Relaxing Hoedspruit Accommodation
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Bona Intaba Lodge - Canyon Game Reserve Offers a Unique African Experience.


Bona Intaba Lodge offers unique and exclusive Hoedspruit accommodation. Our lodge is synonymous with privacy, peace and tranquillity and is situated in the private Canyon Game Reserve (Blyde Canyon), set against the breathtaking backdrop of the majestic Blyde River Canyon Mountain Range in the Hoedspruit area.
If you are looking for a tranquil African Hide-away in the Limpopo area, our unique and secluded accommodation will provide you with that “Magical” experience. Bona Intaba is an exclusive, intimate, private, yet affordable self-catering lodge boasting four stylishly decorated en suite / air conditioned bedrooms. The lodge is tastefully furnished, fully equipped with all the modern conveniences, including LCD TV with DSTV and is serviced daily.
The lodge boasts a unique pool and waterhole area where you can observe the wildlife enjoying a drink after dawn and a secluded boma area for that evening bushveld braai.
A haven for nature enthusiasts seeking a unique African bush experience in the natural, unspoilt surrounds of a private game reserve which offers an abundance of wildlife and birds.
Please Note:
* No smoking is allowed in our facilities.
* Our check-in time is before 18:00 and check-out time is 10:00.
Rooms and Units:


The Self Catering Lodge offers:-
- Four stylishly decorated rooms;
- Bathroom facilities: private, en suite shower only with a separate toilet;
- Double beds;
- Air conditioning;
- Patio and balcony;
- Tea and coffee making facilities;
- Safe;
- Hair dryer;
- Television, DSTV (Satellite);
- Splash pool;
- View of the mountain and bush
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Our Facilities:


- Braai (barbeque) area;
- Parking;
- Bar on premises;
- Airport shuttle service by arrangement
Rates:
- Single: From R350.00 to R450.00
- Per person sharing: From R275.00 to R350.00
- Under 18 Years: R150,00
Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.
Directions to Our Hoedspruit Accommodation:
Click on the map below to view full-size printable map to Bona Intaba Lodge, Hoedspruit.
Directions from Nelspruit (±185km):
- Take R40 to Hoedspruit;
- Go through Bushbuckridge / Acorn Hoek / Klaserie;
- Go past the turn to Orpen Gate;
- ±20km further turn left at the sign to Swadini;
- ±5.5km turn right to Jonkmanspruit;
- ±10km turn left at the sign to Canyon Game Reserve, ±3km on dirt road to main gate and 1.5km to the Lodge – No.3.
If you want to go from Nelspruit via Hoedspruit Town:
- Take R40 to Hoedspruit;
- In Hoedspruit turn left at the 4-way stop onto the R527 towards the Strydom Tunnel / Lydenburg;
- ±18km – just past the Blyde River Bridge – turn left onto the Driehoek Road;
- Follow road for ±3km to the sign on the right - Canyon Game Reserve – turn right and follow the dirt road for ±3km to the main entrance gate;
- Once through the gate follow dirt road (pass dam on left) to No.3 (±1.5 km).
Directions from Johannesburg/Pretoria (±450km):
- Head towards Witbank, Belfast, Dullstroom, Lydenburg, Ohrigstad to Hoedspruit;
- Once past the JG Strydom Tunnel follow the Blyde One Stop signs for ±24km – just before the Blyde One Stop / Blyde River Bridge (±18km from Hoedspruit) turn right into the Driehoek Road;
- Follow road for ±3km to the sign on the right – Canyon Game Reserve – turn right and follow the dirt road for ±3km to the main entrance gate;
- Once through the gate follow dirt road (pass dam on left) to No.3 (±1.5 km).
If you want to take the scenic route – Gods Window – at Lydenburg go up Long Tom Pass to Sabie – through Sabie to Graskop – Graskop via Gods Window / Potholes / Blyde Canyon (Three Rondavels). Turn right at the T-Junction (if you go left will go to Ohrigstad) – up the Abel Erasmus pass – through the tunnel and then follow the directions mentioned above. (±520km)
GPS Co-ordinates:
- S 24° 26' 18.3"
- EO 30° 47' 2.0"
