Things to do
With so much to see and do in and around Hoedspruit, The Dreamcatcher Lodge is perfectly situated as your base to explore some of the attractions. We are happy to help you book tours and guides to all the following attractions.
- Early morning safari
- Afternoon safari
- Full day safari
Kruger Park
Pridelands Safari
Morning and afternoon game drives in Hoedspruit. Game drives last about three hours with a coffee break at a quiet place in the bush. Various wildlife filming projects are conducted on Pridelands.
Rencha from Crystal Mountain Day Spa offers various treatments including massages, facials, manicures, and pedicures. She can come to your Lodge or you can visit her salon. Highly recommended for pampering and relaxation.
Crystal Mountain Day Spa
Blyde River Canyon
Blyde River Canyon is a 26km long Canyon in South Africa. You can enjoy a 90-minute boat trip with a friendly guide to see Kadishi Tufa waterfall and the Three Rondawels. Wildlife can be seen around the dam and the area.
Visit Moholoholo in Limpopo for a unique nature experience at the base of the North Eastern Lowveld Drakensberg mountains. Daily tours available Mondays-Saturdays at 9:30am and 3pm, plus Sundays at 3pm during school holidays and long weekends.
Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
Quad Biking
Quad bike trails available at Franklyn Park and Buffaloland. Age requirement: 14+ or 16+ to drive, passengers welcome. Encounter antelope, baboons, birdlife at Franklyn Park; observe various animals at Buffaloland, a Big 3 reserve.
HESC offers a fascinating insight into rare, vulnerable and endangered animal species, and animal conservation efforts. It offers fun and informative tours. Tours are by prior appointment only and you can only book 24 hours in advance.
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
HRC is one of the oldest and most well-known reptile centres in Africa, having been in operation since 1984. Hoedspruit Reptile Centre is an accredited facility that is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of African reptiles and amphibians. Open daily from 08h00 to 17h00
Within Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, a 1 hour or 2 hour trail option is available. Th Estate is home to giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck, nyala, impala, kudu, warthog to name a few.
Horseback Safari
Hot air ballooning
Every good weather morning at sunrise, you can experience a one hour long flight over the scenic Lowveld offering magnificent views, photo opportunities and game spotting. An experience of a lifetime.