Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge
Kruger National Park
EARTHY LUXURY
An earthy, traditional Tsonga styled lodge, Hoyo Hoyo offers luxury in six beautifully furnished huts. The combination of the bush, traditional cuisine, the warmth of the accommodation together with the opportunity to witness the lifestyle and culture of the Shangaan people, ensure an unforgettable safari experience.
ACCOMMODATION
Six luxury air conditioned ‘bee-hive’ suites, cylindrical in structure with earth coloured walls and a tapering thatched reed roof boast king size beds, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private game viewing decks. All fabrics, décor and objet d’art are sourced from the local Tsonga community and stand tribal proud.
 
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON ALL ROOMS
· All rooms are large king beds
STANDARD ROOM FEATURES
· All rooms have en-suite bathrooms
· Antique-styled baths
· Air conditioner
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VIEWS FROM THE ROOM
· Overlooking river and savannah
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES
Check In – 13h00 | Check Out – 11h00
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ROOM CONFIGURATION
· 6 huts, sleeps 12 people
· 6 double Rooms
· Traditional Tsonga Huts
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FACILITIES
BY ROAD:
- After departing from Johannesburg International Airport
- Take the R21 highway towards Pretoria (North)
- Before Pretoria, take the N4 highway East
- Turnoff at Belfast, take the R540 towards Dullstroom (approximately 37km)
- At Dullstroom, take the R540 towards Lydenburg (approximately 43km)
- At Lydenburg, take the R36 towards Ohrigstad (approximately 62km)
- At Ohrigstad, take the R527 towards Hoedspruit (Note: You will pass through the JG Strijdom Tunnel)
- 16km before Hoedspruit at the Swadini Reptile Centre, turn right onto the R531 towards Klaserie
- After approximately 30km, turn left onto the Orpen Gate Road (R531)
- After 40km you will reach the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park (Please note: you will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R30, and entrance through this gate should be no later than 16:00 else a late permit will be required)
ORPEN GATE ENTRY:
(Estimated Driving Time: 1.5 hours)
- Take the H7 towards Satara
- Drive for approximately 6.7km
- Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road)
- After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati
- After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145
- Continue along the S145 for 10km till you see the Hoyo Hoyo sign, turn right
- After 3.5km you will reach a T-junction which is signposted, turn right
- Continue along this road for 4km and you will find Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge
GATE ENTRANCE FEES
Fees are currently R30 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.
GATE ENTRANCE TIMES
Please be aware of gate entrance times into Kruger National Park as they do vary throughout the year, depending on the season. Entrance into the park via Orpen Gate should be no later than two hours prior to gate closure time and via Kruger Gate should be no later than three hours prior to gate closure times.
Gate Opening Times:
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October – March
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05h30
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April – September
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06h00
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Gate Closing Times:
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November – February
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18h30
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March - April
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18h00
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May – July
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17h30
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August – October
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18h00
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SPEED LIMIT
Whilst driving within the Kruger National Park, please adhere to the legal speed limit of 50km per hour on tarred roads and 40km per hour on dirt roads.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please adhere to the Kruger National Park safety precautions, and do not disembark from your vehicle unless you are in a designated area.
CELLULAR PHONE COVERAGE
Cellular phone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza, it is therefore recommended to make your last necessary calls at the gate upon entry.
LOCATION:
Situated in the Kruger National Park in the Limpopo Province approximately:
· 50km from the Orpen Gate
· 80km from the Kruger Gate
· 110km from Hoedspruit
· 150km from Phalaborwa
· 155km from Makalali Game Lodge
· 170km from Greenway Woods
· 225km from Nelspruit
· 506km from Johannesburg
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