We travelled to Rippon's in a large family group - 10 adults plus 6 kids ranging from 15 months to 13 years. What a wonderful weekend! The highlight was the game drives - our rangers Reynard and Anthony were friendly and knowledgeable and we had wonderful sightings of lions (even killing a warthog!) and Cape Mountain Leopard, as well as... More

We stayed for 2 nights in April. In the depths of the shamwari game reserve we were greeted by the legends that are Brian and Rheinhardt. Instantly we felt welcomed by our hosts who took our bags, gave us a welcome drink and soon had us on our way to our first game drive. It was incredible from start to... More

Stayed in Rippons Safari Lodge for 2-nights in August 2012 and it was a fantastic experience. When you arrive Brian was there to greet you as you get out of your car and was excellent in explaining how the days will run and giving much needed advice to my 8 year old about avoiding the warthogs!! Food was delicious with... More

We'll keep this brief, as ploughing through long-winded reviews isn't fun, but just to say: that Rippon's is a jewel in the crown of the Shamwari Game Reserve. My wife and I, and our daughter spent an amazing long weekend there in April 2013, and it exceeded all expectations. The game drives and animal viewings were amazing, and the guide... More

We stayed for x 2 nights at the beginning of April 2013,and went on x3 game drives. The hotel was excellent,and our room in long barn was well appointed,with a great view overlooking the swimming pool. The staff were very helpful,and our ranger knowlegeable. Be aware though that the morning game drive does invlove a 5 a.m. wake up and... More

My boyfriend and I recently spent 3 nights here and had such a wonderful time. Lovely accommodation with very friendly staff and brilliant food. The room (Long Barn) was lovely, we loved the layout - patio doors opening onto poolside and quirky open plan feel into the bathroom. Brilliant set up with amazing game drives (great variety, duration and very... More

You get such a warm welcome at Rippon's Lodge and are so well looked after from the moment you arrive, nothing is too much trouble. We had an enormous room and it was spotlessly clean as are all areas of the lodge. The food was delicious and plentiful and there is such a friendly atmosphere. The drives were beyond our... More

Amazing accommodation with brilliant game drives. Would recommend to anyone who wants to experience saf.ari in eastern .cape. The food was excellent & plentiful. All the staff were friendly & helpful.

We drove to Rippon’s from the N10 at Paterson, through the Shamwari reserve, in a standard hire car. The lodge is not too difficult to find, but when you get there you have to get out and open the gate yourself. It is not automatic. We thought the rates were expensive, but given the setting and the experience the stay... More