Name: Rafiki Bush Lodge
Address: 708 Tamboti Street, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate , 3180 Hoedspruit, South Africa, 708 Tamboti Street, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Limpopo, 3180, South Africa
Rating: 9.4

Rafiki Bush Lodge

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About this property

Situated in Hoedspruit, within 22 km of Kinyonga Reptile Centre and 47 km of Lissataba Private Game Reserve, Rafiki Bush Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, and free WiFi. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a shared lounge, as well as a bar. The property is 24 km from Jessica the Hippo and 49 km from Blyderivierpoort Dam. The units at the hotel come with a seating area. Rafiki Bush Lodge offers some rooms with mountain views, and each room includes a patio. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Rafiki Bush Lodge. Speaking Afrikaans, English and Spanish, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Leading Edge Flight School is 7 km away and the nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 19 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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We have no availability here between Fri 31 Oct 2025 and Mon 3 Nov 2025

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Room type

Number of guests

Price

Double Room

1 extra-large double bed

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Double Room

1 double bed

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Twin Room

2 single beds

1 large double bed

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Superior Family Room

4 large double beds

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Limited supply in Hoedspruit for your dates: 3 hotels like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Matthew

South Africa

“The food is absolutely amazing, the location is great & the attention to detail is incredible. Reinhardt & Maria are extremely welcoming hosts. The game drives offered is something you will remember for a lifetime. Thank you very much to the...”

Katlego

South Africa

“The staff members were all friendly, we felt at home. The chef did an exceptional work, we loved his food The tour guide Mr Lovers was really friendly and knowledgeable, best game drive ever”

Sindiswa

South Africa

“The outside shower was absolutely amazing. The place is clean, the staff is very friendly, the food prepared by Lungisani is delicious, and the ambience is breathtaking.”

Eoghan

Ireland

“Our stay was incredible, 5 star luxury from start to finish. The food was amazing, the beds were extremely comfortable, and the rooms had everything we needed. Maria and Reinhardt were extremely kind and helpful with anything we needed and...”

Marianne

South Africa

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

Chandre

South Africa

“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!”

Naitik

India

“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.”

Laura

South Africa

“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...”

Lungile

South Africa

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

Leago

South Africa

“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”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Rafiki Bush Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rafiki Bush Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.