Located just outside Kruger National Park in South Africa, Hoedspruit is a small agricultural town that has grown at a railway, highway and river conjunction. The area is a central location for visitors who want to explore the national park and see the area's wildlife. Many endangered species are being rehabilitated in the area and visitors can also check out the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Many accommodations are in the surrounding area and offer a range of services from rustic huts to elaborate resorts.
This lodge is located 17 miles outside of Hoedspruit. Accommodations include two family-size lodges and six rondawels--self-catering huts. The huts are rustic with outdoor showers and an ethnic decor. However, the rooms do have electric services and amenities like hair-dryers. The lodges have two bedrooms with en-suite toilets and outdoor showers. On-site services included relaxing massages, meals which are frequently served outside and rangers who take guests on guided tours and can point out different star constellations.
Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
Balule Nature Reserve
Hoedspruit 1380
South Africa
011-27-015-793-2166
This lodge is located just over 22 miles from Hoedspruit on the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. Lodge staff specialize in taking guests out on safaris while providing luxury accommodations. Rooms have heat and air-conditioning and private patios. Larger suites are available for families, and the king-size suites provides extra luxuries like a fireplace and mini-bar. A pool, restaurant and gazebo make up the lodge's facilities. The restaurant serves a three-course dinner, or braai, an African-style roast or barbecue, as well as regional wines.
Monwana Game Lodge
Hoedspruit 1380
South Africa
011-27-15-793-22-51
monwana.com
The Royal Malewane provides luxury accommodations 30 miles outside of Hoedspruit. Six suites are available at the hotel with air-conditioning, a fireplace, canopy bed, Victorian-style bath with indoor and outdoor showers, rim-flow pool, deck and gazebo. The royal suites are larger and have two rooms which include en-suites. These suites come with a private butler, chef and masseur. The resort offers a spa, hot air balloon rides, golf, horseback safaris, game viewing and more.
Royal Malewane
P.O. Box 1542
Hoedspruit 1380
South Africa
011-27-15-793-0150
royalmalewane.com
