Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

Our stay was absolutely incredible, from the beautiful lodge itself to the exceptional staff, delicious food and drinks, and unforgettable twice-daily game drives! The food itself was some of the best food we have ever tasted, huge shout out to the Chef for going the extra mile for us! Suitboy our game driver is an absolute legend! He is extremely knowledgeable and takes into account his guests to ensure we have the best experience possible! He is extremely kind and caring and we felt very safe with him! Not only did we see the Big Five on our game drives, but we were also treated to daily sightings right from the terrace during breakfast, lunch, and dinner - elephants, impala, buffalo, hyenas, and more regularly visited the watering hole in front of the lodge. It was like having a front-row seat to the wild at all times! All the staff were amazing, but a special shoutout to Morgan and Given for their outstanding service, they truly stood out! We honestly can’t recommend this experience highly enough. We left with full bellies and even fuller hearts!

We could not have chosen a better safari lodge. The accommodations were cultural and luxurious. The food was amazing! But the secret sauce of this wonderful lodge was its people. They were warm, gracious, and could not do enough for us. We saw all of the big 5 and so much more. I cannot say enough about our guide—he was the best! A once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unexpectedly a leopard decided to explore the hood (bonnet) of our vehicle. Our guide did everything right. He was in control and waited for the young leopard to lose interest. At no time was the leopard in any danger, and as far as danger goes, anyone venturing into Kruger is in some degree of danger. We had been advised well, and our guide knew what he was doing! Thank you so much, Hoyo Hoyo!

We spent 3 nights at HoyoHoyo recently and I would thoroughly recommend it. It is a beautiful and tranquil place to stay but what makes it even more special, are the staff. ||On arrival, we received the warmest of welcomes from Torence who continued to be so friendly and approachable throughout our stay. ||The rooms were beautifully cleaned and serviced twice a day and the food was of high quality and just delicious. The staff/ butlers were so cheerful and helpful and Ralph, Colbert and Baldwin deserved special mentions.||Lastly, a big shout out to our Ranger, Pharence who took us on safaris twice a day. He went out of his way to try and find us all of the animals we wanted to see. His knowledge of the animals, birds and plants was extensive and there was no question that he couldn’t answer. His humour was great, accompanied by delicious morning coffees and fabulous sundowner G&Ts!||An added bonus, was that there is a watering hole opposite the main public area, means that if you are lucky, you can see animals strolling by, whilst you are dining, which was truly lovely. ||In summary, HoyoHoyo deliver a memorable and positively unforgettable experience. Don’t hesitate, go!

This might just be the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at! Sure, it’s pricey, but it’s totally worth it. The hotel is super exclusive and the team is absolutely wonderful—the service is exceptional and every little detail is spot on. The food is incredible, drinks are on the house. We have got the super plus of watching elephants pass by during our breakfast! The safari tours happen twice a day and they were unforgettable. If you’re looking for a truly special experience, this is the place to be!

A great privilege and pleasure to be a guest at Hoyo Hoyo. Hoyo means welcome and welcome was truly what we felt, every hour we were there. The staff met us when we drove into the parking lot. Took our bags and escorted us to our rooms, then to the gathering area so we could get a bite to eat.|The food was delicious and prepared to your liking.|Two safaris a day with excellent guides.|My daughter and I came from southern California. Other guests were from Germany, South America and Singapore. |Would love to return.

I stayed at Hoyo Hoyo for three nights in September with a group oif friends that I was escorting around the Kruger Park. The first impression was Wow - this is a beautiful lodge, set alongside a dried up riverbed (in September, at least - the river flows in the rainy season and almost reaches up to the lodge). Elephants were frequently sighted in the riverbed and at the waterhole opposit the lodge. Meals are taken on the huge deck opposite the waterhole, where we observed leopard, hyena, giraffes, a whole host of antelopes, zebra and many more.||The food is excellent, served by lovely friendly staff. The rooms are very comfortable with a huge bath inside and an outside shower.||The game in the reserve was plentiful and Janine, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely return.

The guide let a leopard jump on the bonnet of a car in March 2023 - it's all over social media for you to see. He endangered the guests, and the leopard. As a professional he should have seen the warning signs - there's video's of that too - and moved the vehicle as he is trained to do. He should have his guiding license revoked immediately!

the staff at Hoyo Hoyo could not be more helpful, smiling and kind. the food was excellent and more than plentiful. the room was clean and the lodge has so much atmosphere. the plunge pool is perfect for keeping cool. we had elephants visiting right up to the patios every day which was amazing. Andrew our driver was amazing and he made sure we saw as much game. we saw four of the big five as well as giraffe and many other animals. the picnics were lovely and he went the extra mile. I cannot praise them enough for giving us a magical three night stay.