The 9 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province

September 10, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

Hoedspruit (Afrikaans for Hat Creek) is a town situated at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg (Afrikaans for "Small Dragon Mountains" range), in the Limpopo province of South Africa, on the railway line from Tzaneen to Kaapmuiden.
Restaurants in Hoedspruit

1. Buya Buya Travel & Tours

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5.0 based on 94 reviews

Buya Buya Travel & Tours

From our location in the heart of the Limpopo Lowveld, We are ideally situated to bring you the very best in Travel around the Kruger region. We offer airport transfers, Day Tours and Safari Packages.

2. Hoedspruit Reptile Centre

R527 Farm Blyderus, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 795 5203 [email protected] http://www.kinyonga.net/
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Hoedspruit Reptile Centre

We are a unique Reptile Centre dedicated to “conservation through education and research”. We offer a wide variety of accredited educational programs, reptile handling courses and training, photographic tours, volunteering opportunities and internships. We have a diverse variety of local and exotic reptiles, amphibians, and arachnids on display. We are open to the public seven days a week including all public holidays. We are destination for learning and excitement for all ages.

Reviewed By willsmithorg2

We booked the slightly more expensive private tour and had an amazing time. My wife didn't want to come so I just took me and my 2 boys (5 and 8 at the time). The guide started off with showing us some very venomous snakes and explaining how the venom of different snakes worked. He was clearly passionate about reptiles and snakes and loved his job. He had time for all our questions and really made the experience great. We then moved on to lizards where we spent a lot of time stroking an iguana, several other lizards, and even feeding a chameleon by holding food in our mouths! Then it was time to hold a huge python, it weighed more than we could hold. Then a tour round some other sections including snapping turtles and crocodiles. Finally the guide fed a venomous snake a mouse and we watched it eat the mouse. The guide was so kind to me and my kids, we all came away with a much greater love and appreciation of reptiles. In all we were there probably 2.5 hours.

3. Nyani Cultural Village

Cheetah lnn Road Eco Academy, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 83 785 5354 [email protected] http://nyaniculturalvillage.com
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Nyani Cultural Village

Feel the rhythm of the African heart beat with the sound of the beating drums, in the colorful tribal dances and tastes of traditional aromatic African food. Awaken your senses at the Nyani Cultural Village.

4. Tambuzi Safaris

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5.0 based on 100 reviews

Tambuzi Safaris

Tambuzi Safaris is a reputable, registered tour operator in the Kruger National Park, that specializes in full day Open Vehicle Safaris, Blyde River Canyon tours and 3 hour Big 5 morning, afternoon or night drives in a pristine area of the Greater Kruger fenced open with the Kruger National Park. We also offer all excursions in and around the Kruger and Lowveld region that include custom made safaris to suit individual needs. We offer our clients hours of up close and personal game viewing in our comfortable, guaranteed clean and neat vehicles. Come join us so we can make your dreams come true while experiencing the wonders of South Africa!

5. Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

R40 Between Hoedspruit and Klaserie Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 793 1633 [email protected] http://www.hesc.co.za
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4.5 based on 1,042 reviews

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC), has been in operation for almost 30 years, and is one of South Africa’s leading conservation and rehabilitation centre’s for Rhino’s and Elephants, as well as being respected for one of the longest standing, and most successful cheetah breeding and conservation programme’s in the country too. We have daily tours, which are 2 hours in length. You will have a dedicated guide that gives you an informative and educational tour of the centre on a game vehicle. The "Cheetah Focus Tour" is starts between 7:30 - 8am Tues, Thurs, Sat and Sundays only. Please note we do not allow guests to touch the animals, we always maintain a respectful distance, and never encroach on their space. Only the staff or volunteer students where applicable are permitted, to keep human interaction to the very minimum. Their safety and well-being is our first and foremost concern at HESC. We recommend booking ahead to ensure availability.

Reviewed By Sharon527 - Johannesburg, South Africa

Loved the two hour tour, the vultures flying in was awesome but thoroughly enjoyed every moment, from start to finish. We were welcomed and felt totally at ease. The curio shop was lovely, Jassie our tour guide was excellent and passionate and explained every thing to us. Truly an experience I will put in my happy memory box

6. Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

R531, Hoedspruit South Africa 015 – 795 5236 [email protected] http://www.moholoholo.co.za/
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4.5 based on 1,079 reviews

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Reviewed By 395ally - Johannesburg, South Africa

This should be a must-see on the way to Orpen and Phalaborwa Gates to KNP, particularly with children. Tours at 10h00 and 15h00 can leave Jo'burg at 09h00 and make it. Large range of rescued animals including eagles/ vultures and lion/ leopard/ cheetah/ wild dogs/ hyena/ cerval/ honey badger/ etc and some buck. Can see them up close as they are mainly human imprinted so cannot be returned to the wild and are not afraid of humans. Seeing the speed an agility of the leopard climbing a tree was spectacular. A highlight of our trip to the Park. Nice small coffee and snack shop/ good museum and curio shop. We stayed at near by Forest Camp which is part of same set up - very good.

7. Hippo Jessica

Essex Road P.O.BOX 1629, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 795 5249 http://www.jessicahippo.com/
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Hippo Jessica

Reviewed By G750DMpaulas - Leicester, United Kingdom

Jessica is a must if you are in the area. Where in the world do you get the chance to feed and give a bottle of tea to a fully grown hippo, and for just R100. This is an amazing experience that you really need to visit. Jessica has every opportunity to go off to the wild hippos, it is her choice to stay around humans. She is a wild animal and safety precautions are followed. Still allowing you to get close enough to touch this lovely animal, feed her corn and give her a bottle of tea. She was easy to find when on the R527 towards Hoedspruit turn left towards Essex and you will see signs for Jessica, follow the road and you will find her on the right hand side.

8. Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre

R531 Achornhoek / Lydenburg Road Forever Resorts Swadini, Hoedspruit 1380 South Africa +27 15 795 5961 [email protected] http://www.blydecanyon.co.za
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Blyde Canyon Adventure Centre

Reviewed By Magpie194819 - Perth, Australia

Breathtaking scenery taking in Gods Window, the Pinnacle, Bourkes Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels - a very memorable experience.

9. ABC Africa Travel & Tours

Hoedspruit 1371 South Africa +27 82 891 2502 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/AbcAfricaTravelTours/
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ABC Africa Travel & Tours

Our deep, genuine passion for people and limitless knowledge and love of the African Continent, encourages and drives us to always provide the better overall experience and connection between our guests and all things while visiting Africa. Jam packed animal encounters and experiences, not only appreciate the famous "BIG 5" but go home with a wealth of knowledge and a bag packed with awesome experiences of the diverse variety and beauty of the South African Bush and its wildlife. Photographers, Newlyweds, older couples, children, seasoned travelers, We treat all of our clients and guests as VIP's but those looking for added security personnel or measures taken throughout your visit to Southern Africa, we will gladly accommodate all your needs.

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