Living in Hoedspruit

This section is largely for local residents living in and around Hoedspruit, or for anyone that is looking at potentially moving here and wants a little more information on what daily life in Hoedspruit is about and what options are available to residents here.

HOEDSPRUIT an Afrikaans word meaning Hat Creek, is a small tourism and agriculturally orientated town in the Central Lowveld nestled between the Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon. 

Hoedspruit brings to you - ALL THE SHADES OF GREEN. The Home of the GREEN (and Khaki) - Hoedspruit is surrounded by the largest privately owned conservation area in the world. Leading Green Belt - Hoedspruit is one of the major agricultural contributors in the country - specialising in Mango and Citrus production.

Drivers in the Green Movement - Hoedspruit is the heart of the UNESCO registered Kruger to Canyons Biosphere and is host to a number of green community initiatives such as Hoedspruit Recycling Initiative and the “Local is Lekker” Farmer’s Market. 

It offers a lifestyle that is enough to leave you GREEN with envy