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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) An excellent experience the accommodation, the food, the service, the staff. The girl who gave me the massage was very good. Bravo for everything

(Original)
Μία εξαιρετική εμπειρία η διαμονή, το φαγητό, η εξυπηρέτηση, το προσωπικό. Η κοπέλα που μου Έκανε μασάζ ήταν πολύ καλή. Μπράβο για όλα

Posted on 26/03/2026 by Google

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful structure that gives the impression of being suspended in the trees. The decoration is superb and the location, right in front of Kruger National Park, is exceptional.
The table is excellent, with high quality dishes.
The staff is very welcoming and particularly attentive.
A truly memorable experience!

Posted on 29/03/2026 by TripAdvisor

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

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

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

le cadre exceptionnel, la gentillesse du personnel, c\'était mon 2eme séjour dans cet hôtel et j\'y retournerai surment une 3eme fois.

Posted on 29/03/2026 by Booking.com

La structure, la decoration, l’emplacement et la table

Posted on 29/03/2026 by Booking.com