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Why the bush is great for your team strategy event

When it’s time to realign your team, reflect on business goals and inspire fresh thinking, the setting you choose counts as much as your actual agenda.

You want to get your team right out of the stress and the humdrum of corporate life and shift them towards greater performance and engagement. In this sense, a team strategy session in the bush isn’t just a welcome escape but a powerful business move

At Kruger Gate Hotel, which is situated right at the Paul Kruger Gate of the iconic Kruger National Park, you’ll find much more than a welcome change of scenery. Our professional events team supports you in hosting an immersive, purposeful event that delivers real impact.

Igniting creativity and critical thinking needs an out-of-office setting
Business leaders today understand the value of getting away to effectively think ahead. High-performance meetings, planning retreats and other strategic sessions work best in environments that encourage perspective and clarity. Few event destinations can rival the African bush. At Kruger Gate Hotel, teams are surrounded by peace and natural beauty, thrilling wildlife and wide-open skies. Getting away into the bush for your next team strategy session is the ultimate antidote to corporate tunnel vision.

Experience-led events build trust and connection
Modern teams want more than an agenda-driven meeting. They want experiences of connection, inspiration and a shared story. At Kruger Gate Hotel it is easy to design experience-rich team events with options like Big 5 safari drives, fireside dinners under the stars, sundowners with Sabie River views, spa downtime, and storytelling around the firepit of our private River Boma. These aren’t add-ons – they are core to the experience, helping to build trust, camaraderie and alignment in your team.

Sustainability, purpose and personalisation are shaping how companies approach their in-person and hybrid corporate gatherings. Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, a multi-day strategy workshop or an incentive escape, we collaborate closely with you to craft the right balance of productivity, purpose and play. At Kruger Gate Hotel, your strategy event won’t just be successful – it will be unforgettable.

Book your next team event at Kruger Gate Hotel.

Guest Reviews

Great experience ever

Posted on 29/07/2025 by Google

Kruger Gate Hotel is a magical place for a safari adventure! Let me start by saying that because of all the services Kruger Gate Hotel offers, we were able to plan a perfect safari experience for our family. In fact, once I found Kruger Gate Hotel, the trip almost planned itself. Its airport transport service made getting to and from Skukuza Airport so simple. From there, our adventure began. We booked three private guided safaris through the hotel – a full day, a morning, and an afternoon safari –and each was amazing. Justice (of Kurt Safari) was our guide each day and had an amazing ability to spot animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, impalas, nyalas, waterbucks, wildebeests, warthogs, and hyenas, as well as the elusive big cats and rhinos. Just as amazing was the hotel itself – the perfect place for relaxing in between safaris. From its infinity pool one afternoon, we saw a herd of elephants, including baby elephants. Another day, there was a giraffe, and on our final day hippos in the distance. The hotel architecture was charming – a safari resort with all the modern amenities, and the staff was so welcoming. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. And the food was delicious – the best breakfast and dinner buffets I’ve ever experienced. Don’t miss the omelet station for breakfast, and the dinner selections (appetizer, main course, and dessert) were outstanding, all in a lovely outdoor setting. Remember to bring ear plugs because the baboons in the distance can make a sound that wakes you up. The trip of a lifetime!

Posted on 27/07/2025 by Google

I stayed at this hotel via nhlalala travel to join a two-days safari in Kruger National Park. It really faces Kruger National Park. It's a really wonderful hotel with a view of the Kruger grounds from the pool and terrace restaurant.
I was surprised that the hotel was cleaner and better equipped than I expected.
It took about 5.5 hours by car from Johannesburg airport.
The hotel room was spacious, had a bathtub, and was literally comfortable. Dinner was buffet style, and I was satisfied with the variety of dishes. There was also a show-like thing going on, which was very exciting. There was a barbecue? bonfire? so be careful after a shower as it smelled.
The next morning we left at 5:30, so they prepared a breakfast pack for us, which we were able to eat during the safari break.
It was a really wonderful hotel, and next time I would like to stay longer and enjoy the safari. I highly recommended it.

Posted on 25/07/2025 by Google

Hotel incrível, ao lado da entrada do parque, ótimo café da manhã, jantar, equipe super atenciosa, fomos muito bem tratados por todos funcionários. O passeio contratado foi ótimo. Recomendo e indico. Parabéns ao Hotel.

Posted on 23/07/2025 by Hotels.com

I would like to recommend the service of Mr. Excellent at the Pool bar.
He was so nice and helpful. We enjoyed every meal.

Posted on 27/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

My experience at this hotel was very good it was a nice hotel i stayed for 2 weeks at the hotel with my parents. There were some very nice people like Gibson, Karabo, Enoch, Enzo, Aleck, Freedom, Lucia, Dzunisani and Dion! Dion was verry good at driving and spotting he realy deserves it to be a ranger thats also he ‘s dream. The massage was also very good I had a Nice treatment with a manicure! So the hotel deserves 5 stars⭐️!

