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Rest, relaxation and a reset – Why you need a Kruger safari this December

The one thing that is sure to give you the charge that powers you through the looming year-end is to book your December holiday now.

Work and life deadlines, pressures and responsibilities are starting to pile in now that we are in the last quarter. We know what’s up ahead too – the exhausting flurry of end-of-year work parties and social get-togethers. At this time of year, we are reminded of how hard it is to just get ourselves over the finish line.

But having something restorative and invigorating up ahead definitely shifts your focus and boosts your energy. Do you need to refresh yourself by getting out into nature? How long has it been since you were in the bush? Have you ever gone on a Kruger safari? Are you longing to leave behind the daily grind and experience something completely different? What do you need most to shore up your resilience?

Unplug and reconnect with nature – In an age of constant connectivity, finding a place to unplug and disconnect is a rare treasure. A Kruger safari with us offers just that – a chance to put the endless distractions of modern life in their proper place and immerse yourself instead in the sights and sounds of the African bush. You can wake to a chorus of birdsong, soak up our views across the Sabie River into the wilds, marvel at a family of Elephants having a happy mud bath – all from our Pool Bar & Viewing Deck. It’s in these moments of quietude that you can reconnect with nature, and with yourself.

Experience true relaxation – There’s something uniquely therapeutic about the rhythm of the wild. Waking up at dawn and setting off on our early morning game drive fills you with anticipation and instils a much-needed sense of calm and wonder. Afterward, lounging by our infinity pool with the Sabie River flowing by you will sink into a deeper level of relaxation than you have felt all year. Breathtaking scenery and luxurious comfort creates a setting where stress simply melts away.

Rejuvenate your mind and body – Nature has a remarkable way of restoring our mental and physical well-being. The Kruger National Park’s wide-open spaces and awesome wildlife encounters encourage deep breathing, helping to clear the mind and reduce anxiety. The Kruger Gate Hotel’s African Spa offers the perfect complement to this rejuvenation, with treatments designed to ease tension and promote relaxation.

Rediscover adventure and excitement – December is the perfect time for a safari, as the summer rains bring the bush to life. The landscape transforms into a lush, green wonderland, teeming with wildlife. Each game drive is a new adventure, filled with the excitement of discovering animals in their natural habitat. The thrill of spotting a Leopard lounging in a big tree or watching Impalas clashing horns reminds us of the wonders of the world and reignites our sense of adventure.

Make unforgettable memories – Whether you’re traveling solo, with a partner, family or friend group, a Kruger safari offers experiences that create lasting memories. The shared excitement of a Lion sighting, the joy of a sunset over the bushveld, and the laughter around a fire under the stars are moments that will stay with you long after you’ve left. December at the Kruger Gate Hotel is not just a holiday; it’s a time to create stories you will tell for years to come.

Start the New Year refreshed and recharged – Ending the year with a Kruger safari sets the stage for a fresh start in the New Year. The tranquillity and beauty of the Park provide the perfect backdrop for reflection, allowing you to reset your priorities and enter 2025 with renewed energy and clarity. It’s a chance to leave behind the stress of the past year and embrace the possibilities of the year ahead with a light heart and a calm mind.

We’re making it easy for you to rest, relax and reset this December with our limited time offer for early bookings:

YOU SAVE 10% FROM 5 TO 15 DECEMBER 2024 BY BOOKING BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2024.

Book directly through https://krugergatehotel.com/

Guest Reviews

(Translated by Google) Very nice hotel, with wonderful rooms and very friendly service. Right next to the entrance to the park! The hotel's own safari was very good! A special thanks to our guides Amos and Tulani who provided us with incredible experiences!!!!!

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Hotel muito gostoso, com quartos maravilhosos e atendimento muito carinhoso. Do lado da entrada para o parque! Safari próprio do hotel muito bom! Um agradecimento especial ao nossos guias Amos e Tulani que nos proporcionaram experiências incríveis!!!!!

