Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Destination

Mpumalanga

The Place Where the Sun Rises

Kruger Gate Hotel is situated in Mpumalanga in the eastern region of South Africa which shares borders with Mozambique and Swaziland, as well as the provinces of Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. Mpumalanga is home to the game-rich southern territory of the iconic Kruger National Park, and its Capital city is Mbombela. The province has two airports serving visitors to the Kruger Park – Kruger Mbombela International Airport which is an hour’s drive from Kruger Gate and Skukuza Airport located in the Park, just a 20 minute drive. The climate is sub-tropical due to the proximity of the Indian Ocean. Mountain ranges include the Drakensberg and the Lebombo Mountains. Major Mpumalanga that traverse the Kruger Park are the Sabie, Sand and Crocodile Rivers.

Kruger Gate Hotel is situated in Mpumalanga in the eastern region of South Africa which shares borders with Mozambique and Swaziland, as well as the provinces of Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.

The province has two airports serving visitors to the Kruger Park – Kruger Mbombela International Airport which is an hour’s drive from Kruger Gate and Skukuza Airport located in the Park, just a 20 minute drive.

The climate is sub-tropical due to the proximity of the Indian Ocean. 

Things to do

  • Game Viewing & Birding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Mozambique & Swaziland Day Tours
  • Walking Safaris
  • Bush Braai Experiences for Groups

Animal Rehabilitation Centres

  • Elephant Whispers
  • The Jane Goodall Institute
  • Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
  • C.A.R.E. The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation & Education

Find Us

On the Sabi River at the Paul Kruger Gate, R536, Kruger National Park, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 1350.

For your own safety, please avoid using the Numbi Gate. We recommend entering and exiting the park via the Paul Kruger, Malelane and Phabeni Gates.

Guest Reviews

Heaven on Earth! Pure magic. An absolutely stunning hotel. Everything is done to perfection. Hospitality is unbelievable from every staff member. The food is amazing the rooms are spacious and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful ambience. The view from the deck was amazing. Will highly recommend can't wait to visit again.

Posted on 20/10/2026 by Google

Trulia 5-star experience for a hotel

Posted on 20/10/2026 by Google

The room was extremely comfortable. Loved the pool and the view. Woke up in the morning with animals right outside our window. Food was excellent highly recommend.

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Google

Its a big lodge with lots of rooms, so expect it to be fairly busy, but overall a great location, good food and staff and a proper Kruger aura to it. Cant go wrong here as a destination or stop over

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Google

Fantastic room , great staff . Brilliantly located for kruger national park.
Rooms serviced to a high standard and all spotlessly clean. Restaurant good as are the bars. Highly recommended

Posted on 14/10/2026 by Google

This is an excellent location outside the Paul Kruger Gate. The grounds and rooms are maintained in excellent condition. The entire staff is warm and friendly. Being next to Kruger National Park, we could observe animals next to the Sabie River from the pool deck. The included breakfast and dinner buffets were excellent with fresh juice in the morning. I would highly recommend staying here.

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Orbitz

This is an excellent location outside the Paul Kruger Gate. The grounds and rooms are maintained in excellent condition. The entire staff is warm and friendly. Being next to Kruger National Park, we could observe animals next to the Sabie River from the pool deck. The included breakfast and dinner buffets were excellent with fresh juice in the morning. I would highly recommend staying here.

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Orbitz

Beautifull location with excellent rooms and service.

Posted on 21/10/2026 by Expedia.com

Kruger Gate Hotel has been the best holiday ever. Staying in the most beautiful place, watching wildlife passing by the pool was something else. In addition to the overwhelming nature, everything else was truly perfect.
The Hotel, Staff, Food and Experiences have been one of a kind!
I want to single out the incredible staff of Kruger Gate Hotel. We didn\'t just feel like guests, we felt like we\'ve been part of the family. Feeling this welcomed has been extremely special.

Thank you for making our stay unforgettable. We are coming back!

Posted on 16/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

I went here as part of a tour group. It was probably the most memorable of all hotels we stayed in, and there were a couple other great ones too. Wake up to elephants or hippos and other animals on the property? Why not. It\'s such a beautiful property and the facilities are well maintained. The staff was on top of everything. The dinner....such a treat! Bring your appetite, look at the stars, and don\'t forget to go to the cold room, too. :D

The bed is comfy, the rooms were great if you don\'t want to go experience the property. They do come in for turndown service and to cover the windows, as the baboons will try to get in if you leave the door unlocked (this is not unique to the area, monkeys in other areas do this too!). They don\'t approach you unless you leave out food, so don\'t worry. They did run on the roof and made hilarious sounds, but it\'s part of the experience. I was warned about mosquitoes but I didn\'t get stung once which is a first. Upon arriving, I turned up the AC and asked for bug spray. They brought me a can which was a game changer. And the location...couldn\'t be better. Literally waling distance from Kruger (don\'t even think about walking though...there are safari vehicles for a reason!). I would stay here again. Highly recommend!

