Hoedspruit, South Africa Travel Blogs

Masodini Private Lodge
Dec 3, 2007 (24 photos)

... tour, one of these days, promise! Our first stop, Dr T finds some wildlife: grasshoppers! I will also bore you with some South-African language signs, which will only be funny to the Dutch speaking. And, yes, you have to admire our wheels and the guy, ...

Offbeat Safaris, Hoedspruit, South Africa
Apr 21, 2008 (14 photos)

I arrived in Johannesburg on 7th April and then took an internal flight to a small town called Hoedspruit, near where the project is based. I am staying on a game farm that also has 12 horses. The activities involve working with the horses - grooming them, ...

Blyde River Canyon
Sep 9, 2009 (10 photos)

... .  I'm not sure if I will be able to post pics but I will try. We are scheduled to experience the thrill of Africa's longest zipline trail.  Check it out: www.skywaytrails.com Talk to you soon! Love, Me xoxo Part 2 - We survived the zipline ...

Blyde River Canyon relaxation
Sep 8, 2009

Our Bed & Breakfast in the Blyde River Canyon area as seen from above.  It is actually situated on a working macadamia nut farm. We are spending 2 nights here to relax in a two story suite.  It is awesome!  A huge thatch roof cottage ...

Campfire Safaris
Aug 23, 2008 (8 photos)

... Dash 8 if you're interested.  Plus we had a large bun, kitkat and fruit juice for the 1 hour flight. Touchdown Hoedspruit Gateway to the Kruger National Park.  Pilot slowed plane down quickly as we landed.  Why? There were two cheetahs, ...

On the move again
Nov 19, 2009

I've just received mu luggage today, after South African Airways lost it on the way from Livingstone.  Fortunately, I was able to buy some underwear and borrow some things from others in my tour group.  This is a much more diverse group than the ...

We are here!
Jul 30, 2006 (5 photos)

We are staying at the Kapama River Lodge in Hoedspruit, SA. When we traveled here last night it was a bit scary. Everyone cautioned us about driving at night, but we had to travel about 2 hours in the dark on very bumpy back roads (they said if we lost ...

Kruger National Park & LIon Kill
Sep 6, 2008 (55 photos)

Hi to you all, hope you are enjoying our travels as much as we are.  Sorry still not to answer your emails but afraid we really are very busy doing work, having lectures, walking in the bush, going on trips etc etc.  Plus lots of other people at ...

Parting is such sweet sorrow
Jan 26, 2009 (4 photos)

... but doesn't make for great viewing all the time. there was a partial eclipse of the sun this morning that you could see from Africa and it was overcast. that seems unfair. sigh. I could ramble on some more  but it's time to head ...

Blyde River Canyon
Jul 3, 2009 (9 photos)

We continued to move northeast to the Blyde River Canyon which is a significant natural feature of South Africa. It is 16 miles in length and is, on average, around 2500 feet deep. The Dam itself, when full, is at an altitude of 2182 feet. The highest ...

River Deep, Mountain High
Sep 14, 2009 (3 photos)

The temperature is warm outside as we finish our breakfast. It is going to be warmer than the 28 C (82 F) we have had the last few days in Johannesburg, which even at that is warm for spring as the elevation of Johannesburg is 1753 m. (5751 ft.). We leave ...

Mopani Camp
Jul 16, 2009 (7 photos)

We were driving down the main tar road called the H1-6 and found 2 lions resting in the afternoon sun after a night of hunting. A few hours later during our drive some people told us about a hyena den with a female and her babies. We found the den in a ...

Reptile Park & Crocodile Farm
Sep 27, 2008 (20 photos)

... lush green mountains and tea plantations, this area is so different from the lowveld where we are staying. We only have 2 weeks left in South Africa, so as we've had most of the lectures and most of the bush walks are now being repeated the four of us ' ...

Goodbye South Africa...
Jan 21, 2008 (10 photos)

... somewhere he would have 'understood' the circle of life too. Africa will always hold a special place in my heart, it's given me the time to begin to come to terms with everything. Goodbye Africa, i will be seeing you again. Asia has big boots to fill...

Siyafunda Conservation Project
Jan 14, 2008 (19 photos)

... it allows people like us to learn about conservation of wild animals, their movement and their habitat. When we landed at Hoedspruit airport we immediately felt the difference from Cape Town. We felt as if we had discovered the real Africa, as opposed ...

it's Monday already???
Jan 19, 2009 (4 photos)

... with me... i'm having trouble uploading pics again. sorry about that as i have some great ones!   we're back in Hoedspruit for our Monday town visit and as much as i would like to be watching animals, i was also looking forward to getting ...

showering with ants
Jan 12, 2009

on the way back to Hoedspruit, we drove by the reserve where the huge lion was seen. he was still at the fence and has been for the last week! the woman who was driving me told me that a fellow guide was yelling on the radio on the 8th when she saw a group ...

Safari in Kruger
Dec 29, 2007

... . Next morning our wish came true and we saw a cheetah, sleek and agile, a magnificent creature. If you do a safari in South Africa we highly recommend arranging a safari on a private reserve, as you really get to see the animals such as lions and ...

I kissed a hippo and I liked it!
Jan 26, 2009 (1 photos)

... no idea how I jumped out of my seat at lunch last Sunday (the 18th) when I heard that Jessica the hippo was living near Hoedspruit! She's famous in the production department and I knew that I had to visit her. This would be a challenge since I don't have a ...

the big splurge
Sep 8, 2008 (15 photos)

We had a LONG haul to Nelspruit from Malolotja NP.  This involved hitch hiking, 4 different mini buses, and a long walk to the hostel from the bus station in Nelspruit.  We had no contact from Justin in a few days since everything was shut down ...

Aug 27, 2009 (1 photos)

The Kruger
Nov 14, 2008

... only see you if you move. they cannot hear you and again if you stand still they cannot strike...alledgely! Poaching in Africa is a growing business, not helped by the fact that the Government has now made it legal for people to snare animals if they ...

South Africa
Jul 13, 2003

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Change of plans
May 11, 2009

... have decided not too as it takes to much time and I dont want my personal pictures uploaded on to some random computer in Africa.   This past week has been a bit stressful. The rehab centre has been really busy and short staffed but this week lots ...

I want to play with a baby cheetah... RIGHT NOW
Jul 17, 2007

 From Zebra Crossings, to ZEBRAS CROSSING!! Well we've made it town and I thought I'd send you a quick update. We've had three full days at the park, and there's far too much to tell you in a short email, so I'll try and restrict it to the ...

South Africa Diary
Mar 8, 2007 (10 photos)

... the way I overheard on the radio that South Africa is having a Shave-a-thon on Sunday in Aid of Cancer. "People of South Africa!" the broadcaster proudly announced. "Will you be strong enough to Shave or Spray paint in support of Cancer victims this Sunday ...

Aug 8, 2009 (1 photos)

Oct 7, 2009 (991 photos)

Otter's Den, Hoedspruit, South Africa
Jun 7, 2007 (2 photos)

First few nights were at Otter's Den in pole cabins on the Blyde River.  Hippos snorting under the deck and suspension bridge at dusk and dawn was a great way to forget all about some job I used to have. 

The BoomSlang Africa Part 3
Mar 15, 2007

... "   Today was Hen's Birthday so I gave her what every woman wants for their birthday. A cooking book. Specifically a South African cooking book telling her need to know facts about how to roast wildebeest, how many chickens feet is appropriate and a ...