Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa
With true African atmosphere, Grand Kruger Lodge is the perfect base from which to experience the pr...
With true African atmosphere, Grand Kruger Lodge is the perfect base from which to experience the pride of South African conservation efforts. Superb accommodation in the heart of the bushveld with superb game viewing in the southern Kruger National Park. Grand Kruger Lodge is situated in the heart of the bushveld approximately 450 km from Johannesburg. We provide an ideal setting for relaxation, offering perfect tranquillity, exquisite 4-course dining cuisine, pool & cocktail bar to make your stay with us a memorable experience. Your caring host and hospitality team have been chosen for their attention to finer detail, thereby providing the luxury of personalized service throughout your stay, making you feel at home.
Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa has a four-star grading making it a Four-Star Nature Lodge. We sleep 42 guests with maximum privacy in double en-suite rooms and units (units consist of two rooms). We also offer our clients the opportunity to stay in our exclusive Grand Kruger Bush Camp. These rooms are decorated exquisitely with African artefacts, whilst the exterior is an alluring facade of local architecture.
We have five bush camps, each room features a loft, which allows for up to four guests to sleep upstairs and downstairs, each loft has its own private bathroom en-suite. Each chalet is equipped with tea/coffee making facilities as well as a mini bar, air-conditioner overhead fan and private balcony. The balcony allows for guests to relax during the day and night privately and sojourn. Meals can be taken in the main Lodge dining room.
The Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa serves a delicious buffet breakfast and guests can enjoy a scrumptious four-course dinner or buffet with a menu that never fails to impress with ever changing specials, often featuring unusual dishes. The restaurant can sit 80 people to ensure a brilliant eating experience every time! The tastefully furnished bar lounge and restaurant are fully licensed and equipped to cater to every gastronomic need. Alongside the restaurant is a partially covered deck where guests can enjoy refreshing cocktails while or even while cooling off in our sparkling pool. In the evening enjoy African cuisine al-fresco, around a friendly bush fire while enjoying the nocturnal sounds of the wild-life around you.
Come and spoil yourself at our on-site Spa with our amazing team of professional Spa Therapists.
Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa will make your wedding a very special occasion. Our staff has been trained to make this special occasion a hassle-free wedding and to see to all your needs, from serving drinks on the patio or bar, luxury accommodation and our exquisite cuisine. For parties up to 80 guests the wedding ceremony and reception will be held in our chapel, for numbers over 80, the ceremony will be in the chapel and the reception held in the lodge. For private functions it is necessary to book the entire lodge. Please note: Full backup generator, so no interruptions during your stay, conference or wedding.
Activities:
We here at Grand Kruger Lodge & Spa pride ourselves on giving you the best game viewing experience possible. Game drives in open vehicles with qualified game rangers provide guests with thrilling opportunities to view the 'Big five' as well as a myriad of other flora and fauna in the Kruger National Park, which is a short and easy drive away. Bush walks with knowledgeable rangers will give guests a chance to see game 'up close and personal' or take pleasure in a night drive to hear and spot the elusive nocturnal animals. The nearby Komati River is renowned as one of the best tiger fishing venues where guests can enjoy a unique river boat trip. There are in excess of 350 bird species that add to the overall enjoyment.
After a day of game viewing, you can relax in comfort in the lounge, bar, terrace or enjoy the sparkling pool surrounded by the spectacular view of animals and bushveld.
"Accommodation very comfortable. Ambiance excellent. Staff very polite and attentive - particularly Rose & LouisAttention needs to be paid to improving the evening dining experience."
"We had a great stay at Grand Kruger Lodge! From the day we arrived to the day we left. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful!<br /><br />The food and service was also great! A special thanks to Stephanie, Matthew, Rose, Audrey and Bheki as well as the two guides, Louis and Harhold, and the spa ladies, Patient and Yvonne for making our stay as memorable as possible! We will definitely be back! Thank you!<br />"
"Location is very handy for the southern part of Kruger. Staff very friendly, and the room comfortable. Food could be improved, but it was fine!"
"The rooms were divine, the lodge well-kept and the staff very friendly. An amazing experience."
