Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

WELCOME TO KRUGER GATE HOTEL

A unique Kruger Safari experience

WELCOME TO KRUGER GATE HOTEL

A unique Kruger Safari experience

Lodge-style hotel

Set in a tranquil riverine woodland of immense African trees, Kruger Gate Hotel offers a range of luxury accommodation in Mpumalanga near Kruger National Park for couples, families, and groups. There’s a choice of Deluxe, Deluxe Family and Luxury rooms, as well as Executive Suites and the exclusive Nkanyi Suite for private groups. With contemporary African Safari-inspired décor and plush furnishings, all rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, complimentary wi-fi and TV. Other features include a lounge area, comfortable workstation, room safe, coffee and tea-making facilities, bar fridge with bottled water and in-room dining service.

For the best rates guaranteed, always book directly through our website.

Slow down at the Pool Bar & Viewing Deck overlooking the Kruger

Set beside the Sabie River, Kruger Gate Hotel’s Pool Bar & Viewing Deck invites you to linger a little longer. Float in the infinity pool as the bush stretches towards Kruger National Park, or settle in with a drink and watch for wildlife along the riverbank. As the light softens, enjoy dinner in a private pod overlooking the riverbed and let the sounds of nature set the pace.

Experiences

Couples African Safari & Spa Package

A blend of luxury, adventure and the pampering you deserve, this special is ideal for a romantic weekend or a besties getaway.

Kruger Big 5 Safari

The beauty of your stay at Kruger Gate Hotel is your incredible access to the Big 5 animals and game-rich reaches of the southern Kruger Park.

African Dining Experience

Enjoy authentic African hospitality and delicious cuisine at our Kruger Restaurants, Coffee Shop & Bars.

Featured Amenities

Breakfast
Accommodation
Restaurant
Outdoor Pool
Fitness Centre
Meeting Space
Minimalistic black outline of a lotus flower with three petals on each side, representing purity and enlightenment.
Spa in the Wild
Kids Activities
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
Dry Cleaning Service
Generator Power
Room Service
Wake Up Calls
Daily Housekeeping

Featured Amenities

Breakfast
Accommodation
Restaurant
Outdoor Pool
Fitness Centre
Meeting Space
Minimalistic black outline of a lotus flower with three petals on each side, representing purity and enlightenment.
Spa in the Wild
Kids Activities
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
Dry Cleaning Service
Power Generator
Room Service
Wake Up Calls
Daily Housekeeping

Find Us

On the Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate, R536, Kruger National Park, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1350.

Travel Tip: For the safest route to our hotel, we recommend using the Paul Kruger, Malelane, or Phabeni Gates. Local travel advisories suggest avoiding the Numbi Gate. Our location at the R536 entrance makes the Paul Kruger Gate the most convenient and secure access point for our guests.

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Hotel location

Kruger, on your doorstep

Adjacent to the Paul Kruger Gate, on the banks of the Sabie River. One minute by car to the park.

  • Johannesburg4h 30m
  • Nelspruit (KMIA)1h 15m
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Hotel Information

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Check in: 14:00pm

Check out: 11:00am

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Parking

On-Site

Check in: 14:00pm

Check out: 11:00am

Pet Policy

No pets allowed

Parking

On-Site

Our Stories

Guest Reviews

The room was extremely comfortable. Loved the pool and the view. Woke up in the morning with animals right outside our window. Food was excellent highly recommend.

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Google

Its a big lodge with lots of rooms, so expect it to be fairly busy, but overall a great location, good food and staff and a proper Kruger aura to it. Cant go wrong here as a destination or stop over

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Google

Fantastic room , great staff . Brilliantly located for kruger national park.
Rooms serviced to a high standard and all spotlessly clean. Restaurant good as are the bars. Highly recommended

Posted on 14/10/2026 by Google

(Translated by Google) An incredible place to do dafaris and rest peacefully

(Original)
Un lugar increoble para realizar dafaris y reposar tranquilamemte

Posted on 09/10/2026 by Google

We had such an amazing time! Everyone was so kind and our Safaris were amazing. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Posted on 07/10/2026 by Google

Right at the Paul Kruger gate of the Kruger National Park. We are definitely staying here again. The experience was so good.

Posted on 07/10/2026 by Google

Thanks to the management at Kruger Gate Hotel for assisting us when our plans went completely wrong! Thanks for taking care of us.

