Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Where is Hoedspruit?

Wildlife Estate (HWE)?

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Accommodation from R1025 pp per night

In which province is Hoedspruit?

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is situated in the quaint town of Hoedspruit in Limpopo Province South Africa. Hoedspruit is fondly known as the Big 5 Capital due to its proximity and easy access to the Greater Kruger National Park lodges, and private game reserves. Orpen Gate Kruger National Park is 65km from Hoespruit and Phalaborwa Gate is 75km from Hoedspruit. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport has daily flights from Cape Town and Gauteng is 15km from Hoedspruit. HWE is an easy drive from Gauteng via Dullstroom – 1 tole gate (450km – 5h30) or from Pretoria via Polokwane – 3 toll gates (535 km – 5h45)

What makes Hoedspruit

Wildlife Estate unique?

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Hoedspruit is a residential eco-nature Estate with over 550 houses within a secure gated estate with 24-hour security. The reserve is home to abundant birdlife and plains game that roam unfenced. Cycling paths, walking/jogging routes, horse rides, and game drives offer guests ample opportunities to enjoy the local wildlife.

The Estate is also near shopping centers (Pick n Pay and Spar), restaurants, pubs, specialty and wine shops, and many other tourist attractions, such as quad bike safaris, boat cruises, a snake park, and Kruger National Park.

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Accommodation

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The Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate has over 100 accommodation options, from self-catering to B&B and DBB. There are no camping facilities on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. The lodges’ sizes vary from 2 chalets to private 10-sleeper villas and a Boutique Hotel with 30 rooms.

Prices range from R1050 per person to about R5000 per person. Most of the lodges are small, 2 to 6 suites so it is easy to book a place for exclusive use. Most of the lodges offer a rate to book out the whole lodge at a discounted price. This makes birthday celebrations, family get-togethers, and other private functions affordable and exclusive.

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate accommodation – options for everyone. For accommodation options in the Hoedspruit area click here or email Anthony at info@hoedspruitonline.co.za

Accommodation in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Many of the accommodation options on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate are called ‘Lodges’ or ‘Safari Lodges’. This must not be confused with Safari Lodges in private game reserves. Many of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate lodges are graded 4 or 5 stars and offer excellent service and the best value for money in the Hoedspruit area.

The Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate has an authentic Lowveld bush feeling, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. There is abundant wildlife and birds, walking, running, and MTB routes. You can do a self-drive safari through the Green Belt (nature reserve section of the Wildlife Estate).

This is an ideal family holiday destination. If you want a Hoedspruit holiday, a Hoedspruit safari tour, or a safari lodge near Hoedspruit, contact Anthony at info@hoedpruitonline.co.za

To make your booking at a Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Lodge, click here and then click on Wildlife Estate

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Map

Houses for sale in

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

There are always houses for sale on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. There are houses for sale in the Main Estate, with 60 cottages from 1 to 3-bedroomed cottages in a separate section called The Village. For all your inquiries, contact the following property Agent for a list of Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate properties for sale. You can also find properties for sale on Property 24 for the Hoedspruit area.

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Homeowners Association

The Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Homeowners Association aims to provide a high-quality lifestyle in a natural environment and protect a healthy outdoor lifestyle in the Lowveld. The Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Homeowners Association offices are at the entrance to the Estate. For more information about the HWE click here

Security at Hoedspruit

Wildlife Estate

The HWE is completely fenced in with a security fence monitored 24/7 and patrolled by dedicated Security personnel stationed at the access-controlled entrance gate.

The property owner must pre-arrange for all guests to the HWE, and an access code will be sent to them. Security is provided by Syncro Dynamics Security.

What animals are on the

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate?

The Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate has a dedicated Green Belt where animals roam freely. The animals can also walk between the houses as they are not fenced off. You can drive through the Green Belt. There is also 18km of single track through the Green Belt where you can cycle or walk and find game roaming around. The following mammals can be seen.

