Houtboschoek
Travel Guide
Visit Houtboschoek
![Caracal Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15950000/15944000/15943941/875c64bf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2018
![The Capital Mbombela](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70080000/70074700/70074688/e2c60338_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
![Mercure Nelspruit Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/483200/483192/4a3e60a9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2024
![Caracal Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15950000/15944000/15943941/875c64bf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2018
![LoerieRoep](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15230000/15223600/15223565/4aa96e65_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
![Birds Babble Self Catering Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24390000/24386900/24386886/cc8c9872_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2021
Popular places to visit
![Mpumalanga - Limpopo which includes outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70939-Paul-Kruger-Gate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Paul Kruger Gate
A controversial Afrikaans military leader is honored by this entrance to the southern section of the game reserve of Kruger National Park.
![Mpumalanga - Limpopo which includes caves and signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70668-Sudwala-Caves.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Sudwala Caves
One of the oldest cave systems in the world is home to fascinating rock formations and a crystal cave.
![Elephant Whispers which includes land animals, a park and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70744-Elephant-Whispers.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Elephant Whispers
Pet and massage a large elephant and then ride on its back through the African bush at this animal sanctuary.
![Skukuza Golf Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2014d2e0748e673c41d6d8168759f4e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Skukuza Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Skukuza at Skukuza Golf Course. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
![Lowveld Botanical Garden showing landscape views, a river or creek and rapids](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70866-Lowveld-Botanical-Garden.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Enjoy the tranquility of a spacious pastoral retreat that encompasses rivers, waterfalls, forests and indigenous and non-native plants and flowers.
Numbi Gate
Explore the great outdoors at Numbi Gate, a lovely green space in Mbombela. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its shops.
Things to do
![From Hazyview: Blyde River Canyon Highlight & Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4759644/3c87d1c7-fdab-439c-8c7b-44451e7b6968.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Hazyview: Blyde River Canyon Highlight & Boat Cruise
![All inclusive - 3 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/676701/42f6124d-1c0d-4146-aa9e-a7278be4d086.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
All Inclusive 3 Day Kruger Safari Adventure From Johannesburg
![Kruger National Park Morning Safari 2 people minimum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2948263/45cca87c-50fa-465c-9a39-9e43778ea222.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Kruger National Park Morning Safari 2 people minimum
![African Cuisine is served](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2980151/fafd9385-ca62-4d7c-873c-ce79cc287cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Evening Cultural Festival with African Cuisine Dinner.
![Boat trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1210300/516bed9b-740d-4fee-a923-33682a3be43c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)