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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

Wow! Just go.. such a beautiful location and wonderful service and food.

Posted on 23/04/2025 by Google

Amazing time here and my friends also loved it. We’ll definitely be coming back

Posted on 23/04/2025 by Google

(Translated by Google) Incredible hotel, with great facilities and exceptional service. In addition to the wonderful safaris, the dinner with a traditional show ends the night in the best way.

The service is a highlight, everyone is very friendly and helpful.

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Hotel incrível, com ótima estrutura e um serviço excepcional. Além dos safáris que são maravilhosos, o jantar com show típico encerra a noite da melhor forma.
Destaque para o serviço, todos são muito simpáticos e solicitos.

Posted on 21/04/2025 by Google

Great experience

Posted on 21/04/2025 by Google

Muito boa. Recomendo

Posted on 19/04/2025 by Hotels.com

My family and I stayed for 3 nights here, and it was great! We stayed in the Kruger Luxury Rooms, and they were spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The breakfast and dinners (that were included) were delicious, which were buffet-style and had many options on each day. Even on the days we did full-day safaris (which started at 5:30am, thus before breakfast time), the hotel packed to-go breakfast boxes for us to take on the safaris, which came with a sandwich, juice, apple, and a plethora of snacks. We also enjoyed massage treatments at the spa, which were reasonably priced and very relaxing. They were able to accommodate same-day reservations for us. The staff were all very polite and accommodating. We wished we had the time to extend our stay! Before booking Kruger Gate Hotel, we were considering whether we wanted to stay at various sites within the actual park, but we were very glad we chose Kruger Gate hotel. We would definitely stay here again.

For the safari:
My family and I did 2 full day safaris with Enock as our guide on both days. He was great! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and could answer all our questions. What really stood out about Enock was his enthusiasm - he seemed to genuinely enjoy his job, and sometimes even seemed more excited than we were to spot the animals. When we passed by other safari drivers or people in their own vehicles doing self-drives, he would stop them and let them know where the nearby animals were (we noticed that not all other safari drivers did this). We saw the Big Five, in addition to many other animals including cheetahs (which are super rare). Towards the end of our second day, we still hadn\'t seen a leopard and had almost given up hope, but Enock was relentless and drove around asking his colleagues until we indeed spotted one! He always listened to what we wanted to see and do and accommodated our requests. When we seemed tired, he would slow down and let us rest. Before our trip, we were debating doing a self-drive or a guided safari, and we\'re so glad we chose the guided safari! We will be recommending Enock to any of our friends who are interested in doing a Kruger safari.

Practical tip: bring layers! It was very hot on the days we did our safaris, but because of the wind, it still felt pretty chilly at times, especially the mornings.

Posted on 22/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

tshepo served us both nights,he was so attentive and provided amazing service. So kind and such a pleasure to talk to. Thank you!

Posted on 22/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

Perfect service from luggage and transport through guest relations to organize a golf trip to Skukuza GC, to the Safari guide Abraham (just perfect) and for the marvellous top breakfast buffet and dinner buffet. Perfect 3 night stay, strongly recommended!

Posted on 20/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

What a special place the Kruger Gate Hotel is. Right on the edge of the Kruger National Park so no time at all to go on game drives. We were fortunate enough to spend 7 days here in April 25 and it was magical. The staff are wonderfully friendly and welcoming, the rooms are spacious and the food is magnificent. This is one of the nicest places we’ve stayed.

Posted on 20/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

We had the best time at Kruger Gate Hotel. The space is beautiful and could not be closer to the park entrance. The staff was so lovely, and the spa and food were particular highlights. The safaris were absolutely spectacular — the guides were so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the animals and environment.

Posted on 17/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

We stayed here for 2 days this month and all I can say is..we will definitely come back. Beautiful hotel, great food, lovely entertainment during dinner, helpful staff, pool with a view (elephants came to visit us) and a fabulous game drive...what more can one ask for. Most importantly we found out...many guests keep coming back...that says it all. Thank you for everything

Posted on 19/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

The hotel is very good, I recommend it. We were two adults and two children in a room with two queen size beds and were very comfortable. Great breakfast and dinner buffet with lots of gluten-free options (the breakfast muffins great), and the friendly and very pending service.
The pool area is very nice and overlooks the river so you can see animals going there to drink.
The first night we had a problem as in the middle of the night there was a leak in the room just above the bed (by a bad pipe) and we had to change rooms, with the aggravation that the next day we had hired the sunrise safari at 4.45, so we did not sleep barely. As soon as they heard about it from the hotel management they offered us the refund that night, a sign that it is a good hotel concerned about providing good service.

