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.
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
HOW TO GET THERE
By Road:
ORPEN GATE ENTRY:
(Estimated Driving Time: 1.5 hours)
- Take the H7 towards Satara
- Drive for approximately 6.7km
- Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road)
- After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati
- After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145
- Continue along the S145 for 10km till you see the Hoyo Hoyo sign, turn right
- After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is signposted, turn right
- Continue along this road for 4km and you will find Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge
GATE ENTRANCE FEES
Fees are currently R30 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.
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.
SAFEFY 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.
ORPEN GATE ENTRY:
(Estimated Driving Time: 1.5 hours)
- Take the H7 towards Satara
- Drive for approximately 6.7km
- Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road)
- After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati
- After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145
- Continue along the S145 for 10km till you see the Hoyo Hoyo sign, turn right
- After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is signposted, turn right
- Continue along this road for 4km and you will find Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge
GATE ENTRANCE FEES
Fees are currently R30 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.
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.
SAFEFY 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.
