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Vuyatela Lodge

Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Our extended family had 3 wonderful days at Vuyatela. I have been 3 times before when it was a fully catered lodge and I have to say I enjoyed the self catered concept more. It was as if our family owned a private game lodge in the Sabi Sands and we felt so much more at home to use the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Took two families to Vuyatela and the experience was perfect. The new self catering arrangement worked well for us and a superb chef Luzile looked after us and cooked our food to 5star standards. Could not have had a better game experience. We saw the Big five in the first two hours and plenty more leopard sightings during the week.... More

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Kunming, China
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The guide we had was very unprofessional and rude, and the staff wasn't very attentive or helpful. The rooms were tacky as well as the lodge/museum/computer room -- more Mexican than African. The food was not very good and the game sighting was average. A pretty good lodge but there are definitely better ones out there where you'd get a... More

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JurieDjuma, Owner at Vuyatela Lodge, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Please note that this lodge no longer exists as you knew it, it is now a self-catered lodge exclusive to groups of ten. As to the game, all I can say is that our record speaks for itself and is extensively recorded on Youtube, Facebook, etc. There are no fences or caged animals here. There will be days when you... More

Kunming, China
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Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We had a fun time at the lodge, though we didn't see much. The food was pretty good, and the rooms were good, but a little small. More

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JurieDjuma, Owner at Vuyatela Lodge, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Please note that this lodge no longer exists as you knew it, it is now a self-catered lodge exclusive to groups of ten. As to the game, all I can say is that our record speaks for itself and is extensively recorded on Youtube, Facebook, etc. We have operated live cameras on our property for more than a decade now... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

We have just spent the most amazing two nights at Vuyatela Lodge in the Djuma in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Here is the deal! You take all your food and drinks and all the staff is there to cook your food for you as and when you require. The game viewing was out of this world, big 5 on... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

L We spent a couple of days around New Years at Djuma Vuyatela for the first half of our honeymoon safari and had a great experience.  To put this review in perspective, my wife and I are in our early thirties and like active vacations but in no way spend a ton of time hiking or in the great outdoors.... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Let me start with an apology to Eugene and the rest of the Djuma staff for taking so long to write this review as you deserve this feedback and I hope you keep giving your guests the experience you gave to us. My wife and I searched for weeks for a perfect honeymoon destination and chose Djuma Vuyatela based on... More

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Johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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We stayed at Vuyatela in Nov 2011 and visited with my mother and father in law from India. The accomodation is first class, the lodge is beautifully located with a fantastic view of a waterhole. Our first sighting were buffalos bathing in the water. We saw the Big 5 on our first early eveining drive and then many other animals... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

What a special place. From the service, to the rooms, the food, and the experience. Would love to go back. There are many places in Sabi Sands, but Djuma stands out for us. We saw so many special things. From a Lion Kill 30m from the lodge to the Big 5. The staff are very friendly, and it has a... More

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south africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

We have just returned from Djuma Game Reserve Sabi-Sand. It was a special weekend as the friends we went with had their parents over from Austrailia ..there first ever experience in the bush. Djuma went all out to make our stay a lifetime memory. Thank you to Eugene & Jaco (the management staff) nothing was too much trouble..even when we... More

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