After 4 nights, we were so sad to leave.

Our stay was incredible, and the service impeccable. Our guide Dumi was so knowledgeable and vigilant during our game drives. He was also so kind and playful with the kids! Derrick, our tracker was amazing and made sure that we saw the big 5! Marvin, our butler greeted us at the door every time, was so attentive to our needs and adjusted accordingly. Chef Charlotte was outstanding, all of her meals were incredible! We all wanted her to come home with us. Hilda, the housekeeper was great at making everything comfortable and clean. The house was great for our family, the pool was lovely and we were able to see lots of animals from the deck!

Stayed in September 2025

Absolutely nothing!

Beautiful property which had everything you need and more. Animals were seen very close to our property. The staff was extremely helpful. Linè went out of the way to make us feel comfortable and she arranged for a photographer for our kids bday celebration eventhough I requested for it just a couple of days before! Food was great too. Will definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting Kruger

Stayed in September 2025

There was nothing I didn't like

The whole experience was amazing. The property had 3 bedrooms and 3 en suite baths. It was tastefully decorated and very clean. It always smelled nice and the staff did a fantastic job maintaining it. How much better could it get then a property that while you're lounging on the deck has giraffes walk right over! Game drives were including and we got to see all big 5!

Stayed in August 2025

Amazing villa and incredible staff that make your stay one to never forget. The included safaris are the best with a very skilled team to track the wildlife including the big 5. We loved it!

Stayed in March 2025

I would give this a 20/10 if I could. Incredible villa, incredible service, incredible safari drives, incredible meals all prepared by our own personal chef. We had some amazing experiences including two lionesses walking on our decking at 5:30am.

Stayed in November 2024

It's hard to imagine this as a problem, but we actually had too much food provided for us; there were times that it felt really difficult to get through everything that was being provided to us. It was terrific, but sometimes just too much!

Attention to detail, personalised service, incredible wildlife and amazing staff make this a wonderful place to stay and experience.

Stayed in October 2024

I liked everything

What can I see about this perfect place. First, the house is amazing and decorated with taste. You will enjoy the confort of your own house with a full service ! And then the staff : incredible. Thank you for your good company and all your help. I definitely recommend this place if you’re looking for a quiet and relaxed stay, but still enjoying private safaris. Thank you again Ukanyi !

Stayed in August 2024

There is nothing the Hosts didnt think of. Everything is perfect.

This place is paradise. There is nothing one could want for. They take care of you, and its truly the most relaxing place I have been to in South Africa. The Villa is perfectly situated in the bush, with a watering hole to observe animals, a beautiful boma and luxury rooms. The Team is super helpful and exceptionally friendly. The food is out of this world. Truly a gem in South Africa.

Stayed in May 2024

We loved everything about Ukanyi Luxury Villa. Great atmosphere! Wonderful people - Chef Rems, Thuli and our guide Never. They all went an extra mile to make sure we had the BEST experience and we enjoyed to the fullest. The rooms are so clean, even the wardrobe smell so fresh. The food was delicious, and what is nice you have your own Chef preparing your fresh scrumptious meals. The place is great for a small group of family x 6 - you bond at the Villa and even on the daily morning/afternoon drives, you have your allocated guide looking after you. And YES, we saw the Big 5 at close range, a family of Lions was the highlight of the day! Ukanyi Luxury Villa is definitely a bucket list tick for everyone! Definition of Luxury and Wildlife experience in one.

Stayed in April 2024

Great service starts right from the moment you walk in. The butler greeted us at the door with drinks, which was just wonderful. Be ready for surprises at any moment here! The three days we spent here are truly memorable! Let's talk about the villa itself first. The facilities are very complete. The name Ukannyi comes from a Marula tree next to our house, which drops fruits onto the floor every day, making a fascinating sound! Get used to living with local wildlife. One day, we encountered a family of warthogs coming to graze. They stayed in our front and back yards for a long time while we were reading and swimming, and they were leisurely grazing. Giraffes also came near our house; I was really looking forward to a giraffe poking its head into our outdoor shower, haha! The villa has a large beautiful living room, dining room, and kitchen. A chef comes to our room to cook three meals a day for us. Sometimes we eat inside, sometimes outside, and every meal is different and very delicious. On the last evening, to bid us farewell, the butler dressed in beautiful local attire, giving us a huge surprise. Be ready for surprises at any moment here, but I won't spoil too much! The room has 3 bedrooms, each large and comfortable, and we slept very well. There is also a swimming pool, which the 2 children especially liked to play and swim in. The twice-daily safari activities are the most exciting part. Although it takes 3 hours each morning and evening to look for animals, we were not tired at all. Apart from the leopard, we saw all of the Big Five multiple times, and as a consolation, we were very fortunate to see cheetahs. The feeling of returning to nature is just too wonderful! I'm really looking forward to coming back! Many thanks to our butler, trackers,guides, chefs, and all the staff for bringing us such wonderful memories!

