8/10
Reviewed Mar 27, 2026We did not order a breakfast as it was inclusive of the game drive at Aquila which is 1/2 hour away.
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A-1 Njalo-NjaloSafari´s
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About this hotel
Luxury Safari Experience
Exquisite Amenities: A-1 Njalo-NjaloSafari´s offers a range of top-notch amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, free bikes, and a garden, ensuring a luxurious and relaxing stay for all guests.
Family-Friendly Activities: With a children's playground, billiards, table tennis, and darts available, both kids and adults can enjoy a fun-filled vacation at the resort.
Scenic Surroundings: Situated near Aquila Private Game Reserve, guests can immerse themselves in nature and enjoy activities like hiking and cycling, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers.
Book your stay at A-1 Njalo-NjaloSafari´s now for an unforgettable safari experience in Touwsrivier.
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Stay Details
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Amenities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
BBQ facilities
Laundry
Luggage storage
Cycling
Safety deposit box
Bar
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Meeting/banquet facilities
Children's playground
Packed lunches
Games room
Table tennis
Billiards
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Outdoor pool
Sun terrace
Private check-in/check-out
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Accessible parking
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Parking garage
Concierge service
Special diet menus - on request
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Lockers
Pool with view
Kid-friendly buffet
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Picnic area
Wine/champagne
Coffee Shop on site
Outdoor fireplace
Pet bowls
Kids' pool
Pet basket
Game drives
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
CCTV in common areas
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Face masks for guests available
Delivered food - securely covered
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Room Types
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Up to 2 guests25 sqmDouble bed (131-150 cm wide)
The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingPrivate entranceTile/marble floorDining areaElectric kettleExecutive lounge accessWardrobe or closetBarbecue
Superior Twin Room with Garden View
Up to 2 guests25 sqm2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
The twin room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerSafety deposit boxTVAir conditioningDeskToiletPrivate bathroomHeatingInterconnected room(s) availablePrivate entranceTile/marble floorElectric kettleExecutive lounge accessWardrobe or closetBarbecue
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Guest reviews(559 total)
Provider-sourced guest reviews.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 25, 2026Ruhe, Natur, nachts wahnsinns Sternenhimmel! Thatched roofs sehr passend und Afrika style😊 Pool groß und mit Naturwasser befüllt. Freundliche Mitarbeiter.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 20, 2026not included
6/10
Reviewed Mar 19, 2026Близкое расположение к «сафари» Акила
очень темно во всех помещениях. В мрачный день добираться некомфортно,бассейн в ужасном состоянии,утром отключили воду ,собирай я как хочешь.
9/10
Reviewed Mar 18, 2026Lovely thatched African buildings. Wonderful staff.
8km of rough road to get there!
8/10
Reviewed Mar 17, 2026Heel vriendelijke dames bij receptie en restaurant.
Het avondeten met een toeslag van 250 Rand p.p. vlees van de braai was zo zo, rest goed. Verder waren afvoeren van wc's niet allemaal goed aangesloten en was er schimmel in de douche. Bedden en rest van de kamer waren goed.
7/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026Cosy cabins
Dinning area lacked atmosphere with lights out one end and lots of junk piled up. We ate 1st night but choose not to the next night as choice limited. Part of the appeal of the property where the photos on web site that made this room in the logde look faboulous.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 15, 2026C'est un hôtel sans prétention mais qui est tout à fait correct pour un court séjour. L'hôtel est à 15/20 mn de la réserve Aquila pour réaliser un SAFARI. Le personnel est souriant et bienveillant. La literie est correct. Le repas du soir est satisfaisant ainsi que le petit déjeuner.
Le système de note pour les consommations au BAR. L'environnement autour de l'hôtel, la ville de TOUWSRIVER est très pauvre et les balades me semble à proscrire. Pas de restaurant dans le secteur aussi ce qui oblige à prendre le repas du soir à l'hôtel.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 14, 2026Sehr naturnah, viele Tiere in der Anlage, sehr gutes Essen, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
10/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Everything! Staff, cleanliness, comfort, homely, welcoming. Food, breakfasts and suppers were exceptional. Special mention to Happiness, Mavis, Benson and the breakfast staff. The honesty bar was ideal. Games attached to the bar were a hit for us too
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10/10
Reviewed Mar 13, 2026Everything. Fantastic staff! Fantastic place! Relaxing surroundings and great views!
10/10
Reviewed Mar 12, 2026Everething. Very good explanation by Daniela to get to the venue. Staff very friendly and helpful Breakfast good
Nothing
8/10
Reviewed Mar 11, 2026Great location, not too far out of town or the N1 highway. Staff were friendly, quiet surroundings and a lovely pool area. They have a nice bar area with a very wel stocked honesty bar. I lost my wedding band in the shower and the owner Daniella found it and kept it for me which we fetched on our return from Cape Town.
