Romantic things to do in Hoedspruit
Tom Vorster • September 5, 2023
In the heart of South Africa's untamed bushveld, Hoedspruit sets the stage for unforgettable romantic getaways. This charming town, often referred to as the "Gateway to the Greater Kruger," is not just for adventurers seeking wildlife encounters. It's also a perfect destination for couples looking to ignite the flame of romance. Let's explore some of the most enchanting and passionate experiences Hoedspruit has to offer.
Top Romantic Things to do in Hoedspruit
- Sunset Dinners
- Starry Sky Sleepouts
- River Cruises
- Outdoor Candlelit Dinners
- Picnic among the Wildlife
Sunsets Over the Olifants
As the day gives way to twilight, the Olifants River provides a breathtaking backdrop for a romantic evening. Head to one of the riverside restaurants, where you can savor a delectable dinner while the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with vibrant hues. It's a picture-perfect moment that sets the mood for a memorable night.
Starry Skies and Sleep-Out Adventures
Under the African night sky, romance takes on a whole new meaning. Consider a sleep-out adventure amidst the wilderness. Imagine lying under a blanket of stars, hand in hand, sharing stories and whispered promises. Some lodges offer this unique experience, where you can drift into slumber surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
River Cruises
A river cruise along the Olifants River is an experience that oozes romance. Board a boat and drift along the serene waters as the sunlight casts a glimmer glow. The occasional ripple and the gentle hum of the engine provide the perfect ambiance for a romantic escapade.
Candlelit Dinners
Hoedspruit's cozy restaurants offer intimate settings for candlelit dinners. The soft flicker of candlelight, combined with exquisite cuisine, creates an atmosphere of pure romance. Whether you prefer traditional South African flavors or international cuisine, there's a restaurant for every taste.
Picnic Among the Wildlife
For a truly unique experience, pack a picnic and head to a private game reserve. Some lodges offer guided picnics in the bush, where you can enjoy a meal while surrounded by Africa's majestic wildlife. It's an intimate way to connect with nature and each other.
Wild Adventure Packages
Ndzuti Tented Camp
R18,300 Per Person
Self Catering Big 5
From R3450 per night
Safari & Bush Dinner
R1850pp (4pax)
A Day at Nourish
R800pp
Sleep Under Stars
R3450pp (min 8 people)
Wild About Kruger Safari
R7,950.00pp
Wild About Animals
R12,130.00pp
Hoedspruit Highlights
R18,430.00pp
Sunset Game Drive and Bush Braai
From R1800pp
Full Day Kruger Safari
From R1999pp (min 2 Pax)
Eco Tourism Experience
From R10,750 for 3 Nights
Kruger Glamping Safari
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Wild Dog 5 Day Camp
R15,900 Per Person
Ultimate Askari 21 Day Camp
R53760 per person
Discover Greater Kruger
R14 000pp Per Stay (Sharing)
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How to book a romantic weekend in Hoedspruit
- Find accommodation that suits your budget and privacy requirements
- Choose an activity for you and your romantic partner
- Ask us for some assistance to make the weekend extra special for your loved one
Shik Shack Backpackers
From R500.00
Per night per Unit
Per night per Unit
Tuskers Safari Camp
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Tulela Safari Lodge
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Simbavati Amani
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Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge
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Xanatseni Private Camp
From R9,900.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Nambu Camp
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Kambaku Safari Lodge
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Kambaku River Sands
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Machaton Private Camp
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Parsons Hilltop Safari Camp
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African Rock Lodge
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Antares Bush Camp & Umgede Hide
From R7,200.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Baobab Ridge
From R9,856.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Bundox Explorer Camp
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Bundox Safari Lodge
From R2,850.00
Per night for 1 adult
Per night for 1 adult
Cape Vulture Lodge
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Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
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Karongwe River Lodge
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Makumu Private Game Lodge
From R28,600.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Maninghi Lodge
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Masodini Game Lodge
From R8,400.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Moditlo River Lodge
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nDzuti Bush Camp
From R5,900.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Nyala Safari Lodge
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Pezulu Tree House Lodge
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Raptor’s Lodge
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Rock Fig Lodge Madikwe
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Serondella Lodge
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Shikwari Game Reserve
From R1,890.00
Per night
Per night
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
From R23,250.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Simbavati Homestead
From R28,625.00
Per night Per Unit
Per night Per Unit
Simbavati Mvubu Cottage
From R33,450.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Simbavati River Lodge
From R13,687.50
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Simbavati River Sands
From R84,800.00
Per night per unit
Per night per unit
Simbavati Trails Camp
From R14,750.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Tangala Game Lodge
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge
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Umlani Bushcamp
From R10,780.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Waterbuck Lodge
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Aerotel
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Blue Cottages
From R850.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Blyde Canyon Lodge
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Bushwillow Villa
From R3,457.50
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Fleur de Lys Farm Lodge
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Francines Farmhouse B&B
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Kruger Foothills
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Maya Manor
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Moya Safari Villa
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Umvangati Guest House
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Safari Moon Luxury Bush Lodge
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Bushveld Bivouac
From R4,999.00
Simbavati Camp George
From R15,562.50
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Senalala Safari Lodge
From R15,998.00
Call of the Wild Lodge
From R2,050.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Rafiki Bush Lodge
From R3,000.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
444 on Taaibos
From R4,350.00
Per night per Unit
Per night per Unit
Asuite Dream
From R1,400.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Baluleni Safari Lodge (Pty) Ltd
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Bushbaby River Lodge
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Gem in the Bush Lodge
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Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge
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Lindanda Luxury Lodge
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Ngama Tented Safari Lodge
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Hoedspruit Bush Cottage
From R1,800.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Rooibos Luxury Bush Cottage
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Wild Dog Guest Lodge
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Simbavati Waterside
From R15,562.50
