SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 hoedspruit tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 90-minute Blyde Dam boat cruise near Hoedspruit with Three Rondawels views, hippos and crocodiles, plus great English guiding.
“Beautiful experience. Knowledgeable and very friendly guide and navigator. Views were breathtaking♥️”
Full-day Kruger safari from Hoedspruit via Orpen Gate with open-vehicle game drives, FGASA guides, water included, and lunch on your own.
“We had a fantastic experience in the Kruger National Park with our guide Lemon Juice. He really put in a lot of effort to make sure we saw as much as possible and created a very personal, friendly atmosphere throughout the tour. It felt like exploring the park with a good friend who truly cares…”
A 4-hour Big Five safari from Hoedspruit in an open vehicle, with expert guiding, possible lions and leopards, and AM coffee or PM sundowners.
“Our tour guides James and Gert from matumi were excellent, very professional and very informative”
Private Panorama Route tour from Hoedspruit with Blyde Canyon, God’s Window, potholes, waterfalls, and Graskop lunch in one day.
“The tour was amazing. The guide was super knowledgeable, the car was very comfortable and the price is amazing g for a private tour. I don’t hunk they could have done anything better.”
Full-day Panorama Route from Hoedspruit with Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls and God’s Window.
“Stanley the tour guide was amazing. It was such a lovely experience and the sights were breathtaking. It was a bit of a walk to get to God's Window but wow was it worth it! Had a lovely lunch at the African Silks Cafe. Hospitality was top notch!!”
Meet wildlife up close at Moholoholo near Hoedspruit, with a guided rehab tour, included transfers, and conservation lessons in 4 hours.
“I love everything about it, the detailed story about each animal 🤗”
Evening safari in a Greater Kruger private reserve near Hoedspruit, with sundowners, snacks, and expert guiding for up to 9 people.
“We had an absolutely amazing evening safari experience at a private game reserve, all perfectly organized by Wild Wonder Safaris, Kallie and Keegan made sure every detail around it was taken care of. A huge thank you to Kallie and Keegan for your warmth, great company, and passion for what you do. You made the…”
Hoedspruit safari game drive in the Greater Kruger, then a 3-course dinner under the stars with drinks, in a small group.
“This tour exceeded all of our expectations! We saw incredible wildlife, including leopards, elephants, zebras, impalas, wildcats, and many other animals and birds. The game drive was thrilling, and our guide was very knowledgeable, providing interesting facts about the animals and their habitats. The dinner was a special highlight. It was customized just for us…”
Three days of open-vehicle safaris, a private-reserve sunset drive, and a Blyde River Canyon stop with rustic camp stays in Kruger.
“Les guides étaient super, pédagogues et bienveillants. Nous avons pu apercevoir beaucoup d'animaux dont les fameux ''big fives''. L'organisation de Lloyd et ses conseils avisés ont contribué à rendre l'expérience magique! Je recommande fortement cette aventure”
Full-day Kruger safari from Hoedspruit in an open vehicle with expert guide, coffee breaks, and rest-camp lunch. Small group max 9.
“Merci à Nick pour toutes ses explications et ses yeux incroyables! Il ne nous a manqué que le léopard pour que la journée soit parfaite. La voiture est hyper confort et le service au top. Encore merci”
