Kruger National Park
Just 35km (30min drive by car) from the Wits Rural Facility (WRF) is the Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest national park, covering nearly 20,000 square kilometers. Located in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, it borders Mozambique to the east and Zimbabwe to the north.
The Kruger National Park is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. You can also see other animals like cheetahs and giraffes, as well as a variety of species including insects, birds, frogs, and nocturnal creatures like owls and spring hares. Always have your camera ready - you never know what you'll spot!
For more information about the Kruger National Park, visit their Travel Guide.
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Day Visit to the Kruger National Park from Hoedspruit
The nearest gate to Hoedspruit is Orpen Gate (25min drive by car). It's not only your entry point into the park but also where you'll pay your entrance fees. Don't forget to bring your passport or ID for verification.
Kruger National Park fees vary by nationality as of 2024.
- South African citizens and residents pay R122 per adult and R60 per child.
- SADC nationals pay R243 per adult and R122 per child.
- International visitors are charged R486 per adult and R243 per child.
For the most up-to-date rates, click here.
Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
Image Credit: Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
The Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre is 24km (22min drive by car) from the WRF. Located at the foot of the North Eastern Lowveld Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa's Limpopo Province, the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is renowned for its work in healing and caring for abandoned, injured, and poisoned wildlife. The centre receives wild animals from all across South Africa for the purpose of reintroduction into their natural habitats. Visitors at the centre have the opportunity to engage with a variety of rehabilitated creatures, including raptors, vultures, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, honey badgers, and rescued rhinos.
Visit their website for more details: https://www.moholoholo.co.za/.
Hoedspruit Activities
Activities and Things To Do In and Around Hoedspruit provides an extensive range of adventure and daily activities in the Hoedspruit region. Here are some highlights:
- Bush Walks on Guernsey Private Nature Reserve: Explore the wilderness on foot for an immersive experience.
- Quad Bike Trail at Buffaloland: Enjoy an adrenaline-filled quad biking adventure.
- Microlight Flight: Take a 20-minute microlight flight for breathtaking views.
- Full Day Panorama Route: Discover the scenic beauty of the Blyde River Canyon.
- Blyde River Canyon Boat Cruise: Cruise along the Blyde River and admire the stunning landscape.
