Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

More than just luxury, high-end travellers want personalised journeys

The high-end luxury travel trend reflects a growing preference for exclusive and transformative experiences. 

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These travellers are seeking ways to spend a little more on their Kruger safaris that makes a big difference to their experiences.

They may look to upgrade their rooms or suites so that they enjoy greater seclusion and more amenities such private outdoor patios. They may seek out exclusive safari game drives so that their wildlife guide can curate their bespoke game-watching agendas. At Kruger Gate Hotel, they also often request private dining options along our spectacular game-viewing deck to enhance their sense of privacy and togetherness.

Here are some of the unique ways that we are meeting the needs of today’s travellers with a preference for high-end luxury:

Personalization at its peak

Luxury travellers want tailored experiences that cater to their specific tastes and preferences. From curated itineraries to private dining and bespoke accommodations, every detail is designed to reflect individual desires. Our Nkanyi Suite experience is designed to meet this need throughout guests’ stay in this luxury bushveld retreat. Nkanyi’s dedicated butler arranges custom-curated activities like private dinners, bespoke game drives or couple’s treatments at our African Spa. For the ultimate in luxury lifestyles, Nkanyi guests also have the use of the hotel’s helipad so that they can fly in and out. The Nkanyi Suite experience caters to groups of 2 and up to ten people. The stunning private outdoor area includes a swimming pool and sun loungers, fire pit, braai facilities and an outdoor shower.

Experiential over material

A stay with us is about creating memories and sometimes little touches like upgrading from a room to a suite or booking a private game drive to spot Kruger National Park’s Big 5 enhance your sense of luxury. Dining out under the stars in one of the private pods along the viewing deck is a special experience that fosters connection with not just each other, but your sense of place. Every moment is designed to immerse you in the beauty and wonder of the South African wilderness.

Wellness and rejuvenation

The hotel offers plenty of opportunities to unwind and recharge, the ultimate luxury in today’s busy and stressed world! Guests can enjoy a massage overlooking the Sabie River, taking a break at our all-day gourmet coffee shop, relaxing at the infinity pool, or simply finding solace in the tranquil bush setting. Our state-of-the-art fitness centre ensures you can stick to your exercise routines, and our chefs’ focus on fresh locally sourced produce and artisanal foods supports your healthy eating choices and overall well-being. The blend of wild beauty and serenity empowers you to relax deeply and connect to nature’s rhythms for optimal fulfilment.

Guest Reviews

I was at this location for a wedding. Spectacular views, wonderful food and atmosphere!

Posted on 20/11/2025 by Google

Spent there 4 days with my partner. Extremely good experience, the hotel is very nice, well decorated, well located and their games are extremely good!
Really recommend them!

Posted on 19/11/2025 by Google

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 😊

Posted on 23/11/2025 by TripAdvisor

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.

Posted on 24/11/2025 by TripAdvisor

I had an amazing time with my sister and our friends. Beautiful accommodations, amazing food, excellent service!! A must visit!!

Posted on 23/11/2025 by TripAdvisor

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 !

Posted on 27/11/2025 by Booking.com

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!

Posted on 26/11/2025 by Booking.com

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Posted on 26/11/2025 by Booking.com

O café da manhã e o jantar foram excelentes! Um buffet completo, muita variedade, funcionários muito simpáticos e prestativos. Valeu muito a pena!

Posted on 25/11/2025 by Booking.com

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.

Posted on 22/11/2025 by Booking.com

Tudo perfeito!

Posted on 26/11/2025 by Booking.com

Best Hotel ever!

Posted on 25/11/2025 by Booking.com