Holiday rentals with a hot tub near Kruger National Park

Living With Leopards

Our expansive home in a wildlife estate in Hoedspruit is the perfect space to unwind and explore. Enjoy the passing-by of leopards, hyena, giraffes, warthog, buck of all kinds, mongooses, giant lizards and beautiful birds - all of whom make their way through our garden on a daily basis. Explore the Kruger National Park from multiple gate entries - the closest of which is just a short 30-minute drive away. Relax in the pool with a cocktail to the sounds of the bush, and slow down in style.

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Penzhorn Rest Cottage

This modern two-sleeper cottage is nestled in the heart of the bush along the Olifants River just 25km outside Hoedspruit. This "Peace" of Africa brings tranquillity with the soothing river and daily presence of various buck, birds and occasional sightings of hippo's and crocodile. Enjoy the custom-built "Bos Bad" to cool down or heat up (with a coal stove) overlooking a stunning river view, uninterrupted bush, beautiful sunsets, a starlit sky and the Milky Way at night. Birders' Dream.

Hippo Pool 7

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Lookout over the Olifants River where you can see all sorts of game, including Hippos an Crocodile. Losts of birdlife. We spotted the Fishing Owl and Finfoot. This is also a flyin destination. You can park yuor aircraft at the unit. 55Km from the Krugerpark Gate. 23Km from Hoedspruit Flying details S 24’ 11 59 x E 030’48 45, Elevation 1145ft, Variation 14 W, Frequency 119.0 Runway available – 800m – Headings 010’m and 190’m, Tarred strip

Rukiya Safari Camp River House

Rukiya River House is located in the Wild Rivers Nature Reserve neighbouring the Greater Kruger. It is an private residence built beneath old riverine trees on the banks of the Blyde River. Although the house is complete private you have the added benefit of being within the grounds of Rukiya Safari camp where you can go for meals, enjoy a dip in the pool and join safari activities. The house has beautiful river views and when staying you have access to Wild Rivers Nature Reserve.

Luxury Tent - Marula

This suite is named for the beautiful Marula sitting proudly in the deck between the plunge pool and the fire pit. But apart from its marula tree and luxuriant garden, this suite is surrounded by incredible rock features with soft green overtones – emulated in the tent’s soft furnishings – and incredible sunsets. Luxuriate in peaceful hours by the circular pool enjoying the expanse of bush in front of you as you drink it all in.

Self catering house bordering Kruger NP

This is where the African bush comes to you. Villa Yingwe is our intimate bush villa for up to 4 guests, right on the border of Kruger National Park. From your private terrace, you overlook the bush and a waterhole just 18 metres away, regularly visited by wildlife. Enjoy the peace and privacy, unwind in your private hot tub and experience the bush without leaving your terrace. Phalaborwa Gate is only 15 minutes away.

Villa Scarabee

Villa Scarabee is one of our 9-person villa’s and is renowned for its breath-taking interior that boasts a spacious yet plush environment which is created through tasteful artwork and unique décor which brings this villa to life. The incidence of light is optimized by extra high windows, sliding doors and doors, so that the “wildlife feeling” can be optimally experienced both inside and outside the villa.

African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge - Honeymoon

Stand Alone Super King Suite, En-suite Wet room with Shower. Freestanding Bathtub, joining double door Outside shower. Private Lounge open to the Room, as well as Rooftop Star Room with Daybed, linked by Staircase from inside the Suite. Weather dependent.

Luxury Honeymoon Suite

Luxury Honeymoon suite boats with a king-sized bed. En-suite bathroom with corner bath and indoor and outdoor shower. Air conditioning, bathroom amenities, Ceiling fan, coffee/tea facilities, safe and a terrace overlooking the breath-taking nature.

Cottage in the bush

Totally private and exclusive. Surrounded by big 5. 40km from Kruger National park. Go to bed with the calls of lion. You can walk safely on this property as no big 5 on this property. Beautiful mountain views. Prolific bird life.

Cycad villa

The villa is infront of the lake and pool where you can enjoy a nice sit by the patio while having a good braai. Also a 2 minutes walk into the Sefapane restaurant.

Leopard's Lair Bush Lodge

This deluxe room is fitted with a double bed and has an en-suite bathroom with shower and spar bath. The deluxe rooms have a view of the Mohlabetsi riverbed.