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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) Amazing hotel with the best service you can imagine. Stayed in the villa for a few days - it is just perfection in terms of design and comfort. Also the best location before the gate. Breakfasts and dinners are so delicious that you want to take everything to your room. The price-quality ratio is the best in my opinion.

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Потрясающий отель с самым лучшим сервисом какой только можно представить. Останавливались на вилле на несколько дней - она просто совершенство в плане дизайна и удобства. Также лучшее место до ворот. Завтраки и ужины настолько вкусные, что хочется взять с собой в номер все. Соотношение цена и качество - лучшее я считаю.

Posted on 20/03/2025 by Google

This property was the closest to the national park. Cosy, comfortable and great hospitality. It was beautiful and going around the property was a treat! My favourite was the giant chess board, which me and my dad hopped on to, at once! Not to forget the super friendly tourists we met there ❤️

Posted on 20/03/2025 by Google

(Translated by Google) Very nice hotel, with wonderful rooms and very friendly service. Right next to the entrance to the park! The hotel's own safari was very good! Special thanks to our guides Amos and Tulani who provided us with incredible experiences!!!!!

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Hotel muito gostoso, com quartos maravilhosos e atendimento muito carinhoso. Do lado da entrada para o parque! Safari próprio do hotel muito bom! Um agradecimento especial ao nossos guias Amos e Tulani que nos proporcionaram experiências incríveis!!!!!

Posted on 15/03/2025 by Google

(Translated by Google) Great hotel right next to the Kruger National Park. What should be particularly highlighted is the super nice and courteous staff. However, the older rooms are a bit old. Still clean.

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Tolles Hotel direkt am Kruger Nationalpark. Hervorzuheben ist vor allem das super nette und zuvorkommende Personal. Die älteren Zimmer sind jedoch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Dennoch sauber.

Posted on 17/03/2025 by Google

This hotel has come a long way from the ancient Protea hotel with the dark and gloomy bedrooms to a high quality facility with good restaurant standard and beautifully appointed bedrooms. The immediate vicinity of the Paul Kruger Gate is a major asset.

Posted on 19/03/2025 by TripAdvisor

It was my first time experience of a safari. The hotel is even better than I expected. The location and setting is simply perfect. You feel genuinly in the jungle right after you enter the hotel. Everything is very clean. Dinner and breakfast is unbelievable. Wide variety of everything. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Immediately you feel here at home.

Posted on 20/03/2025 by TripAdvisor

From check in to check out everything is superb. I had a great room, super fresh and clean and quiet. Food is great and so is everyone working there. So many nice and friendly people and can’t remember the names of all but a special shoutout to Charity and Monica that took special care of me😍
Pool area gorgeous, very close to the park and animals passing by or coming close almost daily.
Spa is great and really recommend it!
If you’re even considering this place don’t think just book!

Posted on 17/03/2025 by TripAdvisor

Liked everything.

Posted on 20/03/2025 by Booking.com

The safari experience with Enock was perfect!

Posted on 20/03/2025 by Booking.com

Gostamos demais da nossa estadia, queríamos ter ficado mais. O hotel era muito bonito, bem decorado e muito confortável. A vista da piscina era incrível. Vimos elefantes, hipopótamos e impalas. Tanto o jantar quanto o café da manhã foram excelentes, com muita variedade, atendendo a todos os gostos. Vimos macacos, babuínos, cobras e impalas dentro do hotel. Foi uma ótima experiência.

Posted on 18/03/2025 by Booking.com

Geweldige locatie, lekker eten, zeer proper, vriendelijk personeel

Posted on 15/03/2025 by Booking.com

This is a well run property on the edge of the Kruger National Park.
Design and layout gives a 'Safari' feel to a hotel that provides an international standard of accommodation and cuisine.
Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.
Large deck with pool and views across Sabie River to the banks of the Kruger Park.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

От выхода из номера до входа в парк 5 мин.
Вкусная и разнообразная еда высокого качества, маловато рыбки, в остальном все отлично.
За окном номера бегают антилопы, обезьяны.
Красивая территория, вечером можно наблюдать бегемотов прямо из бассейна.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

12/10 Sternen! Es war eine außergewöhnliche Erfahrung. Direkt am Kruger Gate liegt das Hotel mit Pool Richtung Sabi River. Die gesamte Anlage war sehr sauber, außergewöhnlich schön gestaltet und jeden Tag ein Erlebnis. Das Essen ist super, das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, die Safari war erfolgreich. Wir haben jede Sekunde genossen und würden sie jederzeit empfehlen. Vom Pool aus haben wir Elefanten, Nilpferde und viele andere Tiere gesehen.
Das Frühstück und Abendessen ist sehr umfangreich und für jeden (Vegetarierin) genügend Auswahl. Auch die anderen Gäste, mit denen wir gesprochen hatten, waren völlig begeistert. Es war eine unglaubliche Zeit!

Posted on 16/03/2025 by Booking.com

Fabulous selection for breakfast and dinner. Great packed breakfast for early morning safari. Rooms cool, clean and very comfortable. Pool area with infinity deck was a real treat.
Safari guide, Justice, was absolutely amazing - very knowledgable and great at spotting wildlife. All staff in the hotel were super friendly and welcoming.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

Très bien situé, très confortable. Le restaurant était très bien.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

Die Anlage ist sehr schön angelegt und besticht durch ihren Charme. Die Luxuszimmer sind großzügig und modern eingerichtet und den etwas in die Jahre gekommenen Deluxe Zimmern vorzuziehen.
Die Sauberkeit ist im gesamten komplex auffallend.

Das Personal und durchwegs freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Vielen Dank besonders an Sarah für all ihre Hilfe mit Buchungen etc.

Die Gamedrives beginnen zwar etwas chaotisch bis jeder Gast seinen Fahrer gefunden hat aber Alex hat uns toll durch den Drive gebracht. Er hat uns so viel erklärt und gezeigt und wir haben dann auch die Big 5 und viele weitere Highlights erleben dürfen.

Die Restaurants sind beide wunderschön und das Essen - Frühstück und Abendessen in Nuffetgorm - lassen keine Wünsche offen.

Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

This hotel is absolutely amazing - the property is gorgeous and the food is outstanding. It’s located right outside of Kruger Gate, so access to the park is super easy and you can go on any of the hotel or SANPark safari tours. We will definitely be back!

Posted on 18/03/2025 by Booking.com

Tolle Lage, sehr sauber, tolle Anlage, toller Service.

Posted on 18/03/2025 by Booking.com