Best Hotels in Hoedspruit

Nestled at the banks of the Blyde river, Rukiya Safari Camp is located in the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve just 12 mi outside of Hoedspruit. The tented rooms at the camp are en suite and offer views of the river or the bush. They include a seating area, bed linen and complimentary toiletries. All meals are included and served at the dining area. The camp also has a boma area, and family-style dining and private dinners can also be arranged. Activities such as bush walks and game drives are offered. Hippos, crocodiles, baboons, warthogs and other species of plain game are often seen from the camp itself. The reserve in also home to an abundance of wildlife such as leopards, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and impalas. The closest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport which is 16 mi away.

- "beautiful" - "A lovely place in the African bush" - "Great place to experience games drives with that extra bit of luxery" - "Unbelievable set up in a fantastic location, with the best guides." - "One of the best experiences I've had so far. Beautiful and relaxing place, and wonderfull staff!" - "Luxury camping at its bes and best value for monye" - "Very nice lodge with wonderful staff" - "Perfect place" - "We thought it was a bit overpriced."

With river views, Baluleni Safari Lodge is located in Grietjie Nature Reserve and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There's a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available daily at the property. Baluleni Safari Lodge offers a spa center. Phalaborwa Gate is 21 miles from the accommodation.

- "Amazing!" - "Guide of the lodge until the last day. Our bungalow was really welcoming, with a beautiful view on a green field surrou" - "Unforgettable" - "Wonderful lodge, incredible staff, and amazing animals!" - "Baluleni felt like home, but with the wonder of the wild right on our doorstep." - "Amazing Holiday" - "superb" - "unforgettable experiences"

Offering a 20-yard pool, Unembeza Boutique Lodge is located in Hoedspruit. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All air conditioned units at the lodge feature a terrace and/or balcony. A fridge, Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are also provided. Every unit features a private bathroom. The rooms at Villa Mbali are located within walking distance from Unembeza. The villa has its own private pool and lush gardens. Villa Mhlabeni is located within a short driving distance from the Main Lodge. It has it's own pool and mountain views from the rooftop terrace. The villa has two premium deluxe rooms, one family wing and Premium Deluxe Cottage. Unembeza Boutique Lodge also includes a sun terrace and viewing deck, overlooking a wildlife estate. Guests can have a drink on the deck and at the fire place. The property also offers breakfast, lunches and a 3-course set dinner every night. Relax on our daybeds and sun loungers at the pool. Our Unembeza Bush spa offers a range of traditional African massages and manicure and pedicure treatments Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling. The lodge offers tours and safari's to Kruger National Park, Big 5 game reserves, cultural tours and the Panorama Route.

- "Once in a lifetime experience, however I will be back" - "Lovely relaxing wildlife stay" - "Our Stay was Amazing, Our family had a great time" - "Amazing. Definitely going back" - "Fabulous! Every staff member was warm, welcoming, and accomodating!" - "This was a magistic experience of the busy and great service" - "Amazing. Super recommended" - "The location and the rooms were perfect. Quietness of the area made our anniversary weekend memorabl"

Offering mountain views, Sausage Tree Safari Camp in Balule Game Reserve has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a bar. Free WiFi is available. There's a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with bathrobes. Breakfast is available, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. Drakensig Golf Club is 15 miles from the lodge, while Kinyonga Reptile Centre is 21 miles away. Air Force Base Hoedspruit Airport is 16 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Your safari home; an exceptional experience." - "A magical stay, would come again in a heartbeat." - "glad we made the choice of staying there. not a regular reviewer, but the experience was stellar!" - "Excellent" - "We had a wonderful stay at Sausage Tree. All the staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience mem" - "A magical 24-hour safari filled with animals, delicious meals, and fulfillment of a childhood dream."

Part of the Greater Kruger area, Kapama River Lodge is located in the expansive 15,000-hectare Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoy a luxurious stay in modern accommodations surrounded by the African bush. Kapama River Lodges offers a range of air-conditioned suites, all stylishly furnished and set against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains. Each suite has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower and is complete with complimentary amenities, such as a mini-bar and coffee machine. The lodge features two swimming pools and an award-winning Spa & Wellness Center. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and all meals, selected local and premium beverages as well as 2 daily game drives and a bush walk are included in the rates. Guests are expected to complete an indemnity form before arrival via an online check-in link or on arrival at the lodge.

- "An unforgettable experience in the bush for our honeymoon!" - "Amazing experience in every sense!" - "Simply spectacular" - "Wonderful experience, our guide Vulan and Tracker Humphrey were exceptional. All staff couldn’t do enough to make our st" - "A great 4 day Safari holiday. Amazing staff. Lovely accomodation. Fabulous food. Great game drives." - "Everything was perfect. Its worth it." - "Amazing stay, beautiful!"

Kapama Southern Camp is located in the greater Kruger Park area within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. Surrounded by nature in a tranquil setting, this luxury accommodations offers modern and air-conditioned suites with views. Decorated in warm earth tones, the suites come with a private patio, a full private bathroom, a mini-bar and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The more spacious Luxury Suites have their own private lap pool as well as inside and outside showers. Meals are served in the contemporary open dining room, which also hosts a wine cellar. The dinner is served outdoors at the traditional boma. Kapama Southern Camp arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. For relaxation, guests can read a book in the lounge or unwind in the pool. Guests at Southern Camp also have access to the spa and wellness center and fitness facilities at a nearby lodge. The property offers a free airport shuttle service for scheduled flights into Hoedspruit Airport.

