Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

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

Nice place

Posted on 20/04/2026 by Google

Amazing place to visit ❤️ ✨️

Posted on 20/04/2026 by Google

What an experience! Best time of my life. Made irreplaceable memories thanks to a wonderful facility.

Posted on 19/04/2026 by Google

Beautiful hotel situated along the Kruger park

Posted on 20/04/2026 by Google

We returned to Kruger Gate Hotel as a family (two adults, two children) for seven nights to celebrate two birthdays. Our second visit.

This is still our family favourite holiday location, even more so after a second visit.

I cannot imagine a much better place for a family holiday, couples getaway, or a solo traveller who wants to experience the highest quality and stress-free safari.

Some hopefully helpful details:

Location - directly on the edge of one of the best safari locations on earth, southern Kruger. You will see many of the \'big five\' from the hotel\'s pool area.

Staff/Atmosphere - everyone here is incredibly kind, helpful, and genuinely wants to make your stay as special as possible.

Safari - you MUST book game drives whilst you are here. We had four early morning private safaris, booked through the hotel, and one night safari booked directly with Kruger Park (they collect you from the Hotel).

Rooms - the rooms have recently been renovated and are very clean and comfortable. We had a family room which worked perfectly for four of us.

Food and drink - buffet breakfast and dinner are included in the room rate, both are excellent with lots of variety - South African themed with international alternatives too. Lunch and drinks are a la carte and are also excellent.

Value for money - just right. Everything here is high quality, but you can also enjoy yourself properly without having to worry too much about your bill at check out!

Cleanliness - perfect.

Noise level - you\'re surrounded by wildlife, so it\'s never silent (you wouldn\'t want it to be!), but it is definitely a very relaxing place to stay.

Some special mentions for some staff members:
 
EDGAR - we have been on safari many times, Edgar is the best guide we have ever experienced. We\'ve now had seven game drives with Edgar and every one has been spectacular. Ask for him when booking your safari.

MISHECK and ZENDA - nothing is too much trouble and they are lovely company if you want to learn more about life in this beautiful part of the world whilst enjoying some delicious poolside lunch or post-safari cocktails.

ALICK and NEO - wonderful dinner hosts in the open-air restaurant.

Overall, an amazing holiday destination.

Posted on 18/04/2026 by TripAdvisor

This is our fourth visit to the Kruger Gate Hotel as a family. I travel internationally from the UK with work, and this hotel is my favourite worldwide. The setting is spectacular, the location is perfect, and the public areas are immersed in the environment with many areas in which to find peace and quiet. The staff are excellent, and the food is of very high quality. We self-drive the Kruger Park which is less than 5 minutes away. Overall, I can’t recommend this hotel enough. Go.

Posted on 15/04/2026 by TripAdvisor

Todo menos el frío del agua de la alberca

Posted on 16/04/2026 by Booking.com

the location - the vibe - friendly helpful staff

Posted on 21/04/2026 by Booking.com

Hotel is perfect to visit Kruger park. It is located very close to the gate, the staff is amazing, food is very good and swimming pool area is prefect for kids and adults.

Posted on 17/04/2026 by Booking.com

クルーガー公園まで近く、またサファリツアーへの申し込みも簡単で良かったです。

Posted on 20/04/2026 by Booking.com

Amazing property and staff! Thanks so much Neo!

Posted on 18/04/2026 by Booking.com

Dit hotel is fantastisch qua ligging net aan de rand van het Krugerpark. De olifanten, buffels, zwijnen,.. komen tot aan de rand van het zwembad. Qua sfeer en gezelligheid is dit top! Vriendelijke mensen, uitstekende bediening. Een aanrader!

Posted on 18/04/2026 by Booking.com

Great location with the pool at the edge of the river.
Game viewing with a cocktail. LP

Posted on 16/04/2026 by Booking.com