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All the thrills of a world-class safari through the Paul Kruger Gate

With over 20 000 square kilometers of wilderness, the Kruger National Park spans the eastern regions of both the Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces. It is one of Africa’s largest game reserves, and access to it is through 10 gates operated by SANParks (South African National Parks).

 

Each gate offers designated game-viewing routes through the different biomes of the Kruger Park from the Sandveld and wooded savannah of the far-north, through the central Mopane woodlands and scattered grasslands to mixed woodlands and thorn thickets of the south. Therefore, your choice of access gate and its game-viewing routes will shape your safari experiences.

Paul Kruger Gate – Safe entrance into Big 5 territory

From the Kruger Gate Hotel, it takes just a minute or so to cross the Sabie Bridge and arrive at the Paul Kruger Gate, your gateway to the game-rich south of the Park. The Paul Kruger Gate offers the most direct route to the world-famous Skukuza Camp, known as the ‘Capital’ of the Kruger Park, and to the Skukuza Airport. The game-viewing routes that lead from Paul Kruger Gate offer guests some of the best safari experiences the Park has to offer. The area is known for its regular sightings of Lion, Elephant and Giraffe, and the thorn thickets are a favourite refuge of the critically endangered Black Rhino. The mixed woodlands and stretches of grassland sustain impressive herds of Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Burchell’s Zebra and Cape Buffalo. This concentration of prey animals supports healthy populations of magnificent African predators including Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dogs and Spotted Hyena. However, it’s not just the large mammals to look out for. The routes from Paul Kruger Gate offer spectacular birding. Those on safari are likely to see Whitebacked Vultures, Bateleur and Wahlberg’s Eagles on the wing, but there’s also a good chance of ticking the massive Martial Eagle or spotting a Tawny Eagle perched in a large tree.

What can you expect from a summertime Kruger Gate Hotel Safari Experience?

There are guided, open-vehicle safari options enabling you to mix-and-match your game-watching experiences during your stay with us:

  • An all-day Kruger safari is a more than 10-hour epic adventure that enables you to range farther into Park, covering extensive ground and increasing your opportunities for thrilling sightings. It’s a premium wilderness experience for those wanting to feel truly immersed in the wilderness. This is also a good option for birdwatchers who want to traverse diverse habitats so that they can spot as many bird species as possible. With more time on your hands, you can linger at the Park’s scenic waterholes, picnic spots and enjoy unhurried interludes with wild creatures.
  • On days when you want more time at the hotel to chill out on the Pool Deck or indulge in a spa treatment, you can opt for a morning or afternoon safari. These 6.5-hour journeys get you into the Park during the cooler hours, when the animals tend to be most active. These somewhat shorter safaris tend to work well for families with younger children or elders who may not have the stamina for a full-day outing into the wilds.
    • – Your morning safari starts pre-dawn with complimentary coffee and rusks in our reception. You board the open-air vehicle with your safari guide and a packed breakfast and set off into the Park for the sunrise and a host of exciting encounters with wildlife. In the first cool morning hours, the birds are particularly active, and you should look out for jewel-bright Lilacbreasted Rollers and European Bee-eaters hawking insects from thorn bushes along your route. Large herbivores such as Giraffe, Elephant and Buffalo start browsing the trees early, and if you’re lucky you may also come across small groups of Kudu and Waterbuck on the move. Mornings can also be good for spotting predators such as Cheetah, Wild Dogs and Lion. You will return to the hotel just before the midday heat sets in, just in time for a refreshing swim and an alfresco lunch at the Pool Bar.
    • – If you choose an afternoon game drive, you will set off after lunch and you’ve got a good chance of seeing an array of animals enjoying a siesta. You will notice your trained guide paying particular attention to shady areas under trees in the hopes that you might see a pride of Lions resting up. Game-watching at the waterholes in the afternoons is often very rewarding as the herds arrive to slake their thirst, and Elephant, Cape Buffalo and Warthogs cool off in the muddy shallows. In the late afternoon, predators who like to hunt at dusk such as the Lion and Spotted Hyenas will be more active. You will make your way back to the hotel as the sun begins to set, painting the bushveld sky in vivid pinks, oranges and reds. You will have time for a quick sundowner on the hotel’s Viewing Deck before gathering in the Lapa restaurant for a sumptuous fireside dinner under the stars.
  • Special features of our safari offering are the two to three-hour evening and night game drives provided under the protection of SANParks rangers. These exhilarating excursions give you the rare chance to be in the Park under the pristine night skies. You may see Lion, Leopard or Spotted Hyena on the prowl, and there’s the chance to see secretive nocturnal species such as Serval, African Wild Cat, Small-spotted Genet, Thick-tailed Bushbaby, and a variety of bats, owls and nightjars. On your return to the hotel, you can enjoy a nightcap in the Shilovo Bar where guests swop their safari stories of the day.

