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6 Instagrammable Moments in 1 Day at Kruger Gate Hotel

Set in lush riverine woodland with gorgeous views over the Sabie River, Kruger Gate Hotel is a content creator’s dream location.

Every hour of your stay presents a new, camera-ready backdrop where you can unleash your creativity and craft authentic and compelling content that connects with your followers.

Here’s your one-day itinerary for capturing 6 next-level Instagrammable moments that serve up a fusion of luxury, nature, adventure and the spirit of Africa.

Early morning magic at the Pool Bar & Viewing Deck – The day begins with sunrise over Kruger’s untamed horizon. Capture the pink-golden glow from the Pool Bar with its unique, uninterrupted view into Kruger. Under the canopy of giant bushveld trees, you can serenely relish morning yoga poses, quiet journalling from a lounger around the infinity pool or set up an iconic morning coffee shot with the bush as your backdrop.

Safari game drive & wildlife sightings – A true African adventure unfolds on every Kruger game drive in our open safari vehicles. As you traverse the stunning landscapes, you have the chance to document your sightings of the Kruger National Park’s Big 5, and so much more. From majestic Elephants to stately Kudus, extraordinary Giraffes and stealthy Leopards, this is the ultimate in-the-wild photo op. Go for close-ups that bring your followers face-to-face with Africa’s magnificent creatures and don’t forget to capture your own excitement and sense of awe.

Alfresco lunch in a Viewing Deck pod – After the safari, relax on the Viewing Deck in an elevated pod with a gourmet wood-fired pizza and a cocktail, both perfectly styled for the ‘gram. The contrast of luxury dining against the raw wilderness is Insta-gold. Capture a few panoramic shots over the Sabie riverbed to highlight the scene.

Fireside dinner & African dance at Lapa Restaurant – In the evening you’ll hear the resonant boom of the big, brass gong and the sonorous call to dinner that invites you into the Lapa Restaurant for a sumptuous three-course African feast. Tables are set out under the stars and sparks shoot up from the central firepit. From s’mores and roosterbroodjies over hot coals to pots of crocodile curry and an array of international dishes, there’s so much opportunity to make mouths water. As dancers perform around the leaping flames, your images will embody the lively beat and energy of African culture in a post that speaks to the heart of South Africa.

Nightcap at Shilovo Bar – Round off your evening with an intimate nightcap at Shilovo Bar along the hotel’s lodge-style walkway through the canopy of trees. The ambient lighting, tasteful setting, and stylish drinks make this the moment when the safari stories of the day are shared and memories are made. Use a filter to complement the vibe, making your followers feel like they’re right there with you.

Room Service indulgence – Before calling it a night, treat yourself to a late-night snack. Order in room service and set up your spread, capturing the comfort and luxury of your private Kruger retreat. It’s the perfect way to end the day’s journey—proof that safari life is as stylish as it is wild!

With free Wi-Fi throughout Kruger Gate Hotel and charging stations at the Pool Bar & Viewing Deck, sharing your day in real-time is effortless, ensuring your followers catch every moment, as it happens.

Guest Reviews

(Translated by Google) Beautiful hotel (lodge) in a perfect location near the Paul Kruger Gate. Superb view of the waterhole, where elephants are almost always present and can be observed from various elevated platforms and the pool. The food is excellent. Unfortunately, the older rooms are a bit dark and dingy, and therefore not very inviting. However, the overall experience here is truly fantastic!

(Original)
Schönes Hotel (Lodge) mit perfekter Lage zum Paul Kruger Gate. Super Sicht aufs Wasserloch, wo es eigentlich fast täglich Elefanten hat und man ihnen von verschiedenen Hochsitzen und dem Pool beobachten kann. Essen tip top. Leider sind die älteren Zimmer etwas dunkel und schmudelig und deshalb nicht wirklich einladend. Die ganze „Experience“ hier ist aber wirklich toll!