Posted on 15/03/2025 by Google

(Translated by Google) Great hotel right next to the Kruger National Park. What should be particularly highlighted is the super nice and courteous staff. However, the older rooms are a bit old. Still clean.

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Tolles Hotel direkt am Kruger Nationalpark. Hervorzuheben ist vor allem das super nette und zuvorkommende Personal. Die älteren Zimmer sind jedoch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Dennoch sauber.

Posted on 17/03/2025 by Google

Thank you to the Kruger Gate Hotel for the extraordinary experience. They went out of their way to make our stay unforgettable. They did so much effort on my sister’s birthday. They’re always smiling, so friendly and helpful. The location is amazing, I love the pool that overlooks the river. We’ve seen hippos, antelopes and elephants while swimming. The food was beyond amazing. The buffet has a good variety of food options and is so much delicious food to choose from. Special thanks to Sarah for being so kind, welcoming and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Posted on 13/03/2025 by Google

Wonderful Hotel. The Luxury room was spacious and comfy !
Pool deck is so nice. Breakfast and Dinner are great as well.
I would also recommend this hotel for its location close to the gate which is very convenient.

Posted on 12/03/2025 by Google

This hotel has come a long way from the ancient Protea hotel with the dark and gloomy bedrooms to a high quality facility with good restaurant standard and beautifully appointed bedrooms. The immediate vicinity of the Paul Kruger Gate is a major asset.

Posted on 19/03/2025 by TripAdvisor

We had given the trip to a friend for his birthday. We had booked a deluxe room. This category is a simple standard room, somewhat old-fashioned with small flaws such as chipped tiles in the bathroom etc. But the room was clean and we had not spent much time there. Our friend had a Luxury room and that was much better, spacious and modern and highly recommended.

The facility is very nicely laid out, the restaurants are both great, the food - both breakfast and dinner buffet - Great selection and top quality.

The staff is very friendly and helpful.

We had been promised a piece of cake with singing for our friend\'s birthday for dinner, which unfortunately did not work out.

The game drives are a bit chaotic in the morning. Unfortunately, the allocation of guests to the drivers does not work so well. Depending on which driver you catch (Alex was great) you will be compensated. We did 2 drives and saw all the Big 5 and many other animals.

The pools are good for relaxing, the loungers comfortable, the staff there also very attentive.

The Kruger Gate Hotel is highly recommended.

Posted on 13/03/2025 by TripAdvisor

From check in to check out everything is superb. I had a great room, super fresh and clean and quiet. Food is great and so is everyone working there. So many nice and friendly people and can’t remember the names of all but a special shoutout to Charity and Monica that took special care of me😍
Pool area gorgeous, very close to the park and animals passing by or coming close almost daily.
Spa is great and really recommend it!
If you’re even considering this place don’t think just book!

Posted on 17/03/2025 by TripAdvisor

Gostamos demais da nossa estadia, queríamos ter ficado mais. O hotel era muito bonito, bem decorado e muito confortável. A vista da piscina era incrível. Vimos elefantes, hipopótamos e impalas. Tanto o jantar quanto o café da manhã foram excelentes, com muita variedade, atendendo a todos os gostos. Vimos macacos, babuínos, cobras e impalas dentro do hotel. Foi uma ótima experiência.

Posted on 18/03/2025 by Booking.com

Geweldige locatie, lekker eten, zeer proper, vriendelijk personeel

Posted on 15/03/2025 by Booking.com

This is a well run property on the edge of the Kruger National Park.
Design and layout gives a 'Safari' feel to a hotel that provides an international standard of accommodation and cuisine.
Excellent, friendly and helpful staff.
Large deck with pool and views across Sabie River to the banks of the Kruger Park.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

От выхода из номера до входа в парк 5 мин.
Вкусная и разнообразная еда высокого качества, маловато рыбки, в остальном все отлично.
За окном номера бегают антилопы, обезьяны.
Красивая территория, вечером можно наблюдать бегемотов прямо из бассейна.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