At Kruger Gate Hotel, you have the option to join a safari, or book a private guided safari on an exclusive vehicle. If you have flown in to stay with us and prefer a self-driving safari, you’ll find a Bluu Car Rentals service at our reception.

Guest Reviews

This property is a must if you are visiting Kruger. It’s very clean and the breakfast and dinner were delicious! There are many animals found right on the property. Sarah surprised us with a wonderful gift in our room for our anniversary and our friend’s rooms as well. We also booked a safari with the hotel and saw the big 5. If you are reading this, book now and you will not regret it.

Posted on 31/08/2025 by Google

What an incredible experience. Tspeho M saw to our private dining and he was absolutely amazing. Everything about this place is perfection!!!

Posted on 29/08/2025 by Google

(Translated by Google) A superb hotel, located right next to the park. We were lucky enough to be able to observe a herd of elephants with their babies and giraffes from our pool, not even 30 meters away. The staff is super nice and friendly, and the food is incredibly delicious. The rooms are simple but very clean. We'll definitely be back. It was a wonderful stay. Thank you.

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Ein super schönes Hotel, direkt am Park gelegen, wir hatten das Glück und konnten direkt vom Pool aus eine Gasherde Elefanten mit ihren Babys und Giraffen beobachten, keine 30 Meter vor uns. Das Personal ist super nett und freundlich, das Essen war Mega lecker. Die Zimmer sind einfach aber sehr sauber. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder. Es war ein gelungener Aufenthalt. Danke

Posted on 25/08/2025 by Google

An amazing trip my family of 9.
Amazing food and room.
All the staff were really nice but a special thanks to the guest manager Sarah.

Posted on 29/08/2025 by Google

An exceptional trip at the Kruger Gate Hotel.
We were a family of nine for a great one-week stay with three safari days.
Upon arrival, we had a few technical issues with one of our rooms, but the hotel quickly managed to fix the situation.
The entire staff is amazing, everyone is very kind, but a special thanks goes to the guest manager, Sarah, who was truly wonderful and really made our week extraordinary.
Everything at the hotel is very well managed, the beds and rooms are very comfortable.
The food is excellent, and I especially recommend the private dinner, which is an incredible experience to share with family.
The safaris are very well organized, and if you’re lucky, you might even see a lion (or six).
We leave with stars in our eyes and the memory of a dream trip.
Once again, thank you to all the staff, and especially to Sarah, for her kindness and outstanding professionalism.

Posted on 27/08/2025 by Google

Spent 3 nights here.. Its a huge hotel with over 400 rooms if im not wrong.. very clean place.. It a 1 min drive from PaulKruger Gate to the Kruger National Park..
Room was nice.. if you are elderly and don wanna take the stairs gor the the \'\'2\'\' rooms.. Our room was on the first floor beside the swimming pool.. Was big and had a sofa as well.. TV programs were not so good..
Awesome breakfast and dinner buffets.. nice wide spread.. all that was tried were simply very every tasty.. breakfast n dinner are at two different restaurants.. they are next to each other.. Dinners variety is very very good.. friendly staff.. There is a viewing deck where if youare lucky you can see animals at the sabie river.. we managed to see elephants and deers..
We tried the inhouse couple massage. 3-4 hours.. was amazing.. Thehotel has a mini golf course and the chest board to play.. Staff were vrey friendly and accomodating to any request..
Actually too many good things to say.. you got to try it..
In short i htink this hotel everyone would want if they were to the park.. Awesome place will return if im back there

Posted on 27/08/2025 by TripAdvisor

This was our second stay at the Kruger Gate hotel - every bit as excellent as the first. Rooms are spotless, beautifully maintained, tastefully decorated and spacious, with lots of storage , power points and lighting options; beds are very comfortable.