Posted on 06/10/2026 by Google

This is an excellent location outside the Paul Kruger Gate. The grounds and rooms are maintained in excellent condition. The entire staff is warm and friendly. Being next to Kruger National Park, we could observe animals next to the Sabie River from the pool deck. The included breakfast and dinner buffets were excellent with fresh juice in the morning. I would highly recommend staying here.

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Orbitz

This is an excellent location outside the Paul Kruger Gate. The grounds and rooms are maintained in excellent condition. The entire staff is warm and friendly. Being next to Kruger National Park, we could observe animals next to the Sabie River from the pool deck. The included breakfast and dinner buffets were excellent with fresh juice in the morning. I would highly recommend staying here.

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Orbitz

Fantastic location and the boma was great

Posted on 05/10/2026 by Expedia.com

They need to change up their dinner buffet as it’s the same every night and limited selection

Posted on 10/10/2026 by Expedia.com

Kruger Gate Hotel has been the best holiday ever. Staying in the most beautiful place, watching wildlife passing by the pool was something else. In addition to the overwhelming nature, everything else was truly perfect.
The Hotel, Staff, Food and Experiences have been one of a kind!
I want to single out the incredible staff of Kruger Gate Hotel. We didn\'t just feel like guests, we felt like we\'ve been part of the family. Feeling this welcomed has been extremely special.

Thank you for making our stay unforgettable. We are coming back!

Posted on 16/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

I went here as part of a tour group. It was probably the most memorable of all hotels we stayed in, and there were a couple other great ones too. Wake up to elephants or hippos and other animals on the property? Why not. It\'s such a beautiful property and the facilities are well maintained. The staff was on top of everything. The dinner....such a treat! Bring your appetite, look at the stars, and don\'t forget to go to the cold room, too. :D

The bed is comfy, the rooms were great if you don\'t want to go experience the property. They do come in for turndown service and to cover the windows, as the baboons will try to get in if you leave the door unlocked (this is not unique to the area, monkeys in other areas do this too!). They don\'t approach you unless you leave out food, so don\'t worry. They did run on the roof and made hilarious sounds, but it\'s part of the experience. I was warned about mosquitoes but I didn\'t get stung once which is a first. Upon arriving, I turned up the AC and asked for bug spray. They brought me a can which was a game changer. And the location...couldn\'t be better. Literally waling distance from Kruger (don\'t even think about walking though...there are safari vehicles for a reason!). I would stay here again. Highly recommend!

Posted on 15/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

Great stay, great location, very friendly people with good food, highly recommended for a trip with family and kids

Posted on 08/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

Super delicious hotel with fantastic service from all staff.
Fantastic morning - and evening buffet, which changed daily.

Posted on 07/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

The informal atmosphere amid luxury.

Posted on 18/10/2026 by Booking.com

Location was superb, staff were so friendly and helpful and just the entire hotel is an epic place. It was our best holiday ever as a family and I would highly recommend to everyone else!! Thank you so much Sarah and team!!

Posted on 16/10/2026 by Booking.com

Una experiencia fantástica en una ubicación magnífica, justo al lado de la puerta de entrada al Parque Nacional Kruger, perfecta para aprovechar al máximo los safaris.
Uno de los aspectos más destacados es la ubicación del hotel junto al río, con vistas al parque. Desde la zona de la piscina, puedes observar cómo los animales bajan a beber agua, especialmente elefantes e hipopótamos. ¡Es un auténtico lujo disfrutar de estas vistas sin tener que salir del hotel! Los babuinos y otros monos también campan a sus anchas por las instalaciones, incluidas las zonas de la piscina y el restaurante, lo que permite disfrutar aún más de la experiencia de estar en plena naturaleza.
El desayuno es extraordinario y las cenas con entretenimiento son muy agradables. Sin embargo, lo que realmente hace especial a este hotel es la amabilidad de todo el equipo. Te hacen sentir bienvenido y muy bien atendido durante toda la estancia.

Posted on 12/10/2026 by Booking.com

Great property, superb location and excellent staff.
This was our 4th visit and we will be back next year. The new Sauna gives you one of the best views in the world from your ow private sanctuary

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

The stay was excellent, and the hotel as a whole was fantastic! Breakfast was spectacular, with an incredible variety of food, and dinner was just as impressive. We thoroughly enjoyed the safari organized by the hotel itself. The safari guides are excellent, and we had the opportunity to have Carabajo as our guide. He was exceptional, going above and beyond to help us spot all of the Big Five and as many other animals as possible. It is definitely worth it!

