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Hongonyi Private Game Lodge

Hongonyi Private Game Lodge Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Hoedspruit Limpopo

Description

HONGONYI, near Hoedspruit off the R40 into Guernsey is close to the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. With its unique informal relaxed ambience, this delightful luxury 3 star bush lodge offers informative early morning bush walks, superb game drives to the wildlife enthusiast and great sightings on the Big5 drives.  It’s a bird watchers paradise and a photographers dream. With 10 en-suite double bedrooms, 4 family rooms and a cosy Honeymoon suite, all surrounded by a tropical garden, Hongonyi offers the ultimate in relaxation.  Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, overhead fans and insect screens ensuring a perfect night’s rest.  There are no noisy air-conditioners, radios, TV’s or fridges in the rooms. Keep binoculars close by as you relax on the viewing deck or in the bush lounge where refreshments are served, laze on a hammock under the shade of a tree, or cool down in the invigorating waters of the rock pool.  Listen to the roar of the Lions in the distance, the sound of the Jackal as they roam the reserve, and the howl of the Hyena that electrifies the night.

The people of Hongonyi are renowned for their friendliness, five star service & hospitality. They are passionate about their position at the lodge and eager to share their knowledge with the guests. They will sing and dance for you, and will teach you a little about their culture. They develop friendships and have long lasting relationships. They are the best in Africa!
Hongonyi is close to the Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon (Largest Green Canyon in the world.  It is the perfect stay over - to enjoy the beautiful scenic “Valley of the Elephants” and other wonderful places of interest a short distance away.   It’s an African Adventure of Distinction.  AA Travel Guides American Express – Accommodation Awards – Semi- finalist 2006/2007 - Finalist 2008, 2009 & 2010 - AA Highly Recommended.

 Sightings of Lion & Elephant in Big 5 territory and tracking the Cheetah is part of the HONGONYI experience with excellent photo opportunities of Africa’s most amazing animals as well as the ‘Little Big5’ and the ‘Secret Seven’. We have the tallest, the biggest, the fastest, the smallest, the thinnest, and the slowest on the reserve. With its unique informal relaxed ambience, this delightful luxury 3 star bush lodge offers informative early morning bush walks and superb game drives to the wildlife enthusiast. There are mountain views, bushveld views, dams, lakes, waterholes & river beds. It’s a bird watchers paradise and a photographers dream.

With en-suite twin / double & family rooms available, a Luxury self-catering Bush Villa and a cosy Honeymoon suite, Hongonyi offers the ultimate in relaxation. Rooms are equipped with mosquito nets, overhead fans and insect screens to protect you from the African heat, ensuring a perfect night’s rest. There are no noisy air-conditioners, radios, TV’s or fridges in the rooms.

Facilities

·                   Laundry Service  - for guests staying three days or more.

·                   Mosquito Netting - in all rooms for that romantic feel to your nights

·                   Plug Adapters - on request

·                   Pool - for cooling off on the hot summer days

·                   Qualified Guides  - to assist you on the bush walks and to answer all your questions.

·                   Viewing Deck  - keeping binoculars close, a book handy  and for those lazy days.

Attractions

Activities

 Archery - test your skill & eye - for guests staying three days or more

Ballooning - fantastic sightings of wildlife as you soar over the game reserves

Big 5 Drives - Drives into Big 5 territory to spot Lion & Elephant.

Birding  -  It's paradise with the many different species.

Bush Walks  - Leaning more about the smaller wonder that nature has created.  Very informative.

Cheetah Breeding Project - Learn more about our wonderful Cheetah and the good work being done to keep the species alive for our next generation.

Clay Pigeon shooting - Try your hand & eye at shooting the clays - for guests staying three days or more.

Cultural Tours - A special tour can be arranged to see, and feel the way of life for some very special people.

Fixed wing flights - Landing and taking off from our own private bush strip, and exciting experience.

Game Drives - Early morning or evening drives on our private reserve. Night spotting can be arranged,

Golfing  - experience many of the most challenging golf courses in and around our area.

 Kruger Park trips - Half day & day trips can be arranged to see our National Heritage.

Landing Strip  - for the more daring to land on a bush strip, we will transfer you to our lodge in an open vehicle.

Pétanque (Boule) - the oldest form of bowling - for guests staying three nights or more.

Photography - the most amazing sunrises and sunsets, the most amazing animals, wildflowers & more.

Rehabilitation Centre - The care for and release of all wildlife species.

Snake Park - View through glass the many different specie, and learn more about these beautiful reptiles

Viewing Deck  - spend days of leisure viewing the animals that come to drink at the lodge dam.

Rates

Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.

THE RATES:  Per person per night sharing.

 ·       DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST  – R910.00
·         FULL BOARD – R1320.00 – includes all meals, early morning bush walks or drives plus a sun-downer      game drive per day.  (Minimum two night stay)

SINGLES :

DBB - R 1020.00

FULL BOARD - R 1480.00

CHILD POLICY: Children 7-11 50% of adult rate - younger by arrangement only 

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