Six luxury air conditioned ‘bee-hive’ suites, cylindrical in structure with earth coloured walls and a tapering thatched reed roof boast king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private game viewing decks. All fabrics, décor and objet d’art are sourced from the local Tsonga community and stand tribal proud.

Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge promise guests an extraordinarily cultural interactive safari experience. Just the fact that it is set in its own 10 000 hectare concession area, part of the world-famous Kruger National Park, rich with Shangaan heritage and traditions. Located on an ancient elephant route on the Mluwati River, the lodge is steeped in modern day opulence and luxury. The result is a breathtaking blend of ethnic luxury, encompassing both warmth and style, never seen before.

Hazyview, Pilgrimsrest, KrugerNationalPark, BlydeRiverCanyon, Bourkespotholes, Godswindow

Kamertype	2011-09-01 tot 2011-12-31
Standard Room	€ 258,00

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* Nomadic Spa experience
* Game drives in 4 x 4 vehicles
* Bird Watching
* Self drive in the Kruger National Park

HOW TO GET THERE
By Air:

• SA Express from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• Private Charters available to private airstrip, lodge will do transfer

BY ROAD:

* After departing from Johannesburg International Airport
* Take the R21 highway towards Pretoria (North)
* Before Pretoria, take the N4 highway East
* Turnoff at Belfast, take the R540 towards Dullstroom (approximately 37km)
* At Dullstroom, take the R540 towards Lydenburg (approximately 43km)
* At Lydenburg, take the R36 towards Ohrigstad (approximately 62km)
* At Ohrigstad, take the R527 towards Hoedspruit (Note: You will pass through the JG Strijdom Tunnel)
* 16km before Hoedspruit at the Swadini Reptile Centre, turn right onto the R531 towards Klaserie
* After approximately 30km, turn left onto the Orpen Gate Road (R531)
* After 40km you will reach the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park (Please note: you will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R30, and entrance through this gate should be no later than 16:00 else a late permit will be required)

ORPEN GATE ENTRY:
(Estimated Driving Time: 2 hours)

* Take the H7 towards Satara
* Drive for approximately 6.7km
* Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road)
* After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati
* After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145
* Continue along the S145 for 10km till you see the Hoyo Hoyo sign, turn right
* After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is signposted, turn right
* Continue along this road for 4km and you will find Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge

GATE ENTRANCE FEES

Fees are currently R40 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.

GATE ENTRANCE TIMES

Please be aware of gate entrance times into Kruger National Park as they do vary throughout the year, depending on the season. Entrance into the park via Orpen Gate should be no later than two hours prior to gate closure time and via Kruger Gate should be no later than three hours prior to gate closure times.

Gate Opening Times:

October – March


05h30

April – September


06h00



Gate Closing Times:

November – February


18h30

March - April


18h00

May – July


17h30

August – October


18h00


SPEED LIMIT

Whilst driving within the Kruger National Park, please adhere to the legal speed limit of 50km per hour on tarred roads and 40km per hour on dirt roads.

- Summer: Min Temp 17 C / 63 F – Max Temp 37 C / 99 F

- Winter: Min Temp 9 C / 48 F – MaxTemp 28 C / 83 F

Summer is known as the rainy season, and it is generally hot in summer. Thunderstorms often occur in the late afternoon, but do not last long. Winters are dry, with cold nights and early mornings. Imbali is in a malaria area and malaria tablets are recommended all year round (Please consult your doctor). Comfortable light clothing, walking shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, sun-block, insect repellent and bathing suits are recommended. During wintertime it is still warm during the day but it can become very cold on the game drives and at night. It is advisable to bring warm insulated jackets.