Blyde River Canyon Lodge

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Free Wifi

9.5

This lodge is nestled between the Drakensberg Mountains and the Blyde River. It features elegantly decorated rooms that open onto tranquil gardens, where zebras and wildebeests wander by. At the entrance of the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, the Blyde River Canyon Lodge features air-conditioned rooms decorated with wood furniture. Each room has a satellite TV and an electric teakettle. An English breakfast is served daily, and the guesthouse’s restaurant provides local dishes for lunch and dinner upon request. Special diet menus are also available. Guests can relax by the outdoor pool or enjoy massage treatments. They can also choose from a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including hot air balloon rides, rafting, horseback riding and hiking. The Kruger National Park's Orpen Gate is a 40-minute drive away, and free public parking is available on site at the lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Kimberly
South Africa South Africa
“The 3 Chalets were very comfortable and great for our group. We loved the pool and braai area and spent the evening outside. The walk to the river was lovely, and breakfast was excellent. The lodge is in a very scenic location and a short drive...”
Valentin
France France
“Very nice nature around the lodge. A lot of space and a beautiful architecture.”
Emerik
Australia Australia
“Good security. Clean. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Genuinely felt welcome.”
Adam
United States United States
“Peaceful, calm and relaxing. A nice spot to relax for one night while on my motorcycle road trip. They staff was extremely help and friendly.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, very well built and in sync with it’s environment”
Karsten
Germany Germany
“The location is wonderful, with Zebras and antilopes around and the view on the mountains. Nice rooms and common areas, including decoration.”
Bernard
France France
“Everything, the chalet had charm, beautiful gardens and surroundings, wild animals onsite, monkeys, zebra, buck, ... , great meal in the restaurant, friendly and professional staff.”
Normann
Germany Germany
“1. Lovely old-fashioned lodge, with the feeling of being on safari. 2. Sufficiently large garden and bush for strolls, birdwatching, enjoying the natural surroundings. 3. Comfortable, well-equipped accommodation (not in main lodge) away from...”
Thomas
South Africa South Africa
“Very clean. Great rooms. Everyone was very friendly anf helpful. Restaurant has a great menu and awesome quality.”
Yury
Netherlands Netherlands
“The lodge is a huge fenced property with zebras and monkeys walking around. The reception area with the restaurant is simply amazing.”

Managed by Vicky Mittan

Company review score: 9.4Based on 451 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Vicky Mittan is one of those people who just have Africa deep in their bones. She was born in Kenya and often her family piled into their game vehicle and went off into the bush in the Serengeti and Amboseli. She and her husband, John Mittan and their two young children decided to go for the adventure of a new life Australia back in the 80’s, but Africa kept calling. Vicky was a successful businesswoman in Sydney with degrees in Accounting and Tourism when she and John came for a holiday to the Blyde River Canyon Lodge. Their son was working as a ranger at a game lodge nearby and they ended up at the lodge of the Blyde Botanical Reserve. For Vicky it was love at first sight and over dinner she jokingly said to the owner that if the lodge were for sale they would buy it. Two weeks later they had bought the lodge and two months later Vicky had left Australia, moved into the lodge and taken over. Guests at the Blyde River Canyon Lodge feel the special love that Vicky has for this land.

Property info

The Lodge is an idyllic sanctuary which lays in a shallow valley, soaring cliffs on one side and the tranquil flow of the Blyde River on the other. Places of water are places of life! Not only are the water courses of the Blyde River well populated with hippo and crocodiles, the Reserve is home to impala, wildebeest, zebra, Bushbuck, duiker, steenbuck, Kudu and bushpig. The towering Northern Drakensberg escarpment provides a canvas for nature to capture a masterpiece with each sunrise…experience it!

Neighborhood info

The following activities are available in the area: River Rafting and Tubing Boat trip Micro Lighting Paintball Abseiling Hot Air Ballooning Kloofing Quad bikes & Dirt Cars Godding & Godding Silk Farm Private Game Drives Jessica the Hippo Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre – Cheetah project Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Horse Riding Kruger National Park Elephant Back Safaris Hiking trails The lodge is conveniently situated on the Panorama Route which includes the Three Rondawels, Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Berlin Falls and of course the unique Blyde River Canyon, which is considered to be one of the natural wonders of Southern Africa.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Blyde River Canyon Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Blyde River Canyon Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 750 per child, per night
Crib upon request
ZAR 330 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 750 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

A surcharge of ZAR 250 applies for arrivals from 21:00 to 23:00 while check-in from 23:00 and 00:30 costs ZAR 500. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property. Check-in is not possible after 00:30.

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

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

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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