A private reserve near Hoedspruit, close to Kruger
Oase is set on a 530-hectare private reserve along the Blyde River, just 10 km from Hoedspruit. From here, Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route are all within easy reach.
10 kmfrom Hoedspruit
~20 minutesfrom Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
530 hectaresprivate reserve
Easy accessKruger, Canyon & Panorama
A UNIQUE LOCATION
Kruger, canyon and private reserve in one stay
Oase offers the best of both worlds — the privacy and exclusivity of a private reserve, combined with quick and easy access to Kruger National Park and the extraordinary landscapes of the Blyde River Canyon and Panorama Route.
Located on the R40, just 10 km north of Hoedspruit, the lodge is ideally placed for guests who want diverse wildlife, spectacular scenery and world-class safari activities without changing lodges.
Hoedspruit Town
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
Orpen Gate
Kruger National Park entrance gate serving the central region and one of the most convenient gates from Hoedspruit.
Phalaborwa Gate
Kruger National Park entrance gate at Phalaborwa, providing access to the central and northern regions of the park.
Kruger National Park
South Africa's flagship national park and one of Africa's great wildlife destinations, stretching across Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
Protected escarpment and canyon landscapes encompassing many of the best-known viewpoints and geological features on the Panorama Route.
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The Oase Private Nature Reserve
Hoedspruit Town
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport
Orpen Gate
Kruger National Park entrance gate serving the central region and one of the most convenient gates from Hoedspruit.
Phalaborwa Gate
Kruger National Park entrance gate at Phalaborwa, providing access to the central and northern regions of the park.
Kruger National Park
South Africa's flagship national park and one of Africa's great wildlife destinations, stretching across Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
Protected escarpment and canyon landscapes encompassing many of the best-known viewpoints and geological features on the Panorama Route.
Hoedspruit Municipal Airport
Panorama Route
A scenic route along the Mpumalanga escarpment linking major viewpoints, waterfalls and Blyde River Canyon attractions.
Blyde Dam
The dam at the northern end of Blyde River Canyon, surrounded by steep mountain scenery and reached easily from the Hoedspruit side.
Mariepskop
One of the highest peaks in the northern Drakensberg, overlooking the Lowveld and Blyde River Canyon region.
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC)
Wildlife conservation and endangered-species centre on the R40 near Hoedspruit, offering pre-arranged educational tours.
Jessica the Hippo
A well-known Hoedspruit-area wildlife attraction centred on Jessica, a hand-raised hippopotamus living along the Blyde River.
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
A wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education centre near Hoedspruit, beneath the northern Drakensberg escarpment.
Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
A conservation and education centre focused on southern African reptiles, including snakes and crocodilians.
Nyani Cultural Village
A cultural experience in the Hoedspruit area presenting local traditions, dance, food and storytelling.
Three Rondavels Viewpoint
One of the best-known Blyde River Canyon viewpoints, overlooking three distinctive round mountain formations and the canyon below.
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Water-sculpted cylindrical rock formations at the meeting of the Blyde and Treur rivers and a major Panorama Route stop.
God's Window
A famous Drakensberg escarpment viewpoint with expansive views over the Lowveld and indigenous forest.
Wonder View
A high escarpment viewpoint near God's Window with broad views east across the Lowveld.
Mac Mac Pools
Natural rock pools and picnic area in the Sabie region, close to Mac Mac Falls.
Graskop Gorge Lift
A glass viewing lift descending into indigenous Afromontane forest in Graskop Gorge, with additional adventure activities.
Mac Mac Falls
A national monument and twin waterfall south of Graskop on the Panorama Route.
Berlin Falls
A distinctive waterfall on the Panorama Route where the river drops into a deep natural pool.
Lisbon Falls
One of the Panorama Route's best-known waterfalls, dropping over the escarpment north of Graskop.
The Pinnacle Rock
A striking freestanding quartzite rock tower rising from a forested gorge near Graskop.
Graskop
Small escarpment town and a convenient base for God's Window, the Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon.
Pilgrim's Rest
Historic gold-rush town in Mpumalanga, preserved as a heritage destination on the wider Panorama Route.
Paul Kruger Gate
Major Kruger National Park entrance gate west of Skukuza in the southern region of the park.
Phabeni Gate
Kruger National Park entrance gate near Hazyview, providing access toward Skukuza and the southern park.
Satara
Major central Kruger rest camp in open savanna country renowned for predator viewing.
Olifants
Kruger rest camp set high above the Olifants River with expansive river and wilderness views.
Letaba
Central-northern Kruger rest camp on the Letaba River and home of the Letaba Elephant Hall.
Letaba Elephant Hall
Kruger National Park museum and interpretive centre focused on elephants and the park's famous large tuskers.
Masorini Archaeological Site
Iron Age archaeological and cultural heritage site near Phalaborwa in Kruger National Park.
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
Airport inside Kruger National Park near Skukuza, serving the southern park and surrounding private reserves.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
Major regional airport near Mbombela serving Kruger National Park and the Lowveld.
Skukuza
Kruger National Park's largest rest camp and principal visitor hub in the southern park.
Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Provincial capital of Mpumalanga and a major road and air gateway to the southern Kruger region.
Hazyview
Tourism town serving the southern Kruger gates and the southern end of the Panorama Route.
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The Oase Private Nature Reserve
GETTING HERE
Simple and convenient
Whether you fly in, drive from Hoedspruit or arrange a helicopter transfer, getting to Oase is straightforward. We can help you choose the route that best suits your stay.
By Air
Fly directly to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS) from Johannesburg or Cape Town with regular scheduled flights. Oase is a short transfer from the airport, and we can help arrange your onward journey.
By Road
Oase is easily reached by road via the R40, just 10 km north of Hoedspruit. Self-drive guests are welcome, and private transfers can also be arranged.
By Helicopter
Helicopter transfers and scenic flights can be arranged directly from Oase, offering another way to arrive or experience the surrounding landscape.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Extraordinary places on your doorstep
From world-famous safari destinations to spectacular scenery, Oase is an ideal base for exploring the diversity of the Greater Kruger region — from Kruger National Park to the Blyde River Canyon and the Panorama Route.
We’re here to help with questions, booking enquiries and special requests. Whether you’re planning your first safari or returning to Oase, our team will be happy to help shape your stay.
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