Kruger Park Hotels & Lodges - South Africa


Kruger Park Hotels are located in one of the largest game reserves in the world which unfolds in every direction to distant horizon, dominated by the Kruger Park National Park.
Lodges are usually big thatched styled buildings with wide decks overlooking the endless Savannah and are home to some of the finest accommodation In Africa. Kruger Park has the Lions share of Game Lodges.
The Kruger Park, situated in Mpumalanga which means "Place where the sun rises", is located on the North Eastern border of South Africa, bordering Mocambique and Swaziland. The Kruger Park derives it' name from President Paul Kruger. The Kruger National Park and it's gateway, Hazyview, is situated between tropical fruit farms and proudly boasts some of the best hotels and lodges in Mpumalanga. With all the natural scenery and sub-tropical climate, Kruger Park hotels and lodges are the ideal locations in Africa.
The greater Kruger Park area contains the Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Cheetah Research Center, which are all in close proximity.
The Kruger Park Area has highveld grasslands that dominate the western border with Gauteng. Bushveld is found to the east including the greater Drakensberg Escarpment. The fauna and flora is typical of Africa. The views are majestic and endless. Here you will experience the true Africa, with silence honouring the sunrise and the sound of the wildlife at sunset easing you into blissful sleep.

Kruger Park Hotels & Lodges

1. Walkersons Country Manor – 5 star

For the guest seeking something truly unique and special, Walkersons Country House with its stone and thatch buildings and 1500-acre Highland Estate offers an almost royal experience in Dullstroom. Walkersons Country House is situated only 2,5 hours from Johannesburg International Airport, en route to the Kruger National Park, on the outskirts of the trout-fishing village of Dullstroom. The main lodge exudes atmosphere and warmth. All bedrooms are very private with lake views and afford the guest every comfort. Fireside armchairs, a well stocked private mini bar and television are standard to every room. Excellent cuisine and handpicked wines are a house specialty and attentive staff compliments the fine dining. 
Indulge in gentle country pursuits, Walkersons Country House offers beautiful forest and river walks, as well as walking trails into the nature reserve where indigenous game abides in a mountain wilderness renowned for its birdlife and prolific flowers. All equipment is provided for the fly fisherman, with the chance of fly-fishing for rainbow trout in several kilometres of Private River or one of the many lakes. Walkersons boasts excellent conference facilities and a charming 30-seat wedding chapel. The Country House has been specifically devised as a personal collection of the finest experiences that will never be forgotten. Group sizes may vary from 10 to 150 with accommodation ranging from ultimate luxury and elegance to farm stays with an informal country feel.

2. Blue Mountain Lodge – 5 star

The 5 star Blue Mountain Lodge nestles in 200 hectares of indigenous bush located in the most picturesque area of Mpumalanga near the kruger National Park in South Africa. The Blue Mountain Lodge is famed for its individually themed rooms, award winning gourmet cuisine and exceptional service and is part of the Forever Resorts Hotel Group.

3. Casa Do Sol – 4 star

At Casa Do Sol, there is a wide choice of luxury accommodation catering for all tastes, with conference facilities and beautiful surroundings. Casa Do Sol is a taste of the best that Africa can be.

Perfectly placed in the beautiful setting of Mpumalanga, Casa Do Sol is just a few hours from Johannesburg - and the drive is breathtaking. Just beyond the boundaries of the hotel lie some of the jewels of creation: God's Window, the Blyde River Canyon and all the other scenic glories of Mpumalanga - and that last great haven of wildlife, the kruger National Park, is just a hop away.

4. Cybele Forest Lodge & Spa - 5 star

Nestled deep in the heart of the forest of Hazyview, Mpumalandga, you'll find Cybele Forest Lodge, an old hunting lodge in the centre of over 300 acres of African paradise - surrounded by timber plantations, mountains and meadows. 

Cybele Forest Lodge is a charming old farmhouse with a wide verandah where you can sip your sundowners and look out over the magnificent gardens. 

Accommodation at the lodge is limited to 28 people, and each of the various suites, cottages and studios has been individually decorated and personalised. Most include sitting rooms, some private walled patios and yet another has a private sauna. All six suites have their own private swimming pools, two of these are heated and all the cottages and suites have log fireplaces with a plentiful supply of wood so that in winter you can drift off to the soothing sound of logs crackling in the fireplace. Very romantic.

5. Highgrove House - 5 star

Set in the heart of Mpumalanga and awarded Best Small Luxury Hotel in South Africa for three consecutive years, Highgrove House combines distinctive accommodation with gourmet cuisine in a hideaway pastoral setting, a mere 4 hours from Johannesburg.

Perfect as a romantic weekend retreat or base to explore the game reserves and spectacular scenery of the area. The original old Farmstead has been masterfully crafted into an elegant country lodge, with the addition of eight spacious suites, each lavishly furnished. Their private sitting rooms have open log fires warmth and ambience on crisp winter evenings. The Orchard Suites boast private saunas and swimming pools in secluded gardens perfumed by nature's ambrosial scents.

There is a wonderful atmosphere of congeniality, created by the warm greeting of friendly staff who combine attentive service with friendliness and care. Sumptuous gourmet dishes, fine wines and impeccable service in the candlelit restaurant have earned Highgrove House a place in the top 10 restaurants in South Africa. Each meal is memorable, as specialities of the house are exquisitely created and served with South Africa's finest wines.