Posted on 15/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

Thank you for this amazing stay. Harold from the Safari was truly amazing and made our trip super special. And Preselda fron tha Spa gave an excellent massage. In overall the stay was awesome!

Posted on 22/10/2026 by TripAdvisor

Best experience ever! Thank you Lawrence for making the best one! And thank you Floyd for being the best safari guide! See you soon

Posted on 20/10/2026 by Booking.com

Ubicación e instalaciones

Posted on 19/10/2026 by Booking.com

The informal atmosphere amid luxury.

Posted on 18/10/2026 by Booking.com

Location was superb, staff were so friendly and helpful and just the entire hotel is an epic place. It was our best holiday ever as a family and I would highly recommend to everyone else!! Thank you so much Sarah and team!!

Posted on 16/10/2026 by Booking.com

Una experiencia fantástica en una ubicación magnífica, justo al lado de la puerta de entrada al Parque Nacional Kruger, perfecta para aprovechar al máximo los safaris.
Uno de los aspectos más destacados es la ubicación del hotel junto al río, con vistas al parque. Desde la zona de la piscina, puedes observar cómo los animales bajan a beber agua, especialmente elefantes e hipopótamos. ¡Es un auténtico lujo disfrutar de estas vistas sin tener que salir del hotel! Los babuinos y otros monos también campan a sus anchas por las instalaciones, incluidas las zonas de la piscina y el restaurante, lo que permite disfrutar aún más de la experiencia de estar en plena naturaleza.
El desayuno es extraordinario y las cenas con entretenimiento son muy agradables. Sin embargo, lo que realmente hace especial a este hotel es la amabilidad de todo el equipo. Te hacen sentir bienvenido y muy bien atendido durante toda la estancia.

Posted on 12/10/2026 by Booking.com

Great property, superb location and excellent staff.
This was our 4th visit and we will be back next year. The new Sauna gives you one of the best views in the world from your ow private sanctuary

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

Very nice place, fantastic service, all clean, pool, bar, food all perfect. If we have to comeback for sure we will stay in this hotel.

Posted on 23/10/2026 by Booking.com

I really loved this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. The food was absolutely delicious, and the evening entertainment was fantastic. The whole atmosphere was wonderful, and we truly enjoyed our stay!

Posted on 18/10/2026 by Booking.com

​We had a wonderful stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel! The property itself is beautiful, with grounds that have a natural feel and have clearly been designed with great consideration for the surrounding environment.

​Prime Location: Situated right on the iconic Sabie River and just moments away from the Paul Kruger Gate into the national park, the location could not be better for safari lovers.

​The Rooms: Our room was lovely—fresh, spotless, modern, and very comfortable to relax in after a day in the bush.

​Service & Guest Relations: The staff are exceptional. Everyone was incredibly warm and friendly, constantly making us feel like we were their number one priority.

​Dining Experience: WOW—the food served here is absolutely incredible! A massive thank you to all the talented chefs. Both breakfast and dinner were buffet-style with an unreal variety of choices, all wonderfully fresh and full of flavor:
​Breakfast: Served in a light, airy setting where sitting outside allows you to listen to the peaceful sounds of nature as you start your day.
​Dinner: Transformed into a magical evening atmosphere complete with open-air dining, a cozy fire pit, the sounds of the surrounding bush, and even live performers playing while you dine!
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The Views & Value: The scenery looking out over the river is simply breathtaking, and when you factor in the quality of the food, service, and location, the value for money is spot on.
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We will definitely be returning to the Kruger area in the future, and when we do, we will without a doubt stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel again.
🙏🩷🐘

Posted on 17/10/2026 by Booking.com

Essen und Service

Posted on 15/10/2026 by Booking.com

Muy bueno. Para el safari te preparan una caja muy completa

Posted on 14/10/2026 by Booking.com

Simplesmente inesquecível, ambiente incrível, funcionários animados, sorridentes! foi PERFEITO.

Posted on 12/10/2026 by Booking.com

Great location to explore Kruger Nationalpark! You can book safaris or go on your own and afterwards enjoy the beautiful pool (wildlife spotted from the pool 🦛) and the great buffet at night and in the morning!

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

Super emplacement, l\'hôtel est magnifique..

Posted on 23/10/2026 by Booking.com

Excellent, friendly service. Food was fabulous. Room was incredibly comfortable. Swimming and bar facilities just amazing. Views exceptional.

Posted on 18/10/2026 by Booking.com

Magisk boendemiljö

Posted on 17/10/2026 by Booking.com

Fantastische plek om bij te komen na een dag Krugerpark

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com

Tudo

Posted on 21/10/2026 by Booking.com

The property is well maintained and beautifully designed. The photos do not do it justice. It exceeded my expectations.

Posted on 11/10/2026 by Booking.com