WOODPECKER LODGE – WHAT TO DO
There are a wide variety of activities in and around Hoedspruit.
The Estate itself is great for birding,
cycling, walks, jogging, total relaxation and/or game drives.
The Kruger Park and Panorama Tour Route are easily accessible and make
for good day trips.
Please note: Kruger National Park (KNP) is currently implementing
additional gate access control systems at its entrance gates in the Southern
part of the Park, which will require that as from 1 September 2017, all
visitors who are 18 years old and above must produce a positive identity
document for scanning in order to gain access. For non-South African visitors,
they must produce passports but a South African driver’s licence will also be
acceptable.
Other ideas include:
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African Big 5 Safaris (Open Vehicle) |
Kruger Park Trips |
0715142702 |
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African Dream Horse Safaris |
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate |
0843001748 |
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African Flame Safaris |
Kruger Park Trips |
0762615779 |
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African Summer Spa |
8 Raptors Safari Junction |
0157931895 |
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Africology Spa |
Pick & Pay Complex |
0763391035 |
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Airborne African Adventures Flight School |
Hoedspruit Central (Civil Airstrip) |
0784176518 |
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Antares Guided Walks & Drives |
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate & Grietjie Private Nature Reserve |
0832868281 |
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Austrian Coffee Estate |
R533 about 24km from Graskop |
0833064908 0732770000 |
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Blyde Adventure Camp |
Jonkmanspruit Rd, Blyde River |
0824561086 |
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Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre & Boat Cruises |
Forever Resorts, Swadini |
0814872267 |
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Braai Safaris |
Kruger Park Trips |
0824306108 |
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Bundox Safari Company |
Local Game Drives, Kruger Park Trips/Panorama Tours |
0725232796 |
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Bushwalks (Guided) on our Wildlife Estate |
Ian Owtram. |
0832868281 |
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Bushwalks (Guided) on our Wildlife Estate |
Adele de Beer |
0845813295 |
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Camp Jabulani Elephant Interaction |
Kapama Game Reserve |
0157931265 |
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Crystal Mountain Day Spa |
Massages, treatments, etc. |
0729567207 |
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Day Walks - Blyde Canyon |
Blydepoort Dam |
0157955141 |
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Early Morning Walk/Jog/Cycle |
DIY on the Estate |
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Game Drive on Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate |
DIY on the Estate |
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Game Drives |
Hoedspruit Endangered Species,Centre, Kapama, R40 |
015 793 1633/015 793 1633 |
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Giant Baobab & Upside Down Restaurant |
Essex Road |
0823327887 |
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Godding & Godding Silk Farm |
R 531 |
0828089203 |
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Hiking Trails (Franklyn Park) |
R531 Near Kampersrus |
0814872267 |
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Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre |
R 40 |
0157931633 |
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Hoedspruit Helicopters |
Civil Airstrip |
0822327638 |
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Jessica The Hippo |
R527 towards Lydenburg |
0157955249 |
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Kinyonga Reptile Park |
R 527 |
0157955203 |
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Kruger National Park |
70km from Orpen Gate, 75km from Phalaborwa Gate |
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Leading Edge Flight School |
Hoedspruit Central (Civil Airstrip) |
0834001405 |
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Little Five Safaris |
Kruger Safaris |
0660029214 |
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Maseke Mountain Biking (Greater Kruger Area) |
R 40 |
0615857380 |
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Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre |
R 531 |
0157955236 |
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My Africa Safaris |
Game drives & Transfers |
0633817738 |
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Natural Earth Safaris |
Bush walks (guided) on Balule or Timbavati Reserve |
0712200466 |
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Nyani Cultural Village |
Orpen Road |
0837855354 |
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Open Skies Wilderness Expeditions |
Kruger Park Trips, walks, etc. |
0722572525 |
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Shindzela Walking Trails |
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve |
0823079493 |
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Suncatchers Hot Air Balloons |
Hoedspruit & Hazyview |
0878062079 |
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Tambuzi Safaris (Open Vehicle Kruger Park Visits) |
Kruger Park Trips |
072 410 5119 |
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Timbavati Museum |
Timbavati Headquaters (Guernsey Road). |
0157932436 |
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Trippin Wild Africa Safaris |
Tours, Airport Shuttle, Panorama Tours |
0646641532 |
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White Water Rafting- Mohlatsi Adventures |
Jonkmanspruit Road |
0824561086 |
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Wild Skies Aviation (Helicopter Flips) |
Hoedspruit Civil Airstrip |
0836157605 |
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Wildlife Body and Fitness Centre (Gym) |
Hoedspruit Wildlife Industrial Area |
0793939736 |
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Some Ideas for Possible “Do It Yourself” Day Trips.
Some DIY options for guests to consider:
Option 1:
Self-drive to Kruger National Park through Orpen Gate or Phalaborwa
Gate.
Could also use a local tour company if desired.
Option 2:
Self-drive the Panorama Route. See Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, The
Pinnacle, Graskop Gorge (Big Swing), Lisbon & Berlin Falls.
Could also use a local tour company if desired.
Option 3:
Do a horse Safari in the Estate in the morning, visit one of the two
Animal Rehabilitation Centres in Afternoon or The Reptile Park.
Option 4:
Self-drive into bottom of the Blyde River Canyon. See Blydepoort Dam, optional boat cruise on dam, some hiking
trails. (Morning)
Informative walk of 3 hours
with qualified guide Ian Owtram exploring the fauna
and flora of our wonderful Wildlife Estate. R350pp, max 8 people.
Option 5:
Self-drive to the top of Mariepskop (1942 m above sea level). A vehicle
with good clearance needed. A diff lock or 4x4 wheel drive essential.
Picnic site also available on Blyde River. At least 6 hours required.