Paradise River Lodge

Paradise River Lodge enjoys a beautiful location on the banks of the Olifants River in the Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve, 35 km from the tourist town of Hoedspruit. The lodge has 6 rooms, divided in pairs in wooden cabins, and set around the swimming pool. Each wooden cabin is built on poles, with a covered balcony and an amazing view of both the river and the swimming pool. The rooms are accessed via wooden walkways that are lit in the evenings. The 2 rooms in the cabin closest to the fire pit share a kitchen, and for the other 4 rooms there is an outdoor communal kitchen with a dining area. As a result, we can offer both self-catering and half board. Rooms 1 and 2 are set in a cabin approximately 20 m from the river. These rooms each contain a double bed, a mezzanine loft room with a single bed, wardrobe, a private bathroom, and a table and chairs. Room 2 also has a couch. These 2 rooms share a kitchen with a sink, countertop, gas hob, fridge-freezer, kettle, toaster, toasted sandwich maker, and pots, pans, cutlery and crockery. There is a door between room 2 and the kitchen, so that it can possibly be closed, making it ideal for 2 couples travelling together, but they can also be offered independently of each other. Rooms 3 and 4 each contain a double bed, a sofa bed, a wardrobe and a desk, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower with folding chair, solar geyser, a toilet, and washbasin, and a lovely private outdoor shower. The rooms are equipped with a ceiling fan, gas heater, bar fridge, and a tea and coffee station. Rooms 5 and 6 are set in a cabin built slightly higher up than the others. These rooms each contain a double bed, a single bed, a wardrobe and a desk, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, solar geyser, toilet and washbasin. The rooms are equipped with a ceiling fan, gas heater, bar fridge, and a tea and coffee station. The rooms open to a shared balcony with outdoor seating, from where you may see a hippo in the river. Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 6 share a communal kitchen that consists of a sink, countertop, gas stove, kettle, toaster, and a fridge-freezer. Furthermore, it is equipped with pans, pots, crockery and cutlery. The dining area offers seating for 12 people. There are also various board games and books for guests to use. The swimming pool is centrally located in the lodge, and there are sun loungers and tables and chairs for relaxing. There are various options along the river to relax with a nice drink and snack.

Area Info

The Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve is a 1000-hectare wildlife estate made up of 43 stands, situated on the Olifant's river, 35 km outside of Hoedspruit, Limpopo. The Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve is an exclusive residential area and most of the properties are situated on the banks of the beautiful Olifants River while the remaining ones all have a stunning view of the Drakensberg mountain range. Ndlovumzi has a myriad of game species on the reserve, excluding the Big Five. The Reserve is known for its many secondary roads, which is excellent for mountain biking, jogging and walking while enjoying the game in an unspoiled environment.

From the lodge we will offer guests various guided excursions both in and outside the reserve. In the area these include safaris and walking excursions. Outside the reserve those will mainly be birdwatching trips or daytrips to Mariepskop, Kruger Orpen Gate which is about a 70 minute drive away, and other great places nearby such as the Panorama Route and the Blyde River Canyon. There are plenty of nice attractions throughout the year! You can visit Hippo Jessica, Moholoholo, Hoedspruit reptile center and the endangered animal center.