Everything is just amazing. The staff is incredible and they are always there to help with anything. The food is incredible and they do the best they can to show you the animals. We had such a wonderful time there and I can’t wait to be back. The hotel idea is to make you feel like you’re traveling with your friends because you will have all meals in a big table where you are able to interact and know all the guests. It was amazing for us and hopefully we will see them again as well

Stayed in August 2025

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.

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.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

The room and the service along the good

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

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.

Stayed in April 2025

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.

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

Stayed in April 2025

Could have better choices for drinks 😁

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.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything good

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

Stayed in December 2024

We had an amazing stay at Vuyani. Best part of our holiday in South Africa. The drivers of our safaris made a huge impact. Philip and Direct made the entire experience really amazing. I would definitely recommend you to ask for them when you book your stay. They really go for the extra mile to make sure you see all the interesting animals. They are extremely professional and let you enjoy the animals. Spend more then 2 days since it takes time to see all the anmials.

Stayed in December 2024

Very welcoming and professional staff, great food, comfortable chalets and incredible game drives (2 drives included per night that you stay). We had a fantastic time and wished we could have stayed longer !

Stayed in November 2024

Would be good to have a small gym/workout area as you cannot explore outside of the hotel given it is within the nature reserve

Beautiful location with incredible views, very friendly and accommodating staff and amazing game drives

Stayed in November 2024

Exemplary in every way! Excellent customer service and wonderful staff. Unlike many other comparable properties, at Vuyani all-inclusive truly means all-inclusive. It is simply the best in terms of value. We received an incredibly warm welcome and were made to feel like VIPs during our stay. We feel fortunate to have chosen Vuyani for our safari holiday.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Exceptional stay. Facilities and staff were fantastic. The service was flawless as well as the game drives provided by the resort. It was very hard to leave.

Stayed in October 2024

Amazing staff and very lovely lodge. Everything from start to finish was seamless and every member of staff from cooks to serving staff, guides drivers reception and night watchman were a delight. They couldn’t do enough and we had the loveliest food, amazing safari rides at this very lovely lodge

Stayed in October 2024

Because the property is a tent and not that large, you only have to shower outside which makes it difficult to shower in the early mornings in winter (certainly not before a game drive)

The facilities, staff and value for money.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing

Treetop style chalets, located within a big 5 game reserve. Clean rooms. All inclusive in the literal sense. Great food, knowledgeable game trackers & guides. Good value!

Stayed in June 2024

Vuyani River lodge exceeded all of my expectations from the room to the delicious food! Thank you to all of the staff who were extremely welcoming and helpful! A special mention to chef Adelaide who catered for my food preferences at the last minute without fuss. Also to Thomas our guide who managed to spot all big 5 plus much more in one game drive!!

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

We travel regularly to South Africa and we have been to many lodges before. But this lodge is hands down the best we have ever experienced! Our chalet was spacious and everything you look at is special. The bed is huge and comfortable and the deck is perfect for relaxing.The AC worked flawlessly and the Wifi was super fast. We loved the elevated outdoor shower! This is the best thing ever! The food was very tasty, the wine and spirits are all inclusive and the wine is excellent, we were so surprised. The safaris were simply out of this world! We saw cheetahs, lions, elephants, leopards rhinos, giraffes zebras and even wild dogs!!! So,so lucky. This lodge is an absolute gem! We stayed far too short and we will return very very soon! Many thanks for a great stay.😃😀

Stayed in May 2024

I loved everything about the property

Stayed in April 2024

Vuyani had one large table for all guest to have their meals at. I am not sure if they encourage social interaction with strangers but we requested our own table for meals which they gladly set up for us for the remainder of our stay.

The game drives and friendly staff was a huge plus. The facilities were great

Stayed in March 2024

Occasional road noise but lovely stay all round

Tranquil, unpretentious, comfortable lodge. Very attentive committed staff

Stayed in March 2024

The service was beyond my expectation. Kind and friendly staff. Clean, beautiful , peaceful and relaxing place. I loved everything.The food was amazing. And thank you Vuyani River Lodge team for going extra mile to make my birthday special. I would definitely visit again.

Stayed in February 2024

Not a lot to say here really. I thought it was maybe a little bit too pricey for what you got. But the staff were wonderful so they deserve it.

A beautiful location, amazing food (including wildebeest steak!) and the daily game drives were very interesting. The room was comfortable and well decorated. Pool area was lovely but it rained a bit during my stay so didn’t get full use sadly.

Stayed in January 2024

nothing

love it. absolutely stunning place, extremely friendly staff. Just love it!

Stayed in December 2023

Room was amazing. A special mention to Jared and Direct who were an excellent safari guide / tracker. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate in what they do.

Stayed in September 2023