| 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.
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