reserve itself is fabulous and really is like a mini Kruger Park except a lot quieter which makes it fantastic for game viewing. Dinokeng is so beautiful, peaceful and the best place to unwind. We explored the self-drive routes and went on such an adventure!! We saw so many animals and it was such an amazing experience that we will definitely be coming back to visit in the near future!
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