"Firstly the staff is so welcoming, it felt like I had been there for a week and it was only my first day there. Secondly the Luxury Chalets are to die for, such comfort and privacy, I loooved it. Thirdly the game drive was FANTASTIC, the guy who drove us (Lenford) was a great pleasure, he had us going ohhh and ahhh throughout our drive. forthly but not least, the FOOD was delicious, perferct setting and all in all, my partner and I had a blissful weekend getaway and we are DEFINITELY going back."
"Had a wonderful time, staff is very friendly and food is of top quality. Will definitely return. Thanks Grand Kruger Lodge."
"Upon our arrival we were welcomed by the lodges staff who were very friendly and accommodating. We loved the manner in which each staff member was so diverse and able to work in any position required during the busy weekend. This is a rarity in business service today and must be commended. Leon clearly empowers his staff which pays off. Many service industries can learn from him. Well done!"
"Everything was perfect. For the money it is simply extraordinary. Compliments also to the chef."
"What a wonderful stay and bush experience. We shall recommend the place to our friends. Suggest that low fat food be provided for persons with special dietary needs without necessarily making pronouncements!"
"Excellent food, very friendly and hospitable staff. Will definitely go back again!"
"The lodge, location and staff couldn't have been better. Will be going back for sure. Our kids loved the Bush Camp Room and us parents the great food. Thanks again for a perfect holiday retreat!"
"This was a lovely place. Well laid out, large dining area, three-level verandah, nice pool deck, large well stocked bar. Our chalet was lovely. The grounds were well maintained, the staff was friendly and we enjoyed our stay."
"We had an absolutely awesome time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Grand Kruger Lodge.Next time we will definitely stay much longer."
"... very peaceful and stress free environment. great pleasure seeing the kudus and zebra come to the lodge."
"Leon, I would like to thank you for an excellent stay with you, in particular to Arno who we spent most of our time with, he has superb knowledge of the bush and has the patience to explain the smallest detail and in particular has the sense of humour to manage the whole event. Also mention to the Doctor, Sabelo and Florence our thanks and you should be very proud of all your staff. Thank you once again, and when the Crocodile Bridge is open, let us know and we will be back.I have passed this email on to Sandra Tuck who specializes in African tours and hopefully she can use your lodge when the opportunity comes up.RegardsMike and Olga FletcherIvan and Sharon Budge"
"Excellent hospitality from Leon and Doctor through to guides Arnoux as well as staff Sabello and Florence. We felt very welcome by everyone and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lower Sabie area via the Crocodile Bridge entrance was definitely the 'hot spot' for sighting wildlife. 4 star cost and a 5 star experience. The road in and out of the lodge could use (needs) some help which would make for much more enjoyable trips to and from the park. P.S. - the meals were excellent and accommodations clean. A great start to our 5 week South African holiday."
"Our stay at the lodge was amazing, the rooms, service and food were exceptional.It was truly our best vacation ever."
"We had a great family holiday at Grand Kruger Lodge. The service was personalised, the food was good and the guides were extremely knowledgeable and ever ready to share information on any kind of questions. Thanks Arnold and Arnoix!"
"Very friendly, excellent service and helpful staff.Good food and a really nice atmosphere.Arnold, our guide, did everything possible to make our stay enjoyable and informative.We would definitely consider coming here again."
"Highly recommended"
"The hosts and staff where very friendly and nothing was to much to ask. The game drive was the best and our guide was excellent. He was not happy until we saw the BIG 5. "
"Staff was exceptionally helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone."
"Staff was exceptionally helpful.Would highly recommend to anyone."
"We stayed at Grand Kruger Lodge for the 4 day safari package and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. From the start, the service was outstanding and genuine. The quality of accommodation was superb. The grounds at different times offered sanctuary for different forms of native wildlife. The safari tours were absolutely rewarding, made so by the quality of the guides (thanks Arnoux). Overall, Grand Kruger Lodge offered a relaxed and romantic setting; an appropriate atmosphere for our engagement. I thoroughly recommend Grand Kruger Lodge and its staff, and Clare and I sincerely thank them for taking care of us."
