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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Herman
    Netherlands 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 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 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 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 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 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 Netherlands
    Very comfortable safari experience, value for money, nice safari tents.
  • Jan
    Belgium 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 South Africa
    The place was amazing. The view was great and the food was delicious.
  • Sandra
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff are super friendly and cleaness of the roo. The food was delicious exceeded my expectations

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Rukiya Safari Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 17:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 4 years are welcome.

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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