Location: Hoedspruit
Top Things to do in Hoedspruit
Top Restaurants in Hoedspruit
- 1. Cala la Pasta Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
- 2. Sleepers Restaurant
- 3. The Hat & Creek - Hoedspruit
- 4. Upside Down Restaurant
- 5. Kalimambo Restaurant & Pub
- 6. Three Bridges Restaurant at The Outpost
- 7. Hoedspruit Diepsee Hengel Klub
- 8. Bush Pub
- 9. Khaya Ndlovu Manor House
- 10. 24 Degrees South - Cotton Club Cafe
What to do and see in Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province: The Best Bus Tours
Hoedspruit (Afrikaans for Hat Creek) is a town situated at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg (Afrikaans for "Small Dragon Mountains" range), in the Limpopo province of South Africa, on the railway line from Tzaneen to Kaapmuiden.
Restaurants in Hoedspruit
1. Cruise on Blyde Dam & Moholoholo Rehab Centre Day Tour from Hazyview
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
We travel North from Hazyview to the Blyde River Canyon for an alternative look at the Dam and Canyon. Board the boat for a 1.5 hr interpretive tour. See the living Kadishi Tufa waterfall. At 200m (660 feet) its the 2nd tallest Tufa waterfall on earth. The abundance of wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, primates and a diversity of birdlife, will keep you enthralled while hearing more about the natural history of the Blyde Canyon. It is the largest “green canyon” and the 3rd largest in the world. Stopping for lunch(own account) on our way to Moholoholo for the 15h00 tour. Passionate conservationists will take you around the centre, giving you some interesting information on the various animals and birds they have there. Learn about the rehabilitation techniques and treatment of injured, poisoned and abandoned animals & birds of prey. Youll see, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, Wild dog, birds of prey, vultures and honey badger. There's always something different or new as well.
Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Experience81520
The driver Greg picked 6 of us up from the Kruger airport and drove us to Rissington Inn. On the way, he provided history and useful information on the scenery we passed. The next morning, our driver Paul, picked us up from Rissington Inn, took us on the Panarama Highlights Tour, and then onto Umjumbe Safari Lodge. Both drivers were exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I would definitely recommend their services. Thanks to Live Life African Safari Getaways for organizing the transfers.
2. 5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
• Sunset drive • Bush barbeque • 4 hour morning Big Five bush walk • 3 hour game drive at Motlala Game Reserve • Full day in Kruger Park on open vehicle • Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre • 3 hour game drive at Tshukudu Game Reserve • 1 hour morning walk • Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including Three Rondawels
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch on non transfer days & days not in Kruger, All activities, Local guide, Hotel and/or Airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch on transfer days and days in Kruger (we will stop at places where lunch can be purchased), Gratuities, Flight to South Africa, Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By vagabondamaledetta
I had a really great time on this safari. The guides were really knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. We saw so many animals!! It was a dream come true. The stop at Blyde Canyon on the way back is a nice plus as well. All staff was nice and friendly; great driver Tabo, excellent cook Tiger, and super field guides and bushmen Raymond and Talli. Thank you to Nyarai and Luca as well. I only have a small complaint: even for a "budget" safari, I find it absurd that drinking water it's not included in the meals that were provided. I understand for soft drinks and others but water should be included.
3. Kruger NP & Panorama route with meals and safari drives included
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
One of the largest and oldest National Park in Africa. With a variety of mammal species found in this famous park and your chances of spotting the big five is achievable. Enjoy game drives in Kruger National Park, tour of the scenic panorama route with stops at various iconic viewpoints such as Three Rondavels, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Safari drives
Exclusions: All flights ,Optional activities ,Gratuites,,Visa fees ,Travel Insurance ,Drinks ,Personal expenses
Reviewed By Tattie-lemon
I had a remarkable time and experience during this adventurous tour together with my friends. Not only was it fun but also educating and i fully enjoyed my time with the incredible services that were offered by the team. Special thanks to Dexter who remained flexible and put so much effort for our tour to be a success! I would definitely recommend all globe trotters to use African Sunsets Travel. Thank you.