Nothing in particular
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026It was vey different rustic but in a good way
8/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Peace and tranquility with an authentic safari getaway vibe. The staff, especially Happiness, were just amazing and the food was delicious!
10/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026Nice stop over in this lodge. Good South African home cooking and lovely staff.
8/10
Reviewed Mar 8, 2026The staff were so amazing, the food was delicious and we felt very welcome.
6/10
Reviewed Feb 28, 2026Het ouderwetse Afrika gevoel dat ik me herinner uit de jaren 80 en 90. Simpele kamers met een platje ervoor voor koffie, fris, bier of wijn. Een hoge rietgedekte eetzaal met Afrikaans buffet.
Tegelijkertijd is het ook niet meer van deze tijd dat er maar één bruikbare stekker is, die niet eens naast je bed aanwezig is maar in de tegenovergelegen muur, deuren die krom zijn. Één centrale pit, geen nachtkastjes. Beetje vergane glorie hier en daar. De naam Njalo Njalo safari's is wat misleidend. Zij doen zelf niets aan Safari. Het vindt plaats in het op een half uur rijden gelegen Aquila reserve. Een lux hotel met een soort Beekse bergen Safari mogelijkheid. Lijkt in niets op een echte Safari, maar je ziet wel veel!
9/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026Possibilité de dîner, repas bons, personnel souriant et satisfait nos demandes
Les installations jeux pour enfant à l'extérieur sont cassés. Longue piste pour accéder à l'hôtel
6/10
Reviewed Feb 25, 2026Ziet er bij aankomst mooi uit, fijn zwembad
Huisje is erg gedateerd, Bedden zijn doorgezakt en het hele huisje ruikt naar een soort chemisch toilet
10/10
Reviewed Feb 24, 2026Incrível! Fomos muito bem recepcionado, todas as pessoas muito gentis. A comida foi muito bem preparada, os quartos estavam bem limpos, as acomodações do jeito como esperávamos.
10/10
Reviewed Feb 23, 2026We loved the environment it’s a peaceful place and also very quiet
We like the pool it was very dirty
7/10
Reviewed Feb 14, 2026Very peaceful! Staff is super friendly and helpful. You can order meals. We had dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. There's also a decent kitchen for self catering.
The wifi signal was poor in most locations, and kept dropping out. The clay road to get there is a washboard and at times rather muddy.
9/10
Reviewed Feb 12, 2026Good food and pool area, very peaceful
It was a struggle to get here without our own vehicle (trying to use Uber) but otherwise it’s in a quiet and secluded spot!
7/10
Reviewed Feb 11, 2026More quiet and off the beaten track
Food average
9/10
Reviewed Feb 8, 2026Pool-Area, sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Preiswerte Weinpreise.
Anfahrtsweg über 6 km Schotterpiste. Einweisung hätte ausführlicher sein können.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 31, 2026Great stay!
4/10
Reviewed Jan 28, 2026What I did like was the location itself. Being in the Karoo was genuinely special, with wide open landscapes, quiet surroundings, and that peaceful “far from everything” feeling. The setting has a lot of natural beauty and character, and it was the one part of the stay that really stood out in a positive way.
Communication was very poor, and there was little transparency around additional costs, especially when it came to meals and what was or wasn’t included. We only found out about certain charges along the way, which made it hard to plan and felt frustrating. The beds were also extremely soft and uncomfortable, and overall the experience didn’t match the “resort” expectation. It felt more like a backpackers setup than a proper resort, and the value for money just wasn’t there.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026Bijzondere locatie niet ver van Touws Rivier. Mooie en verzorgde kamers en sanitair. Vriendelijk personeel.
Het zwembad had iets helderder water mogen hebben om aantrekkelijk te zijn voor een zwemsessie.
7/10
Reviewed Jan 25, 2026Friendly staff and the peaceful surroundings.
The facilities need updating and the gravel road to the property was a shlep.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 24, 2026The wonderful atmosphere
A few small things, but nothing serious
9/10
Reviewed Jan 23, 2026Nice safari lodge quiet with an excellent pool, clean and comfortable rooms, with air con, good restaurant, cooked breakfast to order, buffet style dinner, helpful staff.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Heel vriendelijk personeel!
8/10
Reviewed Jan 22, 2026Wunderschöne Anlage mit vielen Häuschen, Tieren und Blumen. Diverse Grillmöglichkeiten, tolle Bar, grosser Pool und Garten. Gute Lage zur Aquila Game Loge um Touren zu machen. Herzliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
Die Anlage bräuchte unbedingt etwas Pflege und Renovation. Sie hat soviel Potenzial! Ein Kühlschrank im Zimmer sollte machbar sein.
