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Blyde River Lodge

Our rating

7/10

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Highlights

- Family friendly accommodation
- Perfect base for Blyde Canyon
- Friendly hosts

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Overview

Nestled in a small village near Hoedspruit and in the foothills of Blyde Canyon, this lodge is a true hidden gem. With three chalets spread amongst spacious gardens, it offers the perfect retreat for families wanting to get away from it all and the ideal base from where to explore the Blyde Canyon region. Each chalet offers private accommodation, with rooms opening on to a private deck. Rooms are tastefully decorated in harmony with the local environment and offer comfortable beds, outdoor shower and indoor bathtub. Each of the chalets offer accommodation for families, with separate bedrooms for parents and children opening on to the deck.

Within the grounds, there is an unheated pool and also a trampoline, as well as plenty of space to run around. This is a family run property and the owners have children and grandchildren, so whilst there is a tranquil atmosphere here because the chalets are well spaced, there is no pressure to keep your children quiet. It also means that children are free to play while you linger over a drink at the end of a day's exploration; a welcome contrast to the safari lodges. Breakfast is served in the main house, where there is also a boma for outside meals. All of your meals are included during your stay.

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Average Rating

based on 534 reviews

(5.00/5)

  • Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”

    MissingLars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024

  • It was certainly a holiday of a lifetime for us and we loved every minute!! The standard and location of each accommodation was excellent, as was the variety of each different accommodation type. Our schedule was perfect and we managed to achieve everything on our to-do task list. Your documents were also really helpful, as were the driving directions. We all thank you for making this such a wonderful holiday. Happy to leave a review publicly if you point me the right way. Best Steve

    MissingStephen H reviewing Classic Garden Route & Eastern Cape Safari on 01 September 2023

  • Hi Lisa, We had a fabulous time thank you. The accommodation and other ideation were all terrific - that’s so much for your help. The apartment in Cape Town was particularly good - we would never have found that: Boschendal was great as well and game lodge was superb. Thanks again, Alistair

    MissingAlistair A reviewing Cape Town, Garden Route and Kruger on 28 April 2023

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