Every member of staff we encountered, from housekeeping and cleaning crew to waitstaff, spa therapists and reception were incredibly helpful and professional.

The food included in their dinner bed and breakfast rate is still excellent value - constantly freshly made and replenished and of a far, far higher standard than is usual for a hotel buffet. Cocktails, bar drinks and food are similarly delicious (and staggeringly good value!)

The gardens and walkways are lovely, and the infinity pool was a delight. I was pleasantly surprised by the temperature when I dipped my foot in the water on the very sunny August day we arrived - but disappointingly, the the weather was too cool for me to get in the next day! Still, spending hours on the deck there watching the animal drama quietly unfold in front of us while lunching and eventually moving on to their delicious cocktails was a joy regardless

Posted on 28/08/2025 by TripAdvisor

We loved our stay at Kruger Gate. The location is fantastic and our overall experience was amazing. Our kids loved the pool and the wildlife around the hotel. The viewing deck brought us up close and personal with elephants. The facilities and food at dinner and breakfast were excellent and the hospitality were received was world class! One of my highlights was the birthday song the restaurant staff sang to me at dinner. We will definitely go back.

Posted on 01/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

Everything you need for a great safari in a great location is at this property. We hope to be able to come again. The breakfast and lunch are excellent with a great selection. The rooms and entire resort are clean and there is wildlife everywhere at the property.

Posted on 31/08/2025 by TripAdvisor

We found Kruger Gate Hotel to be above our expectations, they were really accommodating, and the accommodations were beautiful, clean and with a clear attention to detail. The entire resort provides a great atmosphere for relaxation, rejuvenation and being an excellent location for entry into Kroger. We would definitely recommend this to others, especially those who only have one day, like it\'s, so they can afford the price and make their one night stay extremely worthwhile!

Posted on 27/08/2025 by TripAdvisor

Loved every minute. The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful & professional. The safari guide & safari itself was amazing.

Posted on 01/09/2025 by TripAdvisor

An exceptional trip at the Kruger Gate Hotel.
We were a family of nine for a great one-week stay with three safari days.
Upon arrival, we had a few technical issues with one of our rooms, but the hotel quickly managed to fix the situation.
The entire staff is amazing, everyone is very kind, but a special thanks goes to the guest manager, Sarah, who was truly wonderful and really made our week extraordinary.
Everything at the hotel is very well managed, the beds and rooms are very comfortable.
The food is excellent, and I especially recommend the private dinner, which is an incredible experience to share with family.
The safaris are very well organized, and if you’re lucky, you might even see a lion (or six).
We leave with stars in our eyes and the memory of a dream trip.
Once again, thank you to all the staff, and especially to Sarah, for her kindness and outstanding professionalism.

Posted on 27/08/2025 by TripAdvisor

Tout était incroyable ! De la chambre, à l’emplacement, au personnel en passant par le restaurant ! Et bien évidemment le safari ! Nous avons passé un séjour de deux nuits tout simplement merveilleux !

Posted on 31/08/2025 by Booking.com

Fantastic resort, lovely staff, excellent food and great location, kids loved the pool

Posted on 26/08/2025 by Booking.com

It’s a beautiful property with very friendly and attentive employees. The lighting is warm and inviting and the resort feels like a huge treehouse with wildlife everywhere. The property even went above and beyond helping us to celebrate our anniversary.

Posted on 31/08/2025 by Booking.com

Posizione, attività, struttura

Posted on 31/08/2025 by Booking.com

Wegen der Renovierung des Pools und der Zimmer war es etwas eingeschränkt.Aber das Personal war echt top

Posted on 28/08/2025 by Booking.com

Ένα πακέτο που τα έχει όλα . Πολύ ευγενικό προσωπικό, εξαιρετική τοποθεσία και πάρα πολύ ωραία διακόσμηση.

Posted on 25/08/2025 by Booking.com

Sehr gutes Restaurant (Buffet). Kruger Gate Eingang Nationalpark nur 500m entfernt.Schöner Blick von der Bar-Terrasse auf den Fluss und Nationalpark. Schönes Zimmer.

Posted on 30/08/2025 by Booking.com

Las habitaciones son muy cómodas y espaciosas, el resort es su conjunto es muy completo ya que cuenta con distintas zonas donde poder disfrutar del entorno, los empleados son muy atentos y amables y la comida es variada.

Posted on 26/08/2025 by Booking.com