Stayed in February 2024

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Just stunning!!

Stayed in February 2024

Absolutely nothing

Clean, amazing interior design, amazing staff, amazing location for wildlife

Stayed in January 2024

I didn’t like that we had to leave so soon after arriving.

From the moment we arrived we knew this was going to be a special place. Last year we also stayed in a game reserve very close to Ukanyi and thought this would take some beating but Ukanyi certainly did. The Villa was sensational and words or photos can never show you what it’s really like. From the pick up at the airport to the short drive to the game reserve we knew then we were in for a spectacular treat. On arrival to the Villa we was greeted by the manager Junce who introduced us the our chef Riaan, our waiter Jim and our housekeeper whose name escapes me and proceeded to show us around this spectacular Villa. All I say is this place is an incredible experience and one we will never forget. The food prepared by our chef Riaan was sensational and he described every dish that he cooked like he was on Masterchef having to explain it to his peers, Jim our waiter also left nothing out in his presentation and service and of course the Villa was spotless clean every day apart from the odd bug that chose to come in during the day which of course is hard to avoid living in the bush. As for the game drives they too didn’t disappoint with seeing all of the big 5 and much more. With it being our 31 year old son first every Safari he was blown away by it all, for him to see in abundance Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhinos, Giraffe, Warrhog, Cheetah, Hippo, Nyala, Waterbuck & many many more on his very first visit was amazing. The information given by our game drive team of Coswell & Jika was second to none, their knowledge of this area(16,500 hectares) was incredible. The highlight of the game drive was the spotting of a male Leopard just as the sun was going down will live with us all forever.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing - I would just suggest some healthier snacks be left in the fridge.

It was clean, modern and authentic. The beds were very comfortable and it had all we needed. I would highly recommend.

Stayed in December 2023

Absolutely nothing but those little naughty monkeys 😂

This villa was just impeccable, a bush lovers dream home, I cannot stop speaking about it. We were treated like VIPs from beginning to end. The decor was amazing, the beds were all huge and comfortable, fridge filled with snacks and drinks .My kids swam for hours and kept cool with the aircons at night. Honestly every attention to detail did not go unnoticed!! The personal chef, butler and staff took care of our every need, a lifetime of memories were definitely made here!!

Stayed in September 2023

We felt really 'looked after' thank you Ukanyi and your dear warm people... we couldn't ask for a better stay! Africa at it's best and wildlife at your front door. Can't think of anything we would change

This trip was a once in a lifetime experience! Camp Ukanyi staff is the premier experience of the diverse wildlife while having all your comfort needs cared for in the most warm and professional manner.

Stayed in October 2023

The Ukanyi luxury Villa is a more than one excellent save place to stay in the Moditlo Wildlife Estate. The villa has a marvelous design with natural colours and a lot of space in/outside. We loved their service, the food , the stoep ,the swimming pool ,the braai ,the extra shower outside and so much more! But especially we were impressed by the Big 5 just around us. We saw them all ! Lions, elephants , buffels , rhinos and leopards!! That close, believe me. Better and more to see than at Kruger. The environment invites us to come more often and to stay longer. Hoedspruit has his own international airport. We traveled through Africa for many years , but we will definitely come back here! Kind Regards,

Stayed in September 2023

There was absolutely nothing. Everything was PERFECT.

What a great experience to stay at Ukanyi Luxury Villa. Our highlights was definitely the amazing villa, the interior and the open spaces were absolutely perfect for this bush. For my wife the Safari was the best. We saw the whole big five in just a few days and the guide told us alot about the african bush. We will for sure be back very soon to experience more of the amazing African food and to have more african sunsets. For me I cant wait to be back to sit around a bush fire. Thank you Ukanyi Luxury Villa.

Stayed in August 2023

The privacy, the comfort in the Villa, the food and friendly stuff was amazing. The safari experience was

Stayed in August 2023

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Stayed in January 2024