Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Love blossoms in the wilds of Kruger

Travelling together as a couple brings a host of benefits to a relationship. Away from the stress and hustle of everyday life, you can enjoy quality time, putting aside your devices to focus on each other.

Shared experiences in beautiful settings are woven into the rich tapestry of your relationship and deepen emotional bonds. Trust, affection, and intimacy are all enhanced by taking time out to explore new destinations and experiences and a Kruger safari holiday is one of the best choices for a couple’s getaway that is meaningful and memorable.

Africa’s alluring bushveld, with its heat, wildness, and sensational beauty, has always been a perfect setting for romance. Fresh sunrises and vivid sunsets, hot days and star-lit nights, wide, flowing rivers and lush savannahs teeming with predators and prey provide a backdrop that is gorgeous, adventurous, and sensual.

Now, let’s deep-dive into the essential elements of a romantic escape at Kruger Gate Hotel:

Luxury Kruger accommodation

You want a private sanctuary that is the ultimate in comfort and style. Choose a Luxury Room with a plush large-size King Bed and crisp linens. Our Luxury Rooms have en-suite bathrooms with twin basins, a walk-in shower and a bathtub, as well as a separate toilet. For a special night in, there’s a flat screen TV and in-room dining and bar service. You can also upgrade to a spacious Kruger Suite with a larger lounge area and private outdoor patio.

Thrilling Kruger safaris

It takes less than a minute’s drive to enter the Park through the Paul Kruger Gate. Adventure out into wild together every day on guided, open-vehicle morning, all-day, afternoon and night Kruger National Park game drives with the anticipation of spotting the Big 5 – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Black Rhino, and much more. Let go of the stresses and strains of modern life as you together immerse yourselves in the untamed wild and connect to your oneness with nature.

Relaxing Pool Bar & Viewing Deck 

This scenic quiet zone with infinity pool is set in tranquil riverine woodland and offers endless views into the Kruger Park and all-day game-viewing from our unique vantage at the Sabie River. Swim, sunbathe and enjoy wood-fired pizzas and fine wine at lunch or sharing platters and cocktails at sundowners and dinners.

Indulgent African Spa

After the exhilaration of your safari excursions, visit our serene African-inspired Spa overlooking the Sabie River. There’s a dedicated couple’s tree-house treatment room where our trained therapists will pamper you both. Customise your Spa experience by choosing from our menu of treatments including therapeutic massages such as stress relief, hot stone, or aromatherapy, body exfoliations and scrubs, as well as cleansing and purifying facials.

Unforgettable African dining

Our Lapa Restaurant with its vibrant firelit African feasts is a wonderful social setting for romantic dinners. However, private dining experiences in the secluded pods along our game viewing deck are also available. Experience the ultimate in togetherness, Kruger Park dining under the stars, a wide choice of delicious food and discreet service.

Cosy up at the Shilovu Bar

Round off a great day by stopping by the Shilovu Bar for a night-cap of Amarula liqueur or premium whiskey. Situated along the hotel’s wooden walkway through the woodland, Shilovu includes an elegant lounge, a friendly bar area and lamp-lit nooks that are ideal for a romantic after-dinner interlude.
You will find that your romantic getaway at Kruger Park Hotel becomes more than an escapade – it’s a unique chapter in your love story.

Guest Reviews

Our stay at kruger was nothing less than extraordinary, the resort is located at a prime location making the kruger national park quite accessible, thanks to our safari guide Mr Happy we were able to see the entirety of the big 5 animals. However the most impressive thing was their hospitality, the staff were considerate and polite . The spread offered by the hotel is out of the world and despite being a vegetarian I was able to find multiple options
Lastly I would like to specially thank Head chef Leo, as on our demand , within a span of 10 mins chef leo served us a delicious spread of indian dishes , and although we were not able to finish it , it was genuinely quite tasty . Leo is a gem of person and one of the nicest people i have ever met. It was a delight to stay here and I do hope to visit the place soon

Posted on 03/06/2026 by Google

What a luxurious and beautiful place!
The food buffet had some very tasty options.
Personell was very friendly and helpfull.
We booked a couples massage and boy, how good that felt!
Also did a full game drive in Kruger, well organized.
If we ever come back to South Africa, we are definitely staying in this place again

Posted on 02/06/2026 by Google

These photos our butler was amazing

Posted on 31/05/2026 by Google

The atmosphere is relaxed and beautiful as you are in the park. Service is great. Every staff you encounter says hello and asks how you are doing, as well if you are enjoying yourself.The rooms are very large with lots of storage, seating area inside as well as outside. Bed is very
Comfortable. Would definitely recommend and come again

Posted on 28/05/2026 by Google

Excellent hotel - wonderful place to stay

Posted on 04/06/2026 by Hotels.com

no local localização na equipe excelente um lugar maravilhoso e memorável para ficar

Posted on 02/06/2026 by Hotels.com

Tudo incrível!!! Atendimento, refeição, camas maravilhosas.

