Best hotels in Hoedspruit & Surrounds

The name comes from the Swazi word for the Kiaat tree — and the owner, Giel, cut and shaped that same timber into every door, cupboard, kitchen, vanity and piece of furniture in the house. That detail tells you most of what you need to know about umVangati House: it is a place built with genuine care, by hand, in one of South Africa's most dramatic natural settings. The property sits on Swadini Road in the heart of the Blyde River Canyon — the third largest canyon in the world and the deepest of its kind — with the Panorama Route and Kruger both within reach. Entirely solar powered and adults only, it is a guesthouse that has worked out precisely what it wants to be. Quiet. Personal. Unhurried.

Khaya Ndlovu is situated in the Khaya Ndlovu Game Reserve, surrounded by nature, yet a stone’s throw away from Hoedspruit, gateway to the greater Kruger - wildlife haven of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. Khaya directly translates to 'home' or 'haven' in the isiZulu language, one of South Africa’s eleven official languages. It could not be more appropriate for what they represent. They offer a true home away from home experience, where you set the pace of your own holiday, working only to a time-lapse deadline! Offering a variety of rooms to accommodate any African safari traveller. The Leadwood Honeymoon suite is perfect for the romantic couple looking for a luxurious option or travellers that enjoy the finer things in life. The Acacia Family Suite is suitable for a family of 4 or a group of 4 adults who don't mind sharing a bathroom. There are 2 other suites inside the Manor House. There are also garden units available which offers incredible spacious options for any traveller needing to get away from it all. Game drives are conducted on the 5,500 hectare Rietspruit Game Reserve which is home to a huge variety of wildlife with wide-ranging views of the beautiful Drakensberg Mountain Range and Blyde River Canyon.