18 On The Hill occupies a commanding position in Maseke Game Reserve, located within Balule Nature Reserve in Greater Kruger Park.
Maseke Game Reserve is a vast, community-owned wilderness that shares an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park itself.
Getting here is part of the experience: the landscape shifts dramatically as the Highveld gives way to the Lowveld, the air thickens with the scent of mopane, and by the time you turn through Nyati Gate, Africa has already begun to work its magic.
Lodge transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport can be arranged prior to arrival. A representative can meet you at the terminal. Car hire is also available at the airport should you prefer to self-drive.
- Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport - 55 km
- OR Tambo International - 5 hour drive
- Hoedspruit - 35 km
Directions from Johannesburg
From Johannesburg take the N12 or N4 east to Witbank (eMalahleni), then follow signs to Belfast via the R33.
From Belfast, take the R540 to Dullstroom, then continue to Lydenburg (Mashishing) and follow the R36 to Ohrigstad.
Continue through the dramatic Abel Erasmus Pass and J.G. Strijdom Tunnel — one of the most spectacular stretches of road in South Africa. The road descends steeply into the Lowveld on the R527 towards Hoedspruit.
Drive through Hoedspruit town, cross the railway bridge, and at the second four-way stop turn left onto the R40 towards Phalaborwa / Tzaneen.
Continue along the R40 for approximately 28 km. Watch for the Maseke Game Reserve / Nyati Gate signage on the right-hand side of the road.
Turn in at Nyati Gate. Report to the gate attendant and follow the lodge's internal directions to 18 On The Hill. Please notify the lodge of your estimated arrival time at least 30 minutes before reaching the gate.
GPS Coordinates
-24.158993
30.91718
