About this property
Situated in Hoedspruit, within 22 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 47 km of Lissataba Private Game Reserve, Rafiki Bush Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, and free WiFi. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a shared lounge, as well as a bar. The property is 24 km from Jessica the Hippo and 49 km from Blyderivierpoort Dam. The units at the hotel come with a seating area. Rafiki Bush Lodge offers some rooms with mountain views, and each room includes a patio. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Rafiki Bush Lodge. Speaking Afrikaans, English and Spanish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Leading Edge Flight School is 7 km away and the nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 19 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Matthew
South Africa“The food is absolutely amazing, the location is great & the attention to detail is incredible. Reinhardt & Maria are extremely welcoming hosts. The game drives offered is something you will remember for a lifetime. Thank you very much to the...” - Katlego South Africa“The staff members were all friendly, we felt at home. The chef did an exceptional work, we loved his food The tour guide Mr Lovers was really friendly and knowledgeable, best game drive ever”
- Sindiswa South Africa“The outside shower was absolutely amazing. The place is clean, the staff is very friendly, the food prepared by Lungisani is delicious, and the ambience is breathtaking.”
- Eoghan
Ireland“Our stay was incredible, 5 star luxury from start to finish. The food was amazing, the beds were extremely comfortable, and the rooms had everything we needed. Maria and Reinhardt were extremely kind and helpful with anything we needed and...” - Mothiba South Africa“The place is very perfect 👌 for the city escape. Maria and Lungisa treated us very well and they are very friendly. The place is sooooo clean and their food is so fresh and very scrumptious 😋”
- Marianne South Africa“I really liked the outdoor shower and the luxury of the room”
Chandre South Africa“Our great host, Maria, really made our stay comfortable and she was very attentive and she was so friendly. Her cooking skills superb. The outside shower was an absolute treat!”- Naitik
India“Such a beautiful home. Kudos & thanking Maria & her husband for some great hospitality. Maria ensured to prepare yummy meals and made sure we were comfortable at all times. The property is located in a great spot amidst the jungles.” 
Laura South Africa“The peace and tranquility of this lodge was magnificent. Found inside the beautiful Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Rafiki Lodge was an ideal way to break away from the noise of the big city and retreat into nature for some much needed rest and...”
Lungile South Africa“Everything, from location, the staff, the cleanliness, and the delicious food.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Rafiki Bush Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
