About this property
Nestled at the banks of the Blyde river, Rukiya Safari Camp is located in the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve just 20 km outside of Hoedspruit. The tented rooms at the camp are en suite and offer views of the river or the bush. They include a seating area, bed linen and complimentary toiletries. All meals are included and served at the dining area. The camp also has a boma area, and family-style dining and private dinners can also be arranged. Activities such as bush walks and game drives are offered. Hippos, crocodiles, baboons, warthogs and other species of plain game are often seen from the camp itself. The reserve in also home to an abundance of wildlife such as leopards, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and impalas. The closest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport which is 25 km away.
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
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Availability
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2 single beds or 1 double bed | ||
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Bedroom 1 1 large double bed Bedroom 2 2 single beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Herman
Netherlands
“The pool, tent, location (in a reserve) was very cool. The staff was very nice and we got a lot of information about the area and animals. And great game drives! With the open 4x4 the views are not blocked perfect for taking pictures” - Colin
United Kingdom
“We found Rukiya on someones blog, and it was beyond what we expected. The location, the atmosphere, the food, and the staff were fantastic. The safaris were something else, the guides were awesome at tracking and finding animals, birds and snakes...” - Tiisetjo
South Africa
“The service was just excellent from the staff. We did not see the big 5 on game drive but the guides made it worth a while even without the big 5.” - Héloïse
France
“A typical and lovely African place with very kind staff. The night safari was a real experience and the food was great!” - Carl
Switzerland
“extremely friendly and helpful staff! Comfortable tents with very good beds. Good food for lunch and dinner with dietary options. Game drives in the area or, if you look for the big cats, in the greater Kruger area - ranger Wisdom is absolutely...” - Ann
Belgium
“Very clean and nice camp and ideal for a game drive ! There is also a beautiful pool where you can relax between game drives. Especially the staff was very kind and they did everything to make our stay just perfect. Also the food was really...” - Ronny
Netherlands
“Very comfortable safari experience, value for money, nice safari tents.” - Jan
Belgium
“the riverside location was stunning and the placement of the various tents preserved all privacy and prevented peeking in. The resort itself has plenty of wildlife that can be observed during evening game drives (morning game-drive takes the guest...” - Edzani
South Africa
“The place was amazing. The view was great and the food was delicious.” - Sandra
South Africa
“The staff are super friendly and cleaness of the roo. The food was delicious exceeded my expectations”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forLunch
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 4 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please note, compulsory conservation and park fees are applicable and excluded from the rates. Please contact the property for further details.
Please note that if you have only paid the deposit when making your booking then the balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival date and we will contact you with the balance payment link
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 Rukiya Safari Camp 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.