Expect an authentic encounter that prides itself upon a relaxed African ambiance in extraordinary bush surroundings; the Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s most renowned conservation areas and home to the Big Five.
Join the Cape-Turtle Doves and Arrow-Marked Babblers as they welcome a new day, heading out into the bush for a feast of the senses; the smell of damp grasses, the pinks, oranges and yellows of a gorgeous African sunrise, the hissing of hundreds of crickets preparing for a warm bush day.
Spend your afternoon lazing at the infinity pool, watching a parade of wildlife visit to the waterhole to quench their thirst – from the majestic elephant herds, to select members of the cat family such as lion, cheetah and leopard.
Traditionally, this expression would prompt women to ululate, frolic, and dance in circles, while men would beat drums and blow horns to celebrate and greet special visitors from near or far, especially those bearing good news such as the arrival of a new baby or daughter-in-law.
Children would join the revelry, weaving through the crowd. Instantly, the guests would be relieved of their luggage for safekeeping and sometimes treated to a cleansing ritual. This exuberant welcome made visitors feel deeply appreciated and at home even before stepping inside, embodying the sentiment that “my home is your home, and what’s mine is yours.”
“Hoyo Hoyo” encapsulates the African ethos of ubuntu—humanity. It signifies a deeper belief in interconnectedness: “I am because you are, and you are because we are, or I am what I am because of who we all are.
”The service we received at Hoyo Hoyo was incredibly heartwarming and made us feel very much at home. From our passionate Field Guide, to every helpful, fun-loving service member at the lodge, we were well taken care of and enjoyed an array of entertainment such as wildlife spotting at the watering hole by day, fireside stories by night, and basking in the amazement of the clear night skies. Time passed by so quickly, even in the absence of electronic distractions.
The Lilly Lee Group - 2024
