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Country house Blyde River Canyon Lodge
Travel Sustainable property
Blyde River Botanical Reserve, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa – Great location - show map
After booking, all of the property’s details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your account.
The accommodation is great, the staff, the atmosphere...perfect
Lehlogonolo
South Africa
South AfricaVery comfortable set of 3 small villas with lapa and splash pool secluded in the woods. Quiet, full of birds, intimate. Professional welcome. Nothing wanting.
Julie
South Africa
South AfricaThe surrounding, the place was so relaxing and peaceful, exactly what we needed.
Dunisani
South Africa
South AfricaI loved the scenery and hospitality from the staff. Very friendly and supportive to a persons individual circumstances. They are a gem.
Nalukui
South Africa
South Africawe loved it all. the 3 lodges for a family was just so amazing. it beat all expectations. Porchia is an absolute gem, diamond , she is amazing and what she does and made our stay fabulous. all the other staff also fantastic . i can recommend this to anyone. i want to thank the lady that cleaned our room as well. Porchia and her team are a winning team. We left my disabled son phone and watch behind of which Porchia called us immediately to tell us,. the honestly and professionalism of your team and the accommodation is beyond good.
Marcel
South Africa
South AfricaThe helper was very helpful and friendly The place is big and neat The air conditioner worked well
Portia
South Africa
South AfricaWe arranged to arrive very late However, the hostess was so accommodating, she waited up for us and was so friendly and organised when we arrived. We also then informed her that we had to leave early (before breakfast is served) and will probably miss breakfast. She arranged breakfast parcels for us (yes, that time of the night!). They really went out of their way for us without us even asking. Next time, we’ll definitely stay longer!
Van
South Africa
South AfricaWe got a fully equipped lodge for our own - normally it could take at least 4 people. The place was very clean. As we were the only guests we could enjoy a candle light dinner. The staff was great. the surrounding is really nice.
Matthias
Germany
GermanyThe Staff ,breakfast, mostly the room was so so clean and comfortable.
Mpho
South Africa
South AfricaThe quiteness, the nature feel of the area. The visit from Zebras in the morning. The paintings inside the house.
Mzulwini
South Africa
South Africa
Blyde River Canyon Lodge
8.3
Very good
169 reviews
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Lehlogonolo
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Julie
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Dunisani
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Nalukui
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Marcel
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Portia
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Van
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Matthias
Germany
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Mpho
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Mzulwini
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Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Lehlogonolo
South Africa“The accommodation is great, the staff, the atmosphere...perfect”
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Julie
South Africa
“Very comfortable set of 3 small villas with lapa and splash pool secluded in the woods. Quiet, full of birds, intimate. Professional welcome. Nothing wanting.”
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Dunisani
South Africa
“The surrounding, the place was so relaxing and peaceful, exactly what we needed.”
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Nalukui
South Africa
“I loved the scenery and hospitality from the staff. Very friendly and supportive to a persons individual circumstances. They are a gem.”
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Marcel
South Africa
“we loved it all. the 3 lodges for a family was just so amazing. it beat all expectations. Porchia is an absolute gem, diamond , she is amazing and what she does and made our stay fabulous. all the other staff also fantastic . i can recommend this to anyone. i want to thank the lady that cleaned our room as well. Porchia and her team are a winning team. We left my disabled son phone and watch behind of which Porchia called us immediately to tell us,. the honestly and professionalism of your team and the accommodation is beyond good.”
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Portia
South Africa
“The helper was very helpful and friendly The place is big and neat The air conditioner worked well”
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Van
South Africa
“We arranged to arrive very late However, the hostess was so accommodating, she waited up for us and was so friendly and organised when we arrived. We also then informed her that we had to leave early (before breakfast is served) and will probably miss breakfast. She arranged breakfast parcels for us (yes, that time of the night!). They really went out of their way for us without us even asking. Next time, we’ll definitely stay longer!”
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Matthias
Germany“We got a fully equipped lodge for our own - normally it could take at least 4 people. The place was very clean. As we were the only guests we could enjoy a candle light dinner. The staff was great. the surrounding is really nice.”
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Mpho
South Africa
“The Staff ,breakfast, mostly the room was so so clean and comfortable.”
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Mzulwini
South Africa
“The quiteness, the nature feel of the area. The visit from Zebras in the morning. The paintings inside the house.”
