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Relax and reminisce at Kruger Gate’s Shilovo Bar

One of the great pleasures of a Kruger safari is returning to the comforts of our luxury hotel after an exhilarating afternoon game drive.

After freshening up you’ll be ready for sundowners or making your way to the Lapa Restaurant for an African feast under the stars. Whether you enjoy observing cocktail hour or rounding off your evening with a nightcap, the Shilovu Bar is the place to gather, unwind, and share the day’s wildlife adventures.

Centrally situated on the hotel’s wooden walkway through the riverine woodland, Shilovo Bar offers comfortable indoor-outdoor spaces with a unique tree-top ambiance from 3pm to midnight. The extensive Shilovu Bar menu includes ranges of top South African beers and wines, as well as a choice of premium champagnes, whiskies, cognacs, and liqueurs. Our friendly bartenders will be all too happy to blend, muddle, stir and shake up your favourite cocktails from classics like Mojitos and Daquiris to our signature Kruger Gate and Amarula Martinis.

From Shilovu’s social bar zone to the secluded, outdoor nooks and elegant, lodge-style library lounge, you’ll find the perfect spot to relish a drink and the stories of the day’s exciting game sightings.

Guest Reviews

We had an amazing stay at this hotel, which is located just next to the Kruger Gate entrance, making getting into the park for a game drive incredibly smooth.

The hotel is luxurious in every way—from the way it blends into nature to the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and quality linens. Relaxing by the infinity pool overlooking the river was a highlight. The service was also absolutely top-notch.

Dinner at the Lapa Restaurant was incredible, featuring an impressive variety of food options, including game meats like crocodile and ostrich, and eight delicious flavors of ice cream.

Posted on 23/06/2026 by Google

Stayed two nights. Will stay again.

Posted on 21/06/2026 by Google

I have been coming to the Kruger Gate hotel Since I was four years old and it has been the highlight of my year ever since.

My sister got married here and it was such an amazing wedding.

The views are incredible, the food is delicious and the rooms are impeccable. The comfiest beds I have ever slept in.

The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I have known Mishack since I was little and every time is so amazing to catch up with him. He went from making me vanilla milkshakes as a little kid to making me amazing cocktails as an adult. The last time I was there myself and my partner had a private dinner which was so amazing we had to have another! Zenda and Tsephe truly made it so special for us. The dinners in the Lapa is one my highlights as we always spot monkeys and sometimes if we are lucky a residential Genet. Samarina was so kind as to reserve a table for us every night at our favourite spot.

I could not recommend this place any higher as it truly is life changing!

Posted on 20/06/2026 by Google

O hotel é excelente! Quarto confortável, comida boa, funcionários atenciosos e bonita estrutura. Podem ir sem medo!

Posted on 23/06/2026 by Hotels.com

An exceptional experience in a beautiful hotel. Staff went out of their way to make our stay a memorable one.

The rooms are beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean with comfortable beds, spacious living area, great en suite bathroom with wonderfully big showers.

Food was exceptional at the Lapa restaurant in the evening, with tables set around the fire pits and a fabulous array of local and international dishes to choose from at the buffet. Breakfast, served at the indoors restaurant, had everything you could imagine to the highest standard.

Overall, the ambience is what truly makes it; just amazing. 10 out of 10.

Posted on 21/06/2026 by TripAdvisor

Dieses Hotel ist ein absoluter Traum!!
Von der ersten Sekunde an fühlt man sich super wohl, die MitarbeiterInnen sind sehr zuvorkommend, freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Absolute Empfehlung!!

Posted on 18/06/2026 by Booking.com

Very safe for the kids to play and run around alone very clean friendly staff , amazing food

Posted on 18/06/2026 by Booking.com

Stunning location, friendly staff, incredible view and very useful for going into the park when we wanted. Policy (can’t remember the correct spelling) went above and beyond, Rhandzu was super helpful, DeVilliers made the best espresso martinis, Loveness superb breakfasts Mishak was always on the ball and everyone just had the best vibe. Thank you ❤️

Posted on 26/06/2026 by Booking.com

Lokalizacja, obsługa, basen, jedzenie

Posted on 25/06/2026 by Booking.com

Everything is spotless, staff are happy and welcoming, food is great, perfect for families. Highly recommend!

Posted on 25/06/2026 by Booking.com

De locatie en het eten

Posted on 19/06/2026 by Booking.com