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Tshukudu Game Lodge

3.5 of 5
Hoedspruit, South Africa
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

One is left alone in the wild - so to speak; because that is exactly how you are made to feel in Tshukudu.... Never has a one day experience made me feel so relaxed. Away from the stresses of city life, this family run Game Reserve is simply the best way to unwind and feel at one with nature. The... More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I stayed at the Tshukudu lodge as part of a week safari around the Kruger Park during the Christmas holiday 2012-2013. I was travelling with my family -18 of us with 6 kids. It was amazing for all of us to be able to approach the animals so close - Elephants (Obelix), Cheetahs, Lions. Our guides were amazing, had dinner... More

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Hollywood, FL
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3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

We spent an afternoon/evening at Tshukudu as part of a 10 day safari with Viva Safaris. The experience at Tshukudu was different from what we experienced at Balule and Kruger in that Tshukudu is a private game lodge that is relatively small, fenced in and contains a finite number of animals. The advantage is that seeing a particular animal species... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

If you want to have a really amazing experience in South Africa, go to Tshukudu Game Lodge. The staff, the place, the food- everything was fantastic. The cheetahs are such a special "thing"!!They DO WALK, but you have to know that the place is not a zoo or a circus; so, if you spend just a day or two there,... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

we had just a wonderful time at Tshukudu. The highlight of our entire trip was the bush walk @ tshukudu. To walk around with Hunters and Floppy, the resident cheetahs, was simply a very unique experience. Professional and knowledgeable staff, especially the game rangers!! Divine food. One of our best experiences in South Africa

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Perth
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

What a wonderful surprise to visit this lodge for three days with our daughter and grandchildren. The staff are absolutely great and the food delicious. We had wonderful encounters with Rhino, Elephant and Rhino. There is a tame cheetah who roams the lodge and we caught her sitting by the swimming pool last night. We also had a great view... More

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Hoedspruit
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Tshukudus web site says: Renowned for the re-introduction of orphaned animals to the wild, it offers guests the rare opportunity of interacting with animals on a special morning walk. Before booking we wanted confirmation so when we asked if Tshukudu walked with lions as advertised we were told: 'Our lion cubs ain't cubs any more so unfortunately we only walk... More

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London, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

To have a cheetah greet you when you arrive was the start to a wonderful experience. The accommodation was simple but very comfortable. The game drives were amazing, the rangers worked hard to make sure you saw as much as possible and up close. The morning walks were made very interesting and educational by the ranger and we were accompanied... More

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Dubai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2012

Just for the record, we stayed in June 2011.One of the most enjoyable and life changing experiences with regards to staying at a wild game lodge-totally different from other reserves as the experience is one of interaction and understanding nature conservation. Up and close interaction with wild animals and even game walks with cheetahs, lions and a bushpig-what could one... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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16 hotel reviews
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

We came to Tshukudu to see the Big 5 and we were not disappointed. We saw lions, elephants, cape buffalo and rhinos in the wild and leopards in their enclosure areas. The game drives were wonderful although much of the experience depends on the quality of your guide. We saw every kind of animal and bird we ever wanted to... More

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Also Known As:
Tshukudu Game Hotel
Tshukudu Game Hotel Hoedspruit
Tshukudu Game Lodge Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Address: Hoedspruit, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Limpopo Province > Hoedspruit
Amenities:
Swimming Pool
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Ranked #13 of 60 Speciality lodging in Hoedspruit
Price range (per night): S$159
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)

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