Rukiya Safari Camp

We had my daughters wedding at the lodge. We travelled from Australia for this event and the staff were absolutely AMAZING with organising the day and during our whole stay. Will definitely be back

Beautiful lodge, tranquil and full board for most guests so everything was included minus drinks. Enjoyed the experience staying in greater kruger vs paying 10x to stay in the national park but didn't see as many of the big 5 - this is nature though. My only comments hence the no 5 stars were the lack of food options at dinner - only 2 choices per night and the breakfast was very small - in the bush but not very filling as only a couple things. A few small tweaks on the service as well as certain things weren't relayed to us such as having to buy a whole bottle of wine if you just wanted a glass and then issues at checkout saying we hadn't paid despite paying upfront via ******* well over 6 months before arriving. A quick phone call to the owner fixed this but would be cool if they handled that internally first rather than in front of guests.

we had a nice stay at Rukiya. the staff were very friendly and helpful. the location was fantastic on the river. we had a real Africa feeling.

Nice tents, good guides, good food, excellent service. Very nice and relaxing experience. Kids enjoyed the pool as well

We are a family of 4, our kids are 19 and 21. We spent 5 nights at Rukiya. Our stay here was the highlight of the entire South Africa trip. The gamedrives are amazing! It’s a complete package of tracking animals, spotting animals and beautiful surroundings. Breakfast during the morning drive, as well as the sunset drinks are divine!! The camp is located at a river where we spotted a hippo and a crocodile. Impala’s also come by. The tents are comfortable, the food is good, the pool is a little chilly but very nice. What we appreciated most about Rukiya is the friendliness of the staff. They made us feel welcome. Also, their love for the animals/nature and their job definitely comes across!!

We did morning (big 5) and afternoon (non big 5) game drives during our stay, but the afternoon drives were definitely the highlight! We saw a lot of animals and were able to learn a lot about the environment and animals. All the guides were extremely passionate and knowledgeable. They enjoyed their work and loved sharing it with the guests. Great thanks to DJ, Conwright and Riaan for the lovely drives. Also the personnel back at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. Food was very good! Even when we ordered a breakfast to go it was great. Compared to other lodges of the same type, the price was good and well worth it. Animals can however be very loud during the night, so bring some earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Would recommend.

Nice location. They serve delicious food. Friendly staff and good value for money. I will definitely recommend this place to friends and family. The rooms are very clean and well maintained. Luxury camping

Our experience at Rukiya was wonderful. The game drives, led by Hayden and Darrien, were outstanding! We saw all sorts of animals and birds in their private reserve. More than just the game experiences, they took good care of us. From hot-water bottles in our bed to excellent food to gentle wake-up calls we felt pampered and spoiled. The tents were spacious and comfortable. The small number of guests and community table for dinner made it feel very intimate. The soothing sounds of the night animals and the clear skies for star gazing were perfect for sleep and exploration. We would return again and again.

The surrounding of the campsite is as the tents self beautiful. Nice and comfortable with adorable views. The staff at the campsite was very friendly. The little details in attention made our stay at Rukiya special. It was really hartwarming. The guides are experienced: they are well known in tracking and very willing to share the wildlife. And above all they were pleasant companions during the safaris We enjoyed our stay in Rukiya!