Gem Bateleur is an exclusive 10-bed self-catering lodge is situated in the heart of Hoedspruit at the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, one of South Africa’s most open and broad-leafed bushveld areas. The splendour of the African bushveld and its mystical setting enfold Lodge GeM Bateleur and is the perfect base to experience exquisite bush life from.

All rooms are spacious, air conditioned and elegantly furnished. The lodge consist out of the following: Four double bedrooms (twin beds), four bathrooms, an outdoors shower and an outdoors, mosquito net-protected loft bedroom with two single beds with an outside shower which provides a refreshing wake-er-upper in a completely unique setting.

A fully equipped kitchen, dining area and living room with digital satellite television make up the main part of the lodge. The open layout brings about a cosy air conditioned living area. The main living area leads to a patio, ideal for enjoying a jovial meal outside or even sipping your morning coffee at the break of dawn.

The outside barbecue (braai) area and pool form the centre point of Lodge GeM Bateleur and promises to leave a memorable imprint of your stay.The quaint swimming pool is perfect for cooling down on a typical scorching bushveld day. On the estate you will discover a hide offering a safe view over the waterhole where you can catch a glimpse of the animal in their natural feeding habitat. Plenty of other services are offered.

There is a number of wildlife to be seen in the Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate. Warthog, Impala are amongst the many other wildlife that leisurely co-exist here and are frequent visitors to the lodge. Several waterholes provide a window from where visitors can observe the activities of birds and wildlife. More than 400 species of birds, including many raptors and vultures, can be spotted on the estate or in the area. A birding and field guide lives is available for birding safaris in and around the Estate. Inquire about this.

Hoedspruit boasts a vast range of game reserves, safari drives, bird life routes and many other attractions. Some of these attractions are the Kapama Game reserve, Timbavati private game reserve and birding routes stretching from the Kruger National Park to the canyons. The Kruger National Park, Africa’s biggest game reserve, is situated a mere 70 km from Hoedspruit, which offers is a great opportunity for a day visit.