Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Kruger Park Dining Experiences

Enjoy authentic African hospitality and delicious cuisine at our Kruger Restaurants, Coffee Shop & Bars

Kudyela

Breakfast served 06:30 – 10:30 daily

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

07:00 – 22:00 daily

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

All-day à la carte dining 07:00 – 22:00 daily
The stylish Pool Bar is the gem set in our extensive game-viewing deck right on the western bank of the iconic Sabie River. Here, immersed in the serenity and beauty of the African wilds, you enjoy uninterrupted views into the Kruger National Park from a unique and exclusive vantage. In the soft-green shade of towering Jackalberry, Marula and Acacia trees, the Pool Bar offers an expansive, contemporary outdoor lounge and all-day dining area designed around a stunning infinity pool. This scenic quiet zone is favourite spot for watching the sunrise and enjoying me-time in the early mornings. 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 postings.
The Pool Bar & Viewing Deck offers a peaceful respite for meetups after morning safaris. As you relax, cool off in the pool and enjoy an al fresco lunch, you could be treated to close sightings of elephants, buffalo, hippo, and antelope who come down to the water’s edge. 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. It’s of course, the place to be to enjoy sundowners too. Take pleasure in a cold beer, a refreshing cocktail or a glass of fine South African wine and graze on a sharing platter while the wildlife wanders down to the Sabie River right in front of you. This is the essence of an extraordinary Kruger experience.
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.

Lapa Restaurant

Dinner served 18:00 – 21:30 daily

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.

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. Laid out for your pleasure is an array of local and international cuisine for you to enjoy a leisurely three-course buffet dinner. 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.

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. 

Weekend entertainment is a feature of the Lapa Restaurant experience connecting you to the fascinating local cultures and people through Shangaan-Tsonga and Swati drumming, song and dance. As the canopy of stars sparkles in the night-sky, you’ll feel the primal pull to gather around the crackling fire pit. With an after-dinner coffee or nightcap on hand at our Kruger restaurant, you can share in the safari stories of the day, feeling present in the moment, well-nourished and in harmony with others and the African wilds that surround you.

Shilovo Bar

10:00 – 24:00 daily
For those who want to soak up our tree-top ambiance, Shilovo Bar offers comfortable indoor-outdoor spaces to relax. The bar area, built around the colossal trunk of a Jackalberry tree, has a social zone extending out to private, lamp-lit seating on the hotel’s wooden walkway. The lodge-style library lounge with its rich wood, old leather finishes and plush armchairs evokes the elegance of a by-gone era. It’s a charming setting to round off a good day on safari with a premium whiskey before dinner or to stop by after the Lapa experience for a nightcap of Amarula, an exclusive South African liqueur made from the fruits of the Marula, one of the loveliest trees in the Kruger Park.
For those who want to soak up our tree-top ambiance, Shilovo Bar offers comfortable indoor-outdoor spaces to relax. The lodge-style library lounge with its rich wood, old leather finishes and plush armchairs evokes the elegance of a by-gone era. It’s a charming setting to round off a good day on safari with a premium whiskey before dinner or to stop by after the Lapa experience for a nightcap of Amarula.

Kruger Coffee Shop

05:00 – 19:00 daily
About to leave on a safari drive and need a gourmet coffee or tea? Centrally located in our reception hub, the friendly baristas at our Kruger Coffee Shop serve speciality coffees and teas from 5am through to 7pm every day. There’s relaxed café-style seating where you can meetup or enjoy me-time – or you can order to takeaway. If you’re feeling peckish, the quick and convenient grab-and-go food counter offers a satisfying choice of freshly made sandwiches, salads, and baked goods such as muffins and cake of the day.
About to leave on a safari drive and need a gourmet coffee or tea? Centrally located in our reception hub, the friendly baristas at our Kruger Coffee Shop serve speciality coffees and teas from 5am through to 9pm every day. There’s relaxed café-style seating where you can meetup or enjoy me-time – or you can order to takeaway. If you’re feeling peckish, the quick and convenient grab-and-go food counter offers a satisfying choice of freshly made sandwiches, salads, and baked goods such as muffins and cake of the day.

Private Dining

Bookable for private events
Whether you’re a couple enjoying a romantic getaway or a family coming together for a special occasion there is a stunning range of private dining options at Kruger Gate Hotel. Pods along our riverside Viewing Deck and the River Boma can be booked for exclusive dining occasions. Apart from exceptional settings overlooking the wilds of the Kruger National Park, there’s a choice of menu, bar and entertainment options to ensure an unforgettable experience.

