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.

Could have better choices for drinks 😁

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.

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.

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.😃😀

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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.

Our stay at Vuyani surpassed all our expectations, it was honestly unforgettable. I can’t even explain how attentive and lovely the staff were, our every need was catered for and it truly felt like luxury. The food was like being in a fancy restaurant every day, all day long. The housekeeping was discreet yet happened constantly. The lodge is beautiful and, of course, top of the list are our incredible safari guide Stuart and our tracker Pino. They really made our trip. Stuart shone with happy energy and they were both incredibly talented when it came to finding the animals and answering all our questions. This really was the trip of a lifetime.

We got lucky and had a great safari group the whole time, but I guess if you were less lucky then you might end up spending the game drives and meals with people you don’t click with. That’s me clutching at straws though - there was nothing really to criticise.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!