Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge promise guests an extraordinarily cultural interactive safari experience. Just the fact that it is set in its own 10 000 hectare concession area, part of the world-famous Kruger National Park, rich with Shangaan heritage and traditions. Located on an ancient elephant route on the Mluwati River, the lodge is steeped in modern day opulence and luxury. The result is a breathtaking blend of ethnic luxury, encompassing both warmth and style, never seen before.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Air:
• SA Express from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• 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: (Estimated Driving Time: 2 hours)
- 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.
- For Hamiltons guests, please pass the turnoff at the S145 and travel a further 8km’s as per the signpost
- 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 1km 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)
GATE ENTRANCE TIMES
Please be aware of gate entrance times into Kruger National Park as they do vary throughout the year, depending on the season. Entrance into the park via Orpen Gate should be no later than two hours prior to gate closure time and via Kruger Gate should be no later than three hours prior to gate closure times.
Gate Opening Times:
| October – March | 05h30 |
| April – September | 06h00 |
Gate Closing Times:
| November – February | 18h30 |
| March - April | 18h00 |
| May – July | 17h30 |
| August – October | 18h00 |
SPEED LIMIT
Whilst driving within the Kruger National Park, please adhere to the legal speed limit of 50km per hour on tarred roads and 40km per hour on dirt roads.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please adhere to the Kruger National Park safety precautions, and do not disembark from your vehicle unless you are in a designated area.
CELLULAR PHONE COVERAGE
Cellular phone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza, it is therefore recommended to make your last necessary calls at the gate upon entry.
LOCATION:
Situated in the Kruger National Park in the Limpopo Province approximately:
· 50km from the Orpen Gate
· 80km from the Kruger Gate
· 110km from Hoedspruit
· 150km from Phalaborwa
· 155km from Makalali Game Lodge
· 170km from Greenway Woods
· 225km from Nelspruit
· 506km from Johannesburg