Posted on 30/11/2025 by Google

This hotel is now one of my family’s favorites of all time! The staff, communication, and accommodation are all incredible. We are still dreaming of the dips at the dinner buffet- and the chocolate cake! We booked all safaris through the hotel- perfection. Our guide Alex for our private safari was especially wonderful. We sat, nearly alone, watching a rhino for about 30 minutes. Pure South African perfection.

Posted on 29/11/2025 by Google

(Translated by Google) I stayed at the hotel for two nights in November 2025, and if it had been up to me, I would have spent the rest of my vacation there. It's simply wonderful. Good food, friendly staff, large, beautifully furnished rooms, and its proximity to Kruger National Park make it a great choice.

The pool and the adjacent waterhole are fantastic. You can observe so many animals from there; you almost don't need to go into the national park! 😉
Anyone who doesn't feel comfortable here has only themselves to blame. 😁

I stayed at the hotel for two nights in November 2025, and if it had been up to me, I would have spent the rest of my vacation there. It's simply wonderful. Good food, friendly staff, large, beautifully furnished rooms, and its proximity to Kruger National Park make it a great choice.

The pool and the adjacent waterhole are fantastic. You can observe so many animals from there; you almost don't need to go into the national park at all 😉 Anyone who doesn't feel comfortable here only has themselves to blame. 😁

(Original)
Ich hielt mich im November 2025 zwei Nächte im Hotel auf und wenn es nach mir gegangen wäre, hätte ich auch den Rest meines Urlaub dort verbracht. Es ist einfach nur herrlich. Gutes Essen, nettes Personal, große, schön eingerichtete Zimmer und die Nähe zum Kruger Nationalpark macht es einfach.
Der Pool und das daneben liegende Wasserloch ist eine schau. Man kann von dort soviele Tiere beobachten, eigentlich müsste man gar nicht in den NP 😉
Wer sich hier nicht wohl fühlt, ist selber Schuld. 😁

I stayed at the hotel for two nights in November 2025, and if it had been up to me, I would have spent the rest of my vacation there. It's simply wonderful. Good food, friendly staff, large, beautifully furnished rooms, and its proximity to Kruger National Park make it a great choice.

The pool and the adjacent waterhole are fantastic. You can observe so many animals from there; you almost don't need to go into the national park at all 😉 Anyone who doesn't feel comfortable here only has themselves to blame. 😁

Posted on 27/11/2025 by Google

Amazing stay for our honeymoon.

Posted on 22/11/2025 by Google

We phoned Reception at 16h00 on 20 Nov and requested a top sheet and light weight blanket for the night; on return after a sunset gamedrive and supper at the Boma we were disappointed that it was not delivered.

I had a headache, the shop was closed and I asked the Hostess at the Boma, Debra if she knew if there is some assistance. She went out of her way to find me 2 panado\'s! Thank you Debra!

There are so many vista\'s and various offerings at this hotel; I feel like so spoilt when visiting and the Boma is just beyond words! Thank you 😊

