Hoyo Hoyo

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Kruger National Park–>Kruger Park Private Concessions
Accommodation Type: Lodge

Good For: Couple/Romantic |

Hoyo Hoyo Lodge is located in the 10 000 hectare Imbali concession found in the centre of the Kruger National park. The region is rich in Shangaan history and culture, which is reflected in the traditional Tsonga-style lodge. Hoyo Hoyo seamlessly combines luxury with ethnicity, elegance with rusticity, and modern-day opulence with traditional temperance, which allows guests to experience the lifestyle and culture of the locals.

Located on the path of an ancient elephant route on the Mluwati River, the earthy coloured lodge blends harmoniously with the landscape. The breathtaking lodge exudes welcoming warmth, and flawless service ensures a magnificent safari experience.

Accommodation

The innovative Hoyo Hoyo Lodge accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in 6 luxurious traditional ‘beehive’ suites. Spaced for privacy, the thatched cylindrical suites nestle beneath the shade of ancient giant fig and leadwood trees. Fabrics and décor are sourced from the local Tsonga community.

The suites have en-suite bathrooms with stone baths and outside showers, and expansive private game-viewing decks with gorgeous views onto the river and the game-filled plains beyond.

Wildlife

The Kruger National Park boasts huge biodiversity in both its plant and animal life. The Big Five live here, as well as many cheetah, elephant, hippopotamus, spotted hyena, wild dog, and zebra

The Mluwati Pride frequents the Ngwenyeni Dam and is usually spotted in the immediate lodge surrounds. The high density of leopards in the area ensures regular sightings of these shy nocturnal predators.

The region is a paradise for bird-watchers, boasting more than 500 species. The diversity of habitats in the reserve results in a rich diversity of species. This includes the renowned ‘Big Six’, namely Ground hornbill, Martial eagle, Saddle-billed stork, Pel’s fishing owl, Kori bustard and Lappet faced vulture.

More Info

Children
0 – 11 years Not permitted at the lodge unless the lodge is booked on an exclusive use basis
12 years and older Considered as adults and accommodated in their own rooms. Pay full adult rates and are permitted on game drive.
Triple Sharing: Not applicable, rooms accommodate a maximum of 2 persons

Excludes:
Gate entry fees, which are payable per person per stay.

Please note:
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge offers a COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFER subject to availability The transfers are subject to the availability of seats (7 seats per transfer, one transfer for Skukuza and one for Hoedspruit) Transfers must be booked and confirmed with Extraordinary reservations prior to quoting

Directions

By Air:

• SA Express from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Livingstone -Zambia and Durban to Nelspruit – Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Federal Air and Bataleur air service daily to the Manyeleti airstrip (8km)
Private Charters available to private airstrip, lodge will do transfer

By Road:

After departing from Johannesburg International Airport
Take the R21 highway towards Pretoria (North)
Before Pretoria, take the N4 highway East
Turnoff at Belfast, take the R540 towards Dullstroom (approximately 37km)
At Dullstroom, take the R540 towards Lydenburg (approximately 43km)
At Lydenburg, take the R36 towards Ohrigstad (approximately 62km)
At Ohrigstad, take the R527 towards Hoedspruit (Note: You will pass through the JG Strijdom Tunnel)
16km before Hoedspruit at the Swadini Reptile Centre, turn right onto the R531 towards Klaserie
After approximately 30km, turn left onto the Orpen Gate Road (R531)
After 40km you will reach the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park

ORPEN GATE ENTRY:

After entering the Orpen Gate travel for 22km’s on the H7.
Turn right on the S36 where you will see the signpost marked Imbali, Hamiltons, Hoyo-Hoyo with the exact distances.
After about 20km’s turn right on the S145 where it is signposted for Imbali and Hoyo-Hoyo after 3km’s turn left at the no entry sign.
Drive for 3.5km’s where you will reach a T-junction.
Turn right to Hoyo-Hoyo or left to Imbali.

PAUL KRUGER GATE ENTRY:

Enter Paul Kruger Gate
Proceed toward Skukuza
From Skukuza take the H1-2 towards Satara (32km)
Turn left S36(Dirt Road) signs will read Imbali Safari Lodge/Hoyo-Hoyo Tsonga Lodge/Hamiltons Tented Camp
Continue on S36 for 40km
At T-junction turn left onto S125 for 5km then right S36
Continue for 6km
Turn left S145 for 3km
At signage for Imbali Safari Lodge and Hoyo-Hoyo Tsonga Lodge turn left
Travel approx 4km to T-Junction turn right for Hoyo-Hoyo – (4km)