River Boma

Bookable for private events
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. The River Boma is an extraordinary venue for Kruger-themed occasions, bringing friends, family or colleagues together to make cherished memories.

In-room Dining

06:30 – 21:00 daily
Sometimes you just want to relish in the sanctuary and comfort of your stylish hotel room. You can enjoy in-room dining with a select menu and attentive bar service. There’s a choice of light meals, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes and gourmet pizzas, as well as delicious main dishes, grills and desserts. The kiddies menu includes childhood favourites and smaller-sized pizzas baked in our wood-fired oven. Whenever you need to refuel, put your feet up, order in a good bottle of red and a nourishing dinner so that you are well-rested and ready for the next day’s safari adventures.
Sometimes you just want to relish in the sanctuary and comfort of your stylish hotel room. You can enjoy in-room dining with a select menu and attentive bar service. There’s a choice of light meals, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes and gourmet pizzas, as well as delicious main dishes, grills and desserts.

Guest Reviews

(Translated by Google) I had a wonderful stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel.
It's ideally located for enjoying a safari.
The animals roam freely—I was greeted by a family of warthogs outside my room door. Monkeys roam the trees, and buffalo, elephants, and other species roam freely around the pool.
The staff is lovely and welcoming (special mention to Debrah :) ).
The room is pleasant and comfortable.
The food is delicious.
In short, a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature's bounty.

(Original)
J'ai passé un excellent séjour au Kruger Gate Hotel.
Il est idéalement situé pour profiter d'un safari.
Les animaux viennent librement - j'ai été accueilli par une famille de phacochères devant ma porte de chambre, les singes font leurs vies dans les arbres et de la piscine, buffles, éléphants et autres espèces viennent naturellement.
Le personnel est adorable et accueillant (mention spéciale à Debrah :) )
Chambre agréable et confortable.
La nourriture est délicieuse.
bref un endroit parfait pour se reposer et profiter des cadeaux de la nature.

Posted on 19/05/2025 by Google

highly commendable. simply the best.

Posted on 18/05/2025 by Google

rooms a bit dated rest are good

Posted on 13/05/2025 by Agoda

Kruger Gate Hotel was very nice with an amazing spa. Breakfast & dinner was included in our rate. They were very accomodating for me with Gluten Free requirements. They went thru the whole buffet with me and confirmed what was gluten free & what was not. Surprisingly most of the buffet was good for me. The food was amazing. I did a facial & a 90 min massage. Both were very good & highly recommend them. I did one safari with the lodge, which was extra, but so worth it. We go so close to so many animals. I would definitely stay here again.

Posted on 19/05/2025 by TripAdvisor

Stayed at the hotel for 4 nights with my partner, our room was spacious and cleanliness was very good. Good variety of food for the buffet dinner and all of the top shelf liquors available. Water supplied and topped up daily. The Safari trips were brilliant and I really recommend them. Enoch was our driver for the tour (we did an all day one which started at 5.30am with breakfast available to collect and take with you) and he was fantastic. Really knowledgeable about the area and he knows his animals. Nothing was too much for him and was happy to stop at any animal siting. Enoch is friendly, chatty and I swear he has a sixth sense on where to head out in the vast amount of land on the national park. If you get Enoch as your guide you\'re on to a winner already and have a superb chance of seeing the Big 5 which we did. Definitely going back to Kruger National Park and would stay here again.

Posted on 20/05/2025 by TripAdvisor

Hotel with enormous charm located 2 minutes from the Kruger gate. It is a faultless one! Beautiful place good meals a magical safari.

Posted on 13/05/2025 by TripAdvisor

Excellent location for the price! Courteous staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner( especially for me many vegetarian choices were offered). Staff at dinner and breakfast went out of their way to get what we wanted. Amazing safari offered by the hotel with a great guide. Couldn’t fault a thing! Can think of only superlatives to describe anything. Thanks to all staff!

Posted on 18/05/2025 by TripAdvisor

Everything was great. The staff were amazing, could not do enough for you. There was a great selection of food (I’m vegetarian). We did three safari drives and the guides would endeavour to help guests see as many animals as possible (we saw the big 5 over the three excursions). Great location right next to Kruger Gate. We also used the spa which had a lovely range of treatments. The room and bed were very comfortable. I hope to return and would recommend to anyone wanting to visit this area.

