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Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Lush gardens surround this nature-focused retreat where travelers can join ecotours, pedal mountain bikes, or simply claim a sun lounger by the inviting pool

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Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge offers a genuine safari experience with peaceful gardens and a quiet library. Near Lionspruit Game Reserve, it's perfect for wildlife viewing. Enjoy meals at two restaurants, plus practical amenities like laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Garden view

Luxury Double Room, Park View

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, River View

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • River view
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Balcony

Room, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Nkomazi, Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lionspruit Game Reserve and Malelane Gate. Crocodile Bridge Gate is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Marloth Park travel guide
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442 Crocodile Road, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1320

What's nearby

  • Float like a butterfly #LifeAtExpedia #Green #AfricanMonarch #Butterfly
    Lionspruit Game Reserve
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kruger National Park which includes safari adventures, land animals and a sunset
    Kruger National Park
    35 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Marlothi Conservancy
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Malelane Gate
    35 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Crocodile Bridge Gate
    36 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Watergat
    9 min drive
  • bos. Restaurant & Bar
    9 min drive
  • Aamazing River View
    17 min walk
  • Jabula Lodge
    14 min walk
  • Bush Pub
    9 min drive

About this property

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge

Upscale lodge near Lionspruit Game Reserve
At Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails and ecotours at this lodge. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, concierge services and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 95 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • POOL DECK
  • Traditional African Boma

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 125.00 for adults and from ZAR 95.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 400.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 400 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)

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

You need to know

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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Crocodile Kruger
Crocodile Kruger Lodge
Crocodile Kruger Safari
Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge
Crocodile Lodge
Crocodile Lodge Kruger
Crocodile Safari Lodge
Kruger Crocodile
Kruger Lodge Safari
Kruger Safari Lodge
Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge Marloth Park
Crocodile Kruger Safari Marloth Park
Crocodile Kruger Safari
Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge Lodge
Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge Nkomazi
Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge Lodge Nkomazi

Frequently asked questions

Does Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Is Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 400.00 per person applies.

Where is Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this lodge is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lionspruit Game Reserve, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate.

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Reviews

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariëlle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! The staff was so kind and friendly. We stayed two nights and did a full day game drive. The staff arranged for our game drive and since we left super early in the morning, they provided us with breakfast in a cooler bag. Dinner was amazing as well and the view from the balcony is beyond! Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking to stay just outside the park (about 30 minutes to Crocodile Bridge Entrance).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Loved our visit. Would recommend and visit again

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place right next to krugar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Livia

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

Impecável

A hospedagem era incrível, as refeições deliciosas, a vista para o rio dentro do Kruger permite ver os animais transitando por lá. Tudo incrível. O quarto é maravilhoso. Recomendo muito.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Josep

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

Muy Agradable

Buena localización para visitar el Kruger a unos 30 minutos de la Puerta Crocodile Bridge. Personal muy atento y la comida tanto el desayuno como la cena exquisito. Recomendable 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertel,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
General Manager Johan und sein Service-Team sind sehr nett und haben uns toll umsorgt. Uns hat es in dieser Lodge sehr gut gefallen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
op de accommodatie valt niets aan te merken prachtige locatie aardige en heel behulpzame mensen mooie omgeving top top top
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

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

Excelente

Perfeito o hotel, lugar excelente em frente ao Kruger, limpo; ótimo atendimento!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Frederico

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

Agradável.

Hotel limpo e organizado. Funcionários atenciosos e simpáticos durante toda estadia. O Crocodile Kruger é parecido com estilo de pousada, assim como todos na região. São pouquíssimos quartos, algo como 05 a 08 quartos, mas com comodidade, atenção e um bom serviço oferecido aos hóspedes. O café da manhã e o jantar estavam inclusos no valor do quarto e gostei bastante da comida.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Amazing staff, hotel and safari

Couldn't have been better, amazing lodge, great value for money and the best staff and safari guides. Make sure you book Swize for the safari, he is the friendliest and most knowledgeable guide. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff, will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Allan

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

Perfect Stopover

Warm welcome from Johan the manager who couldn’t do enough to make our stay enjoyable. Perfect stopover enroute to Kruger National Park, crocodile bridge gate. Lots of animals wandering round the lodge and nice view of Cocodile River
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Clercio

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

Hotel bom, mas tranque sua mala com cadeados!

