Our Favourite Pick of Lodges in Limpopo

What Hoedspruit Has to Offer

Game drives and sunset boat cruises; quad biking, helicopter flips and hot air balloon rides; kloofing, hiking, cycling and running; beer, gin, whiskey and wine tastings; spa treatments, pottery classes and animal rehabilitation centres.

Hoedspruit is, in the words of the locals, “a drinking town with a tourism problem” and one can expect nothing less of the bush mad people that host this beautiful part of the world. Even those trying to leave never quite manage to stay away.

Before we can dive into the aspects of our list of lodges our readers need to understand the dynamic of Hoedspruit and how tourism functions within it. Every lodge will be happy to organise any level of interactions you’d prefer within the town. At the end of the day the four walls to your bedroom, the wooden garden fence or the tough electrical cabling that draws the boundaries is not the entirety of what’s offered at any resort.

Lodges and other accommodations are simply where you sleep and of course there’s nothing better than braaing a beautiful piece of meat and drinking a good glass of wine whilst the sun sets, casting fiery green shadows all about, is one of the best things life has to offer but guests should know that this little town has so much ore to offer.

Waking in the AM Lodge

Situated in the Klaserie region at the border of Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, AM Lodge offers a luxurious and immersive African safari experience. This exclusive, award-winning five-star lodge is located in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. With its intimate setting and all-inclusive packages, AM Lodge provides individuals or families of all ages with an opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the African Heartbeat.

AM Lodge can accommodate a maximum of 22 guests in six suites that offer complete seclusion and stunning views. For those seeking an even more exclusive luxury experience, there are two completely secluded suites with private plunge pools available. Additionally, for families or groups looking for a self-contained option, AM Villa is just a few minutes' drive from the main lodge. The villa can accommodate up to six guests with three en-suite bedrooms and comes with its own private chef, butler, vehicle, dining area, and sitting area overlooking the bush.

The lodge is situated within a conservancy that is home to various wildlife species including buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and several antelope species. It is also flanked by Big Five private game reserves that form part of the Greater Kruger National Park.

Travelling to AM Lodge is convenient as it is approximately 15 minutes away from Eastgate Airport. For those coming from Johannesburg or Cape Town, it's about a 5.5-hour drive or direct flights are available from major cities and transfers can be booked in a short phone call for ease and comfort.

Overall, AM Lodge offers guests an exceptional African safari experience with its luxurious accommodations and prime location within an expansive wildlife conservation area. Whether seeking solitude or adventure amidst nature's beauty, this lodge promises an unforgettable stay immersed in the heart of Africa. Click below to have a look at prices and other amenities.

Our Iconic Masodini Game Lodge

This lodge is ideally situated in the 50.000 hectares Big Five - Balule Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, to offer you the true feeling of Africa. A Bush lover's paradise within this 'Big Five' Conservation area.

Go on game drives, luxuriate at the pool and have a few drinks at the bar. Positioned near the edge of the Olifants River, the terrain is gorgeous. About 25 minutes drive out of Hoedspruit towards Phalaborwa Masodini Game Lodge boasts amazing travers rights and a group of animals that love the area just as much as its hosts.

The Lodge itself is surrounded by Fever trees and evergreen African date palms creating the perfect oasis. The lodge overlooks the water hole, is safe and fenced-in, providing protection against unwanted animal intruders. This means guests can enjoy picnicking or braaing whilst watching lions drink just a few dozen metres from them, so close that you can feel a herd of elephants in your feet and smell them before you see them creep out of the undergrowth.

WIth 5 chalets that sleeps 10 people this lodge is a nature lovers private oasis in the wild. Click below to find out rates and enquire to availability.