Hoedspruit is situated close to the world renowned Kruger National Park and within the Kruger2Canyon Biosphere, recognised for its abundance and variety of fauna and flora.

It's an easy 4½ hour drive from Johannesburg, OR Tambo airport, Sandton or Pretoria, taking you through some interesting and varied scenery before you reach to our delightful part of the world.

There are daily flights into Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport, bringing in people from all over the world. The airport is just 7 kms (3 miles) from town.

There are a number of Wildlife Estates that offer both luxury and security where you can sleep with your doors unlocked and windows open. You'll be hard pressed to find another lifestyle where you can take life at the pace you set and still have the peace of mind that you are bringing up your children in an environment that is safe and secure.

Raptors View is the most popular estate which, along with the Southern Cross Wildlife School has had a significant influence on the town and the number of people being drawn here.

There is much to see and do. The Big 5 are on your doorstep. The Northern Drakensberg offers some of the most spectacular scenery and sunsets seen in Southern Africa. The Panorama Route is something not to be missed. Places with names such as God's Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon and Dam, and the various waterfalls such as Mac-Mac, Bridal Veil, Horseshoe, Berlin and Lisbon, simply invite you to explore.

If at first you don't feel like exploring alone, experienced tourism operators and friendly locals are always willing assist you.

Malaria is frequently asked about. We fall in a LOW RISK Malaria Area. Only normal precautions need be taken. Insect spray, cover ankles and wrists at dusk and dawn and make use of a mosquito net or fan in the bedroom at night.

Hoedspruit is only 85 kms from the Phalaborwa Gate and 65 kms from Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park. Graskop, Pilgrims Rest, Sabie, Tzaneen, Hazyview, White River and Nelspruit are nearby towns worth visiting. Khamai Snake Park and the Kapama Cheetah Breeding Project are very interesting. Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre is a great outing for the whole family. We are sure that, from the list below, you will find lots to keep you busy or places to simply relax.

Hoedspruit and Kampersrus are quickly gaining a reputation for high quality arts and crafts. Kampersrus is 25 kms from Hoedspruit. A growing number of small restaurants to cater for every taste can be found in both of these towns.

Hoedspruit and its surrounds offer a complete life-style change.

The town has all the usual amenities one would expect, including ample medical facilities, supermarkets, many of the usual franchise stores, banks and a post office.