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GETTING THERE
SA Express flies return
flights to Hoedspruit
from Johannesburg
seven days a week and
from Cape Town three
days a week.
Journey's end
SA Express’ new route from Cape Town
flies directly into Hoedspruit
HOEDSPRUIT IS THE gateway to a region with endless scenic
beauty, a tranquil atmosphere and abundant wildlife. Set in
the capital of eco-tourism in southern Africa, boasting the
Kruger to Canyons Biosphere region, Hoedspruit offers easy
access to some of the prime attractions of the region, including
the breath-taking Blyde River Canyon, the Kruger National
Park and a large number of privately owned game reserves.
NEED TO KNOW
Eastgate Airport Hoedspruit
Eastgate Airport has the second longest
runway in South Africa (the longest being
Upington). The reason? It was earmarked
for NASA shuttle landings in the 1980’s.
Being a CAT5/7 airport, Eastgate can
accommodate any sized aircraft from an
Antonov 124 to an Airbus. Eastgate Airport
services over 70 luxury accommodation
providers from 10-88 bed guest lodges,
as well as an expanding range of wildlife
housing estates.
Situated 74 km from Phalaborwa Gate at
the Kruger National Park and 68 km from
the Orpen Gate, Eastgate Airport provides
easy access to the central Kruger camps
such as Orpen, Talamati, Satara, Roodewal,
Olifants and Letaba.
Co-ordinates 24º 21.482’S 31º 02.507’E
Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681, Fax: +27 (0)15 793 3682,
Duty phone: +27 (0)82 350 1356
www.eastgateairport.co.za
DID YOU KNOW?
Hoedspruit was established by
pioneers, receiving its name
(translated as “hat creek”) when
an early adventurer tossed his hat
into the (now Sandpruit) river and
declared that he had travelled far
enough, this is where he would stay.
62 NOVEMBER 2011 INDWE