Heritage in the heart of the Kruger National Park There is no shortage of things to celebrate when it comes to our country’s rich history, heritage, landmarks and culture. One aspect of our country’s culture and heritage that undoubtedly deserves recognition is Mzansi’s world-famous Kruger National Park. The park is an enchanting destination where international …
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A glimpse into the three travel trends that are set to shape 2024 The world of travel is one that never stays stagnant, and with each passing year travellers from all over the world seek out the thrill of new adventures inspired by evolving travel trends. Whether you’re booking a blissful vacation in far-reaching destinations …
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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 …
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Morning, Noon, Sundowners & After Dark at our Pool Bar & Viewing Deck Some might say that the best feature of our location is the mere one-minute drive from our Hotel to the Paul Kruger Gate with its safe, easy access into the southern region of the Park. However, chances are most guests will tell …
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A trip unlike any other – How to plan a multi-generational holiday Three or even four generations on a scenic adventure, exploring coastlines, the bush or the open roads is a daydream for many. Multi-generational family trips first emerged as a major travel trend nine years ago when boomers began bringing their families along on …
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The Kruger’s amazing BFFs: Unravelling animal relationships Just like us, the extraordinary Kruger National Park animals get by with a little help from their friends! Home to 2,000 plant species, 500 different birds, and 147 species of mammals including the world-famous ‘Big 5’, the Kruger is home to a myriad of symbiotic relationships. With no …
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From moments to memories: How safari guides make the Kruger unforgettable Embarking on a safari game drive adventure in one of the best family destinations in South Africa, through the vast and untamed wilderness of Kruger National Park. Embarking on a safari game drive adventure in one of the best family destinations in South Africa, …
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Make the school holidays a roaring adventure With the school holidays fast-approaching, parents may be on the lookout for the perfect destination to create cherished memories with their children. Make the school holidays a roaring adventure With the school holidays fast-approaching, parents may be on the lookout for the perfect destination to create cherished memories …
Protecting Paradise Biodiversity is the lifeblood of our planet, supporting all forms of life. From the air we breathe to the food we eat, ecosystems teeming with animals, plants, and microorganisms provide us with essential services. Biodiversity is the lifeblood of our planet, supporting all forms of life. From the air we breathe to the …
3 reasons why you should take a quarterly holiday to the Kruger These 3 tips will help you to take a quarterly holiday to the Kruger National Park. Many of us are guilty of being workaholics. For years, research has demonstrated the benefits of downtime and rest on overall health and mental capacity. Yet employees …
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A quick guide to wildlife photography for beginners These 5 tips will help you capture the perfect shot on your mobile device. Most wildlife photographers will tell you that the secret to being a great photographer requires a love for nature and a lot of patience. Of course, it also doesn’t hurt to have high-tech …
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Exploring the Natural Beauty of Kruger National Park in All Four Seasons Kruger National Park is such an incredible year-round destination. There’s so much to experience and see—and it’s all up to you to decide when to go. You have the choice between two distinct seasons. The dry season from May to October, and the …
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5 great ways to spoil your elders Did you know that a study done by the Children’s Gauge at the University of Cape Town noted that nearly 4 million children in South Africa were living with a grandparent or an aunt? As a result, many adults are now wanting to spoil their gogos and umkhulus …
Why the younger generation are increasingly drawn to places such as the Kruger National Park It’s that time of the year again, the summer holidays are fast approaching and with travel restrictions finally eased across the globe, wanderlust is in the air. But, this year, as people start to think about and plan their summer …
The Best Gates to Use When Travelling to the Kruger National Park The Kruger National Park welcomes visitors. There are plenty of picnic places, rest stations, and day visitor areas. At the entry gates, a map shows all of these stops. Before your vacation, plan how much you can travel and see in a day. …
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Seven ways to do a digital detox when you stay in the Kruger National Park When you plan a safari or bush holiday and you book your Kruger National Park accommodation, it’s unlikely that you are picturing yourself scrolling through social media or watching Netflix. You are more likely imagining what it will be like …
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How to be a more responsible traveller in the Kruger National Park For a number of years, tourism businesses have been making great strides to become more environmentally friendly, better for the communities in which they operate and cleaner and greener in general. While the industry is showing up in this regard, it should be …
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Kruger Gate Hotel charts new path, changes name and operates independently Kruger Gate Hotel will no longer operate under the banner of an international affiliate from 1 September 2022 South Africa, Johannesburg – September 1, 2022: World renowned Kruger Gate will, from 01 September, begin trading independently. This follows a rebranding and deflagging process which …
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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 😊
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.
I had an amazing time with my sister and our friends. Beautiful accommodations, amazing food, excellent service!! A must visit!!
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 !
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!
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O café da manhã e o jantar foram excelentes! Um buffet completo, muita variedade, funcionários muito simpáticos e prestativos. Valeu muito a pena!
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.
Tudo perfeito!
Best Hotel ever!
