Djuma Vuyatela
Prior to construction, the local Sangoma blessed the site and the ancestors were informed of the intention. During construction, heavy machinery was shunned and instead many local Shangaan people were employed to hand-craft the camp. Mosaics and colourful patterns and symbols add to the atmosphere of each room. Also, each of the eight cottages has been attractively hand painted by nearby Shangaan villagers - a contest was held for the best designs. Each of the buildings that make up your cottage, or kaya, is built in a different technique. Some of the Kaya's have abstract patterns and others have domestic scenes painted on the walls.
Vuyatela - meaning, "come and visit again", has broken the mould of traditional game lodges and is the pride of Djuma.
Rates on request
luxury suite accommodation
all meals, afternoon tea with fresh bakes
game viewing activities
guided walking trail
tourism levy and VAT at 14%
all wines and spirits
Each of the chalets at Vuyatela is a collection of buildings joined to each other. 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 (fresh bakes) and dinner daily are included.
Scheduled flights: - Johannesburg International Airport ScheduledCharter flights: - Johannesburg International Airport to Djuma(Contact Djuma reservations)Road transfers: - Hoedspruit - Djuma 90 minutes - Skukuza - Djuma 2.5 hours - Nelspruit - Djuma 3 hours - Johannesburg - Djuma 5.5 hours - KMIA - Djuma 25 minutes
Children are always welcome! Children aged 0-3 stay free, 4-12 pay 50%.
8 cottagesEach of the eight chalets or kayas is secluded in African bush. The bedrooms look out onto teak decks, which end in private plunge pools. Each cottages has a bedroom, dressing-room and bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and separate lounge. Facilities include air-conditioning, fans, mosquito nets, IDD telephone and bar fridge. You will notice that each of the buildings that make-up your chalet is built in a different technique. Some have abstract patterns painted on the walls and others have even domestic scenes painted on them. Builders used corrugated iron and mud to achieve an authentic effect without sacrificing luxury in any way.