Vuyani River Lodge

An exceptional stay with outstanding service, unforgettable game drives, & truly generous full-board

Pros: Enjoyed everything about the place the food, facilities, game drives, and friendly staff were all excellent. The full board is truly full board with generous, satisfying meals. The rangers went out of their way to find the animals, making the experience unforgettable.

Amazing place ran by passionate people

Pros: Amazing place ran by amazing people. Reviews don’t lie, you do feel very welcomed and pampered, and it feels natural. Game drives are great too — guides do their best to show you the most they can.

Most incredible experience - do not hesitate to book this wonderful place!

Pros: Game drives were wonderful and informative. Saw a leopard on our first drive! Grounds were clean, food was amazing! All the staff were incredible and very hospitable. You have an option for a paid day trip to Kruger if you wish - we did this and would highly recommend.

Cons: There was some misinformation online stating the property had a yoga room/fitness centre which is not the case. Having a fitness room would have topped the experience for the amount of down time you get.

Pros: Everything!. Great staff. Fab accommodation. Couldn't have been a better experience as nothing was too much trouble

The experience was great

Pros: -It was all inclusive for the fee. -The staff was very accommodating and hospitable. -It offers a relaxation atmosphere, tranquility. -It was clean and well taken care of

Cons: - there is limited options in terms of the food, sometimes you have an opportunity to choose what you want other times you are served what the chef prepared for the day

Absolutely amazing - probably the best holiday we’ve ever had, thanks to Vuyani

Pros: Everything was exceptional - the staff were amazing, the lodges were comfortable, the food was incredible. We saw so many animals on the game drives and the staff really made every guest feel special and valued. Couldn’t fault it and absolutely would not hesitate to stay again.

Cons: Only having an outdoor shower was a bit limiting when it was too cold and dark to shower in the evenings. But this was still a pretty unique thing and is a very minor inconvenience. Everything was truly exceptional.

We loved our stay and will definitely be back.

Pros: Great safari experience close to Hoedspruit airport. Layedback atmosphere with professional friendly staff attending to your every need. They made us feel part of their family.

Overall, a memorable and unique experience.

Pros: Surrounded by nature, and wildlife. Access to game drives and the chance to see animals up close.

Cons: Limited drinks Options – some work to be done on the drinks menu. No cocktails , champagne or mimosa in the morning. The staff kept on saying they don't really get local visitors so we are not really catered for.

Book it! Awesome experience

Pros: Vuyani was an amazing experience! Great location, facilities, and service, but what really made our stay 5-star was the staff. Everyone was so nice and accommodating. They made us feel very welcome and super pampered. The food was great and homecooked that you can feel the love they put into cooking, everything was super clean, and they tried to accommodate any special requests we had. The reservation also came with two game drives every day, and our guide and tracker, David and Derek, were amazing! Super awesome guys, so nice, informative, and professional. They found us the big 5 and more! Even things we didn't expect we'd be lucky enough to see, they really tried to give us the best experience. Additionally, an elephant and many other animals came to visit the lodge while we were there, it was so cool to see them up close and relaxed in their own natural habitat. So happy we chose Vuyani for our first Safari experience.

Cons: Could have better choices for drinks 😁

Very nice value for money

Pros: Nice location and very comfortable rooms. Staff was attentive and always in hand for support and service

Cons: Everything good