782tapinders
March 6, 2024
Kingfisher Creek is a phenomenal lodge with the best staff you could ask for. We felt extremely welcomed and looked after through the entirety of our 4 night stay. Annie was so kind, friendly, and beyond helpful in arranging and organising all of our activities and went above and beyond to make sure we were having a great stay. There's a reason she has been called superwoman; it's abundantly clear that Annie takes great pride in her job, the lodge, and making sure her guests feel at home. The location is great and close enough for arranging game drives and excursions in nearby areas such as nearby big 5 reserves, Kruger National Park, and Blyde. But we also enjoyed the guided walk within the reserve and being shown the different tracks left behind by animals like impala, giraffe, and hyenas. The accommodation is fabulous and has everything you need to feel comfortable. Our room was perfect for a couple. The outdoor shower was also a real highlight. Everything was conveniently close to the main restaurant, lounge, and pool; despite being in the room closest to the lobby, we still felt like we had enough privacy. It was a dream to also hear lions and hyenas calling during the nights. The food cooked by Nikiwe was spectacular - she truly is a talented chef and it genuinely felt like 5 star dining. We were amazed each night and at each breakfast with the choices, quality of food, and felt contently well fed every day - there was not a single night where we went to bed hungry! Additionally, Annie and Nikiwe pulled out all the stops to cater for a vegan dietary requirement for one of us, which was really appreciated. All of the wait staff were also wonderful and added to the enjoyable experience we had. The setting is cosy with an open fire, surrounded by bush, seeing monkeys and Nyala every day, and it felt surprisingly remote which we loved. We wish we could keep it as our own little hidden gem, but it would be too selfish to not recommend staying at Kingfisher! We were incredibly relaxed the whole holiday and when you visit for yourself, you'll really get to see what made us fall in love with Kingfisher Creek. It's not to be missed and once you're there we're sure you won't want to leave! We will certainly be coming back many many more times in the future (we started planning our next visit before we'd even left)! Thank you Annie & all of the Kingfisher staff! We can't wait to see you again. Tapinder & Ish