Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Special summer sightings from our Pool Bar & Viewing Deck

It’s been a lush summer season with plentiful rains in the Kruger Park. The bushveld is wonderfully green and the rivers in the South, so low and lazy in the dry season, are tumultuous, energised with new waters.

Highlights of our recent Kruger National Park game drives have been close encounters with baby animals, regular sightings of some of the summer migrant birds and other amazing birds of Kruger National Park as well as the search for the Big 5. However, you don’t always have to go on a game drive to enjoy memorable Kruger sightings. Many of our guests have been delighted by leisurely game watching from our Pool Bar & Viewing Deck along the banks of the Sabie River.

The Pool Bar, a quiet zone, has an expansive deck with lounge and dining areas as well as an infinity pool. While guests are enjoying a dip, lounging in the sun, or having lunch, they frequently get to watch Elephant families, Buffalo herds and pods of Hippo. We have been lucky this summer to enjoy sightings of Spotted Hyena ranging around the river’s edge. But the greatest thrill for guests has been numerous views of a magnificent leopard close to our River Boma. There’s nothing that can compare to catching sight of this exquisite big cat going about its day in the African wilds.

Guest Reviews

Best experience ever! I would go back now if I could!

Posted on 04/04/2026 by Hotels.com

Our stay at Kruger was incredible and that was in large part due to our two full day private game drives (through Kruger Gate Hotel). We had Prince one day and Banele the second time. They were both AMAZING and provided so much information about the animals while hunting around for the big 5! We were lucky enough to see them all and having such knowledgeable and friendly guides made all the difference. They asked us what we were most interested in and having their experience makes every penny worth it and all the memories priceless. Thank you Prince and Banele!!

Posted on 05/04/2026 by TripAdvisor

Very good service, variety of food options for dinner, relaxing atmosphere. Morning routine around safari game drives is well organised. Room was perfectly cleaned daily. I would definitely come back.

Posted on 06/04/2026 by Booking.com

Diamond of South African Hotels , loved it .
Special break with family .
Five ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ wildlife experience .

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Booking.com

Amazing hotel , wonderful staff and perfect location

Posted on 04/04/2026 by Booking.com

I could not recommend the Kruger Gate Hotel more! Our experience from start to finish was flawless. We were greeted at Skukuza airport and driven through Kruger National Park to get to the hotel. That meant that even our taxi journey to the hotel featured animal sightings. The staff at the hotel were so efficient and got us checked in so quickly, even though we were a large family/friends group. We stayed for four nights and decided to do 1x full day safari, 1x morning safari and 1x afternoon safari. This allowed us to explore the National Park but also enjoy the beautiful facilities at the hotel. The safaris were excellently organised and the guides were incredible. We saw 4 out of the big 5 (sadly no leopards, although we had two very near misses where we had just missed a leopard sighting) and countless other animals. In our down time we enjoyed the three swimming pools, one of which overlooked the river and where we could see elephants on the opposite banks, and our wonderful rooms. The group was split between Deluxe Rooms and the self catering chalets. The rooms were stunning and the chalets were excellent for larger groups. The food was AMAZING! Every night we were treated to an extensive buffet in the boma with amazing singing. The ambience was incredible. On the two mornings we weren\'t on game drives we enjoyed the buffet breakfast, which was also delicious. While there a large number of our group booked treatments at the spa, which we all raved about. The trip was to celebrate my 30th Birthday and we were a large group visiting from the UK. I would like to thank everyone at the Kruger Gate Hotel for making our stay so special. I really hope that I return again in the future. Thank you again!

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

Hotel is right Next to the Kruger National Park entrance, loved the dinner at the bomma fire, loved the the restaurant by the the infinity pool overlooking the Sabie River even spotted a few elephants.

Posted on 07/04/2026 by Booking.com

Nice set up with a lovely pool by the river,feels amazing right in the bush

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

Amazing staff … Beautiful rooms … Nightly dinners in the outside boma are a delught

Posted on 07/04/2026 by Booking.com

It was my wife birthday and they decorated the room and private dinner was excellent.
The best service from all the staff was excellent, breakfast , dinner , bar service . Boma dinner was excellent.
The Guitar man made Boma Dinner fun and entertaining. Had good time also at the a game driver saw Elephants , giraffes and lion

Posted on 06/04/2026 by Booking.com

Great value for money,
Amazing dinner

Posted on 06/04/2026 by Booking.com

Location near Park entrance and 24hr gym. The best fried chicken at the pool restaurant.

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Booking.com

Location to park, room close to the restaurant
Service from all staff were 12 out of 10
Food was exceptional

Posted on 05/04/2026 by Booking.com

Fantastic hotel, loved our stay. Staff were all brilliant, buffet dinners great variety and delicious! Modern/authentic decor throughout the hotel & common areas. Pool deck was great, with views across the river of varied wildlife. Safari game drives were of good quality, lucky to see the big 5 plus cheetahs! Convenient location right on Paul Kruger gate.

Posted on 04/04/2026 by Booking.com