Cidade Turismo
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Before you go

Your trip to Hoedspruit.

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Hoedspruit – Limpopo Destination Kruger National Park

How to get there

  • Aeroporto de Hoedspruit (HDS) Hoedspruit · 7 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Hoedspruit Airport (HDS), which receives domestic flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town, the town center is about 7 km away. From Mbombela it is about 190 km via the R40, roughly 3 hours. From Graskop on the Panorama Route it is about 90 km via the R532 and the R527.

How many days

Two days for the cheetah centre and a trip to the Blyde canyon. Those staying in a private reserve usually spend three nights, with two guided safaris per day.

When to go

The dry season, from May to September, is the most popular time for the private reserves. In summer it is very hot and rains fall in the afternoons.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes, if there is no lodge transfer. Lodges in the private reserves usually collect guests from the airport.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Hoedspruit
  1. Morning
    Cheetah centre

    Take the guided tour of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre.

  2. Afternoon
    Rest

    Rest at the lodge during the hottest hours of the day.

  3. Late afternoon
    Sunset safari

    Take a sunset safari in a private reserve near town.

  4. Evening
    Dinner under the stars

    Dine at the lodge or at a town restaurant.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Hoedspruit close to the Kruger?

Yes, about 70 km from the Orpen gate, and adjacent to the private reserves of Timbavati, Klaserie and Balule, which are unfenced from the park.

Does Hoedspruit have an airport?

Yes, Hoedspruit Airport (HDS), with domestic flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town.

What to do in Hoedspruit?

Safaris in the private reserves, visiting the Endangered Species Centre and trips to the bottom of the Blyde River canyon.

Do you need a guide in the private reserves near Hoedspruit?

Yes. In the private reserves safaris are conducted only with a guide, in the lodge's vehicle.

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