9/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Breakfast was excellent and staff very helpful and friendly
Maybe a small fridge in the room
9/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026The location and the animals around
Couldn’t get a double room
8/10
Reviewed Jan 20, 2026Хозяин молодец. Вполне неплохо
Скудный ужин(
9/10
Reviewed Jan 19, 2026Staff where lovely. Very relaxing.
Mom struggled a bit with walking from the room to the restaurant ... so maybe there is a solution for the elderly, but we discussed with the owner, and she was very open to finding a solution.
7/10
Reviewed Jan 16, 2026Schön abseits von allem Trubel gelegen.
Die Betten waren schon gut durchgelegen.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 14, 2026It was a quiet peaceful location. Dinner and breakfast were very good. Dinner was set but with choices. Friendly cat called Felix, donkeys, goats, ostriches, sheep and cows nearby. Family friendly.
Swimming pool was a bit dirty, green algee around the sides and debris. We appreciate this was a none chlorine pool.
8/10
Reviewed Jan 13, 2026Nice and quiet
Food and lights
5/10
Reviewed Jan 5, 2026персонал хороший и добрый, виды красивые, цена на жилье нормальная
1. хозяйка отчитала нас за то что мы сказали что выезд планируем в 6:30, а выезжали в 6:45, сервис в этой части провал) 2. дорогой ужин, не стоит того, но выбора нет. 3. чтобы заехать и выехать надо ждать, писать, искать. а на въезде не очень хороший интернет. звонок есть, но его не слышат видимо) 4. приготовьтесь ехать по пыльной и каменистой дороге 8 км. 5. в домиках муравьи и ночью они придут к вам в кровать
7/10
Reviewed Jan 4, 2026Beautiful views! Lovely pool and amenities, good food. Overall a lovely stay - they really went out of their way to provide for our little one by providing a cot, blankets, pillow, high chair and plastic cutlery and crockery for her at every meal time. What a pleasure!
The dinner buffet was very expensive.
10/10
Reviewed Jan 3, 2026Authenticity, quiet, peaceful, beautiful views, secluded and not overcrowded. Catering provided with option for self catering, use of a fully equipped communal kitchen and an outdoor fire pit for bbq providing an atmospheric safari feeling.
Just the access road along a gravel track, but that is absolutely not a deal breaker, we would definitely return.
5/10
Reviewed Jan 2, 2026The resort is in need of some Capex and professional management. It has so much potential.
The lack of maintenance. The restaurant lacked imagination.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 29, 2025Very nice staff and food. A reasonable good accommodation solution when you go to spend a day in Aquila Safari, because is in a 30 minutes distance. We did a little safari on Njalo-Njalo in our car and was good fun to be able to spot a few animals.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 26, 2025They had the most wonderful meals! We had both dinner with them and breakfast the next morning. Dinner was a buffet with multiple choices all excellent! Breakfast also had a buffet but then also had the option for made to order eggs. Everything was so good and plentiful! we really enjoyed the meals! The property itself is very peaceful and remote. It was so beautiful and lovely to be out of the city!
10/10
Reviewed Dec 25, 2025Die Gastgeber waren unglaublich grosszügig mit mir! Ich durfte meinen Aufenthalt um 24 Stunden verschieben. Danke!
7/10
Reviewed Dec 23, 2025Remote, quiet, in touch with nature
Limited dinner options
2/10
Reviewed Dec 22, 2025Wifi was good. They have a bar.
There was ants and bats in the one room, there was a few ants that climbed on me in the bed and at about 22:30 there was 7 bats flying above our heads and it was getting out of hand in minutes. The communal kitchen needs maintenance and does not have everything you need. The pictures on the website is very outdated. There was no way to get in contact with the hosts. We tried several times calling and no one answered. The one bedroom have very comfortable beds and the other bedroom not.
7/10
Reviewed Dec 21, 2025Beautiful views. Clean lovely rooms and facilities.
There is a lack of management and logistics. There was no hot water and no water on one day. There was a lot of water waste due to no one overseeing the sprinklers. It seems as if staff are left to take care of everything (which they do well) but could do better with some help. It's a beautiful place with so much potential.
8/10
Reviewed Dec 20, 2025Excellent infrastructure with a lot of money having been invested. All the buildings; rooms, bar, dining area, pool area, braai areas are very well constructed and maintained.
It's as though this was an unfinished project, awaiting the arrival of a surrounding safari park to make this place complete.