Posted on 27/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

Visited Kruger Gate Hotel for a big birthday, along with many family and friends. Firstly the resort is amazing in every aspect - watching a leopard, elephants and hyenas from the infinity pool blew us away. The rooms were all spacious and clean, we stayed in the Nkanyi suite which was beyond our wildest expectations- it comes with a private butler (Lawrence) who went out of his way to ensure the whole group had the most magical time. I can’t put into words how impressed we all were with him, he even helped arrange our activities in Cape Town (our next stop on the trip) and was always on hand to make everything smooth and enjoyable.
This visit exceeded all expectations, safari guide Dan was part comedian part animal guru and helped us find a leopard on 3 out of 3 trips as well as the rest of the big 5 and much more (including 12 lions feasting on a rhino)
All in all I can’t rate this hotel and team highly enough, but special mention to Lawrence who made this trip so memorable

Posted on 24/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

Kruger Gate Hotel is a magical place for a safari adventure! Let me start by saying that because of all the services Kruger Gate Hotel offers, we were able to plan a perfect safari experience for our family. In fact, once I found Kruger Gate Hotel, the trip almost planned itself. Its airport transport service made getting to and from Skukuza Airport so simple. From there, our adventure began. We booked three private guided safaris through the hotel – a full day, a morning, and an afternoon safari –and each was amazing. Justice (of Kurt Safari) was our guide each day and had an amazing ability to spot animals, including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, impalas, nyalas, waterbucks, wildebeests, warthogs, and hyenas, as well as the elusive big cats and rhinos. Just as amazing was the hotel itself – the perfect place for relaxing in between safaris. From its infinity pool one afternoon, we saw a herd of elephants, including baby elephants. Another day, there was a giraffe, and on our final day hippos in the distance. The hotel architecture was charming – a safari resort with all the modern amenities, and the staff was so welcoming. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. And the food was delicious – the best breakfast and dinner buffets I’ve ever experienced. Don’t miss the omelet station for breakfast, and the dinner selections (appetizer, main course, and dessert) were outstanding, all in a lovely outdoor setting. Remember to bring ear plugs because the baboons in the distance can make a sound that wakes you up. The trip of a lifetime!

Posted on 27/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

Nydelig hotell med god service og frokost. Flott utsikt over elven, der kom en flokk med 8 giraffer oppover. Vakkert spa der elefantene kan ligge utenfor vinduet. Aper løper i trærne på hotellet. Fin safaritur fra hotellet. Anbefales.

Posted on 23/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

We really enjoyed our stay at the Kruger Gate Hotel. From the moment we arrived till the moment we left everything was perfect. The whole staff is very friendly and always helpful. Especially the atmosphere during dinner was magical.

Posted on 23/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

High level structure but something DA improve given the price paid there is... The led lights above the bed that do not go out and it seems day even at night, I had asked for support but no one arrived. The staff who veiledly help you with everything to get tips is annoying, especially on a hotel of this level.
Finally the internal safari decidedly lower than that with the park guides. However the overall experience is excellent.

Posted on 26/07/2025 by TripAdvisor

El hotel es una excelente opción para visitar el Parque Kruger. Ubicado a pocos metros de la Puerta Paul Kruger, es ideal para quienes visitan por primera vez el Parque. Sus instalaciones son impecables y tienen todas las comodidades. Mención aparte para los Safaris que se pueden agendar en el propio hotel.

Posted on 29/07/2025 by Booking.com

Jantar único.

Posted on 24/07/2025 by Booking.com

The location is really nice - bordering Kruger National Park on the river near the Kruger gate entrance where you get nice views of animals during the day especially. Good range of facilities, very nice breakfast and great supper\'s. The staff were really helpful and good. The rooms are not very special, but they are more than adequate. Overall we had a fantastic stay.

Posted on 28/07/2025 by Booking.com

Equipe muito atenciosa, principalmente os funcionarios do Guest Relations, Sarah e Simpewhee.
Hotel muito bem localizado, quarto limpo e bem espaçoso. De frente para o Kruger Park e de facil acesso vindo de Joanesburgo de carro. Estrada tambem muito boa.

Posted on 28/07/2025 by Booking.com

Food excellent, lovely hotel well located

Posted on 25/07/2025 by Booking.com

Great location with views of the river and the wandering animals

Posted on 25/07/2025 by Booking.com

La ubicación justo en la entrada del Kruger, la habitación deluxe era increíble y el desayuno y las cenas muy buenos.

Posted on 24/07/2025 by Booking.com

Tolle Lage und wunderschöne Umgebung samt tollen Ausblick

Posted on 23/07/2025 by Booking.com