WHERE TO STAY

The expansive region around the town of Hoedspruit offers a wide range of accommodation types and facilities from backpacker and camping to luxury lodges

WHAT TO DO?

From the Big 5 game areas to the Blyde River Canyon, there are an extensively wide range of adventure and daily activities one can partake in while visiting the region

WHERE TO EAT

The innovation of Hoedspruit residents has resulted in a wide range of restaurant varieties and styles to select from when eating in Hoedspruit, including fast foods to specialty restaurants.

HOW TO GET THERE

Travel in and out of the region is possible via a number of different options from air, to rail to road

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

There are 3 main festivals a year held in the Hoedspruit region and a number of other events.  See what is happening while you are visiting the region

VOLUNTEER WORK

Volunteer work has become a very popular way to visit the region.  If you are wanting to feel like you are doing something worthwhile when visiting, you can join up with a number of organizations in the region

WEDDINGS & FUNCTIONS

As an area of extreme beauty -whether it be in the typical bushveld scenario or along the Blyde River Canyon in the mountains, Hoedspruit has always been first on the list of choices for many adventurous brides wanting weddings with a difference.

BUSINESS SERVICES

The town of Hoedspruit has expanded rapidly over the years with a number of new and innovative businesses offered together with more tradition business services

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Although many of these services are still limited there is a growing number of financial services available  in Hoedspruit

MEDICAL SERVICES

Although many of these services are still limited there is a growing number of medical services available

ESTATE AGENTS

Hoedspruit and its surrounds have become the focus of many developers in the region and as a result the property market has grown overnight.  Most major estate agencies are present in Hoedspruit

SCHOOLS

Hoedspruit is able to offer a choice of 4 primary schoolls and 2 high school options for children with in the Hoedspruit Region.   In addition there are a number of pre-primary schools within the area as well.

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

Hoedspruit residents are compassionate and have loads of initiative when it comes to improving the region and the lives of those around them.  As a result there are a large number of successful NGO's and organizations within the region

CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE ACTIVITIES

There is a large number of conservation and wildlife activities in the region from large private reserves to smaller conservancies and related projects

AGRICULTURE

Agriculture is one of the largest income generators in the region with largely Mango and citrus farmers.  The majority of the fruit from this area is packed for the export market

RESEARCH

Due to the presence of the vast environmental regions together with the close proximity of poverty stricken communities, there are a large number of research activities and organizations that occur in the region

WILD LIFE COURSES & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Many people come to the region to learn more about the environment, conservation and related topics at any one of the many different facilities established in the region.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Hoedspruit has always been a very safe & secure environment, however, with the onset of 1 or 2 major incidents  occurring in recent years, Hoedspruit has taken a very proactive stance & established a strong community policing program as well as additional support groups such as the Hoedspruit Victim’s Support Unit.

REGIONAL MAPS

Showcasing a variety of maps of the region  to give you a better idea of where we are and where you want to be

HEALTH & FITNESS

Showcasing all activities related to health and fitness such as the local gym, sports clubs and non-medical health services