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Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Luxury Twin Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Luxury Room | Terrace/patio
Kimba House | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Off R527, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

Room options

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Luxury Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Twin Room | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Small Rondavel | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Small Rondavel

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage (Kingfisher) | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage (Kingfisher)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House) | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Owl House)

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Kimba House | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Kimba House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage (Peacock) | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Cottage (Peacock)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Hoedspruit

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge places you 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Jessica the Hippo. This 10-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.
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Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fig & Bean
  • ‪The Hoedpsruit Café - ‬19 min drive
  • Baobab Restaurant
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬20 min drive
  • Thirsty Giraffe

About this property

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Guests of Blyde River Wilderness Lodge enjoy features like 3 outdoor pools, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Memory foam beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Sitting areas, private yards, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for ZAR 360.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 250.00 for check-in between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 360.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde Wilderness Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Hoedspruit
Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

This lodge is located in Hoedspruit, close to Jessica the Hippo, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, and Balule Private Nature Reserve. You'll also find Zebra Dam and Kolgans Dam nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

As of Jun 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge on Jun 8, 2026 start from $134, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge feature a casino?

No, Blyde River Wilderness Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Is Blyde River Wilderness Lodge good for couples?

This riverfront lodge offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as a restaurant and 3 outdoor pools.

Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this lodge feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Blyde River Wilderness Lodge serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Blyde River Wilderness Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge.

Does Blyde River Wilderness Lodge have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Where is the closest airport to Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

The closest major airport to Blyde River Wilderness Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS), which is 16.6 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer either a furnished balcony and a furnished patio where guests can enjoy garden views.

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, exceptional remote location on Blyde River, excellent food! Beautiful grounds, swimming pool and comfortable room. Perfect spot for a base to explore Canyon and area after Kruger.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities
Les piscines n'étaient pas fonctionelles
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Rigtig godt udgangspunkt

Deres måde med at man skulle bestille morgenmad og aftensmad til bestemt tidspunkt og uden at vide hvad det bestod af var ikke ok. Aftensmad og deres drikkevarer+ div var alt for høj i forhold til kvalitet og andre steder. Ellers er skønt sted
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist in einer sehr schöne Lage an einem Fluss. Das Abendessen war hervorragend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Man hat dort absolute Ruhe. Hierfür muss man aber 10km schotterpiste fahren.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cadre magique et animaux en liberté dans le parc. Le calme et la gentillesse. Parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unterkunft mit speziellem Flair

Wir hatten eine ganze Gartenlodge und man fühlt sich wie in einem botanischen Garten. Das die Zufahrt schwierig ist, wie von anderen Gästen bemängelt, kann ich -trotz kleinem Polo- nicht bestätigen. Die Zufahrt ist so wie die Straßen im Kruger-NP. Was nicht so toll war, war der trübe Pool und das für SA-Verhältnisse zu teure Menü. Da würde ich eigenen Braai empfehlen. Das Frühstück war gut, wenn auch die Damen dort ihren ganz eigenen Rhythmus und Charme haben. Fazit: Wir haben die Zeit dort genossen und können es empfehlen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen

Sehr schöne Lodge, aber sehr abgelegen. Guter Service, Hatten nur Frühstück, das war aber gut!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emelie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic food and service!

Fantastic stay! Cabin was very cosy and comfortable. Great service and the food was absolutely fantastic! 7 km gravel drive but so worth is, we saw monkeys, zebras and wildebeest on our way there. Relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Gloomy and under managed. Extras extortionate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tip Top - trotz abenteuerliche Anfahrt !

Nettes Team, tolle Zimmer !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Anlage sehr weit abgelegen.