Posted on 10/10/2026 by Booking.com

Todo, la ubicación, las habitaciones, el entorno, los bares, tanto el interior como el de la piscina panorámica y la atención del personal, en especial, Dion, el conductor del transfer contratado, Zenna, nuestro mayordomo y Alex el guía del safari

Posted on 07/10/2026 by Booking.com

Everything

Posted on 06/10/2026 by Booking.com

I really loved this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, and the evening entertainment was fantastic. The whole atmosphere was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed our stay!

Posted on 18/10/2026 by Booking.com

​We had a wonderful stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel! The property itself is beautiful, with grounds that have a natural feel and have clearly been designed with great consideration for the surrounding environment.

​Prime Location: Situated right on the iconic Sabie River and just moments away from the Paul Kruger Gate into the national park, the location could not be better for safari lovers.

​The Rooms: Our room was lovely—fresh, spotless, modern, and very comfortable to relax in after a day in the bush.

​Service & Guest Relations: The staff are exceptional. Everyone was incredibly warm and friendly, constantly making us feel like we were their number one priority.

​Dining Experience: WOW—the food served here is absolutely incredible! A massive thank you to all the talented chefs. Both breakfast and dinner were buffet-style with an unreal variety of choices, all wonderfully fresh and full of flavor:
​Breakfast: Served in a light, airy setting where sitting outside allows you to listen to the peaceful sounds of nature as you start your day.
​Dinner: Transformed into a magical evening atmosphere complete with open-air dining, a cozy fire pit, the sounds of the surrounding bush, and even live performers playing while you dine!
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The Views & Value: The scenery looking out over the river is simply breathtaking, and when you factor in the quality of the food, service, and location, the value for money is spot on.
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We will definitely be returning to the Kruger area in the future, and when we do, we will without a doubt stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel again.
🙏🩷🐘

Posted on 17/10/2026 by Booking.com

Essen und Service

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Booking.com

Muy bueno. Para el safari te preparan una caja muy completa

Posted on 14/10/2026 by Booking.com

Simplesmente inesquecível, ambiente incrível, funcionários animados, sorridentes! foi PERFEITO.

Posted on 12/10/2026 by Booking.com

Great location to explore Kruger Nationalpark! You can book safaris or go on your own and afterwards enjoy the beautiful pool (wildlife spotted from the pool 🦛) and the great buffet at night and in the morning!

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

Extrem schön in die Natur integrierte Anlage mit toller Veranda.

Posted on 10/10/2026 by Booking.com

Das Hotel ist wirklich toll. Modern eingerichtet, gross und hat alles was man braucht. Das Essen ist super und es gibt auch noch Bars und Kaffee, welchen man sich zusätzlich bestellen kann. Ausserdem gibt es einen Safari-Desk, wo man unkompliziert direkt für die nächsten Tage buchen kann. Am Besten hat uns die Pool-Terrasse gefallen, wo man vom Wasser aus Tiere beobachten kann.

Posted on 10/10/2026 by Booking.com

Fantastic location next to Kruger Gate. Attention to detail, clean, good food, excellent facilities. Can’t find any faults!

Posted on 07/10/2026 by Booking.com

Personnel très serviable, toujours aux petits soins
Les safari sont vraiment super aussi

Posted on 07/10/2026 by Booking.com

Het personeel was enorm warm

Posted on 07/10/2026 by Booking.com

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt im Kruger Gate Hotel. Das Zimmer war toll und es hat wirklich an nichts gefehlt. Auch das Buffet war hervorragend – eine große Auswahl und für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei. Besonders beeindruckend war der traumhafte Ausblick von der Terrasse und vom Pool direkt in die Natur. Mit etwas Glück konnten wir sogar Hippos, Elefanten und Büffel beobachten. Ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis – wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Posted on 06/10/2026 by Booking.com

Excellent, friendly service. Food was fabulous. Room was incredibly comfortable. Swimming and bar facilities just amazing. Views exceptional.

Posted on 18/10/2026 by Booking.com

Magisk boendemiljö

Posted on 17/10/2026 by Booking.com

Fantastische plek om bij te komen na een dag Krugerpark

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

This is such a beautiful hotel with the friendliest staff. We loved the location and them organising safaris for us. The inclusive breakfast and dinners were top quality aswell. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Skukuza.

Posted on 06/10/2026 by Booking.com

The property is well maintained and beautifully designed. The photos do not do it justice. It exceeded my expectations.

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

Everything ,regionalise for your money

Posted on 09/10/2026 by Booking.com