Mabalingwe Nature Reserve, Bela-Bela hotel rooms at the Independent

"Truly an excellent choice. Having stayed at over 14 different locations around South Africa this last month this was refreshing. The chalets was comfortable and had everything we needed. We were gutted to stay just one night as we did not want to leave. We were urged to stay at the ATKV but decided to try this. True, the pool and hot (ish?) pool is small but the zebra’s, giraffes and other animals wandering through the chalets made up for any of it. It was also quiet and relaxing. So if you want fun, higher energy stay i would go across the road to Klein Kariba but if you want truly relaxing and enjoying a quiet fire, animals etc then this is it."

"Amazing staff. Thanks"

"Clean room, nice aircon."

"Absolutely incredible place and cannot recommend it enough. The price may seem a little high initially but EVERYTHING was included: meals, drinks, game drives, and even the spa, so absolutely worth it. The thought and care provided by the staff is second to none. "

"Basic but neat"