Must-see hotels in Kruger National Park

  • MalaMala Main Camp

    Kruger National Park

    While very comfortable, Main Camp doesn't offer plunge pools, throw pillows or chic interiors. And it doesn't care – everything here is about providing…

  • Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Subterranean bliss, Earth Lodge is unlike any other lodge in Africa – where else can you look up though a skylight to an elephant looking down at you?…

  • Outpost

    Kruger National Park

    Sleep inside or out, with the press of a button. Set high above the Luvuvhu River at the northern extreme of Kruger, the outward-facing walls of these 12…

  • Nottens Bush Camp

    Kruger National Park

    This comfortable, family-run, six-room camp offers a fine safari experience. The open dining area and two rooms (Nos 3 and 4) overlook the water hole,…

  • Londolozi Varty Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Built on the site of the Varty family's original 1920s Sparta Hunting Camp, Varty Camp was Londolozi's first photographic safari lodge and has…

  • Letaba Rest Camp

    Kruger National Park

    One of Kruger's best rest camps, this leafy Letaba River haven has shady lawns, resident bushbucks, SANParks' most attractive pools and a wide variety of…

  • Rhino Post Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    The most authentic private bush lodge in southern Kruger, Rhino Post has eight suites constructed from wood, canvas, glass and gabion baskets. Each oozes…

  • Lion Sands Narina Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Hovering over the bank of the Sabie River in a private concession, Narina's nine bright suites live beneath stepped thatched roofs. They are full of…

  • Singita Boulders

    Kruger National Park

    Singita has a reputation for having some of the best lodges in Africa. Its Boulders lodge on the bank of the Sand River is our favourite. The dining areas…

  • Singita Lebombo Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    This 15-room flagship ultraluxury lodge on Singita's private concession in Kruger's Lebombo Mountains is themed around a bird's nest, with each open-plan…

  • Olifants Rest Camp

    Kruger National Park

    High atop a bluff, this camp offers fantastic views down to the Olifants River, where elephants, hippos and numerous other animals roam. Bungalows 10 to…

  • &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    As we've come to expect over the years with high-end &Beyond, super-stylish rooms in a lovely setting and with plenty of wildlife nearby make for a…

  • Shindzela

    Kruger National Park

    A great entry-level option at reasonable prices, Shindzela has eight safari tents, each with attached loos under thatched roofs. Most tents overlook the…

  • Honeyguide Mantobeni

    Kruger National Park

    Aimed at couples, this small camp has 12 East African–style safari tents dotted among trees (No 4 overlooks a water hole; No 1 is the most private)…

  • Imbali Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    The largest lodge in the Mluwati concession, Imbali is fenced and welcomes children three years and over. There are 12 large suites (each with private…

  • Satara Rest Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Satara – the second-largest option after Skukuza – may lack the riverside views of other camps, but it's optimally situated in the heart of 'big cat'…

  • Lower Sabie Rest Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger's most popular rest camp is set on a gorgeous bend of the Sabie River that attracts elephants, hippos, buffaloes and other animals. LST2U-class…

  • Shimuwini Bushveld Camp

    Kruger National Park

    This beautiful small camp and bird hide has a picturesque riverine setting, with 15 self-catering cottages staggered on lawns overlooking a wide stretch…

  • Londolozi Tree Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Londolozi's flagship lodge reopened in 2015 after extensive renovations and it is stunning. The towering thatch roofs, dark wood, white walls, chocolate…

  • Kirkman's Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Full of charm and 1920s ambience, this is the original homestead of Kruger's legendary Harry Kirkman (there is plenty of his paraphernalia about). The 18…

  • Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Tinga's nine luxury suites enjoy beautiful views of the Sabie River. The colonial-feeling rooms feature polished dark-wood floors and furniture, formal…

  • Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Partly owned by a local community, the small six-suite lodge in the Mluwati concession embraces Tsonga culture, and you'll be welcomed with the Shangaan…

  • Kapama Buffalo Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Ten safari tents, all decked out in classic safari nostalgia style and connected by wooden walkways, make this a wonderful bush experience – as with the…

  • Sirheni Bushveld Camp

    Kruger National Park

    At this pretty camp in a lightly wooded area in the park's north, all but one of the 15 self-catering cottages overlook the Sirheni Dam (avoid No 13, of…

  • Ulusaba

    Kruger National Park

    As you'd expect from a lodge that's the plaything of Sir Richard Branson, Ulusaba is an extravagant place, with marvellous views out over Sabi Sand from…

  • Kapama River Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Beautiful, spacious suites here are for those who like four walls between them and the African night. And those walls are beautifully decorated with Afro…

  • Jock Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    The first private lodge in the park, Jock rests at the confluence of the Biyamiti and Mitomeni Rivers within an exclusive 60-sq-km conservancy. The 12…

  • Baobab Ridge Private Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    Large suites decked out in soothing earth tones in the heart of excellent wildlife country make Baobab Ridge an excellent choice. Freestanding bathtubs…

  • Leopard Hills

    Kruger National Park

    Stunning suites with ample terraces, private plunge pools and a real sense of having your own private luxury space in the heart of the African bush –…

  • Simbavati River Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    One of the loveliest lodges anywhere in the Kruger area, Simbavati has gorgeous, open-sided public areas, classy safari tents and beautifully designed…

  • Tintswalo Safari Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    With eight individually styled suites, each named after a famous African explorer, Tintswalo has more personality than most lodges. With large private…

  • Hamiltons Tented Camp

    Kruger National Park

    The highest-end option within the private 100-sq-km Mluwati concession, Hamiltons has six sumptuous safari tents that are built on stilts next to the dry…

  • Senalala Luxury Safari Camp

    Kruger National Park

    On a rise overlooking a riverbed, Senalala is quietly luxurious with contemporary-styled rooms in spacious thatched bungalows. Excellent guides and…

  • Kings Camp

    Kruger National Park

    If your dream safari involves classic safari decor – animal-skin rugs, wooden chests, colonial artworks, brandy decanters and silver water jugs – Kings…

  • Berg-en-dal Rest Camp

    Kruger National Park

    This modern brick-built camp, 12km from Malelane Gate, lacks the old-school bush feel but its location in the Malelane Mountains' shadow makes up for it,…

  • Skukuza Rest Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Although more town than camp, Kruger's largest camp is unobtrusive and has a great location on the Sabie River. There’s an extensive range of…

  • Balule Satellite Camp

    Kruger National Park

    Just south of Olifants, this atmospheric camp has just six huts and 15 campsites. There’s no electricity, but lanterns are provided for huts (a torch is…

  • Umlani Bushcamp

    Kruger National Park

    This rustic, compact camp has lost none of its charm, despite some of its eight reed and thatch rondavels being replaced with modern versions, complete…

  • Bateleur Bushveld Camp

    Kruger National Park

    The oldest and smallest of the bushveld camps, Bateleur has loads of wilderness ambience. The seven thatched-roof self-catering cottages with their 1930s…

  • Elephant Plains Game Lodge

    Kruger National Park

    In the north of Sabi Sand, Elephant Plains has some of the lowest prices in the reserve. The rondavels and suites are handsomely turned out and more than…

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