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Garonga Safari Camp
Hoedspruit
A relaxed tented camp in the Makalali reserve with a sleep-out deck in the bush.
Safari & wildlife · No. 17 in South Africa
Hoedspruit is the gateway to the Greater Kruger's private reserves, where Timbavati, Klaserie and Thornybush lodges await.
Handpicked boutique hotels
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Hoedspruit
A relaxed tented camp in the Makalali reserve with a sleep-out deck in the bush.
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Hoedspruit
A family-owned lodge in the Timbavati with colonial-style suites around a waterhole.
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Hoedspruit
A Relais & Châteaux lodge in the Thornybush reserve with suites on stilts and expert guiding.
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Hoedspruit
A classic tented camp in the Timbavati, known for its sleep-outs and walking safaris.
The small town of Hoedspruit, below the Drakensberg escarpment in Limpopo, has an airport that serves the private reserves bordering Kruger National Park: Timbavati, Klaserie, Thornybush, Balule and Kapama. These are prime Big Five territory, with the advantage of open-vehicle drives and walking safaris. The Blyde River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world, is close by.
Choose a lodge in one of the private reserves; each has its own character and traversing rights.
Daily flights connect Hoedspruit with Johannesburg and Cape Town. The area is in a malaria zone; the dry winter months are best for game viewing.
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We list 4 boutique hotels in Hoedspruit, including Garonga Safari Camp, Kings Camp and Royal Malewane.
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