African Rock Lodge

Property class: 4

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Located close to Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, African Rock Lodge provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, horseback riding, and ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Located in Hoedspruit, African Rock Lodge is near the airport and in a regional park. Jessica the Hippo is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Blyde River Canyon. Orpen Gate and Phalaborwa Gate are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game viewing. Visit our Hoedspruit travel guide
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594 Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, c/o Ghwarrie & Kanniedood Street, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • A dirt path with a lion walking away from the camera.
    Selati Nature Reserve
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A white pickup truck with a cheetah on its bed, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.
    Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    47 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    36 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Jessica the Hippo
    41 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean
    8 min drive
  • Silver Wings Spur Steak Ranch
    8 min drive
  • Sleepers Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Safari Club Hoedspruit
    10 min drive
  • The Brewery
    10 min drive

About this property

African Rock Lodge

  • Upscale lodge near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
  • A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at African Rock Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, horseback riding, and ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
    • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
    • Balconies or patios, highchairs, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Does African Rock Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is African Rock Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at African Rock Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at African Rock Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does African Rock Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 10 AM–4 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is African Rock Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this lodge is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Jessica the Hippo.

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Reviews

African Rock Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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I don’t usually write reviews. But this lodge was way out of my expectations. My experience with the lodge was fantastic. Every staffs were very nice and sincere. The energy vibe at the place was warm and welcoming. The food was AMAZING. The lodge only host 5 rooms. So It was very private. You could pretty much enjoy the entire property by yourself without sharing space.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Inchecken was prima, eten savonds ook erg lekker en een goed zwembad. Locatie ook fijn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The owners of the property were very warm and hospital. The room was spacious and had a nice African vibe. Braai for dinner was delicious. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Eine ausgezeichnete Unterkunft, wirklich viel Liebe zum Detail, tolle Zimmer mit perfekter Ausstattung, großartige Gastfreundschaft mit viel persönlichem Kontakt. Das Essen war sehr gut. Allergien (Zöliakie) wurden mit größter Sorgfalt berücksichtigt. Wenige Gehmeter entfernt kann man zu Fuß auf eine kleine Safari in den Busch gehen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschön

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit! Tolle Umgebung, hervorragendes Essen und Service. Viele Tipps, schönes Zimmer - einfach toll!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr netter Gastgeber, steht immer für Infos bereit und organisiert auch gerne eine Safari im Krügerpark. Das abendliche Barbecue ist sehr lecker und absolut empfehlenswert. In der direkten Umgebung können einige Tiere auf eigene Faust beobachtet werden. Insgesamt eine tolle Lodge mit einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Não existe nada que não tenha gostado. Me senti em casa, longe de casa. Sander e Juliet nos abraçam como membros da família. O quarto é maravilhoso é super bem decorado, com atenção a cada detalhe. Já quero voltar pra lá!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Juliet und Sander haben eine Insel der Erholung geschaffen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr saubere Unterkunft und sehr leckeres Essen. Sander war unglaublich hilfsbereit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Une petite pause bien agréable, une piscine dont on a pu profiter et le meilleur brai de notre séjour ! Merci
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay at a erfect lodge close to wild animals

The lodge was perfect and situated great in a private reserv with wild animals were you could walk/ go with a car daytime. Rooms really clean and nicely devorated. Great breakfast and dinnerbuffe. The owner and the staff really nice. The owner booked great excursions for us. I highly recommend this lodge for among other things visiting the Kruger park and game drives.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome Hoedspruit Acommodation

This place is a gem! The hosts Sanders and Juliet do a great job and truly offer an awesome stay with relaxed atmosphere. The room is comfy and clean. The breakfast is delicious. The activities offer by the lodge and performed by third parties have good cost-benefit. The location of the lodge is very good, close to the airport, main activities and to Hoedspruit few restaurants and shops. We were very glad with our stay and strongly recommend Africa Rock Lodge! Thank you, Sanders!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

We stayed at the lodge for 2 nights and enjoyed our time there. Sander was a great host, picking us up from the airport, as well as providing us for bikes to use to ride around and explore the area (within the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate). We ate dinner at the lodge both nights, and the food was very tasty and we enjoyed the environment sitting outside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Close to the airport and great access point from which to venture further afield - into Kruger NP, particularly if you have vehicle access. Sander and his wife and daughter (soon to add a son) were the most helpful and kind hosts a traveler could wish for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Una fantastica esperienza.

Fantastica esperienza! Fortunato a soggiornare in questo lodge carinissimo e molto curato: stanza stupenda curata fin nei minimi dettagli, piscina gradevole dove potersi rilassare, ambienti comuni in pieno stile africano...tutto bellissimo e ben organizzato dai gestori che organizzeranno per voi ogni tipo di esperienza (tra l'altro il tutto a prezzi onestissimi!). Ottima la colazione ed eccellente la cena con grigliate di carne e tantissimi altri pietanze tipiche.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at African Rock Lodge. The owner couples gave us great suggestions for local attractions, driving routes and restaurants. The camp fire and braai dinner at the lodge was very intimate and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Formidable, hôte adorable (encore merci pour son aide dans nos galères), lieu magnifique au cœur d’une réserve où il y a une quinzaine de girafes et où les phacochères se baladent devant la terrasses ! Le braai le soir est un plus, excellent et convivial ! On a adoré cet endroit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schöne Lodge und freundlicher Gastgeber hat viele gute Tipps gegeben und spricht sogar ganz gut deutsch. Super gutes Frühstück. Wir sind leider nur eine Nacht geblieben. Man hätte die Möglichkeit im kleinen, privaten Game Resort Wanderungen zu Unternehmen (keine gefährlichen Tiere).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent !

Excellent. Un accueil extra, même sous la pluie, où le propriétaire est venu à notre voiture avec le parapluie. De très bon conseil pour le restaurant. Un petit déjeuner très bon où les phacochères sont venus nous rendre visite juste à côté de la piscine. Un moment inoubliable. Je conseille fortement !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Escelente Lodge

A estadia foi maravilhosa. Estava cheio de expectativas e foram superadas com a beleza e calma do local e com a recepção dos funcionários que foi super acolhedora. Outro ponto chave é a limpeza desde os quartos até o restaurante, tudo muito limpo e bem cuidado. Gostamos tanto jantar que resolvemos comer no restaurante todos os dias. É feito na hora, comida deliciosa, típica sul africana e tem um excelente custo benefício. Voltaria a ficar lá novamente com certeza.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. Tout était parfait. Le lodge est magnifique, Sander, son épouse et toute l équipe est aux petits soins pour nous. Le barbecue un vrai délice. La chambre est remplie de petites attentions. Tout est pensé pour nous faire passer un excellent moment. Merci encore et à très bientôt pour un séjour plus long.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accueil, dans un endroit très calme. Les chambres sont très propres, tres confortables et meublées avec goût. Une étape très agréable où nous retournerons avec plaisir.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Hidden gem in Hoedspruit.

Erg leuke lodge in een semi-natuur reservaat. Kleine opzet met 5 kamers. Erg leuk en smaakvol ingericht. Sander deed een prima job als eigenaar. Erg gezellig en zeker aan te bevelen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastisk

Fantastisk sted. God mad og service. Fik stor hjælp til lokationer vi skulle se dagen efter.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Super

Aardige eigenaars. Super aardige mensen. Simpelweg top.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018