Eine wundervolle Anlage, direkt an einem Fluss gelegen, super ausgestattet, tolle Athmosphäre. Tiere laufen zum Teil frei herum. Von einem kleinen Wildpark mit Giraffen und Zebras umgeben. Sehr lange Anfahrt über eine 6 km Wellblechpiste. Abendessen recht teuer, nicht sehr gut. WLAN kostenpflichtig, Küche spärlich ausgestattet.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Wow, one off the most beautifull place I add a chance to go in Africa. The food is very good, the land where the house are is amazing. It's possible to see zebra, crocodile, hippopotamis, girafe etc. To go there you need to pass in a beautifull plantation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour de 2 nuits, les chambres sont superbes, très bien décorées avec goût, ainsi que le restaurant. Le PDJ est copieux et il y a tout ce qu'on attend d'un PDJ.
Verified

8/10 Good

Manne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Der Name WildernessLodge passt!

Essen sehr gut, Personal sehr aufmerksam und freundlich, Haus sehr klein, kein Schrank, Waschraum/Toiletten entsprachen nicht europ. Maßstäben, sehr lange Zufahrt über Rüttelpiste
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacolene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road to the Hotel not car friendly 4x4s only

Stay was fine- happy with the place-however- the road to the hotel is terrible for cars. Breakfast wasn't included and way too expensive considering how long it takes to get to town to buy supplies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, an amazing experience to get there

There's nothing around and that's good. You need to drive down back roads for twenty minutes or so before you go through a series of security gates which help keep the animals in/out. If you come through late in the evening after the sun goes down you can see an amazing dark sky. The staff is very friendly, room was comfortable but be careful ordering the dinner...it ended up costing us more than our room :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Extérieurs super mais intérieur à revoir

C'est vrai que le lieu est magique tant les piscines et notamment la rockpool que le restaurant et sa terrasse juste idyllique.le lodge était très beau de l'extérieur mais quelle déception à l'intérieur.deco peu soignée, pseudo cuisine avec frigo mais ni four ni plaque, salon peu accueillant et douche petite et bouchée.restaurant bon mais rapport qualité prix je trouve le tout un peu élevé.mais bon je n'oublie pas les extérieur juste fabuleux !!
Verified

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leon

Breakaway needed after great work year satisfy with lodge will recomened
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Into the wilderness

The road to the lodge is poor, but the lodge is in a lovely setting when you finally arrive .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Nice place to relax. Wonderful dinners.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Blyde Wilderness Lodge is a lovely little place hidden away on the edge of a river. It takes 15 mins off the main road over gravel tracks to get to the site. Once in the site, we saw zebras and giraffes coming in but didn't see any animals in the river (hippos or crocodiles). We had some accommodation that had recently been added and, although the website says all accommodation faces the river, ours had a view of the wildlife reserve. However, the rooms were nicely furnished and clean and we had a little kitchenette with a sink and fridge. The food, both breakfast and dinner, was good value and nicely-presented. The only disturbance we had was the last afternoon when we were sitting having a drink outside of our accommodation and watching the impalas. Some guests arrived that day who seemed to be the owners or friends of the owners (they were later showing off a drone in the bar and told us they had been filming the place). They brought 2 big dogs with them and let them roam around the nature reserve off their leads. I'm terrified of dogs, so this was quite unsettling, but some of the animals were clearly disturbed by this as well. To top it off, one of the dogs defecated in front of us and outside our accommodation, but the owners didn't even bother to clean it up! This rather marred our view of the place after such a good experience.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very Isolated

It's a 20 min drive on dirt road from the paved road and a full hour drive from Hoedspruit, which is much farther away than on the web site.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt auf Game Reserve Niveau. Giraffen, Zebras, Krokodile und Nilpferde sowie Impalas Pfauen und Pferde vor Ort.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Resort location for exploring the Blyde River Area

What a nice place to spend a couple of days! Very relaxed and luxurious hotel with a spacious natural garden landscape right on the river. Great to watch the animals go by on the lawn. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Especially enjoyed breakfast on the patio over looking the river at the main lodge, and learning some Zulu greetings from the charming ladies who served breakfast.

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