Vuyatela Lodge

Vuyatela - meaning, "come and visit again" - is an exclusive lodge that has broken the mould of traditional game lodges and is the pride of Djuma Game Reserve. Vuyatela is an expression of modern South African culture. Each of the eight chalets or kayas is secluded in African bush. The bedrooms look out onto teak decks, which end in private plunge pools. 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.

Vuyatela! – Everything about this lodge is relaxed - where you can, sip cocktails from your private pool while watching wild animals meander in front of you, view the contemporary African artwork, and frequent the library and gym
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
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.
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.
When building, we shunned heavy machinery and chose instead to employ as many local Shangaan people as possible to hand-craft the camp, thus creating jobs as well as a unique and beautiful construction. Before construction, we invited the local Sangoma to bless the site. The ancestors were to be informed of our intentions. The Sangoma, wholed 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.

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

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, telephone.
Each bathroom, although complete with all indoor facilities, has an outdoor shower as well. 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 in 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.tend intriguing the palates of our guests, leaving enough mystery for a return visit.

SAFARI ACTIVITIES AT DJUMA VUYATELA CAMP

8 luxury suites made up of bedroom, dressing-room and bathroom with bath and outdoor shower, separate lounge, private deck and plunge pool. Air-conditioning, fans, mosquito nets, a telephone and bar fridge.
The 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.