GPS Co-Ordinates
Latitude: -24.481627
Longitude: 31.030039
Directions
Directions to the Moditlo River Lodge from Hoedspruit:
Take the R40 from Hoedspruit in the direction of Klaserie and Eastgate Airport.
Moditlo Private Game Reserve entrance is 16km from Hoedspruit on the right-hand side, (pass the Kapama main gate on the left).
Once you enter the reserve, follow the Moditlo River Lodge signage to the Main Lodge.
Directions to the Moditlo River Lodge from Eastgate Airport:
Turn right at the airport gate in the direction of Hoedspruit.
When you get to the T-junction just past the control gate turn left onto the R40 in the direction of Klaserie.
The Moditlo Private Game Reserve main entrance is 10 km from the T-junction on the right-hand side.
Once you enter the reserve, follow the Moditlo River Lodge signage to the Main Lodge.
Directions to the Moditlo River Lodge from Orpen Gate:
When leaving Kruger National Park, continue in the direction of Hoedspruit.
After 40 km you will get to a T-junction, here you turn right in the direction of Phalaborwa/Klaserie.
After 1 km turns right onto the R40 in the direction of Phalaborwa/Hoedspruit.
The main entrance to Moditlo Private Game Reserve will be on the left-hand side after 5km.
Once you enter the reserve, follow the Moditlo River Lodge signage to the Main Lodge.
Access to the Moditlo River Lodge by air:
The Moditlo River Lodge is situated a mere 16km from Eastgate Airport and offers transfers between the airport and the Lodge in open game-viewing vehicles. This way guests are treated to a game drive even before they have unpacked their bags.
- Book a connection flight to Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit) from O.R. Tambo Internation Airport OR book a direct flight from Cape Town via SA Express. Alternatively, enquire about private charters.
- Confirm your arrival date and time with Moditlo.
- Disembark to find your exclusive ranger escort at your service.
Please note that transfers to and from Eastgate Airport are inclusive of the day rate and require to be pre-booked. Transfers from other areas are also available at an extra cost.
The Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge is situated 10 kilometers north of Hoedspruit in the Lowveld area of the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The lodge is easily accessible, being only 7kms off the R40, a major road along the western boundary of the Kruger National Park. The safari lodge is between the Orpen and Phalaborwa Gates of the Kruger National Park, and is not far from the magnificent "Panorama Route", along the Drakensberg Escarpment.
The lodge forms part of the Balule Nature Reserve, a 50 000-hectare conservation area bordered by the Olifants River to the North, Klaserie Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park to the east and the R40 national road to the west. Balule is incorporated into the Greater Kruger National Park Management Area. This lodge has exclusive traversing rights over some 2 500 hectares, and have joint traversing over a further 5 000 hectares.
The Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge is situated in the 55 000 hectare Balule Nature Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger Park. Animals can be observed in their natural surroundings, in a pristine ecosystem. The Lodge conducts game drives and foot safaris with competent and enthusiastic guides. The camps are unfenced and allow for a wonderful bush experience.
Accommodation
The Safari Lodge is the main camp and features six twin or double-bedded thatched rondawels, all of which are en suite. The Mohlabetsi Lodge provides 2 Family Chalets, which are interleading twin and double rooms, each with their own facilities.
The rooms at the Lodge are comfortably appointed and are of a 4 star TGCSA ( Tourism Grading Council of South Africa ) standard. The lodge features a large trophy room and lounge, with many interesting artifacts and wood carvings, an outdoor bar and lounge with wonderful views over the bushveld and a well frequented waterhole, an indoor dining room and a boma, where campfire dinners are served.
The Mohlabetsi Safari Lodge offers its guests access to its swimming pool. Guests may also enjoy massages in the "Tranquility Lapa" with a wonderful bush ambiance. The lodge offers star gazing experiences in the evenings, using well-informed guides and powerful laser pointers as well as an 8'' telescope.
Safaris & Game drives
Game drives depart the lodge in the late afternoon, carrying on into the evening. Guests are taken in open Land Rovers, and a sundowner stop is enjoyed before the flashlights are used. Animals are plentiful and are well used to vehicles, so sightings of game are an exciting adventure and often include the "Big 5".
The guests are returned to the lodge for dinner about an hour after sunset. Dinners are innovative and served around the campfire of the reed boma. The lodge takes guests for safari drives and guided bush walks in the morning at sunrise, and return for breakfast after about three to four hours.
Tranquility Lapa
The Tranquility Lapa is situated in a quiet area of the Lodge and offers relaxing massages during the day. Guests are invited to enjoy an Aromatherapy Massage, with only the sounds of nature to provide background music.
Location
Balule Nature Reserve
Greater Kruger Park, Hoedspruit Region, Limpopo (Northern) Province
South Africa
Access to the lodge
Nearest airport - Eastgate (Hoedspruit HDS) distance to airport - 25 kms
Nearest bus terminal - Hoedspruit distance to terminal - 17 kms
Nearest railway station - Hoedspruit distance to station - 17 kms
Nearest major town - Hoedspruit distance to town - 17 kms.
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