Milima Big 5 Safari Lodge

We spent 4 nights at Milima and every day was a new high. The rooms were comfortable, clean, and well maintained. Even in the middle of “winter”, it was comfortable in the rooms. The staff was friendly, professional, and went out of their way to make the stay as enjoyable as possible. The meals were tasty and enjoyable. It was nice eating outside in the tent or around the Braai. Spending afternoons watching the dynamics of the elephant families at the watering whole was fascinating. Nothing was better than sitting by the pool watching a variety of animals wander by the watering hole, except the actual Safari rides. Our guide, Thomas, was incredible. With over 20 years of experience as a guide, if there was an animal out there he would find it. In fact, the downside to the experience is that we became convinced that Thomas was planting the animals. We would let him know what we wanted to see and soon afterwards they would appear. We highly recommend this experience. Go team Thomas!!!

We really enjoyed Milima. We stayed in one of the Safari tents which are very comfortable with huge bathrooms. The beds are great and the electric blankets very welcomed. A bar fridge with plenty of water and a tea and coffee station. The tents are right on the fence line and we were lucky enough to spot quite a few species of game, specifically elephants walking straight past our tent. Meals at Milima are a treat, everything was really great. Boma dinners are fabulous. The Restaurant staff and the 3 chefs are just fantastic. Game drives were a bit disappointing, in that our guide was not very verbal and quite often said a nothing for a good 40 min. Engagement with ones guests is very important especially when you don't see anything for a good while. Disney names for animals is a NO NO. But we had a great time overall and would certainly recommend Milima. Great value for money. We LOVED the water hole in front of the pool, that gets 5 stars*****

We were only there for a couple of nights but wish we had longer. The staff were so friendly and accommodating, the chalet we stayed in was fantastic, comfortable with all the amenities you could want or need with it made ready for you after every game drive. The game drives themselves were great, thank you Caswell. We were fortunate enough to see the big 5 plus so much more. The waterhole in the reserve just in front of the pool was also popular with the animals so we were able to see elephants, impalas, zebras and warthogs having a drink while we were relaxing by the pool. The chefs were great with ample food available and it tasted fantastic, and the other staff always asking if there was anything else you wanted with both my kids loving the mocktails.

We loved this experience into the wild. The games were so nice. We got to see the big 5 and the guides Sidney and Pram are so kind. All the staff is kind and they do everything they can to please us. Bit thanks to Sylvia, Abigail and Beauty and the Chef. The tent is super nice, we could see the elephants from our room. Bed and pillows very confortable. The food was also super good. Everyday with different options, even during the games, we could have some snacks and beverages.

We travelled as a family with 2 children and 2 adults and had a fabulous time. The stay was incredible and we were greeted with a warm welcome and a chef to understand our food preferences for the family. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, overall food was spectacular. We had an issued on the first night but the hotel went above and beyond to fix it the next day. The rangers were very knowledgeable and so determined for us to see the big 5 which made the trip magical. We would highly recommend this lodge.

Our stay at Milima Safari Lodge in Kruger was absolutely unforgettable! Sean was the best game drive host—knowledgeable, engaging, and made sure we had incredible sightings, including the Big 5. The chef was very accommodating of our vegetarian dietary needs, especially as we were travelling with kids, which we truly appreciated. Any minor issues with the room were resolved promptly, and the staff was consistently friendly and courteous. Overall, a fantastic experience, and we highly recommend this lodge to anyone visiting Kruger!