| Description: Djuma Game Reserve, part of the Kruger National Park in South Africa
, offers guests the choice of two luxury safari lodges: from the magnificent Bush Lodge, as well as the unique Vuyatela.
Djuma, named from the Shangaan word meaning "roar of the lion" is renowned for the many predators that roam the area, as well as the abundance of general game and bird-life. Djuma is located in the prestigious Sabi Sand Game Reserve. There are no fences between the Sabi Sand and the Kruger Park, thus Djuma is incorporated into the vast Kruger Park ecosystem. The Djuma Game Reserve has access to 10,000 hectares (22,000 acres) of African savannah.
Vuyatela Lodge or "come and visit again" in old Shangaan, is an exclusive lodge that has broken the mould of traditional game lodges and is the pride of Djuma Game Reserve. All 8 suites include an air-conditioned lounge, large bedroom, dressing room and bathroom with an outdoor shower. A deck and private plunge pool completes this sumptuous bush experience.
Bush Lodge nestles in a grove of Tamboti trees and overlooks 2 waterholes. The main lodge offers an outdoor boma or under cover dining, a lounge and 2 viewing decks, library, plunge pool and the Naledi Pub. The 8 luxury thatched bedrooms are individual units all en-suite with overhead fans; air-conditioning and mosquito nets, individually situated in the indigenous gardens. The bathrooms have showers, hand basins and toilets.
Photo Gallery:(Click on the photo for an expanded view...) Room Descriptions: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. Each of the 8 chalets is secluded in African bush. The bedrooms look out onto teak decks, which end in private plunge pools. Each bedroom includes an air-conditoned lounge, large bedroom, dressing room and bathroom with outdoor shower. 
BUSH LODGE:
This luxurious family lodge comprises of 8 thatched chalets, individually situated in the indigenous gardens. Each unit is complete with en-suite, air-conditioning, overhead fans and mosquito nets. The bathrooms have showers, hand basins and toilets. Two viewing decks, library and a magnificent swimming pool are part of the amenities offered.
Inclusions / Exclusions:RATES INCLUDE: VUYATELA
Accommodation; all meals; afternoon tea with fresh cakes; game viewing activities; a guided walking trail; Tourism Levy and 14% VAT, Sundowner drinks, soft drinks and beers
RATES EXCLUDE: VUYATELA
All wines and spirits; during low season special all drinks are excluded, telephone; curios and child minding at R100.00 per day. RATES INCLUDE: BUSH LODGE
2 Game drives daily, a guided walking trail, luxury en-suite accommodation with air conditioning and overhead fans, full breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with fresh bakes, dinner, tourism levy and VAT at 14% RATES EXCLUDE: BUSH LODGE
Personal Bar Account, sundowner drinks, telephone, curios and child minding at R100.00 per day
Tips and Hints:Vuyatela
Check in after 12h30 and before 16h00, check out at 11h00
No triple rooms possible Bush Lodge
Check in after 12h00 and before 1600, check out at 11h00
No third adult sharing
A child 12 years and under sharing with parents (limited to 1 extra single bed per room) The Rubbing Post
The Rubbing Post is situated at Djuma Game Reserve's Vuyatela Lodge, but services The Bush Lodge as well. Treatments are offered between 08:00 and 16:00 daily. Alternative times can be arranged through lodge management. Prices available from reception.
Treatments to help remove all the stresses of everyday life, why not try one of the treatments on offer?
Aromatherapy
A gentle, full body massage using essential oils - 60 minutes
Reflexology
Working on the reflexes of the feet, which correspond to all the different parts of the body. The result is detoxifying, de-stressing and a general state of well-being - 60 minutes.
Swedish
Relaxing, full body massage - 45 minutes
Tension massage
Good, full body massage that helps with the relaxing of stiff muscles - 45 minutes
Paraffin back massage
That is a treatment where paraffin wax and a combination of essential oils are used to give relaxing back massage - 30minutes.
Indian head massage
This is a seated treatment working on the upper back, shoulders, neck, head and face. Great for headaches and simple stress release. - 15 minutes.
Full back massage
This massage includes the entire back, shoulders and the back of the legs - 45 minutes.
Combination treatments:
Paraffin wax and foot massage - 40 minutes
Back and Indian head massage - 40 minutes
Client Comments:None
30-Apr-03
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