Rafiki Bush Lodge
Rafiki Bush Lodge
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
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...”
Mothiba South Africa“The place is very perfect 👌 for the city escape. Maria and Lungisa treated us very well and they are very friendly. The place is sooooo clean and their food is so fresh and very scrumptious 😋”- 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”
Joy
Australia“Food was delicious, we had dinner and breakfast. The room looked out on to bush and wild animals”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Rafiki Bush LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
Living Area
- Seating Area
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Romanian
House rulesRafiki Bush Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
The fine printNeed-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.
FAQs about Rafiki Bush Lodge
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Room options at Rafiki Bush Lodge include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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Check-in at Rafiki Bush Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Rafiki Bush Lodge is 3.7 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Rafiki Bush Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Horse riding
- Bike tours
- Game drives
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinner nights
- Swimming Pool
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Rafiki Bush Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