4. 4 Day budget Kruger National Park Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
A quality budget safari experience. Enjoy small group tours that focuses on quality friendly service with a flexible outlay. Experience safari par excellence and the surrounding beauty in one scoop, and enjoy the tranquility of nature on a guided nature walk. Enjoy starry nights next to the camp fire as we listen to lions roaring into the night. Make it an experience to remember by meeting and making new friends, and share an experience that will remain in your memory forever.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation, All excursions, entry fees and transfers, Qualified guides, tea/coffee/milk,water
Exclusions: Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and juice, Meals in transit to and from camp, Lunch in Kruger
Reviewed By 51raphaelh
We booked the 5 days budget tour with Lloyd and it was the best decision we made during our trip through South Africa. Lloyd is an amazing and very experienced tour guide and overall a very very nice guy!! He knows so much about the nature in Kruger. To all animals and plants he will provide you with tons of very interesting and sometimes funny information. And beside that you can have a great time with him at the campfire on the evenings. No need to say that he also prepares ultra-delicious meals as well. The Africamps accommodation was the base for the daily adventures with Lloyd. The camp is a very nice place on its own. Check the pictures on his webside for more details and make sure you book the Luxury-tent. It is 100% worth the small extra money!! :-) What we liked most about our tour with Lloyd was the fact that he gets still as excited and fascinated as us about the wildlife and plants we spotted, although he saw them already a million times before for sure. I can tell that in this moments we all felt like small children again, enthusiastic about everything we explore in Kruger and having the time of our life. Another cool thing was the bush-walk with Lloyd. It was a total different experience than in the Safari vehicle. But with him we felt perfectly fine and save. We can not recommend his tours high enough. For us it was THE HIGHLIGHT!! of our South Africa trip. Book with him and you will have a great time and memories for a lifetime. Thank you so much Lloyd for everything!!
5. 5 Day Budget Kruger National Park tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
For the wildlife enthusiast, with 2 full day Kruger Park open vehicle safari's. A quality budget safari experience. Enjoy small group tours that focuses on quality friendly service with a flexible outlay. Experience safari par excellence and the surrounding beauty in one scoop, and enjoy the tranquility of nature on a guided nature walk. Enjoy starry nights next to the camp fire as we listen to lions roaring into the night. Make it an experience to remember by meeting and making new friends, and share an experience that will remain in your memory forever.
Inclusions: All excursions, entry fees and transfers, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Accommodation, Qualified guides, tea/coffee/milk,water, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch in Kruger, Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages and juice, Meals in transit to and from camp
Reviewed By JustinPoore1
Lloyd and his tour was AMAZING! We had a group of 6 and did 4 days with him. Lloyd's passion for the animals and the tours made such a difference and he literally was an encyclopedia of nature knowledge. He knew every animals, bird, and tree. The thing I liked best about his tour was the variety. We did a couple day drive, a night drive, a walking tour, and a boat trip. It was seriously one of the best safari trips I've done. If you're looking for someone to show you around Kruger, Lloyd is the man! ALSO, the accommodations were incredible as well. The pictures don't do it justice.
6. 7 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
• 6 night accommodation in a chalet • Two 3 hour sunset drive on Balule Big 5 Reserve • Two Bush braais at Marula Tree Boma • 4 hour Big Five bush walk with armed rangers • 2 full days in Kruger National Park on open gameviewer • 4 hour sundowner drive • 4 hour morning game drive • Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre • Sunrise game drive • Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including Three Rondawels
Inclusions: 5 nights accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, All activities, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch on non transfer days & days not in Kruger, Hotel and/or Airport pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Local taxes, National Park fees, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Breakfast, Dinner
Exclusions: Flight to South Africa, Lunch on transfer days and days in Kruger (we will stop at places where lunch can be purchased), Items of a personal nature, Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By vagabondamaledetta
I had a really great time on this safari. The guides were really knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. We saw so many animals!! It was a dream come true. The stop at Blyde Canyon on the way back is a nice plus as well. All staff was nice and friendly; great driver Tabo, excellent cook Tiger, and super field guides and bushmen Raymond and Talli. Thank you to Nyarai and Luca as well. I only have a small complaint: even for a "budget" safari, I find it absurd that drinking water it's not included in the meals that were provided. I understand for soft drinks and others but water should be included.
