Hoedspruit

Afrikaans name: Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

Photo © Johan van Zyl

Limpopo

Hoedspruit is a small town located in an agricultural area that also has many places of interest for tourists. The name Hoedspruit is Afrikaans for 'Hat Creek'.

Tourism is important for Hoedspruit and there are many game reserves and sanctuaries within driving distance from the town. These include the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, IKinyonga Reptile Park and the Moholoholo Wild Rehabilitation Centre.

If you are prepared to travel further afield then you can use Hoedspruit as a base to visit numerous places of interest in Mpumalanga and Limpopo.

Visitors have many options for accommodation. These include B&B's, guest houses, safari lodges, self-catering and camping.

How was your trip to Hoedspruit?

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Photo © Johan van Zyl

Hoedspruit

Photo © Johan van Zyl

This is claimed to the biggest pot plant in the world!

Photo © Johan van Zyl

References and further reading

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 37

The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 102

On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 276

Getaway - Vol 35 No 02 - Author: - Published: 2023 - Page: 31

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 192

Country Life - Issue 253 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 33

Country Life - Issue 259 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 52

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 150

Getaway - Vol 27 No 09 - Author: - Published: 2015 - Page: 80

Getaway - Vol 29 No 11 - Author: - Published: 2018 - Page: 62

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