Location and Directions

Road Directions to Ekuthuleni (Do not follow your gps please read our directions)
From Gauteng via Polokwane (N1) and Magoebaskloof
1. Follow N1 towards Polokwane
2. Exit onto R71 towards Tzaneen
3. Continue on R71 past Moria, through Magoebaskloof.
4. Keep on R71 directions to Tzaneen
5. At Tzaneen keep on R71
6. Follow R 71, Past Letsitele, past Gravelotte (take note the R71 become R526)
7. Travel ± 30km past Gravelotte
8. At the T-junction turn right onto the R40 (signs indicating Mica, Hoedspruit, White River)
9. After ± 11 km, cross the Olifants River
10. Travel a further 1.5 km, then turn right at the sign indicating Hippo Pools, Ekuthuleni and Bush
River Lodge go under the train bridge and before Hippo Pools Boom gate (no guard) keep right and Follow the signs for Ekuthuleni to the Ekuthuleni Gate.
11. Notify Rina 082 920 7743 what time you will be arriving to arrange entrance at the gate.
From Gauteng via N4
1. Driving from Johannesburg via the N12 the road will join the N4 at Witbank/Emalahleni.
2. Continue on the N4 past Witbank/Emalahleni and Middelburg to Belfast/Emakhazeni
3. At Belfast/Emakhazeni take the R540 to Dullstroom/Emnotweni & Lydenburg/Mashishing.
4. Continue through Lydenburg/Mashishing & towards Ohrigstad along the R36. Be aware of
potholes
5. Follow the mountain pass and through the JG Strydom Tunnel along the R527 towards
Hoedspruit.
6. Travel through Hoedspruit town (Spar & filling station on your left) and continue over the
railway bridge.
7. After the bridge the R527 will intersect with the R40 at the 4 way stop.
8. At the 4 way stop turn left on R40 the sign indicates towards Phalaborwa/Mica & to the right
indicates White River/Witrivier/ Klaserie)
9. Continue driving on the R40 for ± 22 km.
10. Turn left at the sign board indicating Hippo Pools, Ekuthuleni and Bush River Lodge..
11. 10. Travel a further 1.5 km, then turn right at the sign indicating Hippo Pools, Ekuthuleni and Bush River Lodge go under the train bridge and before Hippo Pools Boom gate (no guard) keep right and Follow the signs for Ekuthuleni to the Ekuthuleni Gate.
13. Give the guard your name and Chalet no 10 follow the road up to no 10 the key and indemnity will be on the dining table.
We prefer that guests arrive before dark.
Total distance from Pretoria is: 479km, approximate driving time: 5 hours

From Gauteng via Polokwane (N1) and Magoebaskloof

1. Follow N1 towards Polokwane 
2. Exit onto R71 towards Tzaneen 
3. Continue on R71 past Moria, through Magoebaskloof. 
4. Keep on R71 directions to Tzaneen 
5. At Tzaneen keep on R71 
6. Follow R 71, Past Letsitele, past Gravelotte (take note the R71 become R526) 
7. Travel ± 30km past Gravelotte 
8. At the T-junction turn right onto the R40 (signs indicating Mica, Hoedspruit, White River) 
9. After ± 11 km, cross the Olifants River 
10. Travel a further 1.5 km, then turn right at the sign indicating Hippo Pools, Ekuthuleni and Bush  River Lodge 
11. At the Hippo Pools Boom gate (No Guard), Turn right towards the landing strip and then left. 
12. Follow the signs for Ekuthuleni to the Ekuthuleni Gate. Provide your Chalet no and fill in the Indemnity and the guard on duty will direct you to your chalet.
13. When arriving after hours, your key and documentation will be available at Security and after 
the signing in procedure the security guard will direct you to your Chalet. 

From Gauteng via N4

1. Driving from Johannesburg via the N12 the road will join the N4 at Witbank/Emalahleni. 
2. Continue on the N4 past Witbank/Emalahleni and Middelburg to Belfast/Emakhazeni 
3. At Belfast/Emakhazeni take the R540 to Dullstroom/Emnotweni & Lydenburg/Mashishing. 
4. Continue through Lydenburg/Mashishing & towards Ohrigstad along the R36. Be aware of 
potholes 
5. Follow the mountain pass and through the JG Strydom Tunnel along the R527 towards 
Hoedspruit. 
6. Travel through Hoedspruit town (Spar & filling station on your left) and continue over the 
railway bridge. 
7. After the bridge the R527 will intersect with the R40 at the 4 way stop. 
8. At the 4 way stop turn left on R40 the sign indicates towards Phalaborwa/Mica & to the right 
indicates White River/Witrivier/ Klaserie) 
9. Continue driving on the R40 for ± 22 km. 
10. Turn left at the sign board indicating Hippo Pools, Ekuthuleni and Bush River Lodge.. 
11. At the Hippo Pools Boom gate (No Guard), Turn right towards the landing strip and then left. 
12. Follow the signs for Ekuthuleni to the Ekuthuleni Gate. The guard on duty will direct you to your Chalet.  Give your chalet no fill in the indemnity and guard will hand over your key. 
13. When arriving after hours, your key and documentation will be available at Security and after 
the signing in procedure the security guard will direct you to your Chalet. 

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