The Orpen Kruger
The closest guest lodge to Orpen Gate — simple, affordable, and right on the doorstep of predator country
About The Orpen Kruger
The Orpen Kruger is located near Hoedspruit, a small town in Limpopo that serves as the gateway to the Greater Kruger’s western reserves — Timbavati, Klaserie, Thornybush, and Balule. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport receives daily flights from Johannesburg, making the area easily accessible for visitors from across South Africa.
The town sits in a bushveld valley surrounded by private game reserves, and even properties outside the reserves often have free-roaming wildlife on their grounds. Hoedspruit also offers proximity to the Panorama Route, the Blyde River Canyon, and conservation centres like the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre.
Rooms & Accommodation
Room
Comfortable accommodation with en-suite facilities
Safari Experience
Wildlife Commonly Seen
All Big Five accessible in nearby Kruger National Park.
Best time to visit: Year-round; May-September for dry season
Amenities & Facilities
Location & Getting There
Address: The Orpen Kruger, Hoedspruit, South Africa
GPS: -24.48, 31.38
Access via Orpen Gate. Distance: 9 km, approximately 10 min.