Posted on 17/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

The hotel is located right in the Kruger park. It has a beautiful, modern African style. A rich breakfast buffet was provided with fine service. The terrace is surrounded by the beautiful garden. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
The bathroom could use an update.
Massages with a view of the wild animals if there are any. We enjoyed an African dinner with spectacle.

Posted on 17/04/2025 by TripAdvisor

We we're a family of five with three grown up kids and stayed in the chalet ...maybe a little modest for the family for size two beds are in the attic over the kitchen ...a pool beside the chalets was brilliant...the entertainment and dinner every night amazing ...safari drive was brilliant very cold at 5.30 but heated up after about two hours ...everything seemed to be no problem to make you more comfortable thank you

Posted on 22/04/2025 by Booking.com

Loved Everything / location , staff , & food were amazing - spa was gorgeous / lots of animals to be seen daily by pool - Fabulous!!!

Posted on 22/04/2025 by Booking.com

Fantastic property, fantastic location.
Excellent friendly staff.
Our third time here and we will be back again for sure.

Posted on 19/04/2025 by Booking.com

Atendimento desse hotel é incrível, a comida do café da manhã e do jantar são excelentes, com MUITA variedade. Staff mega educado, amigável e prestativo. Atendimento para os Safaris muito bom, muito organizado. Piscina, quadra de tenis e academia são todos excelentes. Não tem do que reclamar.

Posted on 17/04/2025 by Booking.com

Geweldig uitzicht vanuit het zwembad. Olifanten die door de rivier heen gaan, impala's, nijlpaarden(lopen savonds vaak echt op 15 meter afstand langs het zwembad. Het eten is echt top,

Posted on 23/04/2025 by Booking.com

Beautiful location and pool. Attention to detail and very spacious and comfortable room.

Posted on 22/04/2025 by Booking.com

Location is amazing and staff very friendly and helpfull

Posted on 22/04/2025 by Booking.com

It was a gorgeous place to stay with amenities galore. We upgraded to a premium room which was so worth the money. Our room was spacious with plenty of room to roam. The spa was fantastic with separate cabanas for most of the treatments facing the Kruger national park so you got to view some while life while being pampered. The food was spectacular and definitely pampered by the waiters. Very attentive to details.!

Posted on 21/04/2025 by Booking.com

The property was so unique and beautiful and worth every dime and more. The staff were so respectful and friendly and genuine in their interactions with visitors.

Posted on 19/04/2025 by Booking.com

The property is stunning and with a lot of activities. Our room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The view from the pool is wonderful. We could swim while watching elephants and giraffes.
The location is perfect, very close to Paul Kruger Gate and we had a wonderful 3 days safari experience!
The food was excellent and the staff are very friendly, always with a welcoming smile. For my birthday we had a private dinner at the viewing deck and we could see the hippos. The dinner was delicious, the chef Zandre and his colleague Tshepo presented it beautifully. It was a memorable evening.
On our next trip to the Kruger, we will definitely stay here again.

Posted on 18/04/2025 by Booking.com

Locația este foarte bună, lângă poarta de intrare în parc, personalul extrem de amabil, mâncare bună, camerele foarte noi și mari

Posted on 17/04/2025 by Booking.com

Incredible hotel, amazing food and exceptional staff.

Perfect for couples and families.

10/10

To repeat for sure.

Posted on 17/04/2025 by Booking.com

Café da manhã e janta excelentes. Cardápio variado.
Funcionários muito simpáticos e atenciosos.
Quarto excelente, muito confortável e espaçoso.
Deck da piscina muito legal, vimos até elefantes de lá.

Posted on 19/04/2025 by Booking.com

Perfect stay to enjoy kruger Park ! We Will come back

Posted on 19/04/2025 by Booking.com

Poolbar & Ausblick

Posted on 18/04/2025 by Booking.com

Modernes Zimmer, tolles Abendessen, schöner Ausblick von einer der beiden Bars, direkt am Eingang des National Parks gelegen. Top Organisation!

Posted on 18/04/2025 by Booking.com