O hotel fica situado em uma area de uma reserva, bem em frente ao Kruger Park. Se estiver de carro alugado e GPS nao tera problemas para chegar. O hotel é muito bonito, rustico e agradavel. Tem uma piscina boa com vista para o parque. A area de cima tem um deck para tambem ver o parque enquanto toma uma bebida. Os quartos sao grandes e espaçosos. O jantar assim como o cafe da manha sao bons. Nao precisa pagar estacionamento. O preço das bebidas é justo para o local. A internet nao funciona bem, e a energia eletrica caiu diversas vezes deixando sem luz, mas esse é um problema geral na regiao. O atendimento é muito bom e personalizado. Porem, se desejar ficar nesse hotel, deixo uma dica importante. Deixe sua mala sempre trancada com cadeado. Chegamos e logo ja fomos para o jantar, deixei a mala aberta (é um hotel pequeno, acredito que 6 quartos). Como estavamos jantando dentro do hotel, nao acreditei que alguem iria entrar no quarto, mas sim, entraram com o motivo de fechar as cortinas do quarto enquanto jantavamos e durante esse momento, abriram a mala e procuraram onde estava o dinheiro (acredite, estava bem escondido dentro de um bolso interno) e depois disso sumiu 100 euros da minha carteira. Apesar disso, recomendo o hotel, mas tenha em mente deixar trancado a mala com seus pertences e dinheiro 100% do tempo que nao estiver no quarto.Ja tinha lido uma outra avaliaçao com o mesmo problema no hotel. Enviei um email a gerencia notificando o ocorrido tambem, sem respostas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, the place, the staff, even the weather. If you want to have close encounters with nature, this is the place to stay. In addition of being very close to Kruger park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Great lodge outside Kruger

This was a super nice lodge right outside Kruger National Park. They arranged a safari for me that was excellent. The service was great and the place was super clean. The bed was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Endroit magnifique, nourriture excellente et propriétaire très gentil qui s'occupera de toutes vos excursions (safari, canyon, etc..)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano

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

Staff eccezionale!

Un 5 stelle meritate! Struttura adiacente al Parco Kruger sulla Crocodile River, ricca di coccodrilli (che non abbiamo visto) e serpenti (quelli si che ne abbiamo visti!). Personale gentile e cordiale coordinato da un manager super, attento a tutto! Cena e colazione ottima... L'unico punto debole è il WiFi per chi anziché godersi la pace e il silenzio del posto deve comunicare con il mondo. Un esperienza veramente ottima!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Andrea

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

Great place close to the park

Great place and relatively cheap.. close to the park, nice and tasty dinner available
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rafaela

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

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful hotel next to the Kruger National Park. Very friendly staff, clean and amazing view on the Crocodile river. Breakfast and dinner are very delicious We've already been here before and will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rory

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

One of the highlights of our trip to SA

The experience we had at the Crocodile Kruger Safari lodge is one my wife and I will never forget. We initially wanted to stay in the park, however because everything was booked we decided to try this out. The staff was amazing, including Johan, Harris and Solomon, our safari guide. So friendly and so accommodating. We weren't sure what to expect, but are so happy we made this decision. The food was also very good, some of the best we had during our 2 week trip in the country. The safari was incredible, especially due to the knowledge of our tour guide Solomon. We were 2 for 2 in seeing the big 5 and despite being outside of Kruger, we were literally across the river and could see elephants, zebra and kudu from our balcony. Only a ten minute drive to the main gate to the park. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone going to Kruger National Park. As mentioned it was an experience we will never forget.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Maria , Mozambique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location.

Near Kruguer Park. Sunset Game Drive Marloth Park is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Moritz, Germany

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

Good place to explore the KNP

- good place with very beautiful and clean rooms - Excellent breakfast - The dinner was good, however nothing special. The starters were relatively low quality. - good located to explore the KNP from Crocodile Gate (c. 25 minutes) - Overall rating 4 because of dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

just wow!

thank you very much! the food was amazing, the venue spectacular and the service was incredible. I enjoyed the smiles and the warmth from the staff. you made out trip to the Bush one to remember! thank you once again!

8/10 Good

Ary, Rio de janeiro

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff makes the Place better.

Friendly staff, good food, Nice Place!

10/10 Excellent

Fredrik, Linköping

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

Service, som för en kung!

Jag avslutade min vistelse genom att bo en natt på Crocodile Bridge Kruger Safari Lodge. Jag var där under lågsäsong och fick service värd en kunglighet under min vistelse. 3-4 personer som verkligen bara hade mig att ta hand om, troligen då inga andra gäster fanns. Ingenting var omöjligt. Middag ordnades efter personliga önskemål, och man packade tillochmed matlåda för en av mina turer in till nationalparken. Det som drar ned betyget är Marloth park! Området där hotellet ligger är kanske under uppbyggnad, men då jag var där var det extremt svårt att hitta fram till hotellet. OM ni bokar här skall ni se till att komma fram i dagsljus, då vägar och skyltning är undermålig. Marloth Park är en safaripark i sig och det finns mycket vilt inne på området. Om man vill till Krugerparken ligger Crocodile Gate ca 20 min bort med bil.

4/10 Poor

Holger, Cuxhaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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