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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Tenikwa Wildlife Centre & Spa in Plettenberg Bay offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes air-conditioning, a balcony, and a private entrance.
Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy spa facilities, a swimming pool with a view, a terrace, and a bar. The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and free WiFi throughout.
Dining Experience: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots.
Nearby Attractions: Located 29 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the farm stay is close to Goose Valley Golf Club (19 km), Bloukrans Bridge (21 km), Robberg Nature Reserve (29 km), and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve (32 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Stefan
Hong Kong
“The breakfast was fantastic! The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
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Marjolyn
Australia
“Wonderful staff who are so friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife.
Thank you for two special days”
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Luanne
Italy
“The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. They made our stay feel like coming home. The massage and Spa Centre was amazing and I had the best massage ever from Jaqueline. The Cats are well kept and the white lions were a definite...”
Sharon
South Africa
“Breakfast was good and room great. To be able to stay at the centre with the peace and quiet was very special. Loved seeing the cats”
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Gerrit
Netherlands
“This is a Rehabilitation centre. They combine this with welcoming guests and providing them very nice houses. There was food cooked and served. The place is really interesting and it is good to understand that your stay serves a cause.”
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Sabine
Germany
“Super nice staff, Tried to read every of our wishes. We'll being of animals very important.
A little hidden gem.”
Jan
Australia
“Very nice rooms and breakfast area. Staff was very friendly.”
Juliane
Germany
“The accomondation is on the property of the wildlife rehab center, so your bed is close to the cheetahs, lions and leopards. You can hear the lion roar throughout the day. The breakfast was great and right next to the cheetah area! There is a...”
Tomáš
Czech Republic
“The accommodation was absolutely fantastic, right in the heart of the zoo. In the morning, we'd come for breakfast by the pond and watch the cheetahs playing around. On the way to the reception, a leopard would come to scare you and then show its...”
Bristow
United Kingdom
“I loved how close you get to the animals, and how comfy the rooms are. The food was delicious !”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre
Company review score: 9.4Based on 221 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Tenikwa has been in operation since 2007 and is one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape of South Africa. It runs as a non profit organization. When you arrive at Tenikwa, you will feel very welcomed by the dedicated staff and you will notice how they will go out of their way to ensure that you have a wonderful time, and you fully understand the conservation projects that we are involved in.
Property information
Tenikwa is located in The Crags and situated on a magnificent 46 hectare property of pristine indigenous Tsitsikamma forest and Cape Floral Fynbos overlooking the majestic Tsitsikamma Mountain Range. Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre is run from the property and during your stay, you will see many of the wild animals situated close to the accommodation. If you stay in our Lion Cabins, you can literally lie in bed and watch the lions! Our family suites are suitable for families and rooms in our Homestead are reserved for those adults wishing a bit more privacy. During your stay you can book a tour to see the indigenous wild cats of South Africa and other wildlife, with a discounted rate for overnight guests.
Neighbourhood information
The Garden Route is a very popular tourist mecca for nature lovers and tourists who are after eco-adventure. Tenikwa is situated close to well known animal sanctuaries such as Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden, Crags Elephant Sanctuary. There are also lively eco-adventures close by like the award winning Afri-Canyon and Stormsriver Adventures. We are also 20 minutes drive from the very popular Robberg Penninsular, and Tsitsikamma National Park.
Languages spoken
Afrikaans,English,Zulu
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. That's about US$14. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests can check in between 14:00 and 18:00. Late check ins between 18:00 and 21:00 are possible by prior arrangement, and will incur a R500 surcharge.
Please inform Tenikwa Wildlife Centre & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
A damage deposit of ZAR 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Hong Kong“The breakfast was fantastic! The staff is very friendly and helpful.”
Australia“Wonderful staff who are so friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife. Thank you for two special days”
Italy“The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly. They made our stay feel like coming home. The massage and Spa Centre was amazing and I had the best massage ever from Jaqueline. The Cats are well kept and the white lions were a definite...”
South Africa“Breakfast was good and room great. To be able to stay at the centre with the peace and quiet was very special. Loved seeing the cats”
Netherlands“This is a Rehabilitation centre. They combine this with welcoming guests and providing them very nice houses. There was food cooked and served. The place is really interesting and it is good to understand that your stay serves a cause.”
Germany“Super nice staff, Tried to read every of our wishes. We'll being of animals very important. A little hidden gem.”
Czech Republic“The accommodation was absolutely fantastic, right in the heart of the zoo. In the morning, we'd come for breakfast by the pond and watch the cheetahs playing around. On the way to the reception, a leopard would come to scare you and then show its...”
United Kingdom“I loved how close you get to the animals, and how comfy the rooms are. The food was delicious !”