"We stayed at Grand Kruger Lodge for the 4 day safari package and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. From the start, the service was outstanding and genuine. The quality of accommodation was superb. The grounds at different times offered sanctuary for different forms of native wildlife. The safari tours were absolutely rewarding, made so by the quality of the guides (thanks Arnoux). Overall, Grand Kruger Lodge offered a relaxed and romantic setting; an appropriate atmosphere for our engagement. I thoroughly recommend Grand Kruger Lodge and its staff, and Clare and I sincerely thank them for taking care of us."
"Words can not describe just how fantastic our stay at the Grand Kruger Lodge was (but i'll try!). We absolutely loved this place. We stayed 4 nights here and were sad to leave. Leon and his staff were very helpful, friendly and made us feel more like family than guests. The safari drives were amazing. The guides are clearly wildlife enthusiasts and their knowledge on the animals is incredible. The highlight of our stay was a guided bush walk. The lodge is set deep in the bush and as such, there are animals wandering close by going about their business. We got up close to zebra, kudu, impala, bush bucks, lizards and wart hogs. We stayed in a lodge house set away from the main lodge and was very quiet, relaxing and comfy. Perfect. The food is very plentiful and tasty and can be served inside or out. The Grand Kruger Lodge is a special place and is awesome value for money. I can't recommend this place highly enough."
"It's really beautiful!!!! The staff is super nice and really helpful!!! Our guides Tallas and Fergus made our trips became fantastic!!!We definitely recommend this lodge!!! We'll come back soon!!!!!!!!!Thank's for all!!!!!!!!"
"We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at Grand Kruger Lodge, staff were excellent and the accommodation was first class. No hesitation in staying again in the future. "
"I would really like to thank the Grand Kruger for their hospitality. The staff were amazingly hospitable and friendly. The venue was easy to find. The actual living area was beautiful and extremely comfortable. All in all our first anniversary was well spent at the Kruger lodge."
"The stay was pleasant and relaxing.We enjoyed ourselves. Everything was great."
"Especially the staff who were awesome. Grand Kruger Lodge is really a lovely and extremely friendly place to stay. "
"Our stay at Kruger Grand Lodge was just perfect. The private chalet was great for the 3 of us and the outside porch was a great spot for sundowners at night and coffee in the morning. We couldn't have been happier with the staff and accommodations and would highly recommend to anyone going to the area!"
"Facilities and welcome at the Lodge were great.Guides were excellent and spotted game from afar. They went out of their way to find game when difficult wind conditions and lush growth kept many animals out of site.Perhaps sitings would have been better at a drier time of year.The 30 minutes drive to Crocodile Bridge Gate entrance into Kruger along dirt roads could be considered a disadvantage but this must be weighed up against much higher costs of staying inside Kruger at a similar establishment.Facilities and service could not be faulted however.Bush Camp accommodation was terrific and great value."
"We were picked up at the airport right on time, organisation in the lodge was excellent as well. Food was very good, waiters extremely attentive, always happy to help.We made tours through the park, vehicles were in very good shape, extremely experienced guide who was happy to answer any questions and made us see a lot.Alover, a recommendation!"
"We enjoyed our stay at Grand Kruger Lodge.Our guide, Arnoux, was fantastic.The lodge offered excellent purpose built vehicles for touring Kruger National Park."
"It was perfect, exactly what it said on the net. The people were wonderful and friendly and we felt very welcomed.Would recommend it to anyone looking for the perfect safari experience"
"The staff at this lodge were wonderful, nothing was a problem and they were very happy and friendly without intruding. The food was great and the chef a delight. The effort made to keep the bungalows clean, neat and tidy was more than anywhere else we have encountered. This is the only review I have ever bothered to complete and certainly the most favourable review I would ever have completed for any accommodation in the world"
"This was the most amazing experience for my wife and I. The staff at the Grand Kruger Lodge are warm, knowledgeable and caring. They always go the extra mile to make your stay comfortable and memorable. We stayed in the Bush Camp and it was very clean, modern and very very comfortable. We will definitely be visiting them again. It is a value for money experience. Worth every cent."
"Grand Kruger Lodge is something special, and we and our three kids had a great time there. Various animals came directly to the terrace every day, which was very exciting. The atmosphere was very relaxed, and the food excellent. "
"This is a great place to base yourself to experience Kruger. Its reasonably priced, and the service, food and accommodation are all outstanding. Its located just a half hours drive from Kruger Park, and unlike the lodges inside the park, the animals are allowed to walk right inside the compound."
