Kruger Park Dining Experiences
Enjoy authentic African hospitality and delicious cuisine at our Kruger Restaurants, Coffee Shop & Bars
Kudyela
Start your day out well with a delicious breakfast at the Kudyela Restaurant with its outdoor terrace set in the mid-canopy of the riverine forest and its contemporary, nature-inspired indoor seating.
Guests who have booked early morning safaris can order their packed breakfast from reception the previous evening and collect them from reception before their safari departs.
The Kudyela Breakfast Restaurant will be closed for planned refurbishment from the 12th June 2023 to 1st of September 2023. Breakfast and Dinner will be served in the Lapa Restaurant.
Our Kruger restaurant has plenty health-conscious choices such as fresh juices, granolas and cereals, nuts and seeds, yoghurt and gluten-free breads. Light breakfast options include a selection of freshly baked pastries, croissants, rusks, artisanal breads, as well as cold meats and local cheeses. Our chefs are on hand to serve made to order eggs and omelettes, as the grills sizzle with bacon and sausages, and Halaal-friendly options.
You’ll be ready to start your day in the Kruger National Park after you have checked out the wildlife sightings map on the terrace of Kudyela Restaurant where guests pin their sightings of the Big 5 and other mammals. Guests who have booked early morning safaris can order their packed breakfast from reception the previous evening and collect them from reception before their safari departs.
Pool Bar & Viewing Deck
The stylish Pool Bar is the gem set in our extensive game-viewing deck right on the western bank of the iconic Sabie River. Handcrafted pizzas baked in our wood-fired oven and à la carte lunches such as flame-grilled burgers, gourmet sandwiches and salads are served daily at the Pool Bar. There are convenient charging stations for laptops and mobile devices, so that you can get some work done in a ‘bush office’ or relax and update your social media posts.
Pool Bar & Viewing Deck
Lapa Restaurant
After sunset, the boom of a big brass gong blending with the voice of a traditional African welcome will call you to a sumptuous fireside feast in our Lapa. This Kruger Restaurant’s enclosed, circular space designed around a central fire pit represents community and the cycle of life, inviting you into the heart of the Kruger Gate Hotel family. The lapa is a quintessential South African cultural place of connection and celebration where people come together to share food, music, dance and storytelling. Laid out for your pleasure is an array of local and international cuisine for you to enjoy a leisurely three-course buffet dinner.
There’s a sizzling grill featuring South African braai specials such as sosaties, boerewors, ribbetjies or tjops and a rooster broodjie station where cheesy sandwiches made from farmhouse bread are toasted over the coals. You can customise your own stir-fry or pasta meals choosing fresh ingredients and tantalising flavours that our chefs prepare in front of you. Five days a week, there are new choices including casserole, potjiekos, curry, roast meat, pescatarian, vegetarian, and kiddie’s dishes, as well as vegetable sides, sauces, and condiments. Step into the refrigerated deli room for fresh, crisp salads, cheese platters, desserts, the freshly baked cake of the day and a selection of home-made ice cream.
Shilovo Bar
Kruger Coffee Shop
Private Dining
River Boma
Accessed via a secure, hotel walkway, the River Boma is set within Kruger National Park big game territory and a ranger accompanies guests at all times. Rustic, with river sand underfoot, this is an authentic open-air African cultural space available for private dining and events, available for groups of 20+ guests. The River Boma is an extraordinary venue for Kruger-themed occasions, bringing friends, family or colleagues together to make cherished memories.
