Vuyani River Lodge

My daughter Poppy and I had the most wonderful stay at Vuyani River Lodge. The staff are all so helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. All the trips out were organised brilliantly so there was no stress at all throughout our stay. The game drives were so amazing, we loved every one. David and Direct were absolutely fantastic and the tracking and knowledge they both have made our drives all the more special. We were both so sad to leave and hope to one day visit again. It truly was the best holiday we have ever had, full of amazing memories. Thank you all x

We’ve just spent the most amazing week here. The game drives were magnificent. The staff couldn’t do enough for you. The food was amazing and the place was just magical. Can’t rate this place highly enough. Our only regret was having to go home. We will be back.

Everything was perfect! Such an amazing experience and I would HIGHLY recommend. Our tracker Direct was an absolute star, so talented and a lovely guy. Our driver David was also very knowledgeable answering all our questions and we felt totally safe with him driving us through the bush. The staff at the lodge could not do enough for us and were always so friendly and accommodating. The accommodation was perfect with everything we needed. The food was amazing and all freshly cooked. The drinks were all branded and in plentiful supply. Stopping our evening drive for sundowners at sunset was a lovely touch In between drives, it is very quiet and peaceful, perfect for relaxing. I could not fault this place in any way!

This trip was totally last minute, we booked it the day before we left after doing a random online search and stumbling across Vuyani River Lodge. We honestly didn’t expect much since there was zero planning involved, but it completely blew us away. The staff were super friendly and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. We had some amazing sightings—got the closest I’ve ever been to elephants! And even if you don’t spot much, the views alone are totally worth it.

Absolutely fantastic all round experience. We saw the big 5 at close quarters - truly breathtaking. I'll particularly remember our elephant encounter, where the driver parked the jeep in the path of a 25 strong herd, who then passed both sides of us literally within touching distance! The food was fantastic, rooms very clean and consistently great and friendly service. Highly recommended.

Myself and a friend visited in early Feb 2025, and Vuyani truly surpassed ALL of our expectations. Firstly, the transfer (organised by Vuyani) was efficient and pleasant, and we learned a lot about South Africa whilst travelling with our friendly driver Johan. We were then greeted at the lodge by the very friendly lodge staff and a cold drink, before the staff kindly explained how our stay would work (meal times, game drives etc). The accommodation (safari tents on wooden platforms) was outstanding - with the outdoor shower being a favourite feature of ours for watching the stars at nighttime. Alongside that, the room had a comfy bed and a mini fridge with a generous supply of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. The housekeepers took good care of us throughout our stay. The food and drinks were delicious everyday, with the staff going above and beyond to ensure every meal was delicious. The game drives themselves were outstanding! We were lucky enough to be paired with Krest and Thomas for our first few days at the resort, before later being paired with David and Direct. Both pairs of guides ensured we made lasting memories and taught us various interesting things about not only big game animals, but smaller animals, insects, and plants too. This was a surprising but welcome part of our trip. We would love to return to Vuyani in future and would recommend it to anyone considering a South African safari!