Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private concession
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Full board (FB)
Accommodation, Three meals daily and 5 more
6 rooms
Standard room (Tsonga rondavel suite)
Children 12 and over
By air
2 hr 30 min from Skukuza Airport
Wi-Fi in public areas
From about A$900
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the Mluwati River within the Kruger National Park, housed in six traditional circular Tsonga rondavel suites that blend authentic African style with modern comforts. The lodge sits on a 10,000-hectare private concession offering access to the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife, and guests can enjoy twice-daily game drives, an infinity pool overlooking a waterhole, and a range of dining experiences under open skies. The name 'Hoyo Hoyo' derives from a Shangaan/Xitsonga expression for the highest form of enthusiastic and royal welcome, reflecting the lodge's ethos of warm African hospitality.
“Rondavel-style lodge suits guests seeking authentic African aesthetic; Tsonga circular suites and warm hospitality define experience.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
Private-concession game drives and a lodge waterhole bring opportunities to watch elephants, lions and leopards in Kruger National Park.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Selected soft drinks, water, beer, wines and spirits
- Two safaris daily
- VAT at 15%
- Dining area
- Mosquito nets
Not included
- Park fees
Gate entry fees and premium-brand drinks cost extra. Transfers outside the complimentary airport-transfer offer are also charged separately.
Optional extras (at a cost)
In-room spa treatments cost extra. Guided walks require an advance request, carry an extra charge and depend on logistics.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Viewing deck
- Lounge
- Fire pit
- Public Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
In your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Private deck
- Outdoor shower
- Bath
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Tea and coffee facilities
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Standard room (Tsonga rondavel suite)6 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · Children 0–11 not permitted unless lodge booked on exclusive-use basis; 12 years and older pay full adult rates and are accommodated in their own rooms. · Triple sharing not applicable; rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 persons. Each suite has private deck, open-air shower, spacious stone bath, air-conditioning, and king-size bed.
Activities
Things to do
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Skukuza Airport
- 2 hr 30 min transfer
- Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · 2 hr 30 min from Skukuza Airport
- Transfers
- The drive from Skukuza Airport takes about 2.5 hours. Enter Orpen Gate at least two hours before closing or Paul Kruger Gate at least three hours before closing; arrange airport transfers with reservations before booking, with complimentary transfers for individual bookings dependent on seats and scheduled timings.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- Ages 12 and over
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Dry season, best game viewing
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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