Posted on 23/11/2025 by TripAdvisor

This hotel is perfectly located just outside the Paul Kruger Gate by the Sabie River. We flew into Skukuza airport which is extremely small and booked the hotel transfer to collect us. The driver was very helpful, guiding us through paperwork needed for the park and giving us a mini safari on the way to the hotel.
Stayed for 3 nights and had 2 rooms. A lovely hotel with lots of different seating areas connected by wooden walkways, surrounded by trees with a stream running through it. It was well staffed and clean. There were viewing huts over the waterhole and Sabie River where we saw hippos and buffalo and a family of 3 bushbuck in the grounds.
The infinity pool was great, also overlooking the river and the pool bar/restaurant had a good range of food and drink and friendly staff. Just be careful not to leave food/drink unattended on the table as the monkeys come in.
Dinner at the outside Lapa Restaurant was fabulous - so much choice from their buffet and always some singing, often by the staff. The bushbabies patrol around the fence and occasionally come down looking for scraps, which the guests all found entertaining.
Breakfast was another huge buffet with a choice of inside or outside seating. There was also a bar, coffee shop and gift shop, plus a spa which we had treatments at, including extremely firm massages.
We booked 2 morning safari\'s with the hotel (I pre-booked these before we went) and they pointed out that it was fractionally cheaper for us to have a private tour as there were 4 of us. The vehicles can take 9-10 people but I\'m so glad we had the private tour and not the shared vehicle as it meant we could slide across the seats and see so much more and it was much more personalised. (We also did a sunset safari which we had to use SanParks for as private vehicles aren\'t allowed into the park in the evening, but it wasn\'t as good as a much bigger vehicle and less information).
The hotel used Kurt Safari for our morning tours and would thoroughly recommend. We had the same driver/guide, Karabo, each morning so he took us in 2 different directions and we saw an incredible variety of animals and he was very knowledgeable. It was a totally amazing experience!
The morning safari\'s start very early, and you have to fill in some indemnity forms before leaving (you need your passport numbers for this), so we had to be ready about 45 mins before entry to the park at 5.30am. We pre-ordered packed breakfast from the hotel and we stopped at a camp between 8.30-9am to eat - drink, sandwich, apple, yoghurt, biltong, snack. The camps we stopped at also had cafes and shops. The morning safari was about 6 hours, which is long enough really and gave some time in the afternoon to relax and catch up on sleep after a very early start.
We would love to visit Kruger again and if we did, I would stay at this hotel and I would definitely book the private vehicle safari.

Posted on 24/11/2025 by TripAdvisor

I had an amazing time with my sister and our friends. Beautiful accommodations, amazing food, excellent service!! A must visit!!

Posted on 23/11/2025 by TripAdvisor

Eten is heerlijk, locatie is perfect. Mooi zwembad met een bar en restaurant met geweldig uitzicht op het park waar je dieren kan spotten.

Posted on 29/11/2025 by Booking.com

What stood out to us the most about this accommodation is how beautifully everything is designed in an authentic safari style. It’s exactly the atmosphere you hope for when staying in a place like this. The staff are friendly and genuinely seem to enjoy their work; nothing feels forced or like a chore. Thumbs up👍🏼

The breakfast and dinner were varied and tasty. The room looked clean and pleasantly cool upon arrival, and the WiFi worked surprisingly well and fast. The location is also ideal — within walking distance of the Paul Kruger Gate. We felt so relaxed that we ended up booking an extra night.

A special highlight: the pool on the river side. The animals you can spot across the water. A wonderful bonus to an already great stay.

Posted on 29/11/2025 by Booking.com

Nous avons beaucoup aimé le cadre de l hôtel avec la gentillesse du personnel .
L hôtel est juste à côté du parc national donc très pratique pour les safari ( on recommande fortement les safari proposés par l hôtel )

Il y a de nombreuses activités dans l hôtel ( exemple : mini golf, spa/massage , piscine avec vue sur la rivière , belle salle de musculation …)
Et les petits déjeuners et dîners étaient tout simplement excellents !

Posted on 27/11/2025 by Booking.com

Sehr schön gestaltetes grosses Hotel in einem dschungelähnlichen Garten.
Wir hatten ein Deluxzimmer sehr gross und schön gestaltet. Bequeme Betten, 2 Waschtische im Bad, separate Toilette. Essen gab’s abends in der Booma obwohl gross sehr schön und romantisch!

Posted on 26/11/2025 by Booking.com

Pool

Posted on 26/11/2025 by Booking.com

O café da manhã e o jantar foram excelentes! Um buffet completo, muita variedade, funcionários muito simpáticos e prestativos. Valeu muito a pena!

Posted on 25/11/2025 by Booking.com

O hotel é muito confortável e tem funcionários fantásticos. A comida é muito boa. E ainda podemos desfrutar da experiência de estar na piscina e ver os animais bem na frente. Nós vimos Hipopótamos e Elefantes.

Posted on 22/11/2025 by Booking.com

Un séjour d’exception dans un lieu splendide !
Le personnel, le lieu et les repas sont formidables.
Je recommande fortement.

Posted on 28/11/2025 by Booking.com

Tudo perfeito!

Posted on 26/11/2025 by Booking.com

Best Hotel ever!

Posted on 25/11/2025 by Booking.com