Resort Hotel Malelane GatePestana Hotel Group

Pestana Kruger Lodge

"Modern four-star resort comfort overlooking the Crocodile River."

Outside the park. Daily conservation fees will apply when entering Kruger National Park.

About Pestana Kruger Lodge

Situated less than a kilometer from the Malelane Gate, Pestana Kruger Lodge is a large four-star hotel offering excellent resort facilities, manicured gardens, and panoramic views over the Crocodile River right into Kruger National Park.

For travelers who want to explore Kruger National Park during the day but return to the manicured comforts of a modern hotel in the evening, Pestana Kruger Lodge is an excellent choice. Located right on the southern border of the park next to the Malelane Gate, it is highly accessible and perfectly positioned for self-driving or guided tours into the park.

The lodge features extensive facilities including a large outdoor pool complex, an indoor heated pool, a luxury spa, and sprawling lawns that lead down to the Crocodile River. The viewing decks provide fantastic opportunities to watch wildlife, particularly hippos, crocodiles, and elephants coming to drink.

Rooms are styled as contemporary hotel accommodations, completely secure and detached from the "bush camp" feeling, making it very popular with families with young children or those who are nervous about staying in unfenced wilderness areas.

It is a commercial resort experience, offering fantastic value, reliability, and ease of access to the southern Kruger ecosystem.

Dining Experience

Buhlebethu Restaurant offers completely modern, restaurant-style dining with à la carte menus and extensive buffets. The deck allows for dining with a view across the river into the park.

Activities & Experiences

Guided Open-Vehicle Safaris (bookable)
Spa Treatments
Swimming
River Viewing

Conservation & Surroundings

Operating as a hospitality hotel outside the park boundary, it focuses on standard sustainability practices within a resort context.

Wildlife Highlights

Species that are frequently sighted in this specific area:

HippoCrocodileElephantWaterbird Species

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Quick Facts

  • LocationMalelane Gate
  • OperatorPestana Hotel Group
  • Rooms74
  • CategoryResort Hotel

Typical Price

From ~R1,800 per person per night

Rates are typically Bed & Breakfast. Half board and guided safari activities can be added.

Best For

Families with small childrenFirst-Time VisitorsSelf-Drivers wanting a baseCorporate Groups

Amenities

  • Multiple Swimming Pools
  • Spa
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant & Bar
  • Secure Parking
  • Conference Facilities

Renowned For

Crocodile River ViewsClose to Malelane GateResort FacilitiesIndoor & Outdoor PoolsSpa

Location

Malelane Gate, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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