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Rukiya Safari Camp

Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Kolgans Dam

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Sundeck
Rukiya Family House | Living room
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets
At Rukiya Safari Camp, guests enjoy the perfect mix of African savannah and rustic charm. The camp offers cooked-to-order breakfasts, terraces with stunning views, and authentic game drives. Between wildlife encounters, visitors can relax by the outdoor pool, immersed in nature.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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Matumi Tent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Boerbean Tent

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Furnished balcony or patio
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Jackalberry Tent

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Furnished balcony or patio
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Private bathroom
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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Leadwood Tent

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Furnished balcony or patio
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
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In-room safe
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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Bush Willow Tent

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Furnished balcony or patio
Portable fan
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Rainfall showerhead
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In-room safe
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Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Marula Tent

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Furnished balcony or patio
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Rukiya Family House | Balcony

Rukiya Family House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Dining table
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Wild Rivers Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 38 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 54 min drive - 27.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Bridges Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Rukiya Safari Camp

Lodge near Kolgans Dam
Located close to Zebra Dam, Rukiya Safari Camp provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), game drive on site, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rukiya Safari Camp have amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and portable fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 810 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 810 (one-way), (from 4 to 11 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Rukiya Safari Camp Lodge Hoedspruit
Rukiya Safari Camp Lodge
Rukiya Safari Camp Hoedspruit
Rukiya Safari Camp Lodge
Rukiya Safari Camp Hoedspruit
Rukiya Safari Camp Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Rukiya Safari Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rukiya Safari Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rukiya Safari Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rukiya Safari Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rukiya Safari Camp?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Rukiya Safari Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:30 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 810 per person applies.

Where is Rukiya Safari Camp located?

Situated in a regional park, this lodge is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kolgans Dam and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Zebra Dam. Jessica the Hippo is 22.7 mi (36.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Rukiya Safari Camp Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schönes, familiäres Camp

Wir haben das Riverhaus (Familien-Chalet) für 4 Personen gebucht. Das war sehr schön und grosszügig. Die Tiere (Nyala, Warzenschweine usw.) konnten wir von der Terrasse aus beobachten. Im holzbefeuerten Whirpool (wird von den Mitarbeitern aufgeheizt, kostet zusätzlich) haben wir die Umgebung genossen, war toll. Auch sonst war alles sehr schön und bestens. Die morgendliche Anfahrt ins "Big-5-Gebiet" dauert etwas und man muss sich warm anziehen, lohnt sich aber auf jeden Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr exklusiv und persönlich

Sehr exklusiv, da es nur wenige Zelte gibt. Sehr persönlicher Empfang, schöne Safaris im offenen Jeep mit guten Guides. Direkt am Fluss gelegen, wir konnten vom Pool ein Krokodil beobachten. Trotzdem sehr sicher. Liegt in einem eigenen privaten und abgesicherten Reservat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Fábio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Satisfeito até o momento do check-out

O local é bem agradável e os funcionários são bastante receptivos. Mas tenha cuidado ao reservar, pois tinha sido informado que os safáris estavam inclusos e tive uma surpresa bem desagradável e cara na hora do check-out. Ao reservar a melhor suíte com a opção half meal, deveria ter deduzido que a opção half meal não excluía apenas o almoço, mas também os safáris. Sugiro ao Rukiya e ao hotel.com detalharem isso melhor pra evitar estresse e frustrações. Talvez colocando HALF MEAL (NO ACTIVITIES)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glad only 1 night stay

Upmarket pricing with mediocre accommodation The safari is limited in big 5 animals but we saw rabbit cat & warthog which was goof viewing. The attendance at mealtime as was the food mediocre but pricing high, Not a place to return for me.tip envelopes added to final billing which is ott imho
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is like an oasis. About 10min along the main sealed highway you turn off onto dirt road over the train tracks and into Wild Rivers Reserve which has wild animals including predators. Because of this, once you arrive at the property by car you cannot walk anywhere except from room to room/lodge and in daytime on the grass in front of the river which is full of crocodiles and sometimes hippos. All this can be an unreal experience knowing that lions or leopards may enter the camp site at anytime. I still felt ver safe, you just can’t get any exercise is a problem if you stay here. Still amazing to sit by the river and watch a 3-4m crocodile hang about.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the tents, the location and the food. The safaris were also amazing. Excellent guides.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

amélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

superbe lodge

magnifique endroit, tres bon accueil, mais un peu loin du kruger et des animaux...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

amélie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

magnifique lodge

lodge depaysant, tres agreable, merveilleux souvenir
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wim

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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