Moditlo River Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.7

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Experience world-class service at Moditlo River Lodge

Situated along the Nbesi River in the heart of the Blue Canyon Conservancy, Moditlo River Lodge features a rustic lodge with an outdoor swimming pool, boma bonfire and restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private patio and outdoor seating. They also include a minibar, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy South African cuisine and wine in the restaurant as well as al fresco boma BBQs. Activities at the lodge include game drives and bush walks, and wellness treatments are available upon request. Moditlo River Lodge is located 20 km from Hoedspruit and a free airport shuttle is provided to Hoedspruit Airport. Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate is 50 km from the lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jamie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great setting, deluxe lodges, nice layout, very clean”
Leonardo
Brazil Brazil
“The place was amazing! Cozy room, tasty food and great staff! The safari is an unbelievable experience. Shoutout to Derick and Dumi that made it even more special! We’ll be back for sure”
Suzanne
Australia Australia
“We had a fabulous cabin - right on the end with no fencing & we could watch the animals walk past. No tourists coming & going past us. We had the most knowledgeable thoughtful informative guide (Sodin)& spotter (Chris)who always knew where the...”
Glen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The team of people working at Moditlo and the style of the accommodation were very special indeed. Our bush guide and tracker were great fun to be with and very knowledgeable.”
Gugu
South Africa South Africa
“The location is great because it’s close to the airport, but it’s also close to the railway so you hear the goods train all the time. The rooms are very clean and spacious. We saw 4 of the bug 5. We met wonderful guests. Rico our guide and Mdu the...”
Rosa
South Africa South Africa
“The safari trips to see animals was really good and our guides did put in a lot of effort! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was good but not what we expected from a 5-star rated reserve.”
Daniel
Brazil Brazil
“It was everything amazing, such great experience with the safaries and the lodge facilities, i want to go back every year it totall worth it! Totally recommend it”
Giovana
Brazil Brazil
“We had the best days in moditlo, everything was perfect! All the staff are super kind and helpful, they made us feels like home. The food is amazing, all the dishes were espetacular and fresh. We loved the dinner in the boma, it was a very...”
Joao
Brazil Brazil
“Amazing experience! I'll happily recommend Moditlo to all my family and friends.. Great staff, accommodations, and food. Thank you and will come back soon.”
Gennaro
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved everything and any minute spent there. Very much well located,staff was very friendly and knowledgeable,the room was incredibly clean and comfortable with a huge shower and bath so imagine the relax. We had 4 incredible safari excursions...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local • South African
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Moditlo River Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the rate includes all meals, selected beverages and 2 game drives on the reserve per person per day. Each game drive is about 3-hours long.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Moditlo River Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.