349 Knoppiesdoring Road,Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, 1380, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#14 of 78 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 135 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Sandrine
FranceNothing
Fabulous place that we strongly recommend!! It is located in a private park and you can go walking or driving to see animals. The rooms are great, the breakfasts are good. And the proprietors are very kind persons who give you great recommandations. This is the best place we had during our journey in South Africa!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Carol
United StatesGreat place to watch the animals that are right outside the rooms! Bird watching was great. I was even taken on a ride to spot the local leopard by the owner... very exciting and special. I would have stayed longer if I'd had the time. Great value. Great service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Freddie
South AfricaNothing, everything were prrfect/Great
The recwtion on arrival were exellent /friendly/Help full. The Birds and Wild Animals are on your front door as part of the Bush veld where the Call of the Wild Lodge is sittuated.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Leopoldine
FranceWonderful place ! One night was too short... We loved the breakfast, the birds... And wildlife Thank you Deon and Sue
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Hazel
United KingdomThis accommodation was excellent, the host was very welcoming and advised of a great restaurant for our evening meal. Breakfast was good, even had a tree snake entertaining us! The staff were brilliant nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Stendford
South AfricaThe place is clean and very beautiful, staff members were very helpful. 100%
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Martin
BelgiumIt is a nice accommodation in the wildlife estate with good service. Pleasant people that helps you make to most of your time there with good advice and charming. I was invited for dinner and to watch the World Cup rugby game with their friends as one of them.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Xavier
GermanyNot so much
Super host very helpful, welcoming and trying to ease your life Nice place with great view on wild life Good breakfast Very good rooms for families
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Karin
United Statesnothing at all
This was a gated lodge where we stayed on our way to Kruger Park. What a great intro to the animals. There are some animals who roam within the fences and my friends went on an early morning walk and stirred up a family of warthogs, who scrambled from their den in haste. The lodging and included breakfast were outstanding, as was the service. Highly recommend.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Sabeka
South AfricaNothing 😑
Everything was perfect we enjoyed our stay
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Robin
PortugalIn realation to other places we stayed near Kruger, it is slightly overpriced...
Great place to stay within the reserve, great for driving around seeing giraffes, Kudu,Impala etc. And a garden full of Hornbills...
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Donielle
United StatesHosts went out of their way to accommodate us
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Ofra
IsraelThe problem of hot water for the shower
A beautiful place inside a closed complex with guards. Log in with a code. The property is spacious and nicely decorated. The owner is very kind and welcomed us with a damp cloth and cold lemonade. It was pleasant to sit and talk with him. He helped us plan the route and gave us tips for restaurants in the area. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. There was one problem, that there was not enough hot water for the shower. Great breakfast by the pool. We had a lot of fun. recommended!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Leilani
South AfricaThe breakfast was superb. The staff was friendly and curtious. The location was beautiful and calm. The hosts are welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Ron
Isle of ManHonestly, there was nothing I didn’t like, for me the e whole experience was perfect.
The breakfasts were excellent and just what I wanted. Fruit and cereal, eggs, bacon & sausage, toast and coffee!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Javier
United StatesA great lodge and the hosts are amazing. Breakfast is fantastic. I strongly recommend this place. My family and I loved it.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Thierry
France8 months after our first visit we came back to Call of the wild lodge because we really like this lodge. Sue and Deon are very welcoming hosts and know how to give good advice for the stay. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the breakfasts are very good. And, for us, being able to meet animals while walking is really great !
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Sian
NetherlandsExcellent hospitality. Hosts are welcoming and extremely helpful. Whilst having breakfast the animals come up to the water to drink. Breakfast fantastic.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 21 April 2023
Joni
BelgiumBreakfast was simple, but good and tasty. It is really relaxing to have breakfast in the garden, near the pool. It was a really peacefull place and the area is great to visit. The owners are kind and friendly. They arranged our excursions and gave us tips for along the way.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 15 April 2023
Millum
AustraliaFriendly and convenient
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 April 2023
Louise
United Kingdomnothing
everything.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Juanita
South AfricaNothing.
The family suite was very comfortable. The hosts shared their knowledge of the area and were very hospitable Breakfast was delicious and we braaied one evening. The estate is tranquil and the wild life on our morning walk was a highlight. We saw giraffe, zebra, hornhill, warhogs, water buck and other small buck. If you love mature, this is a good spot. The Orphen gate is an hours drive away. Due to.loadshedding make sure you take along cash.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 March 2023
Jacques
South AfricaLove the room and outdoor shower. Very friendly hosts and delicious breakfast!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Stéphanie
FranceEvery things are beautiful place, room, breakfast Every things are beautiful place, room, breakfast Deon it was a pleasure to discuss with you, thank you very much for your all advices see you a next time
Stayed in February 2023
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