7. 14-Day Southern African Magic Accommodated Small Group Safari from Pretoria
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
Embark on a 14-day adventure highlighting the best in Southern Africa, connecting to African grass routes, incorporating the panoramic sights of Mpumalanga and the Big 5 of Kruger and much more! Make the best of your stay while in South Africa!
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, All tour highlights, Transport, Accommodation, Road tolls and taxes, Meals as indicated, Park fees, Services of driver / wildlife guide, Highlights Include:, Blyde River Canyon , Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Game Drives , Bakone Open Air Museum , Chobe National Park Sunset Cruise , Chobe National Park Open Vehicle Game Drive, Victoria Falls Visit, Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise , Matobo National Park Open Vehicle Game Drive , Gweta Village Walk , Okavango Delta Excursion , Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Exclusions: Visas, Departure taxes, Airport transfers, Optional activities, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Safari Pass (Mandatory/ USD 1845.00pp)
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
8. Day Tour - Endangered Species from Hazyview
You will regret, not doing this! During this unique tour, we visit two world-renowned conservation centres, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre & Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre. Both are successfully helping to preserve and rehabilitate injured African birds and animals while educating the public on the plight of wildlife. These centres are run by highly dedicated conservationists committed to the preservation of Africa's wildlife and to sharing their extreme passion & intimate knowledge of the animals they are looking after
Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Experience81520
The driver Greg picked 6 of us up from the Kruger airport and drove us to Rissington Inn. On the way, he provided history and useful information on the scenery we passed. The next morning, our driver Paul, picked us up from Rissington Inn, took us on the Panarama Highlights Tour, and then onto Umjumbe Safari Lodge. Both drivers were exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I would definitely recommend their services. Thanks to Live Life African Safari Getaways for organizing the transfers.
9. Blyde Boat and Reptile Tour
Duration: Approximately 9 hours Pick up time: 08h00 Drop off time: 17h00 Includes: Entry fees and bottled water Excludes: Lunch (which is for guests’ own account) Minimum: 2 Adults Kinyonga Reptile Park, a centre for reptile related research and public education. Home to many species of snakes, at Kinyonga guests will also see other reptiles, numerous amphibians and arachnids, many species of which are endangered. After lunch guests board their boat on the Blydepoort Dam for a view of the mountains from the bottom of the Canyon. The 1.5 hour excursion in spectacular surroundings is not to be missed!! Game on the riverbanks is viewed from the boat, and the occasional hippo or crocodile may come past for a closer look at the visitors!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By mogale2021
He had a good time, our guide was awsome, we definitely gonna recommend and also come again. He made our stay feels good.
10. 4-Day Safari at 5-star Kapama Game Reserve with Panorama Route
In a remote wildlife reserve, far from the madding crowds on the very outskirts of Kruger National Park, lies an African Garden of Eden. A peaceful lush place that exudes the charm of Old Africa and where silence is revered and it’s easy to lose yourself in the bush experience. An arcadia that’s known for the high-density of its big game animals and its superior safari experiences as vast herds of buffalo, elephant and antelope roam free. Here at the exclusive Kapama Private Game Reserve in the shadow of the Drakensberg Mountain range, luxe camps and nature-inspired lodges provide safari-goers with the luxury of choice from a romantic star-bed under the sky to prestigious private suites.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 3 nights accommodation as per your selected lodge accommodation, Airport transfers from Hoedspruit Airport to Lodge and from Lodge to Nelspruit Airport, Daily 4x4 Safari game drive/s, Panorama Route Drive Tour
Exclusions: Optional activities and Spa treatments, Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride, Optional Private Dine-out in nature, Optional Romantic Sleep-out under the stars
Reviewed By AlbertoVanzetto
Great trip! TK was so helpful and always available to help. The hostels we stayed in were amazing and the activities even better, I strongly suggest the elephant walk, bungee jumping and sandboarding.
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