Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge
Mluwati, Kruger Park

This cultural lodge in Kruger Park offers guests the chance to experience the local Tsonga culture and enjoy excellent game viewing while staying in luxurious Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge rooms.

Why We Love it and You Will Too

  • A celebration of Tsonga culture in traditional circular thatched rondavel rooms
  • Embrace the local Tsonga culture during storytelling after dinner under the stars
  • Located on the banks of the Mluwati River overlooking a waterhole attracting wildlife
  • Relax in the infinity swimming pool and watch wildlife wandering by
  • Superb guided morning and evening game drives to spot wildlife including the Big Five

Your Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge Experience

This cultural lodge in Kruger Park is situated on the Mluwati Concession, a private area of the Park, and is just 40km (24.8 miles) from the Orpen Gate. The roads are suitable for all vehicle types. This historical lodge in Kruger Park is built in a traditional style, and is decorated in bright African themes.

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is a 5.5 hour drive from Johannesburg. You are welcomed at the lodge by the staff playing drums and singing traditional songs. After a refreshing welcome drink you will be shown to your comfortable room. Culture is a central theme of your stay and at night around the fire, the staff will bring their vibrant heritage to life through storytelling and music.

During the day you will head out on guided or self-drive game drives in search of the abundant wildlife of Kruger Park, which includes the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo). You can make arrangements to go on a guided bush walk, which is a great way to see the regions birds, or alternatively, stay in camp and enjoy a massage in the privacy of your room.

Lodge guests should advise in advance if they have any special dietary requirements. Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is located in what is considered a high-risk malaria area; guests are advised to take maximum precaution. Water is safe to drink, while bottled water is placed in your room, courtesy of the lodge.

Child Policy

The lodge does not accommodate children under the age of 12.

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is unfenced and wildlife moves freely throughout the camp, it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that their children are accompanied at all times.

Booking Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

Kruger National Park - South African Safari