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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

Stayed two nights. Will stay again.

Posted on 21/06/2026 by Google

I have been coming to the Kruger Gate hotel Since I was four years old and it has been the highlight of my year ever since.

My sister got married here and it was such an amazing wedding.

The views are incredible, the food is delicious and the rooms are impeccable. The comfiest beds I have ever slept in.

The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I have known Mishack since I was little and every time is so amazing to catch up with him. He went from making me vanilla milkshakes as a little kid to making me amazing cocktails as an adult. The last time I was there myself and my partner had a private dinner which was so amazing we had to have another! Zenda and Tsephe truly made it so special for us. The dinners in the Lapa is one my highlights as we always spot monkeys and sometimes if we are lucky a residential Genet. Samarina was so kind as to reserve a table for us every night at our favourite spot.

I could not recommend this place any higher as it truly is life changing!

Posted on 20/06/2026 by Google

An exceptional experience in a beautiful hotel. Staff went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one.

The rooms are beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean with comfortable beds, spacious living area, great en suite bathroom with wonderfully big showers.

Food was exceptional at the Lapa restaurant in the evening, with tables set around the fire pits and a fabulous array of local and international dishes to choose from at the buffet. Breakfast, served at the indoors restaurant, had everything you could imagine to the highest standard.

Overall, the ambience is what truly makes it; just amazing. 10 out of 10.

Posted on 21/06/2026 by TripAdvisor

Dieses Hotel ist ein absoluter Traum!!
Von der ersten Sekunde an fühlt man sich super wohl, die MitarbeiterInnen sind sehr zuvorkommend, freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Absolute Empfehlung!!

Posted on 18/06/2026 by Booking.com

Very safe for the kids to play and run around alone very clean friendly staff , amazing food

Posted on 18/06/2026 by Booking.com

De locatie en het eten

Posted on 19/06/2026 by Booking.com