Hoedspruit to Orpen Gate Shuttle

SHUTTLE RATES
Valid: 1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2025	Valid: 1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
R 250 Per Person	R 275 Per Person

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Terms and conditions

Use this seamless and budget-friendly shuttle service as an extension to our Gauteng to Greater Kruger Shuttle, or from your Eastgate Airport landed flight to get you ALL the way to your desired Safari Destination. This reliable shuttle service operates daily, providing an affordable transportation option for your journey.

Key Features:

Convenient Departure: Seamlessly tying into our Gauteng to Greater Kruger Shuttle arriving at Kamogelo Centre in Hoedspruit. Or conveniently from Eastgate Airport mid-afternoon.
Multiple Locations: Our shuttle takes you directly to Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate, stopping at Eastgate Airport, Kapama Game Reserve Main Gate – R40, Moditlo Game Reserve Main Gate – R40, Geurnsey Road entrance gate – Orpen Road, Timbavati Safari Lodge Gate, SA Wildlife College Gate, SleepOver Orpen Gate, and the First Orpen Gate Entrance.
Comfortable Travel: Enjoy the trip in a closed vehicle with comfortable seats and air conditioning.

Important Note: Before finalizing your travel plans, please inquire with us to ensure the latest shuttle schedule aligns with your needs.

Conclude your journey with the Hoedspruit to Orpen Gate Shuttle Service. Book your seat today for a reliable and enjoyable transfer experience.

Scheduled Shuttle Timings

From Hoedspruit	Scheduled	To Orpen Gate	Scheduled
Departure locations	Departure Times	Arrival locations	Expected Arrival Times
Hoedspruit: Kamogelo Centre	14h00	Kapama Private Game Reserve	14h40
Eastgate Airport	14h30	Moditlo Game Reserve gate	14h45
		Geurnsey RD Gate on Orpen Road	14h55
		Timbavati Safari Lodge Gate	15h05
		SA Wildlife College Gate	15h15
		Sleepover Orpen Gate	15h20
		First Orpen Gate Entrance	15h25

If you need any advice or assistance in selecting the correct drop-off location, please contact us.

Kindly note that the timings inserted in the table above are suggested timings to illustrate travel and arrival timings etc. This shuttle service is scheduled according to demand, Check availability and timings here first before you make any further travel arrangements.

Locations

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HOEDSPRUIT KAMOGELO CENTRE:
Clients arriving off the Gauteng to Greater Kruger Shuttle or clients needing to travel to Orpen Gate or inbetween locations catch this onwards shuttle from here in Hoedspruit Town.

EASTGATE AIRPORT:
Clients going to lodges in the Klaserie or Timbavati Reserves get off here to catch their onwards transfer as arranged by their lodges. This location is also ideal if you have rented a vehicle and need to collect it from here.

KAPAMA GAME RESERVE MAIN GATE – R40:

Clients traveling to lodges in Kapama will be dropped at the designated gate entrance. Lodges in the reserve usually handle guest collection—please pre-arrange with your host.

MODITLO GAME RESERVE GATE – R40:
A convenient location for all clients going to lodges in the Moditlo Game Reserve. Ensure your lodge is notified of arrival time for a smooth onward transfer.

GEURNSEY RD ENTRANCE GATE ON ORPEN ROAD:

This is the perfect location for all lodges along the Guernsey Road. Ensure your lodge is notified of arrival time for a smooth onward transfer.

TIMBAVATI SAFARI LODGE GATE:

Convenient for all clients staying at this lodge. Also for clients going to facilities in the immediate surroundings like Nourish.

SA WILDLIFE COLLEGE GATE:

An ideal location for all students attending the college or clients going to any other facilities in the immediate surroundings.

SLEEPOVER ORPEN GATE:

For all clients staying at SleepOver Orpen Gate.

FIRST ORPEN GATE ENTRANCE:

The final location this shuttle attend to and convenient for all lodges inside the Manyeleti Reserve, staff or clients going to Kruger, Wild Olive Tree Camp, The Orpen Kruger Game Lodge and facilities in the immediate surroundings. Ensure your lodge is notified of arrival time for a smooth onward transfer.

SEAT RATES INCLUDE:

Vehicle, Driver & Fuel for the designated shuttle route – this is a VAT-exempt service.

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SEAT RATES EXCLUDE:

Any Reserve entrance fees/ conservation levies
Post shuttle transfers from the locations of this shuttle service
Anything not mentioned above.

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Important Facts:
The above timing is purely a guideline and is affected by traffic, weather, comfort stops and road conditions. Should unavoidable delays occur in the transfer from Gauteng to Hoedspruit, SWIFT Kruger Shuttles (SWIFT) may need to change the departure time of this shuttle accordingly to accommodate clients needing to take this shuttle service.

You must make your own arrangements in advance for collection from your chosen drop-off location in accordance with the timing of the bus from Hoedspruit to Orpen Gate. If you need to arrange an onward transfer to one of the surrounding accommodation facilities or safari operations, please contact us for a quote.