Pestana Kruger Lodge

Pestana Kruger Lodge is part of the Portuguese Pestana Hotel Group and sits on a concession inside Kruger National Park along the Crocodile River near Malelane Gate. It brings an international hotel standard to the bush safari experience — polished, professional, and consistently well-managed.

The lodge features contemporary thatched chalets arranged along the river, each with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, private decks overlooking the Crocodile River, and modern hotel amenities. The main lodge houses a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, and spa — facilities that reflect the Pestana brand’s hotel heritage.

Game drives on the private concession within Kruger explore prime Big Five territory in the park’s southern section. Morning, afternoon, and night drives are conducted in open vehicles with experienced guides. The concession’s location along the Crocodile River provides excellent elephant, hippo, and crocodile viewing from within the lodge itself.

Pestana Kruger Lodge is a good choice for guests who appreciate hotel-level consistency and service within a genuine Big Five safari setting. It is particularly popular with international visitors familiar with the Pestana brand.

Enter via Malelane Gate on the N4 highway. From Johannesburg, allow 4 to 4.5 hours. KMIA is about 1 hour away.