Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps

We stayed at Honey Guide Montobene, and let me tell you — this was one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever had. We booked it for New Year, and I’m sure it’s something we’ll remember for a very long time. It was a real adventure from start to finish. The New Year’s celebration they organized — with music, dancing, and delicious food — was just incredible. But honestly, this trip wouldn’t have been the same without our ranger, Michael. I’ve done many safaris before, but he made this one truly special. He’s fun, incredibly knowledgeable about the park, and on day one we had already seen the Big Five. What made it even better was how he brought the whole group together. From little coffee stops to sharing cookies and snacks, he created such a warm, social atmosphere that by the end of each day, it felt like we were one big family. Michael is a true professional, and he made this experience unforgettable.

We had the most amazing experience at Montebenni Camp. We traveled with the most amazing guide named Brilliant who had such a passion for sharing his knowledge about the animals and a willingness to maximize every opportunity to be up close with the animals. We

Terrible experience at Honey Guide Khoka Moya. Full complaint, Lodge response and my response in the attached images. After the complaint was sent to management on 23 March, I received a response from the central bookings admin on 24 March that the matter was escalated to top management and they will respond. Received a pathetic response back today see images. I emailed again today and my email address has been blocked on their side and reported as spam. Very classy Honey Guide, great job with customer service. My complaint clearly did not meet the threshold for management to respond adequately. I tried resolving the matter directly with management before writing this review but alas they are not interested. I assume someone needs to be killed first before they respond. If their top management thinks so little of a complaint, especially where safety is involved then its no surprise that the camp management and staff treats customers the same way. If you value you and your family's safety and you value good service then perhaps Honey Guide is not the right company for you. We will never visit their lodges again. Feel free to read the complaint and responses in the attached images for a full account of what they do or more importantly what they don't do. It will definitely assist you in making your decision to stay at Khoka Moya. There are many other camps in the Greater Kruger that far exceed Honey Guide and that is actually safe to visit.

Khoka Moya in the Manyeleti offers a rare balance of comfort and authenticity. It's a rustic camp that feels deeply rooted in its surroundings. Our guide, Leyton, was knowledgeable, and quietly firm about respecting wildlife, reinforcing that this landscape belongs to the animals, not to us. Game viewing was exceptional—from lions on a buffalo kill to a cheetah family and, fittingly, a final-day leopard. A walking safari and the overall educational approach made the experience as informative as it was enjoyable, and our eight-year-old was thoughtfully included. We left feeling fortunate to have briefly stepped outside ordinary - as opposed to real - life into a place that has changed little for millennia.

Me and my family had a good time. Pro 1: The staff were nice and friendly and the service was great too. Hospitality was excellent. The rooms were in good condition. The food is good. Pro 2: Lots of animals can be seen during the game drives and elephants can be seen at the pool very often as they drink water there. Con 1: The room is very hot and has no Aircon so it is hard to sleep if used to cold rooms like me and my family. Also the rooms are not very well lit so at night you have to use your phone flashlight if your eyesight is not the best. Also the shower is a walk in shower. NO food is allowed in the room as it will attract animals. Con 2: The food but limited options for food during lunch and dinner with only 2 options 1 normal and 1 vegetarian. Breakfast had a menu with only a few options. Dinner was the only meal with an appetizer 1 normal and 1 vegetarian option and dessert no options. Con 3 & 4: The first game drive/ morning game drive is at 5:30 am in the morning which is very early. Also you can't have breakfast before the game drive as breakfast only starts after the game drive. Lunch is at 2 pm and dinner is at 8 pm except for the first day at 7:30 pm in a bush.