349 Knoppiesdoring Road,Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit, 1380, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa
#27 of 86 hotels in Hoedspruit
Guests' ChoiceBased on 95 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 24, 2025
Stefan
Netherlands-
Very friendly welcome by the owner, nice chat! The location is perfect has you can walk / bike inside the Wildlife Estate and close to town for restaurants The breakfast was great and Deon, Sue and their team made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 19, 2025
Jane
United KingdomNothing , except sun loungers need replacing and pool needs a clean
Location , room , breakfast was really good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 13, 2025
The
AustraliaAll good
Awesome. Relaxing. Owners are lovely people who go above and beyond. Unique experience being there with the animals. Clean. Home from home.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 11, 2025
Audrey
United KingdomVery well appointed rooms. The location is great for everything in Hoedspruit. Added bonus of being able to do some walking/cycle trails from the lodge. Breakfast was great too
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 23, 2025
Eela
South AfricaSue and Deon are wonderful hosts. Location was central and safe.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Lars-göran
SwedenBest host! Friendly and careful. Helps with everything.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Errol
South AfricaNothing
The Host,environment and breakfast
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: January 16, 2025
Clementine
South AfricaNothing.
It’s inside an Estate which has animals roaming around. You’re allowed to do a game drive or a walk. It’s a pity we only stayed for just one night. It’s an amazing place, so peaceful and beautiful at the same time.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: December 12, 2024
Astrid
AustraliaThe fact that I had to leave 😉
Call of the Wild was absolutely beautiful to stay at. It felt like a home away from home. Hosts Deon and Sue were so welcoming and helpful. The staff was efficient and friendly. The rooms are beautifully appointed with a lovely deck to sit on and watch the local wildlife go past. I would return to stay there in a heartbeat..
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Ly
CanadaClean, quiet and wildlife at doorstep. The host graciously offered to order dinner for us as we did not have a phone or car
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: October 20, 2024
Simon
United KingdomAmazing location in private reserve where it’s safe to walk and see animals. Lovely breakfast served. Room comfortable and enjoyed the outdoor shower
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Shadi94
LuxembourgWe enjoyed the welcome drink, the suggestions given by the host but mostly the fact they you have giraffes, nyalas and springboks roaming freely in the property. It felt like you were still in the Kruger National Park! Also, the lodge was in a safe neighbourhood and not too far from the airport (by car).
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 8, 2024
Mateo
SpainThere really is very little, if anything, to dislike here. Nit-picking here. The room maybe slightly on the small size for some, but for us it was perfect. It would probably be good to have those free tourist maps of Kruger. But they don't seem to exist anywhere in Africa. The excessive security may turn some people off. But really, these are just minor issues.
Near two Kruger entrances. This gay-friendly accommodation, is set in a wonderful forested area. The grounds are just magical. This was our favourite accommodation on our 5 week trip to southern Africa. We loved this place so much that we kept adding on extra nights. The hosts were wonderful here. Very kind and friendly. They were excellent at communicating with us, before and during our stay. They knew exactly how to treat their guests, being there for their guests without invading their guests space. They couldn't have been better. And their staff are great too. Check-in was very pleasant and quick. The accommodation is set in a very private and secure area. As the owner said himself, it's the 'safest place in South Africa', and it certainly felt like it. There is plenty of space for parking your car securely. Our room had a nice small patio outside for enjoying the sounds and sights of nature outside. The rooms even have a great divide outside, which adds to the privacy. The room itself was lovely. It was extremely clean with a very comfortable bed. And with lovely large glass patio doors, to look out at nature from the comfort of your bed, There was tea-making facilities and also a mini bar should you require other treats. Wifi coverage was very good too. The bathroom was very clean and nice, with plenty of toiletries, but the crown of the jewel was the outdoor shower. It had great power and an ample amount of hot water. It was so lovely to be showering there under the night skies as the warthog snored beside you, or in the morning watching the wildlife foraging in the forest just beyond. It felt like we were part of nature. It was so nice to wake up to see Kudu, Nyala, Impala, etc. roaming around the garden as you ate your breakfast. Speaking of which, for breakfast, the hosts made a fantastic effort to accommodate our vegan diet for breakfast. They wanted to ensure we were well fed. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 29, 2024
Kay
South AfricaNothing.
Amazing place within a beautiful location. Owners are very kind and welcoming and there are also plenty of wild animals just at the doorstep. Would definitely go back without a doubt.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 7, 2024
Maree
New ZealandFive minutes drive from great coffee and galleries, with nyala, warthogs, bush babies and more as neighbours, Call of the Wild is a unique lodge, in a secure estate. Homemade lemonade to welcome us, great staff, lovely breakfast by the pool, spacious, comfortable suites. Loved it, thank you.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Samantha
United KingdomNothing.
Very peaceful and quiet with great access to lots of wildlife. Sue is lovely and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Sandrine
FranceNothing
Fabulous place that we strongly recommend!! It is located in a private park and you can go walking or driving to see animals. The rooms are great, the breakfasts are good. And the proprietors are very kind persons who give you great recommandations. This is the best place we had during our journey in South Africa!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Carol
United StatesGreat place to watch the animals that are right outside the rooms! Bird watching was great. I was even taken on a ride to spot the local leopard by the owner... very exciting and special. I would have stayed longer if I'd had the time. Great value. Great service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Freddie
South AfricaNothing, everything were prrfect/Great
The recwtion on arrival were exellent /friendly/Help full. The Birds and Wild Animals are on your front door as part of the Bush veld where the Call of the Wild Lodge is sittuated.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Leopoldine
FranceWonderful place ! One night was too short... We loved the breakfast, the birds... And wildlife Thank you Deon and Sue
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 21, 2024
Hazel
United KingdomThis accommodation was excellent, the host was very welcoming and advised of a great restaurant for our evening meal. Breakfast was good, even had a tree snake entertaining us! The staff were brilliant nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Stendford
South AfricaThe place is clean and very beautiful, staff members were very helpful. 100%
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Martin
BelgiumIt is a nice accommodation in the wildlife estate with good service. Pleasant people that helps you make to most of your time there with good advice and charming. I was invited for dinner and to watch the World Cup rugby game with their friends as one of them.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Xavier
GermanyNot so much
Super host very helpful, welcoming and trying to ease your life Nice place with great view on wild life Good breakfast Very good rooms for families
Stayed in October 2023
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