Vuyani River Lodge

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Property grounds
Free minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Skyview Chalet

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Leopards Bend, Blue Canyon Conservancy, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1891

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 13 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 23 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Blyde River Canyon - 101 min drive - 103.7 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 roundtrip 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • A safari, valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Vuyani River Lodge boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and free stocked minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

This tentalow is all-inclusive. Onsite 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 transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 185 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

Check-out 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 beverages are included.

Where is Vuyani River Lodge located?

Situated in Hoedspruit, this all-inclusive tentalow is steps from Greater Kruger National Park and Selati Nature Reserve. Nyani Cultural Village and Kapama Private Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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