Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

We spent three nights here during a two-week South African vacation. We loved the African style of the lodge and the huts. All the staff was very welcoming and helpful. The safari drive guides are excellent and can spot the most camouflaged animals! |The bathroom amenities were very nice and plentiful. The rooms have coffee stations and hairdryers. Bottled water is provided drinking and coffee; you can shower and brush your teeth with the tap water. |The mix of guests was mostly European when we were there; since there are only six rooms you do get to chat with everybody. Breakfast was a buffet of cereal and cold items, plus the option to order eggs and sausage or bacon. Because of the remoteness, there were not a lot of different menu selections for lunch and dinner, but there was always a vegetarian option and we enjoyed all our meals very much. Recommended for couples who don't need honeymoon-level privacy. |Note that you are in the bush: The generator went out briefly a couple of times when we were there; our first dinner was by kerosene lamplight (romantic!). And a small rodent of some kind got in our room and chewed open a milk packet in our coffee station. I am NOT complaining, I'm just saying: if this would freak you out or "ruin your vacation", this--or a safari at all--may not be the place for you.

We travelled from Cape Town after a few days there to Hoyo Hoyo, and were greeted at the airport for a transfer to the resort (this is paid for extra, however highly recommended) as the resort is well within the forest unlike some other resorts in the region. On reaching we were greeted nicely and explained details about the room and other things. The rooms are great for a couple however, if travelling with family you may want to consider two rooms. The safaris were exceptional, as was the food and the “hoyo television” which is a man made watering hole and your sightings start as soon as you reach (we even saw a leopard at dinner time). Food is amazing as is the staff. Highly recommended.

Absolutely Exceptional Safari Experience! We spent four unforgettable nights at Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in the southwestern part of Kruger National Park, and it was one of the best travel experiences we’ve ever had. The lodge is beautifully located just a 1.5-hour drive from Orpen Gate, and perfectly blends comfort, authentic African charm, and the thrill of the wild. Our morning and evening safari drives with Andrew, our incredible guide, were the highlight of our stay. His deep knowledge of the bush, sharp tracking skills, and passion for wildlife made every moment special. Thanks to him, we saw four of the Big Five in their natural habitat! Each drive included thoughtful touches—coffee with an Amarula shot at sunrise and wine with appetizers at sunset in the most breathtaking settings in the African savanna. Back at the lodge, we were treated to gourmet meals and exceptional service from the warm and attentive staff. Watching animals gather at the waterhole across the lodge each morning and evening was simply magical. If you’re looking for an authentic yet luxurious safari experience, Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is the perfect choice. Huge thanks to Andrew and the entire team of the lodge for making our stay so memorable; we can’t wait to return!

We trekked up to Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. A 3 hour drive from a very charming Hoedspruit Airport. Our safari began as we left the airport, filled with African animals everywhere. Upon arrival at Hoyo Hoyo, we were warmly greeted by the Manager and shown to our rooms. This resort has 6 beautifully decorated, round huts with outdoor showers, a charming main area perfect for dining and relaxing, and Hoyo Hoyo TV - to be found nowhere else in Africa! Our meals were first class. Their Chef’s cuisine was the best we had enjoyed in Africa! The Staff was delightful and entertaining…thank you Colbert and Norman!|Our safaris were incredible, led by our Ranger - Pharrence. We had two a day, 3 hours long, but these safaris came with a morning coffee stop and an evening sundowner. On our first night, we shared wine and cocktails under a beautiful African night viewing the stars with Pharrence explaining the Southern Cross. We were so lucky to have him as our Ranger/Guide. He has wealth of knowledge on the area, the animals, birds and plants. We loved his humor. It was a pleasure to know him.|We would definitely go back…

Overall: Not a polished safari lodge compared to others, no luxury of time. Positives: some staff and manager were excellent, food was excellent- better than other lodges we have stayed at. Rooms were great. Negatives: No wifi in the rooms, only wifi in the common area- made it very difficult. Safaris were with 2 other couples (6 guests to a single safari vehicle- other safaris we were on there were no other guests), some staff in the morning were not responsive and would not make us coffee. Keep in mind Wednesdays and Saturdays eating was communal, which did not bother us, may bother some other guests. They are very strict on the timings and we were unable to make the evening game drive on our day of arrival- we landed at MQP at 12PM and arrived at 430PM (long travel time between the lodge and MQP airport), whereas the evening game drive leaves at 4PM. If we were not put with other game drives, then we would have been able to leave after and enjoy our own game drive.

Absolutely loved our stay at Hoyo Hoyo! The rooms were clean, luxurious, and had such an exotic vibe. The food was amazing and the staff were so kind and welcoming. On safari we got to see elephants, giraffes, water buffalo, a lioness, impalas and so much more, just incredible. Such a memorable trip, highly recommend!

Absolute best experience EVER! Twice a day safari drives, all the food you could possibly eat, twice a week BBQs, and the friendliest staff. They have a watering hole in the back of lodge, and the animals come everyday to drink from it, the best view. 10 stars, would absolutely recommend to everyone.

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!