Activities In Hoedspruit

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Duration: Half day
Time: 8:30 am-13:00 pm or 14:00 pm-17:30 pm (Unavailable on Sundays)
Rate: R850.00 / All Inclusive Half Day Activity

Get up close and personal with South Africa’s most precious wildlife. Situated at the foothills of the majestic “Mariepskop,” this unique Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre provides a home to many of South Africa’s abandoned, injured, and poisoned animals.

Discover the centre’s long-standing and successful Serval Breeding Project, which has reintroduced over 160 servals to areas where they had become extinct. You’ll also learn about the centre’s research into the movement and behaviour of leopards and various vulture species.

Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC)

Duration: Half day
Time: 08:00am-12:00pm, or, 10:00am to 14:00pm
Rate: R1295.00 / All Inclusive Half Day Activity

Visit HESC to learn about their efforts in wildlife conservation over the past 33 years. See how they help endangered animals like cheetahs and rhinos by breeding and caring for them. You’ll also get to see how they help rehabilitate rhinos that have been hurt by poachers. Your tour will begin with a short video and a history of the centre, followed by an exciting ride in an open-sided safari vehicle to explore the facility.

Any visit to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre needs to be booked 24 hours in

Blyde Dam Boat Trip

Duration: Half Day
Time: By Arrangement
Rate: R1250.00 / All Inclusive Half Day Activity
Advanced booking is recommended

Explore incredible sights, like the rare Kadishi Tufa waterfall, the stunning Three Rondavels, and the huge Blyde Canyon – one of the largest canyons in the world – with this tour.

Look out for the many different animals that live there, like Leopards, Hippos, Crocodiles, Fish Eagles, and African Finfoot. And don’t forget to take some amazing pictures to show off to your friends and followers on Instagram!

The price for all entrance fees and tour guides are included as part of this tour. This trip is very popular, so advanced booking is recommended.

Jessica the Hippo

Duration: Half Day
Time: 08:00hrs-12:00hrs, or, 13:00hrs-16:00hrs
Rate: R995.00 / All Inclusive Half Day Activity

Meet Jessica, a famous hippo with fans all over the world! But things weren’t always easy for her. She was rescued during floods in 2000 and brought to the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Now, she’s the star of the show there.

This tour includes a trip around the centre to learn all about her backstory, as well as the opportunity to feed Jessica with her team.

Blyde Dam Boat Tour and Moholoholo

Duration: Full day
Time: 8:00am-17:30pm.
Rate: R2,195.00 / All Inclusive Full Day Activity
Advanced booking is recommended

Take the Blyde Dam Boat Tour, where you can soak up the stunning vistas and wildlife, here you’ll be treated to some of the most awe-inspiring views around. After the tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch or picnic (included in the price) and in the afternoon, head to the Moholoholo rehabilitation centre to learn about the amazing work that the team does in rehabilitating and releasing injured or abandoned animals back into the wild.

This tour includes a guide as part of the price.

Blyde Dam Boat Tour and Jessica Hippo

Duration: Full day
Time: 8:00am-18:00pm
Rate: R2,495.00 / All Inclusive Full Day Activity
Advanced booking is recommended

The Blyde Dam Boat Tour and Jessica the Hippo combine natural beauty, relaxation, and a bit of adventure all in one.

The morning will be spent getting to know Jessica, the world-famous hippo, and learning about her incredible story. After working up an appetite, enjoy a leisurely lunch or picnic before rounding up the day where the adventure continues with an afternoon boat tour of the Blyde Dam, which offers a totally different perspective of the stunning scenery.

The tour includes a guide as part of the price.

Blyde Dam Boat Tour and Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center

Duration: Full day
Time: 8:00am-18:00pm.
Rate: R2,675.00 / All Inclusive Full Day Activity
Advanced booking is recommended

The Blyde Dam Boat Tour and Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center offer the perfect opportunity to unwind and appreciate the stunning scenery of Limpopo.

