Rukiya Safari Camp

Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Kolgans Dam

Room options

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Balcony

Standard Tent, Non Smoking

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

Tent

Highlights

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

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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Balcony view

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

Tent

Highlights

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

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

Tent

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 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 area

Hoedspruit

At Rukiya Safari Camp, you'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Kolgans Dam and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Zebra Dam. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to a wildlife and game drive and game viewing. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights you'll find in the area of this Hoedspruit lodge include Lissataba Nature Reserve and Jessica the Hippo.
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What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 38 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 54 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Bridges Restaurant - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Rukiya Safari Camp

Lodge with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Kolgans Dam
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Rukiya Safari Camp. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Hoedspruit lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Rukiya Safari Camp offers 6 accommodations with free toiletries and portable fans. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 AM to 10 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 lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Communal living room
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Is parking available at Rukiya Safari Camp?

Yep, Rukiya Safari Camp has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Rukiya Safari Camp?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rukiya Safari Camp on 1 Nov 2025 start from AU$353.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rukiya Safari Camp have a pool?

Rukiya Safari Camp has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Rukiya Safari Camp a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rukiya Safari Camp.

Does Rukiya Safari Camp serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rukiya Safari Camp?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rukiya Safari Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rukiya Safari Camp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rukiya Safari Camp?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Rukiya Safari Camp Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled with partner
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

Wim

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
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

Travelled with family
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

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