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Vuyani River Lodge

3.5 star property
All-inclusive tentalow with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Property grounds
Skyview Chalet
Game viewing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Skyview Chalet

Skyview Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free minibar items
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Hoedspruit is home to Vuyani River Lodge. Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Drakensig Golf Course and Bourkes' Luck Potholes. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Leopards Bend, Blue Canyon Conservancy, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1891

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 21 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 27 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 49 min drive - 42.4 km

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
At Vuyani River Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free return airport shuttle and game and wildlife viewing. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Vuyani, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a terrace.
Other perks at this tentalow include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • A safari, valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, outdoor furniture and game drive on-site
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Vuyani River Lodge offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks, such as separate sitting areas and free stocked minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 185 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Vuyani River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vuyani River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vuyani River Lodge?

Valet parking is available for ZAR 185 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vuyani River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vuyani River Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Vuyani River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Vuyani River Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and drinks are included.

Where is Vuyani River Lodge located?

Situated in Hoedspruit, this all-inclusive tentalow is steps from Selati Nature Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Nyani Cultural Village and Kapama Private Nature Reserve. Acornhoek Plaza and Tintswalo Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Vuyani River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply the best place on earth

This is without a doubt the best place I have ever stayed. Cannot fault the accommodation, staff , food or facilities. Absolutely fantastic. This place and the staff are truly exceptional. On the first day we said we would return again and without a doubt we will.it was like one big happy family. The game drives totally blew your mind and our driver / tracker spotter were first class. Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

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

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

Zoe

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

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