Why go
- Place in Limpopo, South Africa.
- Served by Ulusaba Airport (ULX).
History
Hoedspruit is a town in the Limpopo province of South Africa, situated at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg. The town is located on the Selati railway line, which connects Phalaborwa to Kaapmuiden.
Restaurants & places to go
Pancake, Cafe · A simple and modern restaurant near a Giant Baobab Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:30 Features: takeaway, delivery · Hoedspruit, 1380 · location.steers.co.za
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · Hoedspruit, 1380 · order.kfc.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su,PH 09:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · Hoedspruit · spursteakranches.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, air conditioning · locations.wimpy.co.za
African, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · Main
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30; Sa 08:00-14:30
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Airports
Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) 50 km to the centre
Phalaborwa, NP, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (South African Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Johannesburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- South African Airways SA (J41) · 1 route: Johannesburg*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Malamala Airport (AAM) 80 km to the centre
Malamala, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Tzaneen Airport (LTA) 86 km to the centre
Tzaneen, NP, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ngala Airport (NGL) 39 km to the centre
Ngala, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Tanda Tula Airport (TDT) 40 km to the centre
Timbavati, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Motswari Airport (MWR) 48 km to the centre
Motswari Private Game Reserve, MP, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Where to stay
Wildlife Estate, 434 Taaibos St, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · africanflairsafarilodge.com
Khiza Bush Retreat, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 446 Taaibos St, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · khizabushretreat.hotelonia.com
420 Rotsvy Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · muungalodge.com
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 292, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · littlekubu.com
Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · belgiuminn.co.za
Zandspruit Boulevard, Zandspruit, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · khiwane.com
312 Maroela Street Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 1380, South Africa · nyaletilodge.co.za
Wildlife Estate, 372 Kierieklapper St, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · safarimoon.travel
453 Taaibos St, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · switsongobnb.co.za
356 Kierieklapper Street, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · ukuthulabushlodge.co.za
288 Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · unembeza.com
JXJ6+G4, Hoedspruit, South Africa · khayandlovu.co.za
321 Acacia Street, Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · moyasafarivilla.co.za
Wildlife Estate, 623 Kanniedood Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · dreamcatcherlodge.co.za
wildlife estate, 682 KierrieKlapper street, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · geminthebushlodge.com
Raptors Escape, 4 Tawny Eagle St, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · mayamanor.com
1406 Zandspruit Boulevard, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · aerotel.co.za
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 275 Wag 'n Bietjie, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · thebaobabbushlodge.com
Wildlife Estate, 594 Ghwarrie Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · africanrocklodge.com
Radisson Entrance Circle, R527, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · radissonhotels.com
Wildlife Estate, 226 Rotsvy Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa · hoedspruitbushstay.co.za
Boundary Road, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
Indoor
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ulusaba Airport (ULX); 41 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PHW has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Johannesburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hoedspruit. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Food & Wine
Sightseeing
Food & Wine