Posted on 28/05/2026 by Hotels.com

And the stay was a lot of fun, and the hotel has an unbelievably good location! Right at the gate of Kruger National Park! The food and especially the service are perfect. Our server Tshepo was especially nice - very kind and a gifted singer!

Posted on 29/05/2026 by TripAdvisor

Our stay was absolutely fantastic. We spent four nights at the hotel and enjoyed every single moment. The rooms were spacious, beautifully designed, and very comfortable. In general, the entire hotel complex impressed us with its tasteful architecture and the way it blends perfectly into the surrounding nature. Perhaps that is also why you can often spot harmless animals wandering around the property, which added to the unique atmosphere.

The food was excellent, with a wide variety of options to suit every taste. There was always something for everyone, and the entertainment offerings created a wonderful overall ambiance. What truly stood out was the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff throughout the entire resort — everyone made us feel genuinely welcome.

A special highlight was the pool deck overlooking the river, where animals could occasionally be seen nearby, making the experience even more memorable.

We also booked two full-day safaris directly through the hotel with the guides Culture and Chris. Both guides made the game drives incredibly entertaining and shared fascinating insights about the wildlife and the surrounding area. They always did their best to position us in the best spots for animal sightings, which made the game drives truly unforgettable. We never wanted the day to end.

Overall, we would book this hotel again without hesitation. We are certain this will not be our last visit.

Posted on 28/05/2026 by TripAdvisor

Kruger Gate Hotel continues to offer the very best experience for those venturing into Kruger National Park - accommodation, facilities & service and especially the staff make this at top of the list. We atill meet the resident bushbuck and warthog, as well as ververt monkeys and baboons, wandering the grounds but this is part of the pleasure.

Posted on 30/05/2026 by TripAdvisor

Fantastyczna obsługa

Posted on 02/06/2026 by Booking.com

Excellent location right next to Kruger National Park. The breakfast and dinner buffets were outstanding, with plenty of choice and great quality. We especially appreciated the breakfast packs prepared for our early morning safaris. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, and the safari experiences were fantastic.

Posted on 02/06/2026 by Booking.com

Everything

Posted on 01/06/2026 by Booking.com

Amazing location, beautiful setting, friendly and helpful staff, excellent breakfast.

Posted on 29/05/2026 by Booking.com

Einzigartig die Lage, Komfort und luxuriöse Gestaltung der ganzen Anlage mit Infinity Pool und Blick über den Fluss zum Krüger Park. Besonders erwähnenswert ist das herausragende Dinner in der Arena am Abend mit Feuerstelle , welches wir in dieser Vielfalt und Qualität noch nicht erlebt haben. Hygiene 1a, Dessert und Salate in klimatisiertem Bereich. Freitags zusätzlich BBQ. Das einzige Hotel, in dem wir Wiederholungsgäste sind.

Posted on 03/06/2026 by Booking.com

We booked a 3 night stay in their newly renovated luxury room and it was nothing short of fantastic. Its spacious, bright and clean. The property itself is beautiful, looks like a massive treehouse. Its also big and there are lots of areas to explore. Everything is neatly kept and clean. There is a little shop that is open into the evening incase you want snacks and drinks. It also has safari essentials like maps, info guides and binoculars. Breakfast and dinners were absolutely amazing. Its a nightly rotating menu with lots of classic South African foods. Everything from springbok, kudu, crocodile, pap and wors, bobotie, malva pudding. We opted for shuttle pick up and drop offs from the airport which was super easy. We also booked a guided safari one day, and rented a car for a self drive safari the following day. Being able to book both directly from the hotel was very very convenient. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone and cant wait to visit again.

Posted on 28/05/2026 by Booking.com

Perfektes Hotel am Kruger Gate. Die ganze Anlage war für uns ein Traum mit super schönen Blick von der Terrasse auf den Sabie River (mit Hippos). Hotel nicht ganz billig, aber günstiger als die mega teueren Lodges im Park. Preis war inkl. HP. Abendessen (Buffet) war hervorragend. Mit das beste was wir hatten. Auch das Frühstück war super. Draussen sitzen direkt am Busch. Zimmer modern eingerichtet (nicht unbedingt afrikanisch). Haben hier uns mal 2 Tage gegönnt und würden nächstesmal garantiert länger bleiben - Daumen hoch!! ;)

Posted on 30/05/2026 by Booking.com

Quarto espaçoso, cama e travesseiros excelentes

Posted on 03/06/2026 by Booking.com

Posizione ottima attaccato al Kruger Gate. Posto bellissimo, personale gentile e disponibile. Safari organizzato dall\' hotel bello! Cena e colazione a buffet.

Posted on 31/05/2026 by Booking.com