Rukiya Safari Camp
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Rukiya Safari Camp
Lodge
Wild Rivers Private Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo 1380, South Africa
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With a stay at Rukiya Safari Camp in Hoedspruit, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam. This lodge is 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Jessica the Hippo.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Free parking
Ideal location
Lots to do
Delicious breakfastAmenities
Luggage Storage
Bar
Airport pick-up
Private parkingFree
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Restaurant
Golf Course
Airport drop-off
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Property Description
With a stay at Rukiya Safari Camp in Hoedspruit, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam. This lodge is 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Jessica the Hippo.
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4.7/5
AmazingCleanliness4.7
Amenities4.7
Location4.7
Service4.7
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Surroundings
Airport: Air Force Base Hoedspruit
(27.0 km)
Airport: Ngala Airport
(58.8 km)
Landmarks: Wild Rivers Private Nature Reserve
(530m)
Landmarks: Balule Plains
(1.6 km)
Landmarks: Maru Djembe Campsite Hoedspruit Greater Kruger
(3.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Matumi Tent
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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5
Jackalberry Tent
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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6
Rukiya Family House
2 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 1 king bed | 1 living room
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
River view
Electric fan
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3
Leadwood Tent
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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5
Marula Tent
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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5
Bush Willow Tent
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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4
Boerbean Tent
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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Guest Reviews
4.7/5
Amazing
41 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.7
- Amenities4.7
- Location4.7
- Service4.7
Average for similar properties in Hoedspruit
AI Summary
Rukiya Safari Lodge provides spacious, luxurious tents with stunning views and friendly staff. Guests enjoy delicious breakfast and well-maintained facilities. However, it's situated in a private reserve near Hoedspruit.
Guest User
March 17, 2025
A Wonderfull place with very friendly and helpful staff. Food was also very good and chef had no problems cooking excellent food with dietary requirements (gluten free). Went to three safaris with grate guides.
Guest User
January 18, 2025
The place is amazing, the safaris really great experience, nice food and the people fenomenal! RECOMMENDED!!
Guest User
November 18, 2024
Rukiya is a small scale Safari Camp in the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve close to Kruger NP. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpfull, really trying to find an answer to all your questions and needs. I have a serious eating disorder what makes travelling complicated in full board schemes, but staff and kitchen did a tremendous job to provide adequate dishes for me. Because there was a small problem with the tent we were meant to stay, we got a free upgrade to the river house, a very comfortable and welcoming surprise. White Rivers itself isn't a big 5 reserve and therefore the sightings in this reserve can feel less rewarding. Morning game drives are done in the Balule Reserve, which is a beautiful Big 5 reserve. We saw rhino, elephant and buffalo, besides herds of antelope, zebra, hippo and so on, plus countless amazing birds.
Guest User
October 8, 2024
We had my daughters wedding at the lodge. We travelled from Australia for this event and the staff were absolutely AMAZING with organising the day and during our whole stay. Will definitely be back
Guest User
September 12, 2024
Beautiful lodge, tranquil and full board for most guests so everything was included minus drinks. Enjoyed the experience staying in greater kruger vs paying 10x to stay in the national park but didn't see as many of the big 5 - this is nature though. My only comments hence the no 5 stars were the lack of food options at dinner - only 2 choices per night and the breakfast was very small - in the bush but not very filling as only a couple things. A few small tweaks on the service as well as certain things weren't relayed to us such as having to buy a whole bottle of wine if you just wanted a glass and then issues at checkout saying we hadn't paid despite paying upfront via ******* well over 6 months before arriving. A quick phone call to the owner fixed this but would be cool if they handled that internally first rather than in front of guests.
Guest User
August 19, 2024
we had a nice stay at Rukiya. the staff were very friendly and helpful. the location was fantastic on the river. we had a real Africa feeling.
Guest User
August 11, 2024
Nice tents, good guides, good food, excellent service. Very nice and relaxing experience. Kids enjoyed the pool as well
Guest User
May 13, 2024
We are a family of 4, our kids are 19 and 21. We spent 5 nights at Rukiya. Our stay here was the highlight of the entire South Africa trip. The gamedrives are amazing! It’s a complete package of tracking animals, spotting animals and beautiful surroundings. Breakfast during the morning drive, as well as the sunset drinks are divine!! The camp is located at a river where we spotted a hippo and a crocodile. Impala’s also come by. The tents are comfortable, the food is good, the pool is a little chilly but very nice. What we appreciated most about Rukiya is the friendliness of the staff. They made us feel welcome. Also, their love for the animals/nature and their job definitely comes across!!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Luggage Storage
Additional charge
Bar
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Private parking
Free
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Restaurant
Golf Course
Off-site
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Bar
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Shuttle Bus Service
Additional charge
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Luggage Storage
Additional charge
Front Desk Safe
VIP Check-In Service
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Food & Drink
Bar
Lobby Bar
Room Service
Health & Wellness
Golf Course
Off-site
Hiking
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
Garden
Picnic Area
Smoking Area
Cleaning Services
Clothes Dryer
Laundry Service (On-Site)
Additional charge
Business Services
Wedding Service
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
Security Personnel
Fire Extinguisher
First-Aid Kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–17:30
Check-out: 06:00–11:30
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–17:00
Child Policies
Children 4 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 7
With a stay at Rukiya Safari Camp in Hoedspruit, you'll be 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam. This lodge is 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Jessica the Hippo.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
At Rukiya Safari Camp, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
At Rukiya Safari Camp, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Partially open bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.