Little Swift — Hotel in Madibeng Local Municipality

December 2009 There are 8 chalets, sleeping 2 each. For small kids, they’ll add beds in the lounge. There are only 4 hangers in the bedroom (yikes…) and no drawers for t-shirts, shorts and undies. Open plan kitchen and lounge, with lovely Jetmaster and comfortable cane furniture. A wall divides the bedroom from the lounge/kitchen. There’s a separate toilet, but the big corner bath is in the bedroom (no shower) – and looks out onto the river. Outside on the verandah there’s a braai, picnic table-set and a shade made with thin poles. (Not watertight, but luckily we had no rain.) About 100 m from the chalets, is a huge lapa. Complete with a whirlpool swimming pool, a larger (not too deep) pool, braai area, chairs and loungers. Driving past prune trees (with very small prunes), we saw zebras, emus and various small and bigger bucks. Waking up just before 6 am, I heard this funny noise. When Hein Pretorius said hot air balloons, I shot out of bed, grabbed the camera, unlocked the door and there they were … we were right next to Bill Harrop’s Balloon Safari’s and the sight was lovely. As you watch the flame go up, you only hear the noise a few...

On arrival, Ephilene came to meet us. The owner, Pierre also came to welcomed us and asked us to please not hesitate to call him directly in the unlikely event that we needed assistance with anything, etc. That immediately gave us peace of mind. We even got the most delicious crunchy biscuits as part of the welcome package. We loved the view of the river running just a few meters from our doorstep. We saw wild and domestic animals, beautiful birds, and even hot air balloons just as the sun came up every morning. The chalet was clean with great attention to detail. The communal pool area is such a great addition. We had absolute privacy and that was something that stood out to both me and my husband. We were even given the option to stay until 16:00 on the day of departure (without additional charge) instead of the normal 10:00 check-out time because nobody was scheduled to book in that day. The cherry on top was that we could shower outside in the open in absolute privacy! Thank you so much, Little Swift for such a memorable experience. We will...

I was quite impressed with my stay at the Little Swift Chalets. It is clear that management takes great care in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for guests. Additionally, the thoughtful gesture of providing milk and cookies was a nice touch that enhanced my stay.||Little Swift Chalets excels in offering unique experiences. With access to farm animals, zebras and wildebeests, we enjoyed interacting with wildlife. The chalet's riverfront location is a standout feature, providing a serene setting and beautiful views. The bathtub with a river view adds an extra touch of luxury, and the chalets offer a good level of privacy, making it an ideal choice for a peaceful getaway.||One area for improvement is the clubhouse, which appeared a bit run down. While it didn't significantly affect my stay, some maintenance and updates would enhance the overall experience. Despite this, Little Swift Chalets is a unique and enjoyable destination with great potential for further...