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Reviews of Rafiki Bush Lodge

708 Tamboti Street, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate , 3180 Hoedspruit, South Africa

#20 of 74 hotels in Hoedspruit

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Peaceful stay in luxurious suite.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I really liked the outdoor shower and the luxury of the room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not having more privacy In the toilet

    Everything, the breakfast and dinner was tasty.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Homely and excellent customer service

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    Rafiki Bush Lodge: a real treat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Our great host, Maria, really made our stay comfortable and she was very attentive and she was so friendly. Her cooking skills superb. The outside shower was an absolute treat!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    EXCELLENT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike!

    Such a beautiful home. Kudos & thanking Maria & her husband for some great hospitality. Maria ensured to prepare yummy meals and made sure we were comfortable at all times. The property is located in a great spot amidst the jungles.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food

    Very tranquil

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    9.0
    Peace, tranquil hideaway, a gem within the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was wonderful. Nothing more to add.

    The peace and tranquility of this lodge was magnificent. Found inside the beautiful Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Rafiki Lodge was an ideal way to break away from the noise of the big city and retreat into nature for some much needed rest and relaxation.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    Rejuvenating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked everything

    Everything, from location, the staff, the cleanliness, and the delicious food.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's nothing I didn't like honestly

    I liked everything about this place, the service, the hospitality, the food and everything about it. Special thanks to Lungisane and Maria for making our stay effortless awesome

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    10
    Lovely place to stay after 11 days in Kruger, close to the airport for your flight
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The glass showers and no privacy in bathroom, but it was very modern and we are older, but it would be great for younger people

    Food was delicious, we had dinner and breakfast. The room looked out on to bush and wild animals

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lack of food options on the menu. No BOB option

    The lodge was well-maintained and the rooms were very nice. It felt like heaven. Maria and Lungisani and Thomas were very welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have appreciated homemade desserts.

    This place is beautiful/modern and clean.It looks better than in pictures. Everything they have from furniture to cuttlery was well thought about before it was picked. It is a home like setup. TV is in the lounge. They have an honest fridge/drink station in the kitchen. You can use this whenever you are in need of a drink. The host (Ouma) is amazing. Lungi (the food guy) fed us good... dinner and breakfast were included in our booking, you are allowed to have 2nds, 3rds etc 😋. They cook clean, which I loved....no overwhelming flavors. No noise after 10 pm. The family lives upstairs.They light up fire at the boma from 6 pm daily. We had a Warthog visit one morning at breakfast 😊. If you need to relax at a home away from home, this is your place. I would also recommend it for solo travelers, families with young kids would love this....couples and friends would enjoy this. I'm going back. To relax and plan my life.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2023

    10
    African Adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    My partner and I chose Rafiki Bush Lodge as our accommodation in Hoedspruit to attend a wedding. Reinhardt and Maria are exceptional hosts and were more than happy to help us out with all of our requests. The room was very spacious and the bed was super comfortable. Staying here was the perfect start to our holiday and we both were very relaxed. The food cooked/ included was beautiful and very tasty with good portion sizes and variety. Reinhardt's Safari game drives were also exceptional with us seeing plenty of game and learning a lot from the guides. We will definitely be back!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    10
    Great stay in greater Kruger
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    truly nothing

    Amazing accommodation, super beautiful and clean including all the facilities you can wish for. The owners and staff are excellent hosts, dinners were absolutely incredible. Also great game drive

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place was beautiful and clean, the hosts were friendly. They washed our car for us without us asking them. And Lungsani the chef fed us good food. It felt like Christmas lunches

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    10
    Everyone from the property’s owners to the staff are 100%helpful, present and at the sams time invisible. lt felt like a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    could use more light at the dinner tables outside

    the property was absolutely beautiful

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    10
    Honeymoon Heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and the setting. Our room was beautiful and amazing. We also have alot of privacy. The food is also amazing and always on time. My husband and I had a royalty treatment. The pool is clean aswell and not crowded

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    10
    I recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    really everything

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2022

    10
    The location is perfect. Loads of sightseeing nearby. My stay was very peaceful and rejuvenating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice, tasty and simple breakfast

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    10
    we had an awesome weekend. definitely going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the place is neat and clean. the people are so friendly.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    10
    Tranquility
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The lodge is so quiet and peaceful and I liked how our room was spacious

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    9.0
    amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no meal options, they have one option for super

    This property is clean and the staff is amazing

    Stayed in November 2022

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