Rukiya Safari Camp
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Rukiya Safari Camp
Lodge
Wild Rivers Private Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380, South Africa
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Located in Hoedspruit, Rukiya Safari Camp is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Selati Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park. This lodge is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam.Show More
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Highlights
Airport pick-up available
Free parking
Ideal location
Excellent service
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Amenities
Golf course
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
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Property Description
Located in Hoedspruit, Rukiya Safari Camp is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Selati Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park. This lodge is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam.
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4.7/5
AmazingCleanliness4.7
Amenities4.7
Location4.7
Service4.7
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Surroundings
Airport: Hoedspruit Airport
(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)
Landmarks: Maroelani Private Nature Reserve
(4.0 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Matumi Tent
2 Single bed or 1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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4
Jackalberry Tent
2 Single bed or 1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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6
Rukiya Family House
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
River view
Electric fan
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3
Leadwood Tent
2 Single bed or 1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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5
Marula Tent
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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5
Bush Willow Tent
1 Double bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Electric fan
Towels
Balcony
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3
Boerbean Tent
2 Single bed or 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
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!!
Guest User
March 6, 2024
We did morning (big 5) and afternoon (non big 5) game drives during our stay, but the afternoon drives were definitely the highlight! We saw a lot of animals and were able to learn a lot about the environment and animals. All the guides were extremely passionate and knowledgeable. They enjoyed their work and loved sharing it with the guests. Great thanks to DJ, Conwright and Riaan for the lovely drives. Also the personnel back at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. Food was very good! Even when we ordered a breakfast to go it was great. Compared to other lodges of the same type, the price was good and well worth it. Animals can however be very loud during the night, so bring some earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Would recommend.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Golf course
Off-site
Outdoor swimming pool
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage storage
Additional charge
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
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
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Additional charge
VIP check-in service
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Food & Drink
Bar
Room service
Lobby bar
Health & Wellness
Golf course
Off-site
Hiking
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
Smoking area
Picnic area
Garden
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Business Services
Wedding service
Safety & Security
First aid room
CCTV in public areas
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
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.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs 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
Located in Hoedspruit, Rukiya Safari Camp is in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Selati Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger National Park. This lodge is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam.
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.