"Classic resort comfort right at the entrance to Kruger National Park."
Located just outside the Kruger National Park boundary. You will need to pay daily conservation fees when entering the park for game drives.
Situated just meters from the Paul Kruger Gate, this large, family-friendly hotel offers resort-style amenities with exceptional convenience. A raised wooden walkway leads to a viewing deck overlooking the Sabie River into the park.
The Kruger Gate Hotel is a large-scale resort property that prioritizes location and comfort. Positioned practically on the boundary of the national park at the Paul Kruger Gate, it is one of the most accessible and convenient bases for exploring the southern and central regions of Kruger.
The hotel features extensive facilities, including multiple swimming pools, a spa, tennis courts, and a massive viewing deck built into the riverine forest canopy. This deck overlooks the Sabie River, allowing guests to watch elephants, hippos, and occasionally predators on the Kruger side of the river while ordering drinks from the bar.
The rooms range from standard twins to family chalets, all appointed with modern hotel comforts like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. It does not offer the intimate, bush-immersed feeling of a small private lodge, but it excels at providing reliable, high-quality resort facilities.
Because you are outside the park gates, you must adhere to SANParks gate times for your game viewing, but the hotel's location effectively eliminates travel time to the entrance.
Extensive buffet breakfasts and dinners in typical large-resort style, offering a mix of international and South African dishes. The Lapa Restaurant offers traditional outdoor dining.
The hotel partners with local community projects and utilizes eco-friendly operational practices where possible, though it operates primarily as a commercial resort rather than a dedicated conservation entity.
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From ~R2,500 per person per night
Bed and breakfast rates available. Dinner and safari activities are usually booked separately or as packages.
Paul Kruger Gate, Mpumalanga, South Africa
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