Vuyatela lodge in Djuma game reserve - South Africa game lodges

	Vuyatela Lodge Djuma game reserve
	Recently, Vuyatela - meaning, "come and visit again" - was built. This exclusive lodge has broken the mould of traditional game lodges and is the pride of Djuma.
	Vuyeta Lodge \| include \| Enquiry Form

When building, heavy machinery was shunned and instead as many local Shangaan people as possible were employed to hand-craft the camp, thus creating jobs as well as a unique and beautiful construction.

Before construction, the local Sangoma were invited to bless the site. The ancestors were to be informed of our intentions. The Sangoma, who led the proceedings, "threw the bones" - their relative positions interpreted as omens, good or bad. The lie of the "bones’ indicated that the ancestors were pleased!

Pippa, with the help of talented friends, has created a set of mosaics for each room and these colourful patterns and symbols add to the atmosphere of each "Kaya".Also, each of the eight chalets has been attractively hand painted by nearby Shangaan villagers - a contest was held for the best designs. The bedrooms look out onto teak decks, which end in private plunge pools.

Each of the chalets at Vuyatela is a collection of buildings joined to each other. The private lounge is separated from the bedroom by a beautiful Teak deck, which ends at the private plunge pool. The view from the Teak deck is into pristine African Savanna with its bounty of animal life.

Amenities include:

8 luxury suites made up of bedroom, dressing-room and bathroom with outdoor shower, separate lounge, private deck and plunge pool.
Air-conditioning, fans, mosquito nets, IDD telephone and bar fridge.
Main lodge includes a large double deck, outdoor dining, wine cellar, bar overlooking the watering hole, indigenous aquarium, suspended bird-watching tower.
Internet library with detailed wildlife websites, gym and relaxation room.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and fresh bakes and dinner daily.
2 safaris (game drives) daily.
A daily guided walk in the bush.
We also offer daily tours to a nearby Shangaan village, where you will learn about the customs and traditions of the local people.

You will notice that each of the buildings that make-up your chalet, or "Kaya" (Shangaan word for house), is built in a different Photo: One of the accommodation units technique. Some of the "Kaya’s" have abstract patterns painted on the walls and others have even domestic scenes painted on them.

The chalets, with private deck, pool and detached sitting room, reflect local architecture. Builders used corrugated iron and mud to achieve an authentic effect without sacrificing luxury in any way.
The cultural theme also runs through activities. After morning game-drive guests may accompany their Shangaan guide to his nearby village, where they will have the opportunity of interacting with his family and friends in a very authentic and contemporary African environment.

The suites, which are made up of bedroom, dressing room and bathroom, lounge, private viewing deck and plunge pool, AC, fan, mosquito net, bar fridge, IDD telephone.
Each bathroom, although complete with all indoor facilities, has an outdoor shower.

The idea of our cuisine is to take guests back to the basics of Southern African food with classic dishes but placing an emphasis on quality ingredients. Along with the simple, but impressive presentation, and the richness of African cuisine, we intend intriguing the palates of our guests, leaving enough mystery for a return visit.

"Vuyatela Lodge is both extraordinary and wonderful - by far the most unusual bush camp we have ever seen. It is the actualised dream of its idealistic visionary owners, who aimed to create a camp which perfectly combines the natural and contemporary cultural components of Africa.
The attention to detail is exquisite, with hand made mosaics decorating the bathrooms, and the exteriors cleverly painted by Vuyatela Lodge is both extraordinary and wonderfu local Shangaan villagers."

Djuma Game Reserve - part of the Kruger National Park in South Africa - offers guests the choice of three luxury safari lodges: from the magnificent Bush Lodge to the private Galago, as well as the unique new Vuyatela.
Djuma Game Reserve - named from the Shangaan word meaning "roar of the lion" - is part of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve. This reserve borders on the Kruger National Park. There is no dividing fence between the two reserves and therefore Djuma's 7000 ha is part of the vast Kruger National Park ecosystem. You will never feel crowded at Djuma whether at the lodge or on your game drive. Thus you can relax without the hustle and bustle of the city and really enjoy the African Savannah.

The big-game hunters' term 'the big five' refers to the five most famous of the great African mammals: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. These are regularly sighted at Djuma. However, there is much more to the African savannah than the big five. All the plains mammals are to be found at Djuma, whose ecosystem is largely unaffected. For example, if one's interest is in bird life DJUMA offers more than three hundred species of birds.

Vuyatela Lodge Enquiry form

first name:

second name:

email:

telephone number (include code):

number of adults:

number of children (under 12):

dates:

how many nights:

is this an enquiry or a booking:

This is a booking

This is an enquiry

would you like to recieve specials via your cellphone?

message:
If you require flights and transfers, we will arrange it for you:

Sportstravel Contact details
PO Box 770
Jukskei Park
2153
Gauteng
Phone:011 886 1288
031 762 2050
Email: travel@kdr.co.za