Centrally located in Hoedspruit, the guest will find a pub and restaurant located within walking distance as well as a spa. Hoedspruit sits at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg mountain and is in close proximity to the Kruger National Park The small town is one of South Africa’s major eco-tourist destinations. Rainfall is prevalent during summer months with July being the coldest month of the year.
1-hour drive away from Blyde River Canyon and 1-Hour from Kruger National Park (Orpen gate)
Make a point of visiting the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, a rehabilitation facility for orphaned and injured animals
From Johannesburg:
N4 to Witbank, Off-ramp R33 to Belfast, R540 to Dullstroom and Lydenburg, R36 to Ohrigstad , through the Stydom Tunnel, R527 to Hoedspruit.
On entering Hoedspruit turn right at the stop sign into Raptor's View.
Follow signs to Raptor's Lodge.
From Nelspruit:
R40 to White River, Hazyview, Bushbuckridge, Acornhoek, Hoedspruit.
Turn left into town and go straight, over the bridge, pass the Wimpy.
Turn left at the stop sign into Raptor's View Wildlife Estate.
Follow signs to Raptor's Lodge.