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You're never too young to go game spotting!
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You don't have to travel far to spot wildlife!
CatherineReichardt Says: (work in progress)This photo was taken in an ornamental water feature by the Moholoholo guest lounge. The white foam is tree frog spawn, which the clever female frog lays above water so that when her tadoples hatch, they drop straight down into their element!
Don't overlook the small stuff!
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Night drives give you a very different perspective
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Spot the maribou storks that stand sentinel
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Dodge the scrum at the vulture 'restaurant'!
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Don't miss magical Moholoholo Animal Rehab Centre
CatherineReichardt Says: Moholoholo Animal Rehab Centre is a 'must do' for anyone with the slightest interest in animals who's travelling through the Hoedspruit area.Moholo (as we know it) was established by Brian Jones, a passionate conservationist who will quite happily admit that he gets on...
CatherineReichardt Says: The Blyde River Dam is located at the base of the Swadini buttress which forms the divide between the Highveld (the inland plateau that extends over much of inland South Africa) and the Lowveld (the flat plain which slopes gently towards the coast).Most visitors to this...
1 Review and 11 Opinions The Forever Resorts chain is well established in South Africa, particularly in the Mpumulanga and...
LouisSA Says: I don?t have a favorite restaurant but depending on what you looking for Hoedspruit will certainly cater for you. Hoedspruit is the only place where you will find a Wimpy that is not Red and White but decorated with an African theme. There are also many other small...
Let the train take the strain in Premiere Classe
CatherineReichardt Says: If you're looking for a more civilised way to travel to Hoedspruit (at least a 5 hour car journey), why not consider the Premier Classe sleeper service? I regret to admit that I have yet to do this myself, but I am certainly keen to give this a go!Whilst not as luxurious as...
Fly to Phalaborwa and rent a car
CatherineReichardt Says: Hoedspruit is a lovely spot, but is not the most readily accessible place from the large urban centres of South Africa, especially if you're going for a short period (such as a weekend). In order to avoid a long car journey from Johannesburg (at least 5 hours each way), we...
LouisSA Says: There are road works in the pas and it will slow you down. make it a 7hour trip or drive via Polekwane it is about a 80km detoer.
Fruit stalls along the road: No excuse for scurvy in this neck of the woods!
CatherineReichardt Says: The Lowveld of South Africa (the flat plain on the eastern side of the Drakensberg has a semi tropical environment that is ideal for the cultivation of tropical fruit.In the Hoedspruit area, the main crops are mangoes and lychees in summer, and citrus fruit (predominantly...
CatherineReichardt Says: Bombyx Mori is one of only two commercial silk farms in South Africa and is located in the 24 Degrees South complex off the R531 (see website for map). Locally produced silk is used to produce a range of bedding, clothing and silk-based cosmetics. The bedding - duvets,...
Reality:443 rhino poached in South Africa in 2011
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No off road driving allowed in game reserves
CatherineReichardt Says: (work in progress)Vistors are not allowed to drive off road is allowed in any of South Africa's national or provincial game reserves. In private reserves, game rangers may take vehicles off road - for example, to view animal kills - but this is the exception rather than the...
Road journeys will take longer than you think
CatherineReichardt Says: I would caution you to be a little conservative in calculating travel times when you're planning your itinerary in the scenic eastern part of Mpumulanga.Because of the steep topography, distances that look short 'as the crow flies' on the map often take much longer to cover...
LouisSA Says: Most people that I transfer to lodges in or around hoedspruit don?t know of the conservation fee that must be paid. At the moment it is R90.00 P/Pin the Timbavati and R60.00 in Sabi Sands (17-12-2005). Please ask your travel agent about the conservation fee that must be paid...
LouisSA Says: BankingBanks are available from 09:00am to 03:00pm Monday to Friday and from 08:30 to 11:00 am on Saturdays. All major banks have ATM’s in all shopping centres and at many fuel stations. International banks have branches in most of the major cities. Bureaux de change are...
LouisSA Says: The following is a list of places where you can by all your crafts.ARTS, CRAFTS AND CURIOS1. Inamazaan Pottery2. Monsoon Art Gallery3. Thekwane Arts & Craft4. Mystagogue, Kamogelo Center5. Mapusha Weavers, Acornhoek6. Monkey Ball Factory
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HOEDSPRUIT - Hoedspruit my home town. A very small town in the hart of the big 5 country with his grand view of the northern Drakensberg and Marepè mountain with its rain forest. Hoedspruit “hat creek” receives...
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Q: Hi everybody!! I hope you can help me with this question (we are leaving to SA next sunday!!!) I will be staying at...
A: I would leave in the morning for the 5hour, 435km drive
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Hoedspruit is a lovely spot in what used to be the Eastern Transvaal (now Mpumulanga), nestled into the foot of the imposing Swadini Buttress. This sheer rockface forms part of the northerly extension...
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Hoedspruit my home town. A very small town in the hart of the big 5 country with his grand view of the northern Drakensberg and Marepè mountain with its rain forest. Hoedspruit “hat creek” receives...
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Tshukudu is a Sotho name for Rhino. It is a protected ecological areal of some 5000 ha of African bushveld. It is situated along side the wold famous Kruger National Park. It is run by the Sussens......
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Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Here are a few pics of my visit to a Private game farm in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve near Hoedspruit in Limpopo Province. Was lucky to view a whole host of game, including the majestic...
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