Southern Sands EcoLodge

Glamping on the banks of the mighty Olifants River.

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About

Southern Sands Ecolodge offers tented accommodation within the Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve, located on the banks of the mighty Olifants River.

Set apart to offer privacy, these well appointed tents each have an en suite bathroom with an outdoor shower, a fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchenette. They also each have a furnished deck area overlooking the river.

Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool. For our smaller guests there is a dedicated splash pool.

On advance request, the lodge can provide meal options.

The reserve is home to a range of plains game, including giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and a number of antelope species.

Guests at Southern Sands Ecolodge can enjoy organised tours into the Kruger National Park and the world celebrated Panoramic route as well as guided game drives on the 1000 hectare Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve in an open game drive vehicle.

Running, walking and cycling is available on the reserve.

Hoedspruit is 35 km from Southern Sands Ecolodge, and the nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 43 km away.

Tented Camps

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We offer accommodation in luxury tents. From the deck balcony the tent opens into the main room where there is a king sized bed, a bar fridge and place for clothing, next is the bathroom with a basin and toilet and that leads onto the outdoor shower.
The kitchenette is off to one side and there is a large braai area available for use. The kitchenette is fully stocked with cutlery and crockery.
For morning coffee, there is a two plate gas stove.

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Guided Day Trips

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

Enjoy a guided tour of the central part of the Kruger National Park.

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Panoramic road trip

Panoramic road trip

Drive the Drakensburg escarpment

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Activities

Full Day Tours

The two main day tours we run are: Kruger National Park tour Panoramic Route Road trip

Tours

Shorter trips are also available such as a visit to Jessica the Hippo, the Hoedspruit Reptile Centre and Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. We are also close to the Blyde dam where we recommend a visit to the dam wall and a boat cruise on the dam itself. A little further a field are the Echo Caves if you like that type of thing.

Safari

Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve is 1000ha area with a large selection of plains game. We have an open vehicle which is ideal for game viewing. Also popular is the walk along the Olifants river.

Menu

Please order in advance as we do not run as a restaurant.

Main Menu

Dishes

Dishes

Challenge for runners

I have a 5km, 8km and 12km route which I run on a regular basis. The challenge is to beat my time on any of the routes and to be rewarded with an extra day at the end of your stay. Of course there are terms and conditions. You must be a guest when you make the attempt. You need to mention that you are going for it. You start and finish at the borehole pump And you run in the middle of the day. Time to beat on the 5km is 27:34 (run at midday with a temp of 39 degrees) Time to beat on the 8km is 52:24 (also run at midday with a temp of 35 degrees) Time to beat on the 12km is 1:24:46 (midday run at 37 degrees) The distances are an approximate and different watches give a different result. The terrain is all off road and mostly on a jeep type track. You may complete the course in a clockwise or anti-clock wise direction.

Contact

  • Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve
  • Plot 54

Hi there, If you would like to get in touch please use WhatsApp as the signal is poor in this area. Kind regards Terry