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eKhaya Bush Villa

Property class: 4

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A modern house with a stone exterior, a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and outdoor seating.
A spacious dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area with a counter and bar stools, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A rustic lodge with stone walls, a gravel pathway, and various desert plants.
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a leather sofa, and a stone pillar.
A modern interior with a sofa, ottoman, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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374 Kierrieklapper Str, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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A modern house with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a gravel driveway.

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  • Garden view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

EKhaya Bush Villa places you 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. This 11-room, 4-star guesthouse has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 32 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 36 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 43 min drive - 22.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sleepers Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Safari Club Hoedspruit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Giraffe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

eKhaya Bush Villa

Guests of eKhaya Bush Villa enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 350 per person. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Ceiling fans, safes, and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 350.00 (up to 18 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

eKhaya Bush Villa Lodge Hoedspruit

eKhaya Bush Villa Lodge

eKhaya Bush Villa Hoedspruit

eKhaya Bush Villa Guesthouse

eKhaya Bush Villa Hoedspruit

eKhaya Bush Villa Guesthouse Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at eKhaya Bush Villa?

EKhaya Bush Villa offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around eKhaya Bush Villa?

This guesthouse is located in Hoedspruit, just steps from Selati Nature Reserve. You'll also find Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Drakensig Golf Course within a short drive.

Is there parking available at eKhaya Bush Villa?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have a casino on the premises?

No, eKhaya Bush Villa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at eKhaya Bush Villa?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is eKhaya Bush Villa good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and concierge services.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, eKhaya Bush Villa doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will eKhaya Bush Villa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at eKhaya Bush Villa.

Does eKhaya Bush Villa have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from eKhaya Bush Villa?

The closest major airport to eKhaya Bush Villa is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 8.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at eKhaya Bush Villa?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a balcony and a deck/patio where guests can enjoy garden and golf course views.

eKhaya Bush Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

eKhaya

Excellent place to stay. Wish it could have been longer. Thank Mike and the team.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay at eKhaya Bush Villa was absolutely impeccable. The room was beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable. The staff was outstanding, incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help. The activities organized by the hotel were excellent, and the food was delicious. One day we wanted to visit a place in town, and they quickly arranged a transfer for us, which made everything so easy. Everything was truly perfect. We even had the unforgettable experience of seeing giraffes up close right inside the lodge’s reserve. I highly recommend eKhaya Bush Villa, it was an extraordinary stay from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente!!! Uma casa super luxuosa com seis suítes, quartos luxuosas, camas super confortáveis, funcionárias maravilhosas que cozinham excelentementemente. Fiquei muito surpreendido e satisfeito mesmo. Além disso, fica o eKhaya fica dentro do condomínio que fica ao lado do centrinho onde tem fast food, posto, mercado, etc. A não ser que vá ficar em hotel all-inclusive de passeios tipo o Kapama, é um lugar excelente. Fiquei muito surpreendido ainda mais pelo valor
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great overall stay for one night prior to traveling home to the US. Large rooms with great amenities. Wish they had mosquito nets but did not get any bites during my stay as I had used the provided repellents. Staff was attentive at times but sometimes difficult to ask questions and get recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in South Africa/Dream Come True

This place is South Africa's best kept secret. Everything was great and I highly, highly recommend you stay here. I would advise you to forgo, at least in part, the fancy schmancy safari lodges that cost up to $1,000 a night and stay here instead because it's just as nice if not nicer and you get WAY more value for your money and can still book guided safaris from here and see all of the animals your heart desires. What's more, you are near the world's third largest canyon here with a breathtakingly beautiful boat ride. Use eKhaya Bush Villa as your base to then explore both Kruger National Park and the canyon area. My individual experience: To put it mildly, my trip to both Cape Town and Johannesburg did not go well. I had intended to stay at eKhaya Bush Villa two nights but stayed four instead because it became my oasis of tranquility and beauty. I don't know how old the place is but everything looks BRAND NEW. Claire, the owner, is a hospitality goddess. Truly. Hearing of my unpleasant experiences, she bent over backwards to make me feel at home and she helped me salvage my vacation (my experiences in Cape Town and Johannesburg were so bad I was thinking of flying home to the U.S. early). I am a HUGE fan of Claire and eKhaya and you will be too. The rooms are very spacious, the beds very comfortable, the bathrooms very large, the grounds are beautiful, the food is good and the staff friendly and helpful. AND it's in a secured estate so you are 100% safe. Don't miss it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excepcional

Incrivel experiencia. Equipe muito atenciosa e consegue os melhores passeios unica obrigação é se divertir. Tem uma janta muito boa e diferente todo dia.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service from the staff. Modern villa. Beds and Bathroom (shower) were perfect. Our main reason for the stay was a place to sleep while visiting Kruger National Park and we lost some time to get there compared to staying in the park but luxury and comfort wise this Villa outranks anything in Kruger Park
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

מדהים!!!