- "It was an experience of a live time and so glad we picked Kapama" - "One of the best safaris ever" - "I can’t wait to go back" - "Extraordinary trip, we couldn’t recommend Kapama enough!" - "Hospitality cannot have been better and overall we had a good, relaxing and pampered stay."

Ezulwini Lodges offer modern accommodations with private bathroom facilities in the picturesque Balule Private Nature Reserve. Rates include 2 game drives per day. Surrounded by lush flora and fauna, Ezulwini Lodges are standard chalets and ultra-luxury suites. Rooms are offered in Ezulwini Lodges’ 2nd property, the Ezulwini River Lodge. River Lodge’s chalets overlook Olifants River and have a private bathroom. At Ezulwini Lodges, guests can enjoy an English breakfast and as well as traditional game-based dishes.

Kapama Buffalo Camp is located in the greater Kruger Park area within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. This luxury tented camp is set among tall shady trees with a seasonal river below, and combines old world charm with contemporary design. The lodge's tented suites are set on stilted wooden decks, built on an elevated riverbank. Each tents has wooden floors, leather and dark wood finishes and each is equipped with a mini-bar, a Nespresso coffee machine and a lock-up safe. Meals are à la carte, and breakfast and lunch are served under a canopy of thatch, while dinner is usually enjoyed in the traditional outdoor boma around an open fire. Kapama Buffalo Camp arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the pool. Guests at Kapama also have access to the spa center and fitness facilities at a nearby lodge. The property offers a free airport shuttle service for scheduled flights into Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.

- "WOW. Loved our stay!" - "A gem in the center of a private reserve" - "Incredible experience" - "Excellent, welcoming stay with personal attention from the staff! Everything was perfect!!!!!!" - "An amazing choice in the heart of the savannah" - "The perfect safari stay" - "Great place but old and in need of an upgrade and new towels and pool cushions. Great staff and amazing food!"

Part of the Greater National Kruger Park, Kapama Karula is located in the expansive Kapama Game Reserve. Kapama Karula arranges game drives in open-safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. The luxurious suites have views over the Klaserie River. The spacious Suites at Kapama Karula are each luxuriously decorated and have an outside deck area with heated swimming pool and sun loungers. They feature a full private bathroom, as well as an outdoor shower. There’s a stocked minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine. For guest comfort and convenience, the suites have a telephone, an iPod docking station, an overhead fan and air conditioning. Each suite also comes with a seating area and a gas-heated fireplace. The family suites have an open-plan living area, a master bedroom, and a children's bedroom. Kapama's modern lounge and bar offers a contemporary African feel. With prior arrangement, the lodge can set up a romantic dinner for two in the library. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the Karula's luxury spa – which is surrounded by glass to enhance the African bush scenery. The spa combines rustic warmth with neutral colors and a calm atmosphere. Guests can also relax in the multipurpose library, equipped with audiovisual equipment. There are 2 internet stations with complimentary WiFi for guests to use.

- "A highly recommended exclusive Safari destination" - "EXCEDING" - "exceptional"

Jabulani, where luxury and purpose meet. As a proud Relais & Châteaux member and 5-star luxury lodge in Kapama Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area, a Jabulani safari promises nothing but the best experience from start to finish. Jabulani, with its six superior suites and the exclusive, family-friendly Zindoga Villa, offers a unique opportunity for gracious living in a five-star luxury lodge. Each spacious and elegant suite is luxuriously furnished and features both a private deck and a plunge pool. Children are welcome at Jabulani from the age of six and at Zindoga Villa at any age. Protecting the gentle giants was one of the founding principles at Jabulani. The lodge was started to help care for a rescued elephant herd nearly 20 years ago. Today, they continue with this by sharing the experience with guests while guests help to conserve this magical species just by visiting. Devoted elephant carers share insightful stories of their life journeys with the Jabulani herd, while you have an opportunity to respectfully observe the elephants during their daily routines – while they enjoy their midday swim and forage in the wild. There are also plenty of other things to do, such as game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, exploring the little creatures, helicopter flights, hot air balloon rides, and spending time at Jabulani’s onsite facilities, like the luxury bush spa. Jabulani offers a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive dining experience. Enjoy fine cuisine in the best setting, from breakfast bush picnics and sundowner canapés, to star-lit private dinners or gatherings in the boma. Twice-daily morning and evening game drives are designed to coincide with the times of day that the wildlife is most active. Head into the bush on an open, custom-built safari vehicle, with our experienced and knowledgeable rangers at the helm. Jabulani is a soulful, insightful and unforgettable experience.

- "Highly attentive, personalized service; delicious food and wine; beautiful rooms" - "Want to hug an elephant and experience animals in the wild while staying in a 5 star safari?!!" - "One of the best places I have ever stayed at! The staff, the room, the game drives, and the food was"

Located in Thornybush Game Reserve, 23 miles from Orpen Gate and 24 miles from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Royal Malewane provides accommodations with free WiFi, a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, garden views, and access to a fitness room and a hot tub. Some of the units feature satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. A terrace and a grill are featured at the lodge. Blyde River Canyon is 30 miles from Royal Malewane.