Otters' Haunt Eco Retreat

Beautiful view, can hear the fish eagels in the background but I would not stay there again. No hot water, only have 2 steak knifes for a house of 6 adults to stay in, limited cutlery etc... If you want to get away from it all and not bothered by the accommodation this is the place for you but the place need serious TLC. Was not the happiest about this place and will not see me again.

We enjoyed a very relaxed stay. Staff was very attentive and helpful. Kitchen requires an upgrade, a braai bak and a mop would have been appreciated. Overall we had a lovely stay, scenery and wildlife was surreal. Thank you Karen!

Firstly it is pet friendly and I appreciate. The accommodation at bush camp was average. The downside was poor lighting of the surrounding area. However this may appeal to some. There could be a few cheap frills supplied to make one feel more comfortable. This could include coffee packets sugar for the morning. Soap in the ablutions and perhaps paper towels. Even messages about safety of water etc. However for the price and friendliness of the hosts thanks.

Do not expect any niceties. The linen was terrible. Mattress lumpy and ancient and the pillows, I shudder to think of how old they were. We went and bought pillows and our own sheets on the 2nd night. Not a pleasant experience.

We stayed at Otters Haunt (Otters Den right on the river)over Easter 2025 with our 5-month-old twins, and sadly, the experience fell short of expectations. The property has so much potential with stunning views and a peaceful setting, but unfortunately, it’s not baby-friendly — which made our stay quite difficult. One of the biggest challenges was the scheduled power outage every night from 11PM to 6AM. For parents of young babies, this meant no lights or warm water during the hours we needed it most for feeding and settling them. Cleanliness was another concern. The kitchen was unhygienic — with grime on the stove’s glass cover, dirty cupboards, and a kettle so worn out it was shedding metal flakes into the water. There was no warm running water in the kitchen, so we had to fetch water from the bathroom just to wash bottles. The bedding had visible stains and the pillows had a strong, unpleasant smell. Both bathrooms were in poor condition too — grime rings in the tubs, and one of the bath’s shower attachments was broken, which made washing up even more difficult. On the upside, Karen was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay, and the location really is beautiful. With some maintenance and attention to cleanliness, this place could be a gem. But as it stands, we wouldn’t recommend it for families with babies.

I would like to say a big thank you to Karen for being such a welcoming host and informative hike guide. Big up to you and your staff

It was really nice and I loved the dogs 🐕 and the people were very nice and kind 😁.