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Kruger Park Hostel

2.0 star property
Discover the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation at this rural retreat, with a firepit and pool waiting after a day of exploration.

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Kruger Park Hostel offers a genuine nature experience with convenient amenities. Join ecotours by day, then gather around the firepit or outdoor pool in the evening. Enjoy self-serve breakfast, a bar, laundry facilities, and free in-room WiFi for adventurous guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fan
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fan
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fan
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fan
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Annex Building

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Annex Building

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Annex Building

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Located in an annex building
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Nkomazi, Kruger Park Hostel is in a rural area and in a regional park. While the natural beauty of Malelane Gate and Kruger National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Leopard Creek Country Club. Lebombo Border Control and Crocodile Bridge Gate are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
313 Varing Street, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1321

What's nearby

  • Marlothi Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lionspruit Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kruger National Park - 33 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 36 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Watergat - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪bos. Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aamazing River View - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jabula Lodge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Le Fera - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Kruger Park Hostel

Hostel in a rural location
Free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Kruger Park Hostel. Enjoy on-site activities, such as ecotours and hiking/biking. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a nature reserve and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a water dispenser and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Kruger Park Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fans and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of ZAR 1; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: ZAR 1

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Kruger Park Hostel Nkomazi
Kruger Park Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kruger Park Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Kruger Park Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kruger Park Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kruger Park Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kruger Park Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kruger Park Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kruger Park Hostel located?

Situated in a regional park, this hostel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Lebombo Border Control, Malelane Gate and Kruger National Park. Crocodile Bridge Gate and Leopard Creek Country Club are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

Kruger Park Hostel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go for it!

This place is great, dynamite really. Close enough to Kruger, great and knowledgeable and energetic hosts, know so much about the birds and animals, and lots else, a cool international vibe, and more fun than I've had traveling in a long time
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Iagor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A acomodação foi bom, mas não ótima. Passei poucos dias então foi suficiente pra mim. O café deixou muito a desejar assim como o jantar. Muito fraco.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo vitor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento, limpeza e conforto impecáveis. Equipe de voluntários super simpáticos e atenciosos. Só senti falta de opções para fazer uma refeição rápida no almoço. Recomendo a estadia e voltarei mais vezes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modernes Hostel umgeben von Natur. Kudos, Antilopen, Warzenschweine und auch Zebras kommen einfach so vorbei. Gutes Essen, nettes Personal.

10/10 Excellent

Manoela s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghabriel

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenchao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jurgens

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anilda

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023