מקום מאובטח ברמה גבוהה, בעלת המקום מקסימה ומקבלת את פני האורחים בצורה מושלמת. אפילו עזרה לנו בתכנון מסלולי טיול באיזור והמליצה על מסעדות. שדרגה אותנו לסוויטת ירח הדבש וגם האוכל במלון היה מדהים! ללא ספק נחזור לשם בעתיד!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LOIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Belle villa belle deco

Belle villa avec un très bon accueil et une deco super sympa. Dommage que la nuit est perturbée par des tains qui passent pas loin
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Location mit Charme. Tollles freundliches Team. Lecker Essen. Schöne Zummee. Für unsere Gruppe mit 5 Pärchen optimal
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liebenswertes Personal, sehr komfortabel, die angebotenen Exkursionen sind sehr empfehlenswert. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great villa!

Big thanks to Ekhaya people. Lovely villa to stay and everyrhing was perfect! Easy to visit Kruger, panorama trip etc. We are missing you../
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

lugar maravilhoso. pessoal super atencioso. providenciam os passeios que vc deseja. preparam as refeições com o maior carinho. nota dez. super recomendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

eKhaya home away from home

My husband and I really enjoyed our 4 nights stay at eKhaya. The place is very well done and thought of. The ladies were delightful and courteous, always ready to help. Mike definitely knows his stuff in the area, and gave us great advice on which tours to take. And were very lucky enough to see a lot. So happy with everything. Hoping to come back and bring some friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent location. Dinner options are limited but decent. Breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was surprised this was a full-on B&B, with all the rooms communal style in one house. This should be made clear in the listing as not everyone likes the B&B template. Very nice new house with outstanding staff. Somewhat pricey with some noise issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the fact it was in a remote location and quiet. The hospitality and food were terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótima base para conhecer o Kruger

Hotel muito bom para usar como base para conhecer o Kruger. Fica a 45min do Orpen Gate e dentro de uma mini reserva onde você pode passear com o seu próprio carro e ver girafas e zebras. O atendimento é simplesmente fantástico! Ficamos na suíte de lua de mel (já que era a nossa) e ela é maravilhosa. A varanda abre para os fundos do hotel que é essa mini reserva e o banheiro possui duas janelas de vidro no teto que permitem que você tome banho de banheira vendo as estrelas no céu. Café da manhã incluso era muito bom e o jantar que pagamos por fora era excelente também. Eles possuem um honesty bar onde você pode pegar vinho, cerveja ou qlqr outra coisa da geladeira e anotar em um caderninho para pagar depois. Achei os preços bem justos comparados ao desses produtos no mercado. O único ponto negativo foi que me ofereceram alguns passeios quando fiz a reserva e depois, na hora de pagar, me avisaram que a tabela de preços que me mostraram estava defasada e os preços tinham subido. Fiquei chateado porque tinham subido quase 2x!! Sugiro perguntar qual a vigência da tabela antes de reservar e confirmar o preço no dia do passeio. Fora esse problema, foi tudo simplesmente perfeito!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renata

Amei!

Excelente!!! Equipe maravilhosa e hotel lindo!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not fantastic

There was very little help offered my the manager as far as trip planning is concerned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average Hotel

I was assigned a room on the ground floor and could hear the guests from the room upstairs. Creaking wooden floorboards from their footsteps and their conversation could be heard loud and clear. Breakfast and dinner was relatively good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ekhaya, heerlijke bush lodge.

Fantastische locatie in, met slagboom afgesloten, omgeving met rondlopende wilde dieren. Kan rustig wandelen en eerste antilopen ontmoeten. Buitengewone service en heerlijke keuken, lokale lekkernijen serverend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantástico

Hospedar-se no eKhaya, expressa realmente a tradução da palavra que dá nome ao estabelecimento - sentir-se em casa. Michel o proprietário e seu staff foram maravilhosos em nos atender e proporcionar a melhor estadia possível. Destaque para nosso check-out; onde Regina e suas ajudantes cantaram para nós, dizendo que sentiriam nossa falta. Foi emocionante. As acomodações são ótimas, o local muito seguro e tranquilo, e o café da manhã personalizado para seu gosto.
Verified review

8/10 Good

WILSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bom preço, funcionárias simpáticas.

Muito confortável, limpo e ótimo preço pela hospedagem. Mas os valores cobrados pelo transfer, janta e pelos passeios sao bem elevados. Podia ter tv no quarto, mas não tem. Reservei um quarto com chuveiro, mas me Colocaram num quarto q só tinha banheira.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best lodge in Hoedspruit. Best hotel ever!

This is by far THE BEST HOTEL I've ever stayed at and easily the BEST LODGE IN HOEDSPRUIT!!!! The owner of this lodge, Suzette, told me as soon as I arrived that I am now part of the family here and that I would leave a changed person. I can honestly say after my stay here that I feel like I'm a part of the family at this lodge. The place is very comfortable and clean, and gives off a vibe like you are at home. The food here is AMAZING! Everything was freshly cooked and made with love. However, the absolute best thing about this lodge are the people who run it. Suzette, Uncle Tom, and Mike really made me feel welcome like no other accommodation ever has before. They bent over backwards to make my stay as pleasant as possible. They truly were...like family. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. My 4 nights at this lodge was the highlight of my trip to South Africa. Only thing I could recommend is that the wifi be faster.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018