Old world charm and courtesy are the order of the day in this exquisite country home. Enjoy hikes through the forest, marvelling at the abundant birdlife. Horseriding and golf are nearby. The Big Five are a mere 25 minute drive away in the Kruger National Park.

6. Kruger Park Lodge - 4 star

Set amongst the natural vegetation of the Lowveld region of Mpumulanga the Kruger Park Lodge offers a magnificent base for an unforgettable African experience in the Kruger Park South Africa.

The Kruger Park Lodge is an oasis of lush green lawns, dense woodlands and flowing water. The luxuriously appointed Kruger Park Lodge in the famous Kruger Park South Africa is set on the banks of the Sabie River and is acclaimed for its privacy, comfort and gracious living.
The solitary howl of a jackal, carried along the evening breeze, and the primordial scent of the bushveld in the Kruger Park, make a visit to the Kruger Park Lodge a true African adventure. Situated 10 minutes away from the new Phabeni Gate into the Kruger National Park and on the banks of the Sabie River in the Lowveld, the Kruger Park Lodge is a true wilderness paradise. But being in the heart of the African bush doesn't mean you have to compromise on style and comfort, which is especially true for the exclusive Kruger Park Lodge.
The Kruger Park Lodge offers Africa's finest in every possible way. Whether you're tucked away in a riverside lodge or one of the two, three or four bedroom luxury cottages, you'll find yourself perfectly secluded in an expanse of river and woodland. Every unit at the Kruger Park Lodge in the Kruger National Park South Africa offers a spacious open-plan living and dining area, fully fitted kitchen and air-conditioned bathroom-en-suite bedrooms.
Each luxurious unit at the Kruger Park Lodge combines quiet privacy with magnificent river, woodland or mountain views, whilst the chalets and clusters blend with the cool waterfront gardens and peaceful environment of the Kruger Park South Africa.

7. Sabi River Sun Resort - 4 star

The Sabi River Sun Resort is located on the banks of the Sabie River in the Province of Mpumalanga close to Hazyview, South Africa.
This golf resort is located in close proximity to the game rich Kruger National Park, the spectacular Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window, the Blyde River Canyon, the old gold mining town of Pilgrim's Rest, magnificent waterfalls and many other sightseeing places.
The hotel rooms at the Sabi River Sun Resort offer comfortable accommodation, with private bathrooms, air conditioning and satellite TV. The Sabi River Sun Resort features sporting facilities, including the 18 hole golf course, 5 swimming pools, 3 floodlit tennis courts, a bowling green, squash court, volleyball and a jogging trail.
Nature walks, bird watching, sightings of the resident crocodiles or hippos, sight seeing tours, or just relaxing can be enjoyed by guests staying at this resort.
The Hippopotamus Restaurant at Sabi River Sun provides breakfasts and dinners. Light snacks are available on the terrace overlooking the golf course. The Waterhole Bar is a popular venue for guests to get together and enjoy a pre-dinner drink or an after-dinner liqueur.

8. Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge

Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge in Mpumalanga is a unique and beautiful destination. The Province of Mpumalanga covers the area where the last remnant of the Great Rift Valley forms the escarpment, separating the Highveld and Lowveld with their dramatically different climates, flora and fauna.
Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge lies directly within the transition of these two distinctive areas, 'where the Highveld Springbok meets the Lowveld Impala'. Where dramatic mountains with perennial streams form the Komati River and the backdrop of wide-open grassland teeming with herds of buck indigenous to Southern Africa is yours to indulge.
Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge stands alone in this area, at the head of the Nelshoogte Pass, which winds down to Barberton amongst the oldest rock in the World and site of one of the earliest Gold Rushes and South Africa's first Stock Exchange. The Lodge accommodates sixteen guests in eight rooms; all of the facilities are of the highest standard. Dawsons Game and Trout Lodge is suited to the mature and more thoughtful guest to relax and contemplate the qualities of life.

9. Malelane Sun Hotel - 4 star

There really is no better place to make a base for a true African holiday with the added peace of mind brought by typical Southern Sun attention to detail.
This superb resort is a stone's throw from the Kruger National Park where experienced safari guides are ready to take guests deep into the African bush.

10. Mount Sheba Country Hotel - 4 star

The Mount Sheba Country Hotel, which is part of the Forever Resorts Hotel Group in South Africa, is situated amongst the magnificent mountains, just above the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest in the Mpumalanga Province.
Mount Sheba, which is surrounded by indigenous forests, is an ideal getaway for families, leisure travellers, and business delegates attending a conference. The rooms at the Mount Sheba Country Hotel feature fireplaces, which provide for warm and cosy winter evenings. Family rooms are available on request and children of all ages are welcome to stay at the Mount Sheba Hotel.
With private patios and panoramic views, the beauty of the surroundings can be enjoyed by guests staying at the Mount Sheba Hotel from the comfort of their room. Indigenous forest walking trails, forest picnics, trout fishing, mountain biking and a visit to the Kruger National Park are awaiting guests staying at Mount Sheba.
The beautiful Blyde River Canyon and God's Window are in close distance to the Mount Sheba Country Hotel, as well as the Kruger National Park and the quaint town of Pilgrim's Rest. Tourist attractions include God's Window, the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, the game rich Kruger National Park and the small town of Pilgrims Rest.

11. Greenway Woods Resort

The Greenway Woods Resort is located adjacent to the White River Golf Estate, 35km from the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The resort provides many leisure activities for families and leisure guests.