Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is set on the banks of the Mluwati River in the heart of the Kruger National Park. It is one of only three luxury lodges in the 10,000 hectare Mluwati Concession. The lodge celebrates local Tsonga culture, from its traditional round rooms to the splashes of tribal decor and earthy tones in its interiors. Hoyo Hoyo offers a uniquely African way of life and a perfect blend of earthy luxury and superb service. The world-class cuisine at Hoyo Hoyo is served with a delicate balance of traditional African and western dishes.
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Guest accommodation consists of six circular air-conditioned Tsonga homesteads with traditional earth-coloured walls and tapered thatched reed roofs. Each one has a king sized bed, and an en-suite bathroom with a stone bath, an outdoor shower and private game viewing decks. The comfortable homesteads reflect Tsonga tradition with bright colours, and traditional ornaments. Guests can relax on their private deck overlooking the bush, take a long, leisurely outdoor shower or enjoy an afternoon siesta on the comfortable king-size bed.
As one of the first private concessions in the Kruger National Park, Imbali has worked tirelessly to ensure the sustainability of this pristine wilderness, which has been a sanctuary for over 114 reptiles, 34 amphibians, 336 tree species, and 147 mammal species, including Africa’s Big Five, for over 100 years.
The bathrooms have a stone tub indoors, but the shower is entirely outdoors, reed-enclosed and open to the sky. Embrace it – there's something rather magical about scrubbing off the morning's dust with the bush as your backdrop.
There's only Wi-Fi in the central area and no mobile signal whatsoever, which is either blissful or challenging depending on your disposition.
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge start from around $920, or US$920, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
In the very heart of the Kruger National Park, you’ll find wildlife galore and guides who know the bush like their own backyard.
