Accommodation Hoedspruit by Ross in the Bush.

Ross-ini-bos(Ross in the bush)

Getting away from it all; Breakaway; African bush holidays – these phrases have become buzzwords in the African tourist industry.

But are you really “getting away” from it all? Does a holiday in a 5-star lodge with all the mod cons - that happens to have been built in the bush - really meet the criteria for getting away from it all? Are you not in reality taking civilization with you in a vain quest to get back to nature?

This is what makes Ross-ini-Bos unique:

Situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park there are no fences between the Ross farm and the Kruger National Park, meaning that animals can move around at will, and that the Big Five are regularly seen on the farm.

Accommodation in the bush consists of 5 rondavels (round African structures) each sleeping two people; and two square huts each sleeping four people.

The is a swimming dam (not a pool) with a deck and roof made of sticks; a social area with a thatched roof and barbeque facility; and an open boma (enclosure) made of sticks, where evenings around the campfire in the African bush become a reality. There is also a boma with a kitchen boasting deep freezers, fridge, and gas stove. Water for the open shower is heated in a donkey (drum).

There is no electricity, so all equipment work with gas.

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There are various options for game drives, walks, and safaris on foot.

Imagine the unique early morning smell and sounds of the bush, a cup of fresh, hot coffee and rusks, and then a game drive – followed by a late bush breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage, bacon, pot bread and more (most of the dishes prepared on an open fire).

Then you can laze around the camp, play jukskei (voke-pin – a popular traditional South African pastime), darts or board games, or catch up on your reading.

Late afternoon, after a light lunch, there is another game drive for those feeling active. On returning to the camp the campfire is already burning away merrily, while lanterns create a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere.

Dinner is prepared in the camp and enjoyed around the campfire. Tearing oneself away to go to bed tends to be difficult, because of the entrancing effect of the fire and the night sounds all around you - like the howl of hyenas, the roar of lions, and the call of the pearl spotted night owl.

Various options are available, including a Comprehensive Package or a Self-catering Package.

Things to do in Hoedspruit

ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE PRE-BOOKED/FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED BEFORE ARRIVAL
BIG 5 WALKING SAFARI R310 per person Time: 3 hours Include: Bottled water & light snacks	HOT AIR BALLOONING Big five flight – R2250 p.p Non big five flight – R1950 p.p Inclusive: tea/coffee, champagne & snacks ± 1 hour (kids – 45 kg R1050p.p)	BLYDE BOAT CRUISE R 70 p.p (1½h)above 8 years Mid Week & weekend Hours: 09h00/11h00/15h00
MOHOLOHOLO REHAB CENTRE R85 p.p (2 hours), R45 p.p 7-12 years Kids under 7 free Times: Mid week and Saturday – 9h30 & 15h00 (Sundays – Closed)	WHITE WATER RAFTING R180 p.p 3km – Lower Blyde R560 p.p – Olifants river rafting – 10km – including: lunch and transport. R800 p.p Blyde Canyon day trip – Including lunch & boat cruise on dam. Tubing on the Blyde: (full day – R160p.p) (half day – R120p.p)	KRUGER PARK & PANORAMA SAFARIS R850 p.p (2-3 people) Open vehicle safari: 2-3 persons R1150 p.p. 4 plus persons R680 p.p Kruger includes: Bottled Water, Registered guide, and R120 conservation fee. Panorama includes: Bottled water, registered gide, entrance fee *picnic baskets available at R90 p.p
BIG 5 GAME DRIVE & DINNER – KAPAMA Kapama game reserve & dinner (±3 hours) R500 p.p, R260 (6-12 years) HORSE RIDING R190 p.p (1 hour), R270 p.p (2 hours) R330 p.p (3 hours)	QUAD BIKE TRAIL & DIRT CARS 1 ½ hour drive through the bush R270 per quad BIG 5 DRIVE – THORNYBUSH Game drive only (± 3 hours) R280 p.p MICROFLIGHT R400 p.p.p flight (20 min) R550 p.p.p. flight (30 min) R850 p.p.p. flight (60 min)	PAINTBALL Age limit – 12 years – duration 1 hour Min persons: 6 Max persons: 14 Tariff: R60 p.p includes 40 balls Extra balls: R10 for 20 balls t.
ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI R900 p.p ±1½ - 2 hours. Departure times on reques	KAPAMA CHEETAH PROJECT R100 p.p, R40 p. child (6-12 years) Times: Mid week and weekends – hourly tours from 08h00 – 15h00 Inclusive of tea garden and curio shop.	ABSEILING – BLYDE DAM WALL Age limit: 16 years – min: 4 & max: 12 Tariff: R150 p.p. KLOOFING – STRYDOM TUNNEL Min: 6 & max: 18 Duration: 3-5 hours Tariff: R300 p.p Light lunch & 2 drinks included Or R380 p.p Abseiling included.
TSHUKUDU Walk with the animals and breakfast Tariff:R180 p.p early morning Drive and dinner – R308 p.p SILK FARM R45 p. adult, R15 p. child Tour times: 9h00, 10h30,12h00,13h30,15h00 Tea garden

Ratess

For specials and rates - please contact us

Online bookings will be discounted!