Loved the Luxury room. Spent a day in a deluxe family room which wasn’t so nice and the toilet would need multiple flushes when used, so was pleased that I had arranged for the rest of my stay in a luxury room. The only thing about the luxury room I didn’t like was that the “balconies” are not enclosed - they just open into some dense bush, which felt unsafe, so I never felt inspired to use it. The gym was great, it had enough space and equipment to get a good workout in. As a foodie, I LOVED LOVED LOVED the breakfast and especially Boma buffet dinners - EXCELLENT. Highlight - always had a different pudding with custard in the dessert room. Never stop that. The variety and range of food was amazing and for someone like me who likes to eat on the healthier side, I felt seen and fully supported. The infinity pool and the lookout huts overlooking the watering hole at the entrance to Kruger Park were lovely. Had a private catered dinner in one of the huts for my birthday, which was very special, although, to be honest, everything was so good with regular dining, it would have been just as fine eating the buffet food in the private hut. All that said, the experience was very nice and the staff were particularly attentive, even arriving en masse with a birthday cake and singing to me. Memories I’ll cherish forever. When I did a private sunrise safari, the hotel provided packed lunches, which were full of various things that were interesting and some of which I liked trying. That was how I got introduced to biltong. It is ideally located at the entrance to Paul Kruger Gate and on my one and only half-day private sunset safari (with a separate company), I got to see the Big Five. I would most definitely love to visit again.

Posted on 12/03/2025 by Booking.com

12/10 Sternen! Es war eine außergewöhnliche Erfahrung. Direkt am Kruger Gate liegt das Hotel mit Pool Richtung Sabi River. Die gesamte Anlage war sehr sauber, außergewöhnlich schön gestaltet und jeden Tag ein Erlebnis. Das Essen ist super, das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, die Safari war erfolgreich. Wir haben jede Sekunde genossen und würden sie jederzeit empfehlen. Vom Pool aus haben wir Elefanten, Nilpferde und viele andere Tiere gesehen.
Das Frühstück und Abendessen ist sehr umfangreich und für jeden (Vegetarierin) genügend Auswahl. Auch die anderen Gäste, mit denen wir gesprochen hatten, waren völlig begeistert. Es war eine unglaubliche Zeit!

Posted on 16/03/2025 by Booking.com

Fabulous selection for breakfast and dinner. Great packed breakfast for early morning safari. Rooms cool, clean and very comfortable. Pool area with infinity deck was a real treat.
Safari guide, Justice, was absolutely amazing - very knowledgable and great at spotting wildlife. All staff in the hotel were super friendly and welcoming.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

Très bien situé, très confortable. Le restaurant était très bien.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

Die Anlage ist sehr schön angelegt und besticht durch ihren Charme. Die Luxuszimmer sind großzügig und modern eingerichtet und den etwas in die Jahre gekommenen Deluxe Zimmern vorzuziehen.
Die Sauberkeit ist im gesamten komplex auffallend.

Das Personal und durchwegs freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Vielen Dank besonders an Sarah für all ihre Hilfe mit Buchungen etc.

Die Gamedrives beginnen zwar etwas chaotisch bis jeder Gast seinen Fahrer gefunden hat aber Alex hat uns toll durch den Drive gebracht. Er hat uns so viel erklärt und gezeigt und wir haben dann auch die Big 5 und viele weitere Highlights erleben dürfen.

Die Restaurants sind beide wunderschön und das Essen - Frühstück und Abendessen in Nuffetgorm - lassen keine Wünsche offen.

Wir können das Hotel sehr empfehlen.

Posted on 14/03/2025 by Booking.com

The staff were incredible

Posted on 13/03/2025 by Booking.com

This hotel is absolutely amazing - the property is gorgeous and the food is outstanding. It’s located right outside of Kruger Gate, so access to the park is super easy and you can go on any of the hotel or SANPark safari tours. We will definitely be back!

Posted on 18/03/2025 by Booking.com

Tolle Lage, sehr sauber, tolle Anlage, toller Service.

Posted on 18/03/2025 by Booking.com