Posted on 20/05/2025 by Booking.com

Breakfast was good,all assorted,spoled for choice

Posted on 19/05/2025 by Booking.com

何から何まで、かなり洗練されていて、とても満足している。

Posted on 19/05/2025 by Booking.com

Das Hotel direkt am Kruger Gate ist wirklich beeindruckend – eine große Anlage, aber mit sehr viel Liebe zum Detail und einem tollen afrikanischen Flair gestaltet. Alles ist geschmackvoll und atmosphärisch. Besonders das Abendessen war ein Highlight: Der Bereich mit Feuerstellen, in dem gegessen wird, ist wunderschön gestaltet und schafft eine ganz besondere Stimmung.

Ein absolutes Highlight ist der beheizte Infinity Pool mit Blick auf ein Wasserloch – das dazugehörige „Viewing -Deck“ ist traumhaft zum Entspannen, Cocktails genießen und einfach die Natur auf sich wirken zu lassen.
Leider wurde unser Erlebnis dort etwas getrübt: Trotz klarer Hinweisschilder zum Ruhebereich hielten sich einige Gäste nicht daran und verhielten sich sehr laut. Schade war, dass das Personal in dieser Situation nicht eingeschritten ist – gerade in einem Bereich, der zur Entspannung gedacht ist, wäre mehr Rücksicht wünschenswert gewesen.
Abgesehen davon ist die Anlage für ihre Größe wirklich hervorragend gestaltet – mit viel Atmosphäre und Komfort. Wir würden wiederkommen, hoffen aber auf etwas mehr Achtsamkeit im Ruhebereich.

Posted on 13/05/2025 by Booking.com

Location to gate of Kruger national park
Staff were polite and helpful
Rooms were good sized and comfortable
Good diverse food options

Posted on 21/05/2025 by Booking.com

Absolutely perfect location for access to the Kruger Park, setting and atmosphere created the African experience.

Posted on 20/05/2025 by Booking.com

Very good breakfast, I enjoyed it. Would like to have better variety of fruits, though

Posted on 20/05/2025 by Booking.com

Perfect location and suitable for the family

Posted on 15/05/2025 by Booking.com

Very friendly and helpful staff! Beautiful pool deck with the best pizza’s. Lovely buffet, both at brekkie and dinner. Handy location right by Paul Kruger Gate.

Posted on 13/05/2025 by Booking.com

Kruger Gate Hotel exceeded my expectations! Lovely staff, great ambiance, excellent breakfast and dinner! Our server, Given, was excellent the first night and recommended some good African Wine. Our first game drive ever was a great experience as our driver tried his best to find the Cats. Thepo|Thope was our server for my wife's birthday dinner, and he was phenomenal, along with the Chef and the crew. We experienced African hospitality! Will recommend Kruger Gate Hotel to friends and family and I hope to come back!

Posted on 13/05/2025 by Booking.com

Extreme hospitality in a beautiful setting. Everyone was kind and smiling. Great food. Clean spacious rooms. Adjacent to Kruger Gate

Posted on 20/05/2025 by Booking.com

De tudo. Desdo café da manhã, a piscina, o mini golf, os funcionários, até o jantar.

Posted on 20/05/2025 by Booking.com

Ein traumhaftes Hotel mit freundlichem und jederzeit hilfsbereitem Personal, top ausgestatteten Ferienhäusern und einem Abend- und Frühstücksbuffet mit einer großen Auswahl. Der Ausblick vom Pool auf den Krüger Nationalpark ist einzigartig und lässt einen täglich was Neues entdecken.
Wir haben 2 Privatsafaris mitgemacht und unsere Guides sind dabei stets auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und haben es uns ermöglicht, die Big 5 zu sehen.
Es hätte für uns keinen besseren Abschluss unserer Südafrika-Reise geben können.

Posted on 18/05/2025 by Booking.com

We enjoyed the staff, the food, the amenities and the location.

Posted on 14/05/2025 by Booking.com

Sehr schöne, grüne und gepflegte Anlage, mit Blick auf den Sabie River und Krüger. Die Lage ist top, da man in weniger als 5Min im Park ist. Super freundliches und aufgestelltes Personal! Leckeres Essen! Gut geeignet auch für mit Kindern!

Posted on 18/05/2025 by Booking.com

Uitstekend

Posted on 17/05/2025 by Booking.com

Safari
Vue panoramique
Proximité porte

Posted on 17/05/2025 by Booking.com