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Hi,what are activities that you haveDear Guest Thank you for your enquiry. Please see below a list of activities to do near and around Blyde River Canyon Lodge: The following activities are available in the area: - • HIKING TRAILS IN THE CANYON • MOHOLOHOLO WILDLIFE REHAB CENTRE • BOAT CRUISE ON THE BLYDE DAM • TUBING, RAFTING AND QUAD BIKING (when available) • COTTON CLUB CAFÉ 24% SOUTH & GODDING & GODDING SILK FARM • KRUGER NATIONAL PARK • PANORAMA ROUTE, THREE RONDAWELS, GODS WINDOW, BOURKES LUCK POTHOLES • HOT AIRBALLOONING • MICROLIGHTING • JESSICA THE HIPPO • HOEDSPRUIT ENDANGERED SPECIES CENTRE • ELEPHANT INTERACTION • KHAMAI REPTILE PARK We look forward to hearing from you. Kind Regards BiancaAnswered on 18 March 2020
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do you have a spa facilityWe offer massage treatments.Asked about: Double Room • Answered on 10 November 2020
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Which activities are nearby the lodgeThe following activities are available in the area: - HIKING TRAILS IN THE CANYON AND FRANKLYN PARK MOHOLOHOLO WILDLIFE REHAB CENTRE BOAT CRUISE QUAD BIKING KRUGER NATIONAL PARK THREE RONDAWELS, GODS WINDOW, BOURKES LUCK POTHOLES HOT AIRBALLOONINGAsked about: Chalet • Answered on 11 October 2021
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Hello, we would like to book two chalets, is it possible that we get them close to each other?Dear Guest Thank you for your email. We do have the Blyde Hillside house which is 10kms away form the lodge which can accommodates up to 6 people. Kind Regards Portia FankomoAnswered on 1 July 2021
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good day Can you please advise on transfer costs to Hoedspruit for 8 peopleWe do recommend our guests to self-drive but you can arrange a quote from a Transfer/Tour Operator. Please see the following details Sable Tours : res@sabletours.co.zaAnswered on 11 May 2021
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Hosted by Vicky Mittan
9.1
Host review score
Vicky Mittan
The Lodge is an idyllic sanctuary which lays in a shallow valley, soaring cliffs on one side and the tranquil flow of the Blyde River on the other. Places of water are places of life! Not only are the water courses of the Blyde River well populated with hippo and crocodiles, the Reserve is home to impala, wildebeest, zebra, Bushbuck, duiker, steenbuck, Kudu and bushpig. The towering Northern Drakensberg escarpment provides a canvas for nature to capture a masterpiece with each sunrise…experience it!
Vicky Mittan is one of those people who just have Africa deep in their bones. She was born in Kenya and often her family piled into their game vehicle and went off into the bush in the Serengeti and Amboseli.
She and her husband, John Mittan and their two young children decided to go for the adventure of a new life Australia back in the 80’s, but Africa kept calling. Vicky was a successful businesswoman in Sydney with degrees in Accounting and Tourism when she and John came for a holiday to the Blyde River Canyon Lodge. Their son was working as a ranger at a game lodge nearby and they ended up at the lodge of the Blyde Botanical Reserve. For Vicky it was love at first sight and over dinner she jokingly said to the owner that if the lodge were for sale they would buy it. Two weeks later they had bought the lodge and two months later Vicky had left Australia, moved into the lodge and taken over.
Guests at the Blyde River Canyon Lodge feel the special love that Vicky has for this land.
The following activities are available in the area:
River Rafting and Tubing
Boat trip
Micro Lighting
Paintball
Abseiling
Hot Air Ballooning
Kloofing
Quad bikes & Dirt Cars
Godding & Godding Silk Farm
Private Game Drives
Jessica the Hippo
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre – Cheetah project
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Horse Riding
Kruger National Park
Elephant Back Safaris
Hiking trails
The lodge is conveniently situated on the Panorama Route which includes the Three Rondawels, Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls and of course the unique Blyde River Canyon, which is considered to be one of the natural wonders of Southern Africa.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English
Property surroundings
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Great location - show map
What's nearby
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Three Rondavels Viewpoint4.8 miles
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Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint6.6 miles
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Kinyonga Reptile Centre8.1 miles
Natural beauty
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Mountain Blyde River Canyon0 miles
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Lake Blyde River Dam0 miles
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River Blyde River0.3 miles
Closest airports
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Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport17.3 miles
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Phalaborwa Airport44.5 miles
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Skukuza Airport56.5 miles
How to get to Blyde River Canyon Lodge from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
Car
Free parking is available.
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
Cuisine: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Facilities of Blyde River Canyon Lodge
Bathroom
Bedroom
View
Outdoors
Kitchen
Room Amenities
Activities
Living Area
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
Reception services
Safety & security
General
Outdoor swimming pool
Wellness
Languages spoken
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 12 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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ZAR 236 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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ZAR 590 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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ZAR 590 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Blyde River Canyon Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
A surcharge of ZAR 250 applies for arrivals from 21:00 to 23:00 while check-in from 23:00 and 00:30 costs ZAR 500. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. Check-in is not possible after 00:30.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Blyde River Canyon Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about Blyde River Canyon Lodge
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Blyde River Canyon Lodge by:
- Car 30min
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Blyde River Canyon Lodge is 12.4 miles from the centre of Hoedspruit.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Blyde River Canyon Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Blyde River Canyon Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Back massage
- Hand massage
- Game drives
- Foot massage
- Horse riding
- Full body massage
- Spa facilities
- Neck massage
- Walking tours
- Head massage
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Blyde River Canyon Lodge (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Private parking
- Parking
- Secured parking
- Accessible parking
- Free parking
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Check-in at Blyde River Canyon Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.
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The prices at Blyde River Canyon Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Blyde River Canyon Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
