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Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate Accommodation

Matthew Diederichs • Mar 14, 2024

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is one of the most popular locations for accommodation in Hoedspruit. Below we'll explain what you can expect from the estate, what activities can be found nearby and show you some affordable accommodation options.

A Graph Comparing Prices of 4 Unique Accommodation Option in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Lodge Sleeps Total Price per Person Spa Facilities
Swisongo Boutique B&B 8 R1,050 No
Unembeza 12 R2,300 Yes
Ujabule Lodge 8 R899 No
Ukuthula Bush Lodge 28 R3,300 Yes
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A Summary Regarding Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate (HWE)


  • HWE is located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo approximately 5 hours from OR Tambo International Airport, although guests can fly straight to the East Gate Airport 20 minutes away.
  • HWE is a privately owned, gated community that hosts plains game including kudu, giraffes, zebra and porcupines.
  • Accommodation on HWE ranges from self-catering holiday homes to staffed resort-like lodges.
  • HWE is centered very well for any guests that seek to explore the area and conduct day trips to locations such as Pilgrim's Rest, Magoebaskloof or Kruger National Park

How to Get to Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate


Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is 645 hectares of pristine wilderness for exclusive residential use in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. It's just over 2 hours driving up north along the R40 from Nelspruit (Mbombela) around the Klein Drakensberg mountains. From OR Tambo you take the N12 east and carry on straight on the N4 , turn north on the R540 and it will carry you over the mountains, changing in Lydenburg to the R36 and the R537 for the final few kilometres. The journey take about 5 hours, be sure to stop in Dullstroom for a coffee and pancakes rather than Alzu, and covers a lot of famous routes from the voortrekker days.

A Google Map Depicting the Journey from O.R.Tambo International Airport to Hoedspruit by Car or Airplane

Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate's Animals and Activities


Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is fenced in securely and it monitored 24/7 by a private security force. The fences are in fact more for protection from animals than from people as Hoedspruit is in fact one of the safest places in the country thanks to our Town Watch. The fences prevent big game, such as lions and elephants, from crossing the boundary into the Wildlife Estate and keep in the plains game. You can expect to see impala, warthog, zebra, giraffe, nyala, kudu and a few sable have been recently introduced!


On the estate itself you can walk, cycle and run on the various routes through the bush which are all marked or you could even sign up for a horse ride with the estate's Equestrian Centre. Going on a game drive on the estate is also possible but we recommend organizing yours at one of the nearby Estate's with big game, most accommodations will be happy to help you with all activities. Outside of the estate in town you can go hot air ballooning, quad biking, go for a boat cruise or even a helicopter flip. If you're willing to travel a bit further there's the Panorama Route, Pilgrims Rest, Magoebaskloof white water rafting and of course a hundred divine restaurants and bars in-between it all.

two people are riding horses in a field with a zebra in the background .

Have A Look At Our Accommodation Options


Below you'll find a selection of bed and breakfast lodges you can stay on. All exclusive and luxurious for reasonable rates. Remember that every lodge will be able to organize any activities you'd like in Hoedspruit.


If you'd like to view our self-catering options click here.

Switsongo Boutique Bed and Breakfast


This bed and breakfast in quaint and beautiful. It has a particularly good relationship with the nearby flight school and is relatively close to the gate if you're expecting to make a trip to town daily.

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Unembeza


This boutique and spa lodge is one of a kind. Enjoy the massive communal pool, be catered for breakfast and dinner by excellent chefs and enjoy professional spa treatments in between luxuriating. Be sure to try their springbok sirloin steak if given the option.


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    • Ujabule Lodge


    This lodge is unique in that it has both breakfast capabilities should you choose to use them but also has a self-catering option where you can make use of the kitchen. You can also book this property exclusively for your own use.

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    Ukuthula Bush Lodge


    A stunning shared lodge Ukuthula is the lap of luxury. Enjoy all the communal spaces including a swimming pool, lounge, braai and bar. It also has spa facilities on site for you to enjoy between tanning sessions.

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    Lounge at the pool

    Watch the animals pass by

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    What Makes These Locations Unique


    • The experience of the staff
    • The central location to town
    • The presence of selected animals


    Each one of these locations are run by experienced and friendly staff. They will not hesitate to answer your questions and give you the best advice a local can give. If you choose to come back you'll be greeted again by the same friendly faces.


    Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate is perfectly centered. It's close to all of the attractions of the surrounding areas, it's reputable and secure, the roads are well maintained and the regulations are enforced. It's a perfect bush getaway and simple to what can and cannot be done.


    Plains game are all to be found on this estate. It gives guests the freedom to walk around the bush, see the animals up close and enjoy the sights and smells of an environment that is far wilder than it may seem. Of course always be aware for leopards as they are often sighted and they are most exquisite (note that there has never been an incident with these highly intelligent creatures).

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