Our Location

The driving time from Johannesburg to Cape Vulture Lodge is about 4.5 to 5 hours.

The distance is approximately 400 km.

• Depart O.R. Tambo International Airport following the airport exit signs (R21 Pretoria / R24 Johannesburg).
• Take exit 429A for Rondebuit Road N12 toward eMalahleni.
• Take the N12/N4 from Johannesburg via eMalahleni and
• Middleburg towards Nelspruit.
• Turn left on the R540 towards eMakhazeni (Belfast).
• In centre of town turn right Steven Masango Street/R540 to eMnotweni (Dullstroom) and then on to Mashishing (Lydenburg).
• Pass through Mashishing (Lydenburg) taking the R36 to Ohrigstad, through the Strijdom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.
• When exiting the Strijdom Tunnel drive for 10km. You will the the main gate on your right hand side. (If you drove past the Total garage on your left hand side, you’re too far.)

The driving time from Hoedspruit airport to Cape Vulture Lodge is about 40 minutes.

The distance is approximately 46 km.

• When exiting the airport turn right at the T-junction onto Argyle road.
• Continue on the road for approximately 5.8 km.
• You will drive through a gate. After driving through the gate, at the T-junction turn right onto the R40 towards Hoedspruit
• Continue on the road for approximately 6.6 km.
• As you enter Hoedspruit, at the second stop street turn left onto R527.
• Continue on the road for approximately 32 km.
• After 500m past the Total station on your right hand side, you’ll find the main gate on your left hand side.

These routes are safe to drive. You will pass through rural areas where the local people are

friendly. Please drive carefully, and be aware of village pedestrians, children, and domestic animals on the road. Should you need any assistance en-route, please do not hesitate to contact Cape Vulture Lodge on +27 76 362 0390.