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Place in Limpopo, South Africa
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Hoedspruit lies in the Valley of the Olifants in Big 5 Country close to the Kruger National Park and surrounded by Big 5 game lodges and private Nature Reserves like Timbavati, Balule, Thornybush, Kapama and Klaserie. It is quite possible to fly into Hoedspruit, and travel straight to the local private game reserves without venturing near to Hoedspruit town.
Self catering bush camp near Hoedspruit that can sleep up to 8 adults near the Blyde River Canyon mouth. Explore the Blyde River Canyon, the Panorama Route and the Kruger National Park from here.
Luxury safari lodges near Hoedspruit.
Family-friendly safari lodge that offers self-catering accommodation, including 2 game drives per day with an accredited and fully qualified ranger.
Twin bedded wooden rooms with private ablutions on game farm. Horse rides, open vehicle safaris, cycling and microlighting over the bush.
Private luxury villa with a stunning riverbed view with African wildlife. Private swimming pool, high-end finishes, reliable power and fast internet
Hoedspruit Eastgate airport is a left turn from the R40 about 7 km south of the town. Only Airlink is flying from here to Johannesburg, so the prices are not as cheap as flying to some of the other airports.
Read in the guideThe town is small, and would be easy to walk around. However, the attractions of the area don't lie in the town, and public transport is limited.
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