5/10
Reviewed Dec 17, 2025The scenery, in the middle of nowhere.
the bar area was not clean, and poorly lit. The diner was poor. I was promised a braai but had only like 1 piece of sausage and a small bit of chicken as we came after a large group and they finished everything. They did not replenish. My children had the lamb, mostly bones. I mean you pay for the diner but you have the feeling of having not even the quarter of what was promised. very difficult to find
9/10
Reviewed Dec 16, 2025Die ruhige Lage und die Nähe zum Aquila Game Resort - Afrika pur - ein Gefühl von Weite und Wildnis. Das wird verstärkt durch die kilometerlange Zufahrt durch die Wildnis auf der einzigen Schotterstrasse. Natürlich kein Handyempfang, aber WLAN funktioniert einwandfrei. Sehr nettes fürsorgliches Personal. Abendessen als Buffet - wir waren die einzigen Gäste fürs Abendessen und trotzdem wurde extra für uns ein tolles warmes Buffet aufgebaut, von dem natürlich sehr viel übrigblieb... Getränke als Selbstbedienung mit Aufschreiben mit reichhaltiger Auswahl an Bier, Weinen und Softdrinks. Schöner Pool - die Lodges und alle Häuser sind reetgedeckt und vermitteln wirklich Safari-feeling... - 100% Empfehlung
9/10
Reviewed Dec 12, 2025Sehr ruhig gelegen, toller Ausblick auf Natur und Tiere, spezielle Einrichtung im afrikanischen Stil, sehr nettes Personal, gutes Essen und Service.
Die Betten haben leider sehr laut gequietscht und der Pool hatte keine Leiter oder Geländer an der man sich beim ein und aussteigen festhalten konnte. Allein wär meine Mutter (81) nicht reingekommen oder wieder raus gekommen.
6/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025It has braai facilities
To little advertising, could elaborate more on available facilities
10/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025Sehr schöne Unterkunft, haben uns total wohl gefühlt.
9/10
Reviewed Dec 6, 2025Rust, prachtige omgeving en heel schoon
8/10
Reviewed Dec 4, 2025The staff were really warm and helpful. Useful for visiting Aquila Game Reserve
5/10
Reviewed Dec 3, 2025Wir haben eine Safari Logde mit einigen afrikanischen Tieren erwartet. Leider war dies nicht der Fall. Die Lodge wird zum großen Teil als Übernachtungsmöglichkeit für den Besuch der Aquilla lodge genutzt. Leider hatten wir nicht vorgebucht und hatten keine Chance diese zu besuchen. Wir hatten 3 Nächte gebucht und sind nach 2 Nächten abgereist.
Alles nicht auf dem neusten Stand.
9/10
Reviewed Nov 29, 2025Un joli petit écrin à quelques km de la ville, au calme, une courte piste pour s'y rendre et donner un petit sentiment d'aventure. Personnel très accueillant, appartement au toit de chaume, très joli et dépaysant, bravo
Je n'ai pas eu le temps de profiter de la piscine, dommage
Guest Feedback
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What guests love
- •Friendly, attentive staff (several staff members named)
- •Authentic thatched cabins and safari-style atmosphere
- •Quiet, peaceful surroundings and good base for Aquila safari
- •Good food: praised breakfasts and suppers
- •Honesty bar and bar games well received
- •Cosy cabins and comfortable bedding
- •Good value for money
Areas to consider
- •Pool reported in poor condition by some guests
- •Reports of mold in showers and occasional water outages
- •Rough 8 km access road and remote location
- •Limited dining choices/variable dinner quality; evening meal supplements
- •Dining area lacked atmosphere and some clutter/maintenance issues
- •Surrounding town offers few amenities or restaurants
Cleanliness
7.2/10Mixed signals: several guests praised general cleanliness, but there are specific reports of mold in the shower, occasional water outages and concerns about pool hygiene/condition.
Service
9.2/10Consistently strong: numerous mentions of very friendly, helpful and attentive staff (named staff like Happiness, Mavis, Benson, Daniella were singled out).
Location
8.5/10Good for safari access: close to Aquila (15–20 min) and described as quiet/peaceful, but remote with a rough 8 km access road and limited local amenities in town.
Room Quality
8.3/10Generally positive: cosy thatched cabins and comfortable bedding praised, with a few notes about dark areas and some maintenance/aesthetic issues.
Amenities
7.8/10Mixed: honesty bar and bar games well liked; pool and some public areas noted (large pool with natural water) but several guests reported the pool was in poor condition and dining area lacked atmosphere.
Value for Money
8.6/10Viewed as good value by many guests — several mentions of a favourable price–quality balance, though some extra charges (evening meal supplement) were noted.
Food and Beverage
8.8/10Mostly positive: breakfasts and suppers received multiple compliments and are highlighted as a strength, while a few guests noted limited dinner choices or variable braai quality.
Overall Experience
8.8/10Overall very positive: guests frequently mention tranquility, authentic safari vibe and welcoming staff; negatives center on maintenance, pool condition and the remote setting.