Our rates are inclusive of Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Why you should book your December safari now

The last thing you need as we head into ‘silly season’ is to be gripped by “FOMO”. 

 You can avoid the stress, and the possibility of disappointment by taking a little time to get yourself organised now for the summer holidays. Your leave period over December/January is precious, and it’s worth carving out a slot in your calendar to intentionally think about how you would like to spend it, so that you can take positive action, sooner rather than later.

Getting away from home, especially to a destination where you can be immersed in nature, is essential to prioritising your wellbeing, refreshing mind, body and soul and shoring up your resilience. Making your personal dreams come true, or ticking off on your bucket list is how you move forward in life and really feel the benefits of the hard work you put into your job all year long. These things are important and shouldn’t be left to the last minute.

There’s just about nothing better than a classic Kruger safari in the summertime, and with our Book in advance and save 15% deal on a minimum 3-night stay you can plan a special summer holiday with your significant other, or your multi-generational family or your fun friend group.

There is a limited booking window starting on 1 October and ending 31 October. The 15% saving, which is only available through booking on our website from 1 to 31 October 2025, is inclusive of your accommodation, breakfasts at our Kudyela Restaurant and 3-course dinners in our Lapa Restaurant.

Kruger Gate Hotel’s Book in advance and save 15% deal applies to two peak season stay dates – 1 to 18 December 2025 and 8 to 22 January 2026. T&C’s apply.

Check availability and book now here

Guest Reviews

Beautiful hotel with a beautiful structure that gives the impression of being suspended in the trees. The decoration is superb and the location, right in front of Kruger National Park, is exceptional.
The table is excellent, with high quality dishes.
The staff is very welcoming and particularly attentive.
A truly memorable experience!

Posted on 29/03/2026 by TripAdvisor

I could not recommend the Kruger Gate Hotel more! Our experience from start to finish was flawless. We were greeted at Skukuza airport and driven through Kruger National Park to get to the hotel. That meant that even our taxi journey to the hotel featured animal sightings. The staff at the hotel were so efficient and got us checked in so quickly, even though we were a large family/friends group. We stayed for four nights and decided to do 1x full day safari, 1x morning safari and 1x afternoon safari. This allowed us to explore the National Park but also enjoy the beautiful facilities at the hotel. The safaris were excellently organised and the guides were incredible. We saw 4 out of the big 5 (sadly no leopards, although we had two very near misses where we had just missed a leopard sighting) and countless other animals. In our down time we enjoyed the three swimming pools, one of which overlooked the river and where we could see elephants on the opposite banks, and our wonderful rooms. The group was split between Deluxe Rooms and the self catering chalets. The rooms were stunning and the chalets were excellent for larger groups. The food was AMAZING! Every night we were treated to an extensive buffet in the boma with amazing singing. The ambience was incredible. On the two mornings we weren\'t on game drives we enjoyed the buffet breakfast, which was also delicious. While there a large number of our group booked treatments at the spa, which we all raved about. The trip was to celebrate my 30th Birthday and we were a large group visiting from the UK. I would like to thank everyone at the Kruger Gate Hotel for making our stay so special. I really hope that I return again in the future. Thank you again!

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

Nice set up with a lovely pool by the river,feels amazing right in the bush

Posted on 30/03/2026 by Booking.com

le cadre exceptionnel, la gentillesse du personnel, c\'était mon 2eme séjour dans cet hôtel et j\'y retournerai surment une 3eme fois.

Posted on 29/03/2026 by Booking.com

La structure, la decoration, l’emplacement et la table

Posted on 29/03/2026 by Booking.com