The day starts with a tour of the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center where visitors can learn about the incredible work and passion of the HESC team. After the morning tour, we’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch or picnic (included in the price), After lunch, you’ll see the Blyde Dam from a different perspective by taking an afternoon boat tour, and enjoying the beautiful scenery from the water.

Panorama Route Day Trip, including Bourkes Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels

Duration: Day trip
Time: 8:00am-18:00pm
Rate: R3,095.00 / All Inclusive Full Day Activity

Take an amazing journey through the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa on the Panorama Route tour.

You’ll see beautiful natural wonders like God’s Window, Wonder View, and the Pinnacle. At God’s Window, take in the awe-inspiring views of the landscape that were even featured in the hit movie “The Gods Must be Crazy.” You’ll also visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes, a place with cool water colours caused by soil in the water. This part of the tour might not be easy to do if you’re using a wheelchair or stroller. After lunch, you’ll visit the Three Rondavels, where you’ll see amazing views of the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavel peaks towering above the countryside.

As part of this tour, you’ll get an experienced guide.

Sunrise Elephant Experience

Duration: Early Morning Tour
Time: 05:00am-09:00am
Rate: R2,095.00

This 90-minute Sunrise Elephant Experience offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the biology and physiology of elephants, as well as learn about each member of the herd. As part of the tour, you’ll have the chance to assist the carers in feeding the elephants some tasty treats and take some snaps back. Once the tour is over you are transferred back to the lodge where you are able to have a nice hearty breakfast.

Graskop Gorge Big Swing and Zipline

Duration: Full Day Trip
Time: 08:00am-18:00pm
Rate: R3,125.00
Zipline Requirements: Age limit 7+ years, maximum weight 120kg

Visit the Graskop Gorge for an adrenaline filled experience.

You’ll start with a 90-minute drive along the beautiful Panorama Route to get there. Once there, you’ll see the Big Swing, which is a really high swing that goes over a waterfall. You can jump off the swing and freefall 70m before you swing from one side of the gorge to the other. If that’s too extreme for you, you can go on a zipline instead. After the activities, you can eat at a restaurant and buy souvenirs and crafts before your transfer back to the lodge.

Game Viewing or Scenic Flight

Duration: Half Day Trip
Time: By Arrangement
Rate: 30 minute Flight R3,195.00 / 60 Minute flight R4950.00
Weight limitations: Bantam – 100kg, Jabiru – 120kg
Longer flights available at an additional cost

Experience the flight of a lifetime with this Scenic Flight and Game Viewing tour. This 4-hour tour takes you up in a Bantam B22J or Jabiru SP and flies you across the bush, allowing you to take in 180-degree panoramic views of the Limpopo landscape and the animals.

Note: There are weight restrictions to this tour, so pack light.

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Trip

Duration: Early Morning Tour
Time: Sunrise (Varies throughout the year)
Rate: 60 Minute flight time R6,350
Requirements: 7+ years, 1.2m tall, not suitable for pregnant persons
Flights are weather dependent. Will be confirmed by 14:00 the day prior

Take a hot air balloon trip and watch the sunrise over the bush. Start the trip with a nice cup of coffee while your balloon is being inflated. As you start to ascend, you’ll see stunning panoramic views of the landscape and the wildlife below. The balloon ride covers a mixture of terrain including private nature reserves before you settle back down to earth and scroll through all the great holiday snaps you’ve taken.

Quad Biking

Duration: Half Day Trip
Time: By Arrangement
Rate: 60 Minute Ride R1,850 / 120 Minute Ride R2,275.00
Suitable for all levels of experience

Venture through dirt roads, rolling hills and tall grass with our Quad Biking excursion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you will be led to the most beautiful spots, where you can wander around and take a closer look at the surrounding wildlife. Your guide will educate you about the animals, their habitat, and the wilderness around you as you make your way around the bush. This tour is a 60 to 120-minute ride (depending on the package) that is suitable for all experience levels.