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    Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

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    527 Off R | Hoedspruit Limpopo, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa
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    4.5
    181 reviews
    • Excellent51%
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    • Average12%
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    527 Off R | Hoedspruit Limpopo, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa See on map
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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Romantic spot

    We were greeted by 2 giraffe at the gate with nyala freely roaming by the lodges. We stopped in the river view room which has a deck in the shade. The room was plush with the most comfortable bed in the whole of south Africa!!...More

    Thank jarvo2001
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing place in the middle of nature

    Love this place. 8 km on a dirt road to get there but worth it. Right on the river, closest to nature as you will ever get unless ypu are camping. Very nice rooms. Helpfull staf. Good food. What else do one need?

    Thank yuvalwel
    Reviewed 21 May 2018
    Quiet oasis

    Stayed for 2 nights and loved the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. There are manicured lawns with trees, a beautiful swimming pool and loungers. Nice view of the river from the deck both at the boma and at the restaurant. The river houses hippos and crocodiles...More

    Thank Judy B
    Response from John M, General Manager at Blyde River Wilderness LodgeResponded 9 July 2018

    Dear Judy B, Thank you for taking your time sharing with us your experience at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge. it is always a pleasure to receive compliment about the lodge and Staff, not only the positive and the negative too so that we can rectify...More

    Reviewed 1 March 2018 via mobile
    Lovely relaxing place close to kruger, fixed menu

    We had a lovely stay here. The mini apartment was comfortable and set in beautiful grounds. The staff were really nice and very friendly. It is close to kruger Park and hoedspruit Airport so we did a mini tour entering through phalaborwa, staying in letaba...More

    Thank Emily H
    Response from Blyde, Manager at Blyde River Wilderness LodgeResponded 5 March 2018

    Dear Emily Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Canyon Lodge. It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This...More

    Reviewed 10 January 2018 via mobile
    Amazing place to stay

    If you can get over the gravel road, this is one of the best places to stay. The accommodation is perfect and so relaxing. Its in the nature reserve, has animals, is quiet and really gives you a sense of being away from the city....More

    Thank Gerald-GTA
    Response from Blyde, Manager at Blyde River Wilderness LodgeResponded 5 February 2018

    Dear Guests, Thank you for being our guests and for taking the time to send us your feedback about your recent stay at Blyde River Wilderness Lodge. It is always a pleasure to receive compliments highlighting particular positive aspects of the hotel and staff. This...More

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    "Owl house has best access to the swimming pool and boma, rooms 5 and 6 are secluded at the end of the lodge."
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