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    Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

    148 Reviews
    #29 of 104 Specialty Lodging in Hoedspruit
    527 Off R | Hoedspruit Limpopo, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
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          Overview
          4.5
          148 reviews
          • Excellent54%
          • Very good33%
          • Average10%
          • Poor1%
          • Terrible2%
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          1 - 5 of 78 reviews

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago
          Peaceful

          Amazing Lodge with fabulous rooms and great grounds, right on the Blyde River. We were only there overnight which was a shame - would have liked time to enjoy the peace, pools, etc. Very good food and lovely staff.

          Thank Caroline B
          Reviewed 11 May 2017
          Crossover between wildlife and simply relaxing

          The lodge is secluded from the main road, necessitating some 6 kilometers travel over a dirt road. Following the coordinates on your navigating (advised!) will take you to the point where you need to turn off the main road. From there you will see signs....More

          Thank Toemaarjongens
          Reviewed 21 April 2017
          Enchanting place

          This is the first place we stayed once we arrived in Africa. It was the perfect start to our adventure. Greeted by amazing staff and wild animals. Rooms are very large and grounds are very cute on the edge of a river. Staff did everything...More

          Thank Allyson S
          Reviewed 17 April 2017
          Lovely place - great for kids

          We stayed in the Kimba lodge and had a nice time. The kids loved the giraffes, zebras and pool. It's a sweet place. I'm a city girl and found the lizards in the thatched roof a bit scary. Some of the straw fell on us...More

          Thank catherine a
          Reviewed 20 February 2017
          Difficult to find - but worth the trouble

          A beautiful oasis far away from the beaten tracks. We enjoyed our stay in the Owl House at this really beautiful and quiet place. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the place is clean, the food is excellent and the whole environment is perfect....More

          Thank HanneRoskilde
          Response from Blyde, Owner at Blyde River Wilderness LodgeResponded 8 March 2017

          Dear Guests, Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge. It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This...More

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          • Pool
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          • Bar/Lounge
          • Free Internet
          • Breakfast included
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          • Airport Transportation
          • Breakfast included
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          • Price range
          • US$71 - US$189 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 9
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          • Limpopo Province >
          • Hoedspruit
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          Room Tips
          "All great chalets looking over the gardens."
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          "Kimba House is ideal for those who want ultimate privacy."
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          "If you want to be closer to the main lodge, make sure you request this type of room."
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          "We stayed at the “peacock“ lodge. Very nice"
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