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3 Reasons why you should book your December Kruger safari now

We all need the chance at the end of a tough year to re-energise and refresh, and December is a fantastic time for travelling as a couple, as a family or a group of good friends.

It’s important to book your December holiday a few months ahead, and if you don’t get ahead with your planning, you may be disappointed.

A Kruger safari is the ideal way to get away and be together, immersed in nature. December is a sensational time to have an African safari experience. With the seasonal rains, rivers are flowing, the bush is lush, and the wildlife is plentiful and active. There’s nothing quite like making memories around the fire with your loved ones on glorious South African summer nights in the bush.

But the time to act is now, and here’s why:

1. Boost your energy with a booking – As we move into the last months of the year, our energies do start to flag. We need something to look forward to that lights us up and gets us through to year end. Once you’ve committed yourself to a booking, you will find yourself daydreaming about the possibilities up ahead – Big 5 safari games drives, delicious dining under the stars and being pampered at a luxurious African Spa. Yes, please!

2. Early booking budget sense – Taking advantage of early booking specials means you will have more you can spend in your safari getaway budget when December comes around. Flights are generally cheaper, the earlier you book, and accommodation specials are on offer. At Kruger Gate Hotel, you can save 10% on accommodation between 5 to 15 December with our limited time offer deal, available if you book before 30 September 2024.

3. Get the best room and activity options – It’s a no-brainer that you will have more choice on offer with an early booking. It gives you the chance to curate your Kruger safari experience just the way you want it, with the ideal room type, as well as secure bookings for your safari game drives and your African Spa appointments.

Guest Reviews

(Translated by Google) Really friendly staff.

(Original)
Todella ystävällinen henkilökunta.

Posted on 13/10/2025 by Google

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Posted on 16/10/2025 by Hotels.com

We had a great stay at Kruger Gate Hotel. The location right next to the national park was really unique. At the pool bar and in the pool you can directly observe animals - unique for us.
Service, food also great.
Safaris were not booked through the hotel as we booked a guided trip through Tourcompass.

Posted on 09/10/2025 by TripAdvisor

From the moment we stepped into Kruger Gate Hotel it was like stepping into paradise.
I cannot praise the staff enough, thoughtful cheerful very friendly, the catering staff presented a variety of beautiful dishes every day.
The facilities were brilliant, rooms were spacious with extremely comfortable beds. And the view from the pool area onto the safari park were amazing.
I would highly recommend Kruger Gate Hotel to anyone visiting South Africa, especially first time visitors wanting to experience the Safari Park.

Posted on 16/10/2025 by TripAdvisor

We had a great experience at Kruger Gate Hotel. Since we made the reservation we felt that they were very kind and welcoming answering all our questions and support us. When we got here, Dion, the driver who took us from the airport was very nice and helped us to find the animals in our way to the hotel. The hotel has an excellent location and the Safari was perfect! Prince was our tour guide for the Safari and we also loved it. Staff are very friendly and kind. Cleaning is very good . It is a beautiful and big hotel. For sure I will come back!

Posted on 14/10/2025 by TripAdvisor

The entire experience was dreamy, we had a wonderful time. Between game drives that were amazing, we enjoyed all the hotel’s amenities, and they all contributed to our amazing Safari experience. The room was great, and so was the spa and the gym. The food selection is very big and the pool has amazing view (we even had some elephants who visited!). The staff is amazing and very welcoming! Highly recommended.

Posted on 14/10/2025 by Booking.com

Spacious Modern Room and Great choice of Food

Posted on 11/10/2025 by Booking.com

Fantástico. A cordialidade da equipe, especialmente do gerente Miguel, é impressionante. A qualidade e variedade da alimentação, tanto no café como no jantar, é espetacular. A localização, a limpeza, a estrutura, tudo nota 10.

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com

Fantástico. A cordialidade da equipe, especialmente do gerente Miguel, é impressionante. A qualidade e variedade da alimentação, tanto no café como no jantar, é espetacular. A localização, a limpeza, a estrutura, tudo nota 10.

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com

I can\'t fault this place. Everything was amazing, from the rooms and facilities to the location, views and food. Seeing animals wander by whilst swimming in the infinity pool is just incredible.

Posted on 15/10/2025 by Booking.com

Everything was GREAT ❤️

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com

O lugar é perfeito não encontrei nenhum defeito

Posted on 16/10/2025 by Booking.com