Phelwana Game Lodge

Phelwana Game Lodge A mere 40 Km from the Kruger National Park Orpen Gate. Alfred Hoheisen, my great great grandfather, purchased the farm Kempiana, about 30km East of Phelwana.
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Winner of the 2019 Lilizela Award for the best 4 Star Game Lodge in South Africa, Phelwana Game Lodge is perfectly situated in the Hoedspruit area, Limpopo Province, South Africa. HISTORY

The year 2013 marked the 75th anniversary the De Villiers family have been part of the lowveld history. He continued to increase his land by 20 000 hectares by purchasing a further four farms. Well renowned for

constructing the University of Cape Town, Vereeniging Power stations and Groote schuur Hospital in Cape Town he turned his eye to his beloved bushveld by spending 3 months of the year with family and close friends. Today we still enjoy the privilege to be part of the lowveld. His son, Hans Hoeheisen, well known conservationist also shared the passion for conserving wildlife, and initiated many successful organizations such as the Hans Hoeheisen research Centre and the South African Wildlife College. His gift to our country was the donatation of his Kempiana Game Reserve to WWF. The largest donation in the world, he received accolades by HRH Prince Philip, and Prince Bernard of the Netherlands. His sister Hilda, my great grandmother, also enjoyed the love for thebushveld. Enjoying the success of wine farming in the Cape, holidays were spent in the bushveld during the winter months. My Grandmother Ingrid, fondly remembers those days and has kindly supplied photographs representing those early pioneering days. Also well known for her philanthropy, she established the Head Quarters for the Guide Dog Association in Cape Town. She married the son of Justice de Villiers and together shared many memories vacationing here in the bushveld. My father, Charles has also continued the family tradition of conservation by establishing the Timbavati Foundation. The School which is used as a tool to educate learners from surrounding areas, aids the community assisting schools by teaching them Conservation, Education, Community Upliftment and Healthcare. By embracing the ethos of conservation and well known for our hospitality and attention to detail, the De Villiers family offer you Phelwana Game Lodge. Your place in the bushveld! Written by Pierre de Villiers, MD

05/09/2026

How often are you awake for sunrise? On safari, the dawn chorus is the only way to start the day 🌅🐦

Not just a pretty face but an important pollinator too! Large amounts of pollen are picked up on the hairs and fur of ea...
03/09/2026

Not just a pretty face but an important pollinator too! Large amounts of pollen are picked up on the hairs and fur of each giraffe and then passed onto the next tree as it continues to feed

An incredible and surprise find in the bush last week by our guide and guests. If you look closely you will see that 2 n...
02/09/2026

An incredible and surprise find in the bush last week by our guide and guests. If you look closely you will see that 2 nyala were preyed upon and this is the work of a leopard, which has dragged its prize up into a tree to keep it safe from other predators and scavengers. On the first day, just the tiny lamb was in the tree, but upon return the next day the mother was also there. This is a huge meal for a leopard so stashing it in the tree was truly a master plan. It keeps it safe while allowing the leopard to keep returning multiple times.

The hunter seemed to be shy as was never visible when we passed by. We therefore set up a camera trap nearby to see if we could catch any action....stay tuned to see what our camera picks up 🤞🏼

01/09/2026
Heritage Day Getaway 🇿🇦🦁Celebrate Heritage Day in true safari style at Phelwana Game Lodge! 🌿✨🎉 HERITAGE DAY SPECIAL 🎉👫 ...
27/08/2026

Heritage Day Getaway 🇿🇦🦁

Celebrate Heritage Day in true safari style at Phelwana Game Lodge! 🌿✨

🎉 HERITAGE DAY SPECIAL 🎉
👫 1 adult stays HALF PRICE when sharing with another full-paying adult!
🌅 PLUS: Stay for 2 nights and get your 3rd night FREE!

T&C's apply.
Limited number of rooms available on this deal

Escape to the Lowveld, unwind in the bush and make a long weekend of it. 🐾🥂

📅 Heritage Day Weekend
📍 Phelwana Game Lodge
💚 Limited availability — book now and treat yourself to a safari escape!

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197 Guernsey Road
Hoedspruit
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