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.
“Guide was enthusiastic and entertaining and knew his topics. Blankets provided as it was an icy cold morning. It was a first experience for my sister and brother in law.”
Full-day Kruger safari from Hoedspruit via Orpen Gate with open-vehicle game drives, FGASA guides, water included, and lunch on your own.
“Amazing excursion to Pilanesberg, the guide was super friendly and gave consistent and detailed explanations on what we could see”
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.
“Die Safari war wirklich ein tolles Erlebnis. Man wurde überpünktlich am Hotel abgeholt und super nett empfangen. Anfangs hatten wir wenig Glück mit Tiersichtungen, woraufhin die beiden Guides wirklich alles gegeben haben um uns möglichst viele Tiere zeigen zu können. Außerdem wurde viel Interessantes erklärt, insgesamt einfach eine sehr sympathische Atmosphäre!”
Private Panorama Route tour from Hoedspruit with Blyde Canyon, God’s Window, potholes, waterfalls, and Graskop lunch in one day.
“I can highly recommend this tour! Jacques our tour guide was amazing and really took good care of us. The car was also very comfortable. Must do!”
Full-day Panorama Route from Hoedspruit with Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, Lisbon Falls and God’s Window.
“We were very happy with our driver and guide Eddie. He was in a very good mood and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the spots and take photos. We also had a delicious lunch. It was a completely different side of South Africa that is absolutely worth seeing.”
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.
“Everything was great! We got to see 4/5 of the Big 5.”
Three days of open-vehicle safaris, a private-reserve sunset drive, and a Blyde River Canyon stop with rustic camp stays in Kruger.
“organisation au top, pas de temps mort. le personnel est professionnel, disponible et serviable.”
Hoedspruit safari game drive in the Greater Kruger, then a 3-course dinner under the stars with drinks, in a small group.
“Sehr schöne Safari und super Abendessen. Unser Guide Keegan hatte viel Wissen über die Tiere. Alles Top :)”
Sunrise safari near Hoedspruit in Greater Kruger: small group, open-vehicle drive, expert guide, coffee in the bush, iconic wildlife.
“Redan under denna, vår första Safari. Endast elefanter uteblev. Trevliga guider, som gjorde sitt bästa, för att vi skulle trivas. En fantastisk upplevelse.”
