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Self-Catering & Bush Houses

★★★★☆ Southern Kruger

Croc’s Nest Bush Lodge

Family-friendly Marloth Park lodge — comfortable self-catering with pool and braai in the bushveld

Crocodile Bridge · 12 minutes

🦒 Wildlife on the property 🚪 12 min to Kruger 💰 Self-catering value

Glamping & Tented Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Central Kruger

nThambo Tree Camp

Elevated treehouses in the Klaserie — sleep among the canopy with Big Five below

Orpen · 50 minutes

🌳 Elevated treehouse rooms 🐘 Wildlife passes below 💰 Affordable Big Five

Luxury Safari Lodges Big 5

★★★★☆ Hoedspruit

Kapama River Lodge

The largest Kapama camp — family-friendly Big Five luxury with children of all ages welcome

Orpen · 1 hour

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome 🐆 Big Five on 13,000ha 🧖 Full spa & gym

Glamping & Tented Camps Big 5

★★★★☆ Hoedspruit

Kapama Buffalo Camp

Intimate tented luxury in the Kapama treetops — just 10 tents on elevated walkways

Orpen · 1 hour

⛺ Only 10 luxury tents 🌳 Elevated treetop walkways 💑 Romantic atmosphere

Guest Houses & B&Bs

★★★★☆ Hazyview

Perry’s Bridge Hollow

Boutique hotel at Perry's Bridge Trading Post — modern comfort with shopping and dining on your doorstep

Phabeni · 17 minutes

🏨 Modern boutique hotel 🛍️ On-site shops & restaurants 🏊 Swimming pool

Guest Houses & B&Bs

★★★★☆ Hoedspruit

Phelwana Game Lodge

Boutique game lodge on a private estate near Hoedspruit — Big Five day trips and total relaxation

Orpen · 50 minutes

🦒 Wildlife on the property 🏊 Pool overlooking waterhole ✈️ 10 min from Eastgate Airport

Luxury Safari Lodges Big 5

★★★★☆ Southern Kruger

Shishangeni by BON Hotels

Private concession lodge inside Kruger near Crocodile Bridge — Big Five with full-board luxury

Crocodile Bridge · 25 minutes

🌍 Inside Kruger National Park 🦁 Private concession — off-road driving 🐆 Prime Big Five territory

Luxury Safari Lodges Big 5

★★★★☆ Southern Kruger

Pestana Kruger Lodge

International hotel brand meets Kruger safari — stylish lodge on the Crocodile River inside the park

Malelane · 15 minutes

🌍 Inside Kruger National Park 🏨 International hotel standard 🦛 Crocodile River frontage

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Southern Kruger

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Central Kruger

Satara Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Central Kruger

Olifants Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Southern Kruger

Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Southern Kruger

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Northern Kruger

Letaba Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Northern Kruger

Mopani Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Northern Kruger

Shingwedzi Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Central Kruger

Orpen Rest Camp

Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River

Phabeni · 20 minutes

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★★☆☆ Northern Kruger

Punda Maria Rest Camp

Kruger's northernmost camp — a birdwatcher's paradise in the botanical garden of the park

Punda Maria · 10 minutes

🦅 Birdwatcher's paradise 🌳 Botanical garden of Kruger 🌿 Gateway to Pafuri

SANParks Rest Camps Big 5

★★☆☆☆ Southern Kruger

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp

Small, budget-friendly camp at the southeastern gate — famous for lion and buffalo sightings

Crocodile Bridge · 2 minutes

🦁 Famous lion territory 🐃 Large buffalo herds 💰 Most affordable camp

Luxury Safari Lodges Big 5

★★★★★ Southern Kruger

Jock Safari Lodge

Kruger's first private lodge — where the legend of Jock of the Bushveld comes alive

Malelane · 40 minutes

🏛️ First private lodge in Kruger 🦁 Exclusive Big Five concession 🏊 Private plunge pools

Luxury Safari Lodges Big 5

★★★★★ Central Kruger

Singita Lebombo Lodge

World-class eco-luxury cantilevered above the Sweni River inside Kruger National Park

Inside Kruger · Inside Kruger (private concession)

🌍 World Top 50 Hotel 🐆 Private 15,000ha concession 🏊 Private plunge pools

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Your Complete Guide to Kruger Accommodation

Finding the right accommodation near Kruger National Park can make or break your safari experience. With over 20 rest camps inside the park, dozens of private game reserves along its borders, and hundreds of lodges, guest houses, and self-catering options in surrounding towns, the choices can feel overwhelming.

Inside the Park vs Outside the Park

Staying inside Kruger means SANParks rest camps — affordable, convenient, and right in the middle of the action. You'll have early access to gates before day visitors arrive, and nothing beats falling asleep to the sounds of the African bush.

Staying outside the park in areas like Hazyview, Marloth Park, Hoedspruit, or White River gives you more variety, often better facilities, and the option to explore beyond Kruger itself.

Booking Tips for Kruger

SANParks bookings open 11 months in advance and fill fast for school holidays. For the best experience, target the dry season (May–September) when wildlife viewing peaks. If you're flexible, the shoulder months of April and October offer great wildlife with smaller crowds and lower rates.