"Its very rare to find such a great place that is still affordable to South Africans .. our time spent at the Grand Kruger Lodge was the best we have ever had in the bush and we will continue to visit on a regular basis.The whole experience was brilliant - the only way to do the bush is with their ranger Arno - who is briliant and has loads of informative information !! The food is marvelous and tasty . We love Grand Kruger Lodge . Truly great South African hospitatlity !! "
"We really had a great time and thought the overall experience between the Lodge and the safaris with Arnoux were an amazing package!Really, thank you for your efforts and thanks for making us feel so comfortable and special while we were there.We will recomend your lodge to all that we speak with, although secretly we wish we could just keep it for ourselves ;-) "
"We had a very nice time. The accommodation was fantastic. Nice clean room. The service was very good. B&B and dinner were excellent. Our safari guide was a nice guy who really knew a lot and showed us the big five on our first day, of course that was with a lot of luck. We recommend a stay there to anyone."
"This is a wonderful spot - the food was superb and the staff very friendly - nothing was too much trouble. Thanks to all for a superb 4 days!"
"Grand Kruger lodge was everything we anticipated and more.Owner Leon makes you truly welcome and his staff, Doctor, Beauty and Sam gave an excellent service.We were very fortunate to have Aroux as our safari guide, nothing too much trouble and his knowledge of the Park is fantastic.Should we return to Kruger then we shall want to stay here."
"We spent two lovely and funny days. The lodge is very nice and the staff very kindly. The food is excellent and the room very comfortable.More "ambiance" music would be appreciated."
"Could not have wished for a better time at the Grand Kruger Lodge. Absolute perfection from the food right through to the staff."
"The lodge is a fantastic place to stay and the accommodation and staff are very good indeed. The most memorable thing is the feeding of the Warthogs, Zebra, and Kudu just off the veranda...you get to see these wild animals come to within two feet of where you are having your meals.I found the food very good with enough selection each evening to accommodate most tastes. The swimming pool looks small, but it still very refreshing during the heat of the day, and my two year old and I spent quite a few hours in it splashing around. If I have any suggestions for improvement, it will only be for better signage on the rough track (approx 2kms from the tarmac) towards the lodge to reassure incoming guests they are not yet totally lost. We did not take any of the safari trek outs, but talking with the guides would give me confidence that if you do take the tour, you would be in safe and experienced hands.All in all, we had a very positive experience staying at this out of the way lodge"
"My stay at Grand Kruger was fantastic, Leon, Doctor and our guide Arno made us feel at home but with anextra touch of TLC. The lodge was comfortable and all my needs were met. I am looking forward to visit again in 2007."
"We had a most enjoyable stay. Leon and his team really made us all feel at home - especially over Xmas. I would definitely recommend GKL to friends and family."
"We (my husband and two boys) had a wonderful time at The Grand Kruger Lodge -thanks to Leon. We were fortunate enough to see the big 4 (couldn't find the leopard). We were given a most informative and friendly park ranger to drive us around. Thanks Lilani!The room at the Lodge was big enough for our family and very clean. The food was great! And the staff were friendly and helpful. In the evening you can see the warthogs near the lodge. All in all, it was a wonderful experience!"
"Four action packed days during which we experienced the wonders of South Africa. The Grand Kruger Lodge and its staff were excellent.For an all round view of the Kruger National park and beyond the lodge is ideal and is to be commended on its service. Highly recommended ."
"We have just got back from a 3 week stay in South Africa. During this time we stayed in many different places but have to admit that our stay at the Grand Kruger Lodge was the best. The place is lovely but the real stars are the staff who made the stay fantastic. In particular the lodge ranger Arnaux who made sure our Kruger visits were fantastic. Many thanks! "
"Thanks for your help during our stay.All of us enjoyed the wonderful trip in Africa.Here's the photo we took with you and the ranger.Hope to visit your beautiful lodge again. "
"Leon and his staff make you feel very comfortable, great atmosphere, fantastic food and great people. Accommodation and setting wonderful. Where else can you spot a Kudu in your garden.Excellent - would recommend the Grand Kruger Lodge to everyone."
