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Gilford, New Hampshire

My 5th Perfect Safari Adventure at Vuyani

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 25 Oct 2024
I have just returned from my 5th visit to Vuyani! Vuyani has managed to consistently provide and exceed the perfect safari adventure. The magic starts the minute they pick you up at the airport as you will start sighting many of the BIG 5 on the way to the lodge. The accommodations, food, ambience, and game drives are some of the best you will experience. Be prepared to make new friends and fall in love with all the staff members. But the real gems are your safari guide and tracker….a HUGE shout out to Jannie and Cyrell! But rest assured, all the guides and trackers are exceptional. And I would be remiss if I did not mention how much fun it is to be sipping your sundowner while out on your evening game drive! You cannot go wrong in booking a safari with Vuyani….I’m now planning a 6th visit!! 🦁❤️.
Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 24 October 2024

We stayed at Vuyani for a week earlier this month and the moment we were picked up from the airport the service was flawless. The staff cannot be more attentive, they ensure you are looked after throughout the entire stay, from providing hot towels and a tropical drink upon arrival, to carrying all our bags when checking out.

We stayed in the honeymoon suite with a private deck and plunge pool, which was well utilised when we needed a quiet place to chill out - we even spotted several animals drinking from & roaming around our pool (the giraffe was a real highlight)! The bed was spacious and super comfy, and the WiFi worked very well. The room was always spotless , a big thanks to the ‘cleaning ninjas’ who managed to spruce up our rooms several times a day without us seeing them! Our mini bar was re-stocked daily which was greatly appreciated in 37° heat…

The food was amazing, it is clear the chefs are passionate about what they are making, and they cater to requests. We had a private candlelit dinner one evening, I’d highly recommend this for couples, it was exclusive, romantic and the setup was stunning.

We had 2 game drives per day, our guide and tracker (Jannie and Cyril) really made our whole experience. Jannie was so knowledgeable and could answer any question, his passion for wildlife and his job is clear. We spent most of our game drives laughing, due to Jannies brilliant sense of humour and random facts! We stopped in the morning for coffee and biscuits, and in the evening for a ‘sundowner’ gin and tonic with snacks, which was a fab way to enjoy the stunning sunsets and chat to other guests.

Vuyani arranged a few excursions for us during our stay, with a highlight being the picnic in the bush - enjoying a charcuterie platter and a bottle of wine in the wild. We would also recommend the elephant experience and animal rehab centre, which was an eye opening experience.

A big thank you to all the staff at Vuyani but especially Jannie, Cyril, Peace, Russell & Alyssa for making our experience so incredible - we will be back!! 🦒🐘🦓🐆

Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 23 October 2024 via mobile

Had the most amazing Safari experience staying at Vuyani VIP lodge. We had amazing manager, chef and staff. All our needs were well catered for and nothing too much trouble. The lodge was well appointed and always spotlessly clean.
We had 2 safari drives every day. Our driver and spotter were so knowledgeable about all the animals, birds and even insects. We learnt so much and also in a fun way. It can be cold first thing in the morning and on the drive back in the evening, so layering clothes is a good tip.
We will definitely be back.

Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 22 October 2024

Very friendly staff, the attention to detail is amazing, nothing is too much trouble, the game drives are amazing, the accommodation is excellent, very clean. A big thank you to everyone there for making our experience special, can't remember all their names, but in particular Bennete, Godsave, Witness, Chriswell, Stephen, Andrews, Franklin, Rusell and Alyssa. Recommended, will go back

Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 19 October 2024 via mobile

This was our first trip to Africa for a safari holiday and we spent 7 wonderful nights at vuyani safari lodge in the 2x presidential suites which were amazing. Everything about the lodge was wonderful, the staff were such lovely happy people. Best of all was our driver and tracker Uyai and Chris who made our trip a dream come true. They made us laugh until it hurt, Chris made the best morning coffees with his specialty biscuits and sundowner drinks. Uyai taught us everything there was to know about the animals and the stars, including Venus!! We loved his wild driving and he stopped at nothing to get us right there in the thick of things to see the animals. We did the Kruger day trip, boat trip at blyde canyon, elephant sanctuary and the animal rehabilitation centre.

We didn't waste a minute of this awesome holiday. This trip was worth every cent and it's something we will always cherish. Thank you Vuyani and staff and a special thank you Uyai and Chris , we hope to see you again one day.

Uyai nicknamed us the "Googlers".

Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 15 October 2024

We arrived at Vuyani Lodge 7th October after a tirering flight,to be welcomed by worm refreshing face towels and refreshing tropical drink.
Check in was an absolute breeze and after we had checked in food was waiting for us.We then was shown to our room which was the Honeymoon suit.WOW is all I can say,comfortable private and clean.Outside shower which is awesome when the temps are in the 40s,fridge which is stocked daily with beer and water.We had an outside plunge pool which was great,1 minute your relaxing the next minute there's an animal passing by.
The food was fantastic,my wife has dietary needs and to say they went above and beyond is an under statement to make sure she was looked after.We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and was presented with our own special private meal on the balcony.Thank you to Chriswell who was the perfect gentleman and host.
Finally the safari tours which you get 2 of each day.Our driver was SULLY and STEPHEN,absolutely fantastic words can't explain how good they really are at what they do from tracking what you want to see or having a laugh they really are awesome.The two brother lions are an absolute must see and if your lucky the leopard.
We did 2 trips, 1 to Krugger national Park.Thanks to Dave and Andrews who was our guides for the day.Also did the river trip unbelievable views.
Vuyani Lodge really is a special place and they know how to make it a magical stay
Thank you for a lasting memory
Lesley+Mike

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Date of stay: October 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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