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
AM Lodge & AM Villa & AM Spa
From R21,820.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Nomads Den
From R5,310.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Sunset Lodge & Safaris
From R2,640.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Kamoka Bush Camp
From R3,278.00
Per night
Per night
Makuwa Safari Lodge
From R3,760.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge
From R5,000.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Marepe Mountain View
Nkorho Bush Lodge
Kruger Cliffs
Igugu Lodge
Leadwood Tree Safari Lodge
Rio dos Elefantes Rivercamp
Bona Ntaba Self Catering Tree Houses
The Island River Lodge
Zebra Lodge
Little Bush Private Lodge
Lazy Leopard Lodge
Meulensrus
Wild Heart Safari Accommodation
Blyde Adventure Camp
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Forever Resorts Swadini
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Klaserie Caravan Park
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Moholoholo Mountain View
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Timbavati Safari Lodge
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Tshukudu Bush Camp
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Nzumba Lodge
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Ximuwu Lodge
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Bateleur's Nest Lodge
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Last Word Kitara
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Africa on Foot Safari Lodge
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Kambaku Overnight Hide
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Kings Camp
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Makanyi Private Game Lodge
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Shindzela Tented Camp
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Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
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Motswari Hideaways
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aha Makalali Lodges
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andBeyond Ngala Lodge
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andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp
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Bateleur Safari Camp
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Campfire Safaris
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Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp
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Die Ark Safari Lodge
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Greenfire Lodges
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Indlovu River Lodges
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Jabulani Safari Lodge
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Jackalberry Lodge
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Kapama Buffalo Camp
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Kapama Karula Camp
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Kapama River Lodge
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Kapama Southern Camp
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Kingfisher Creek Lodge
From R4,420.00
Per night for 2 adults
Per night for 2 adults
Klaserie Drift Misava
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Kwa Mbili Game Lodge
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Little Africa
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Mafunyane Lodge
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Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge
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Moholoholo Forest Camp
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Motswari Game Lodge
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Nsele Safari’s
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Nyumbani Estate
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Phelwana Game Lodge
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Pondoro Lodge
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Tanda Tula Luxury Lodge
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Thornybush Game Lodges
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Toro Yaka Bush Lodge
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Tremisana Game Lodge
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Tshukudu Game Lodge
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Aloe Executive Lodge
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Amafu Forest Lodge
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Baobab Bush Lodge
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Blyde Mountain Country House
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Bushglam Luxury Holiday Home
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Clivia Cottage
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eKhaya Bush Villa
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Hoed en Berg Guest House
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Hoedspruit Hotel
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Jolyne B&B
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Loerie Guest House
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Moholoholo Ya Mati
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Shikwari Luxury Bush Lodge
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Unembeza Botique Lodge
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Woodlands Bush Lodge
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Woodpecker Lodge
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Warthog Rest Private Lodge
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Bloubergbos Luxury Farmhouse
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Bundox Bush Camp
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Etikweni Wildlife Estate
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Giraffe Camp
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Guernsey Breakaway Chalets
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Marula Bush Camp
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Motlala Luxury Accommodation
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Ndabushi Bushveld Retreat
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Nyati Pools Tented Camp
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The Hidden Valley
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Walker’s River Camp
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Maroela Satelite Camp
From R455.00
Per night
Per night
Swadini A Forever Resort Campsite
From R250.00
Per Night 4 Pax
Per Night 4 Pax
Maru Djembe
From R500.00
Per night per stand.
Per night per stand.
Satara Rest Camp
From R1,934.00
Per night
Per night
Olifants Rest Camp
From R1,564.00
Per night
Per night
Letaba Rest Camp
From R898.00
Per night
Per night
Orpen Rest Camp
From R1,860.00
Per night
Per night
Balule Satelite Camp
From R676.00
Per night
Per night
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
From R1,776.00
Per night
Per night
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
From R846.00
Per night
Per night
Lower Sabie Rest Camp
From R507.00
Per night
Per night
Mopani Rest Camp
From R1,691.00
Per night
Per night
Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
From R571.00
Per night
Per night
Punda Maria Rest Camp
From R1,364.00
Per night
Per night
Shingwedzi Rest Camp
From R803.00
Per night
Per night
Skukuza Rest Camp
From R846.00
Per night
Per night
Malelane Satellite Camp
From R1,628.00
Per night
Per night
Tamboti Satellite Camp
From R846.00
Per night
Per night
Bateleur Bushveld Camp
From R3,118.00
Per night
Per night
Biyamiti Bushveld Camp
From R1,977.00
Per night
Per night
Shimuwini Bushveld Camp
From R1,871.00
Per night
Per night
Sirheni Bushveld Camp
From R1,850.00
Per night
Per night
Talamati Bushveld Camp
From R1,966.00
Per night
Per night
Sable Sleepover Hide
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Shipandani Sleepover Hide
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Boulders Bush Lodge
From R7,621.00
Per night
Per night
Pafuri Border Rest Camp
From R3,330.00
Per night
Per night
Roodewal Bush Lodge
From R10,781.00
Per night
Per night
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site
From R433.00
Per night
Per night
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