We stayed at the Gecko Lodge for three nights as part of a trip from Johannesburg to Capetown. We made day trips to the Kruger park and got great advice from Gideon and Anja, the lodge owners, on which routes to take, where (not) to eat, how to spot the animals. In the evenings we got great three course meals... More

What a great place. From when you arrive you are made to feel like you are arriving at an old friends farm / home. Its personal and friendly, but not over bearing. Gideon and Anja are the perfect hosts - friendly, warm and fun. We got great advise on where to go in the park and what to do for... More

The location and surrounding setup is really rare and peaceful. the room are spacious and well maintained. Although I was missing WiFi in the rooms and the road from the main road to the lodge should have been improved ( its very bumpy) the place gets very high scores for the great setup and owner. The owners are very friendly,... More

We arrived there "after hours" - but the manager / owner Gideon still managed to cook up a quick dinner for us: wonderful lamb chops!! Gecko Lodge is a spacious place with large and spacious rooms (walls between adjacent rooms are VERY thin!!) - but the real fun is the lounge and breakfast area: wonderful bush-setting. The Lodge is ideally... More

It is my 3rd time staying at this beautiful establishment and every time has been great! Its setting is superb, with beautiful gardens and a stunning walk through indigenous forest leading to the tranquil Sabie river. The food is great, the service I find unbeatable...from helping you plan your next day to making sure you relax while taking in the... More

The price is rather steep for the type of room. But Anja & Gideon, the new owners of the place, make it more then up for. They were extremely friendly and more than happy to share their knowledge of the area and the things to do with us. Breakfast was very nice too. Anja & Gideon have only just taken... More

Gecko lodge, settled in the most beautiful parts of the pretty Hazyview is a must visit! It is settled very close to the river, for those, like me who likes nature and long walks, this is a must visit! Food and service was great! Thank you to the Barnards who made the stay great!

The accommodation itself is quite basic with no view but comfortable beds. The food here is lovely, we ate at the lodge every night and it was very reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and told us the best time to set off to get to Kruger, as it is a bed and breakfast they even provided... More

We live in Maputo and recently stayed at Gecko Lodge with a large group of family and a friends who were visiting from overseas. All of our visitors loved the accomodation and incredible hospitality of the new owners and their staff. The location is particularly good for families, with the Skytrails zipline and good walking trails right on the property.... More