Kudu, impala, nyala, duiker, bushbuck, warthog, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, porcupine, squirrels, mongoose, monkeys, baboon, rabbits, hares, waterbuck, black-backed jackals. Leopards and hyenas are also seen on the estate. They come across from the game reserve next door.

Birding on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Hoedspruit offers plenty of photographic opportunities. There are over 200 birds on the bird list, Babblers, Bee-eaters, Bulbul, Doves, Fish eagles, Goshawks, Hamerkops, Kingfishers, Oriole, Owls, Shrikes, Sparrows, Starlings, Sunbirds, Barbets, and Weavers. For a comprehensive list of birds, click here

Activities on Hoedspruit

Wildlife Estate

MTB and Running Trails & e-bike hire

There is an 18 km marked single-track route around the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate where you can enjoy the freedom of cycling, walking, or running amongst the free-roaming wildlife. An e-bike can be hired to ride around the Estate.

You must however be a resident or guest on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate to be able to ride these routes. For more information on hiring e-bikes or normal MTB click here.

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Walking Safari

You can walk freely around the HWE, but if you prefer a guided safari walk, your lodge will arrange this. There is 18km of single-track paths on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate.

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Horse Riding

There is an equestrian center near the entrance of the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Horse ride on horse trails and gravel roads while game viewing. For more information click here

Birding and Bird Hides on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

There are 2 bird hides on the HWE, one at Hamerkop Dam and the other at Fish Eagle Dam. You can also walk freely in the Green Belt while looking for birds. For a comprehensive list of birds on the Estate click here

Game Viewing on the HWE

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Game Drives. There is an extensive road network on the HWE where you can do a self-drive safari at leisure looking for wildlife. You can check availability and book online – click here

Star Gazing

Due to the low lighting on the HWE, star gazing is always impressive. Many of the lodges have star-gazing equipment to enhance your experience.

Dams on the HWE

There are three dams on the HWE. The Heron Dam and Hamerkop Dam are on the creek that runs through the Estate and Fish Eagle Dam is at the eastern end of the Estate. Bird life around these dams is excellent and animals come down to the water’s edge daily to drink. You are not allowed to swim in the dams but fishing – catch and release – is allowed..

Restaurants on the HWE

There are no restaurants on the HWE. Most lodges offer breakfast and some do dinner, however, if you ask the lodge to prepare dinner, they normally oblige if sufficient notice is given. However, there are over 25 restaurants in Hoedspruit. For a comprehensive list of restaurants and contact details click here

Shops near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

The HWE has no shops within the estate. At the entrance gate, the Pick n Pay shopping center is on the left-hand side as you leave the estate. This center has restaurants (Spur), a bottle store (Pick n Pay), banking facilities (FNB, Standard and Capitec Bank), clothing (Pick n Pay, Pep, Mr. Price), and many more shopping opportunities. If you need something specific, ask at the lodge.

Kamogelo Tourist Centre

In Hoedspruit town, there are many other smaller shops. There is also a Tourist Centre with three restaurants (Stoned Olive, Hoedspruit Cafe, and Kalimambo), clothing stores (Izit, Senqu, Opio Loa, Fern Ladies Boutique), African curios, jewelry shops (Gold of Africa), a second-hand bookstore, a leather shop, and a camera shop. There is a tourist information office at Fern boutique, Shop 18 next to the FM Radio Station.

Conclusion

Hoedspruit has affordable, budget-friendly accommodations. Accommodation at Hoedspruit Wild Life Estate provides a choice of vacation rentals, from Guest Houses, B&Bs, and lodges to exclusive-use holiday homes. Contact Anthony at info@hoedspruitonlne.co.za for sound advice and bookings. Anthony is a Google Local Guide and knows the greater Hoedspruit area and Kruger National Park extremely well.

For more information on the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Hoedspruit click here

There is a Tourist Information office at Shop 18 (Fern Boutique) Kamogelo Tourist Centre