Skip to content

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private concession

Lodge

Photo: Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge · Source ↗

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.”
Why we love it · Explore Africa

Best for

BirdersLeisureGroups

Known for

What you can expect to see

Big FiveElephantLionLeopardBirdlife

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

  1. Skukuza Airport
  2. 2 hr 30 min transfer
  3. 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

  1. January: Good
  2. February: Good
  3. March: Good
  4. April: Dry season, best game viewing
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Dry season, best game viewing
  11. November: Dry season, best game viewing
  12. 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.
Stayed here?Share your review

Helpful guides

Nearby

Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.