Location: South Africa » Limpopo » Hoedspruit, Valley o » HoedspruitHoedspruit Wildlife EstateHoedspruit Wildlife Estate Self Catering LodgesDescription The Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is the jewel of the Lowveld and we guarantee a luxurious Lowveld experience with every visit! The Estate is situated a mere 1km outside the beautiful town of Hoedspruit. The service and friendliness of the staff combined with the wonder of the wild will ensure that you leave the Estate with unforgettable memories… The Estate boasts a four star rated Caravan Park as well as luxurious 4,6 and 8 sleeper self catering lodges. Activities include spectacular game drives and very informative game walks that will bring you closer to nature. Accommodation Caravan Park The 4-star rated caravan park consists of only 30 exclusive stands making the Estate delightfully quiet and peaceful! Ablution facilities are of the highest standards, just as everything else on the Estate. Two disabled bathrooms are also available. Each stand is paved and consists of its own braai, fire pit, tap and extra working area to ensure your comfort! A 200m² swimming pool will cool you down in even the harshest Lowveld heat! Situated inside the caravan park your children will be able to enjoy the large grassy areas and the pool while you can still keep a watchful eye over them! Lodges Accommodation is of the highest standards. The luxury 4, 6 and 8-sleeper lodges are luxurious and comfortable and guests will feel right at home. The lodges are fully self catering with a braai area. The peaceful surroundings are accentuated by the free roaming wildlife… You can expect to see rhino, buffalo as well as all the smaller antelope! The Estate is also a bird lovers dream come true!
 
Attractions While taking a relaxing game drive on your own, you can expect to see game such as Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe and many more buck species. The Estate is also a bird lover’s paradise. Hoedspruit is in the centre of Big 5 area, with Kruger National Park Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate respectively 71km and 74km away. Wildlife Activities in the Hoedspruit area: The Hoedspruit Cheetah Breeding Project is only 18km away, the Mholoholo Rehabilitation Center at Kampersrus 28km away and the Swadini Snake Park is 16km away. Elephant Back Safaris: At Kapama Game Reserve, half day Elephant Back Safaris can be undertaken. Scenic routes: From Hoedspruit, the Panorama Route is easily accessible with sights such as the Three Rondavels, Blyde River Canyon (which is the third largest canyon in the world), Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, World’s view, The Pinnacle, Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls and the Graskop Gorge all within one and a half hour’s drive time from the Estate. The town of Sabie, where one can visit the Mac Mac falls, Mac Mac Pools, Horseshoe Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Lone Creek Falls, is 173km away with romantic old world Pilgrim’s Rest, one of the first mining towns in the area, merely 150km away from the Estate. Water activities: The Klaserie Dam where fishing and boating can be undertaken, is a mere 35km from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. On the Blydepoort Dam game viewing excursions can be undertaken through registered Tour Operators. For the more adventurous, white river rafting can be undertaken on the Blyde River, in the Canyon or in the Olifants Gorge next to the Abel Erasmus Pass. Canoe trips can be undertaken on the calmer waters of the Blyde River below the Blydepoort Dam and on the Olifants River. A scenic game viewing and sundowner’s boat cruise can be undertaken on the Olifants River close to Phalaborwa. Golfing: At Hoedspruit, the Drakensig Golf Club, which overlooks the picturesque Drakensberg Mountains, boasts a 9-hole course. The famous Hans Merensky Golf Course is situated at Phalaborwa, which is 75km away. This 18-hole course, where animals have the right of way, is situated on the edge of the Kruger National Park. Activities Nearby Bird Watching, Hiking / Backpacking, Game Drives
Nearby Attractions | Khamai reptile park | 16.0 km | | Kapama Cheetah breeding project | 25.0 km | | Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre | 40.0 km | | Kruger National Park | 80.0 km | | Blyde Dam | 30.0 km | | Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route) | 90.0 km |
  
FacilitiesConference The well known sport stars Fanie de Villiers, Kobus Wiese and Allan Donald are some of the well known names involved in the development of the conference centre. The De Villiers, Wiese & Donald conference rooms are equipped with state of the art equipment and delegates can look forward to a comfortable and smooth running conference! The conference packages that are available are tailor made to suit your groups’ needs and budget constraints. The beautiful conference rooms can also be turned into function rooms to host any private functions or wedding receptions! Facilities and Services Parking Available, Braai / Barbecue, No Pets Permitted, No Credit Card Facility, Curio Shop, Fully Equipped Kitchen
Dining Restaurant on the Premises
Facilities in Rooms/Units No Smoking in Rooms Restaurant The unique Dumbwaiter restaurant, Kalahari Oasis bar and Hotazhel terrace is situated next to the conference rooms and will ensure that everybody can relax after a hard days’ work. The unique décor of the restaurant and bar combined with excellent service and delicious meals will have you coming back to the Estate time after time. A lounge and cocktail bar also forms part of the restaurant and what better way to end of the evening than sipping on a cognac and enjoying an imported cigar? Come and enjoy the much talked about Sunday Lunch buffet! Guests from as far as Nelspruit and Tzaneen drives to the Estate over weekends to dine at the restaurant! Comments from guests include remarks such as: “The best food I have ever tasted” “The meat is of the highest quality “ “Excellent food and service – thank you” “We will definitely be back…” Special offersMidweek break-a-way Tuesday to Thursday nights R100pps
Only for May 2009
Contact Details: Reservations Tel: 086 127 6237 Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 |
DirectionsFrom Lydenburg Take the R527 from Lydenburg. Turn right onto the R40 in Hoedspruit. 1km on R40 at the Pick and Pay sentre, turn left into Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. From Nelspruit Take R538 to eManzini. Take the R40 to Phalaborwa. At Hoedspruit look for the Pick and Pay sentre, turn right into Hoedspruit Wild life Estate |