Vuyani River Lodge

3.5 star property
All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Game drive

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Leopards Bend, Blue Canyon Conservancy, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1891
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    1 min walk
  • Kapama Private Nature Reserve
    9 min drive
  • Nyani Cultural Village
    13 min drive
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    15 min drive

Room options

Skyview Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hoedspruit

An all-inclusive stay in Hoedspruit awaits you at Vuyani River Lodge. Within steps you'll find Greater Kruger National Park and Selati Nature Reserve. Highlights at this tentalow include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The restaurant, Vuyani, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the tentalow's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a safari and a wildlife and game drive. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hoedspruit tentalow include Kapama Private Nature Reserve and Nyani Cultural Village.

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 4 min drive
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 13 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 16 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 23 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 101 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Klaserie One Stop - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Boma - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Vuyani River Lodge

All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Vuyani River Lodge is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Vuyani River Lodge. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Hoedspruit tentalow.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Vuyani River Lodge offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free minibar items and minibars. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. This Hoedspruit tentalow provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary weekday newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 185 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Vuyani

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Vuyani River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 185 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Vuyani River Lodge Hoedspruit
Vuyani Tented Camp All inclusive
Vuyani River Lodge Safari/Tentalow
Vuyani River Lodge Safari/Tentalow Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Vuyani River Lodge?

Yep, Vuyani River Lodge has valet parking for ZAR 185 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Vuyani River Lodge have a pool?

Vuyani River Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Vuyani River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vuyani River Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vuyani River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Vuyani River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Vuyani River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Vuyani River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our entire stay here was fantastic! The staff is all very welcoming and you feel like you are family while staying here. There are 5 rooms, so it is quiet and quaint. We really enjoyed the 2 game drives per day with very skilled and knowledgeable guides and trackers. The meals were all fantastic. I did not realize we were getting 3 full meals per day plus snacks and drinks on our game drives. We also enjoyed having group meals with all the other guest and getting to know them. We arranged a couple offsite events that were also great. I would highly recommend this lodge to anyone and feel the value is tremendous for what you get!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret, Chicago

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnificent place! Staff could not have been better or nicer. Some of the pictures are misleading, food next to the pool. I would recommend taking excursions and if you have never been on a safari make sure to go to Kruger. There is a big difference between the bush and open plains. The one thing that I didn’t like was communal eating with the same people you go on 2 game rides a day with. it felt like we were on vacation together. I prefer to select the people I share experiences with. One guest said something so offensive which diminished the experience because we were bound together for the remainder of our stay. I suggest letting them know you want to eat your meals separately at the time of booking. That way your actions don’t seem offensive.

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ignacio

Maravilloso
Sitio increible, la atencion del personal, la dedicacion, amabilidad… el estado del lodge es espectacular y su integracion con la naturaleza es maravillosa. Un sitio increible
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Si vous cherchez une véritable expérience du safari vous êtes au bon endroit! Le lodge est tres beau, la cuisine et les vins sont aux tops, les safaris sont magiques et sa taille humaine en fait un endroit ou tout le monde se connaît rapidement et partage le plaisir d’être ensemble comme celui de la découverte des animaux. Que ce soit votre première expérience ou que vous soyez un habitué vous ne serez pas déçu. C’était une vrai belle surprise et compte tenu du prix je ne m’attendais pas à ces qualités de prestations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022