Looking for a Safari Lodge that did not mean taking a mortgage was not easy.Rippons was recommended and Did not disappoint. The key to a good visit is to have the best staff to take you on the drives and Brian's team were very good and made for great viewing due to their understanding of the animals. I cannot see... More

This review is based on occupancy of less than 50% at the time of our visit. We could not fault the lodge in terms of comfort and service. It is much more luxurious than the photographs / website convey and is set within beautiful grounds. Our accommodation in the Long barn (adult only) was spacious and overlooked the pool. The... More

I really don't think there are any words to describe this place! I was nearly in tears leaving I loved it so much: - Amazing staff, so welcoming (special thanks to Bryan who drove half way to Port Elizabeth to try and catch up with us after we'd checked out as I'd forgotten my handbag!) - Wonderful food and plenty... More

The Lodge is a long way from the N2 - make sure you've got proper directions Once you find the lodge the welcome makes the trip woth it. The drives out are a well organised routine and our guide was excellent. The pool outside our rooms was beautifully kept and an inviting refuge after spending time out on the reserve.... More

We had 4 nights at Rippons, which was the end of our journey along the garden route. After you've negotiated the 21km journey to the resort, you're offered a very warm welcome and tour around. It is a very quiet and remote place to stay, which we loved. Below the pool is a large lake where you could reguarly see... More

My family recently visited SA for the first time last month and began our trip in Rippons. Our stay and experience was truly memorable. Bryan was a perfect host whose deep knowledge of various subject was captivating. The staff at Rippons were friendly and helpful and we felt we were in safe hands. The accomodation was brilliant and the game... More

my wife and I visited Rippons 02-4 Dec 2011 as part of our honeymoon tour. whilst we were excited by the thought of a safari, we were also not sure if the experience would be the truly rewarding, after hearing stories that some folk see little game. Rippons certainly exceeded all expectations...... firstly, and most strangely we arrived at Rippons... More

My wife and I stayed in Rippon's for 3 nights in Nov 2011. It was just fantastic. As my wife was celebrating a big "0" birthday we were upgraded to a suite in the lodge itself. Both Linda and Michelle were brilliant hostesses and couldn't do enough for us. We had pretty poor weather for the first 2 days and... More

My first safari and a great place to do it. Shamwari is fantastic for viewing big five - on my 3 drives I managed to see all bar buffalo. Rippons is a very homely lodge, with friendly staff, comfortable accommodation and great rangers. Highly recommend it! More