We went there for the buffet lunch and hoping for the cultural show which we heard was fantastic. There was no cultural show on the day we were there - apparently not enough people signed up. It was a pleasant place for our party of 8 to get together. For me, the buffet was just average - not enough vegetarian... More

Imagine a conference venue or hotel for leisure in the city with animals roaming between the rondavels and spaces. Having breakfast and a giraffe wonders around the pool, zebras grazing the lawns around the building and the monkeys emptying the leftover of our lunch plates... oh the tranquility that comes with it too, knowing that it is less than 30km... More

I go to Heia regularly and consider it as almost my weekend home as it is a mere 40 minute drive from Joahnnesburg. I adore this place as it is so perfect for unwinding and to experience "wildlife" without having to travel far within a short period. It is very close to Lanseria airport making it the perfect stopover en... More

Recently visited Heia Safari for the day. Had been stopping with friends in Johannesburg who arranged a trip to Heia for one of their Safari drives. Drive lasted for three hours and cost R800 for two adults and two children. The drive heads over to the Lion and Rhino reserve nearby. We managed to see most of the animals there... More

I stayed for 3 nights with my husband and mum for my brother's wedding nearby. The rooms seemed a little dark but were spacious, beds comfortable and very clean. I had thought maybe the zebra by the pool was just a lucky shot on the website but they really do come right up to the pool several times a day... More

Heia Safari Ranch is a simple but lovely place, about 45 min-an hour-drive from Joburg. The huts are basic but spacious with verandas and many of them with a view to a (man-made) lake. In the ranch live freely zebras, giraffes, impalas and other animals. They are literally at your door. Very cool! I reccommend the game drive at the... More

If you would like the perfect get-away very close to Johannesburg, Heia Safari Ranch is a delightful oasis. Can you imagine looking out your bungalow window and seeing giraffe, zebras, impala, and more walking around the property unafraid of people. The included breakfast buffet is very good with a huge assortment of food. Dinner was very nice as well. Heia... More

It took 45mins from the airport and I arrived late at night - 11.30pm. The restaurants was closed so there was not food available. There is water inthe rooms and you can drink the tap water. it was winter so the rooms weere cold and the heating not adequate. The heter in the bathroom heats up the bathroom well but... More

My husband and I have just returned from our 2 weeek Holiday in SA. We found the Heia Lodge on the internet and at first would not believe what their website said as it sounded too good to be true?? (As well as reading the review called "African Nightmare... ) So I phoned then and the lovely Lynette assured me... More