"KrugerGate Hotel allows you to stay close to Kruger National Park and offers the ability to take drives through the park to view the animals who live within. "
"Eine absolut außergewöhnliche Erfahrung! Wunderschöne Zimmer und Anlage, grandiose Game Drives, sehr aufmerksames und freundliches Team. Es war das Highlight unserer Reise!"
"Lodge com atendimento espetacular, de todos os colaboradores, recepção e garçons. Permitem que seja uma experiência única e inesquecível. Conseguimos ver bastante animais, inclusive dentro da própria acomodação. Comida e hospitalidade impecáveis."
"Experiencia incrivel de dormir em uma tenda bem no meio do parque Nacional Kruger. Ouvir os animais durante a noite foi um dos pontos altos da viagem. Além do safari duas vezes por dia ser espetacular! O guia Simon é super atencioso e muito bom!"
"I had an amazing stay at Leopard Hills. The entire grounds are 5-star, all of the staff if there to cater to your every need and the location within Sabi Sand is fantastic for game drives! My stay here was worth every penny!"
"Great place just outside Kruger at a reasonable price! No complaints at all, was exactly what we expected as a base to go into Kruger. Friendly staff and a plesant environment! "
"Picked imbali as a good place for a short 3 day safari. Food portions were large and of good quality . There are some areas where the wood at the lodge and around the property need some replacement but overall didn’t detract from a lovely setting . Watering hole for elephants is directly opposite the restaurant area so good for breakfast and lunch . Safari drives were good and Jayden did a great job for us . Would have been nice to have a transfer from local airport Skukuza included in the cost...
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"The highlights of our stay here were the incredibly friendly staff and the generous food options. The service was akin to 5 star hotels - attentive, thoughtful and friendly. The food was plentiful and it was nice to have choices for dinner and breakfast. The room was suitable for our needs for a few nights and very clean and tidy. "
"KrugerGate Hotel allows you to stay close to Kruger National Park and offers the ability to take drives through the park to view the animals who live within. "
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites
10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful, we drove in and drove out, which was a great experience. make sure you book the right airport and you won’t have to drive your own car although we loved driving around ourselves in addition to the wonderful game drives. The staff and the Safari drivers were the best. The garden rooms were lovely and we saw many animals and baby hippo, newly born from the view on the train track"
"This was our 5th visit to Elephant Plains. It's the most affordable option in the Sabi Sands and an excellent place to stay. Since our 2022 visit, they have updated the rondovels. They're super comfortable with everything you need. Staff were great. They seem to have simplified the food options (an improvement) and the quality is great.
You go to the Sabi Sands for the exceptional leopard sightings and amazing safaris. This place does not dissapoint - in one drive we had 2 leopard cub sightings, a female on a kill, close elephant encounters and lions. It's worth every cent!
For self-drivers (at May 2025), the roads to Gowrie Gate are horrendous and haven't improved much in 10 years. Map out your journey before hand. We used both Google Maps and the maps provided by EP. Gowrie Gate entry was R510 (cash or card) and the conservation fee added to your bill at EP was R620 so factor that in too.
Elephant Plains is a must do!"
"Generally incredible stay. Staff were very attentive.
Not as luxury as hotels such as say lion sands which is twice the price though you get all the comfort you need given how busy the days are. If you plan on spending more time in the hotel / room maybe look for more luxury but the balance of comfort and access to the park was perfect for us as first time safari travelers
Perfect mix of hotel comfort and access to safari with two daily drives with very knowledgable guides.
Small negative was the food was only ok but the quality of the surrounding and access to Kruger more than compensated. We had a family of elephants welcome us on our first day with regular hippo and bird sightings from the terrace during out four nights.
We also got engaged in the park. The staff and Elof the guide coordinated an unforgettable experience for my partner and I. Truly made the experience special.
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What are some of the best holiday rentals that Skukuza has to offer?
Elephant Point: This holiday home rental outside of Skukuza offers an outdoor pool, a fireplace and a BBQ to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a stovetop and a microwave. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as a terrace. See all vacation rentals in Skukuza.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Skukuza, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Skukuza.
What's the best boutique-style accommodation in Skukuza?
Lion Sands River Lodge is a favourite hotel with our travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features 26 guestrooms, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. If you'd prefer to stay at a boutique hotel, you can also take a look at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge. See all boutique hotels in Skukuza.
What's the best place to stay if I'm looking to play golf in Skukuza?
Visitors can enjoy all that Skukuza has to offer, including the golf courses and parks. A top sight in the city is Kruger National Park. In Skukuza, there are 15 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Skukuza.
The hottest months are usually February and December, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 19°C. Average annual precipitation for Skukuza is 615 mm.
