"This means you can walk unattended through this gorgeous section of bush experiencing encounters with Giraffe, Kudu, Warthogs and orfher bush animals WITHOUT needing a gun toting guide!"
Kylie from Australia
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"The recwtion on arrival were exellent /friendly/Help full. The Birds and Wild Animals are on your front door as part of the Bush veld where the Call of the Wild Lodge is sittuated."
Freddie from South Africa
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"Having breakfast on the rear lanai with giraffes and other visitors at the back fence was a most enjoyable morning."
dayer441956 from United States
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"The estate is literally 3 mintutes drive from the centre of Hoedspruit with shops."
Margaret B from South Africa
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"My stay with Deon and Sue at Call of the Wild Lodge was truly an unforgettable experience."
Jason G from South Africa
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3-star bush lodge in Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate with free-roaming wildlife access
Amenities
Call of the Wild Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool with a charcoal-black finish that mirrors the surrounding bushveld and overlooks a waterhole. The property offers bicycle rental, game drives, horse riding, and hiking, plus a BBQ facility with an outdoor fireplace and picnic area. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, and an inverter with battery backup for load shedding are available on site.
Rooms
All thatched units include air conditioning, a private deck, tea-and-coffee making facilities, and a minibar fridge. The twin/double rooms and family rooms feature an indoor and outdoor shower, with the outdoor shower set under the night sky or morning light. Each room has a private entrance, a small patio, and access to the pool and garden areas.
Location
The lodge sits inside the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 12 km from Eastgate Airport, where guests can walk unattended on a green belt with giraffe, kudu, warthogs, nyala, and zebra - no guide required. Self-drive game viewing within the estate is possible, and the property is within 15 minutes of restaurants and shops in Hoedspruit town. Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre, and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre are all a short drive away.
Dining
A Bush Breakfast is served daily on the garden terrace by the pool, where guests watch warthogs, kudu, and giraffe pass the fence. The lodge offers a snack bar, special diet menus, and wine/champagne; BBQ facilities are also available. Breakfast is included in the rate, and the hosts can prepare authentic home-cooked meals on request.
Special Features
Guests can walk or cycle through the estate's green belt without a guide, spotting animals like giraffe, zebra, and warthog - a rare opportunity in the Greater Kruger region. The lodge provides board games, puzzles, and packed lunches for day trips. Bicycle rental, bike tours, game drives, and horse riding are arranged on site.
Highlights
Location: Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, 12 km from Eastgate Airport
Rooms: Thatched units with private deck and outdoor shower
Dining: Bush Breakfast included daily by the pool
Activities: Unattended bush walks among giraffe, zebra, warthog
Amenities: Inverter and battery backup for load shedding
Nearby: 15 min to Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon
“Stepping into this lodge feels like being welcomed into a vibrant home, where the owners' genuine passion for the area is palpable. The grounds itself teem with wildlife, offering the rare freedom to wander and observe creatures like giraffe and kudu up close without guided constraints. It's a refreshing perspective on a bush experience, especially with its proximity to Hoedspruit's amenities and the delicious breakfasts served by the pool.”
James DavidEditor-in-Chief at Zalimpopo
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Call Of The Wild Lodge offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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35 m²
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