"The "FAMILY" (STAFF) at Grand Kruger made us feel welcome, warm and at ease, we felt like family members on a reunion, the "STAFF" were very professional,polite and courteous. I would and already have recommended this resort to may friends and workmates."
"A note to thank you and the staff at Grand Kruger Lodge for everything that you provided Joe and I during our stay.Please accept our sincere thanks for a superb, enjoyable, comfortable and interesting week in your care. Special thanks to Arnoux,who keptus informed and ensured our comfort on game drives, picnics and in the lounge bar. Not to mention having tracked down each of the Big 5 for us before lunch-time on our first day! Doctor, Angel and Lucky all did a great job and were always on hand to assist, I can’t think of anywhere else we’ve been where we were made to feel more at home. The accommodation and food were first rate - testament to the high quality package you obviously seek to provide to your guests. On the days when we just chilled out, breakfasting in the company of warthogs, zebra, niyala, impala, monkeys and birds was a new and pleasant experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the game drive from Crocodile Bridge gate (and breakfast with a view of the hippos and crocs at Lower Sabie) and the experience of walking in the Kruger (stalking a pair of white rhino, for crying out loud!). The Sunset drive along the Marloth / Kruger fence and the picnic supper, set up by Arnoux, were picture-postcard stuff and brilliantly capped our second major lion sighting.As to other activities, the people at the (Swazi) Cultural Experience need to be told that the contented crocodile in the pool next to village restaurant should get a mention. I’ve told all of my friends about the Grand Kruger Lodge and, would like to think that some of them will pay you a visit - perhaps around the time of next year’s Comrades ultramarathon whena number of us will be back in South Africa. Good luck with the planned extension to the lodge facilities and I hope that business is as good as it deserves to be. Both Joe and I wish each of you all the very best for the future."
"It was a very nice weekend away.The people went out of they way to make are stay very nice, Thanks to Leon and Doctor.The food and every thing was Fantastic."
"Our stay at the Grand Kruger Lodge was definately the highlight of our African holiday.From the moment we arrived Leon and his staff made us feel valued and welcome - and the food was fantastic.Our guide, Arnoux, astounded us with his knowledge and spotting abilities and made our trips into Kruger NP unforgettable.We would like to thank all the animals for making their appearances!"
"Our stay was absolutely amazing.It was home away from home.The management and staff were helpful and friendly and our every wish was their command.We are recommending it to all our friends and will definitely return in the future. The guide's knowledge of the animals and surrounding district was excellent and made our trips so much more interesting.Thank you guys for a wonderful few days."
"Spacious and comfortable rooms, complete with bathrobes--a nice touch.Knowledgeable, friendly, and very competent staff.The host, Leon, is a delight:outspoken, entertaining, and genuinely concerned about the comfort of his guests.He makes sure that his guests experience the best of what Kruger National Park has to offer.Our safari trip by open air jeep yielded sightings of virtually every animal that resides in Kruger.The experience was greatly enriched by the informed commentary of our guide, a staff member of Grand Kruger Lodge.The food was quite good and served in grand style, right on down to linen tablecloths and candles.After the animals, the best part was the evenings spent on the deck, conversing around the campfire with Leon and the other guests--drinks in hand, of course.A gem of a place.We intend to stay there again on our return trip next year."
" Really and truly the place was very warm wellcoming and very special. The food was good and to top it all, the people were very friendly."
"We had a lovely overnight stay. Very friendly and welcoming, good food and comfortable accommodation. Unfortunately due to time constraints we could not 'get to know' the place better.Thank you!"
"Excellent service. Good food. Owner is on hand in evenings to chat to guests. Good location to explore Southern Kruger. Crocodile Bridge has a very high concentration of animals. Saw big five as well as hyenas and Wild Dogs in just two days.Early wake up required if you want to be at gates before the masses (4am). "
"Really, a perfect stay in a wonderful lodge!"
"We had a great time at the lodge - we were treated like royalty - Leon takes a genuine pride in the delicious food served - it was fantastic ! . We also had a great days game drive and saw most of the Big 5 at really close quarters !. Accomodation was really comfortable and clean. I'd recommend the lodge to anyone."
"Great experience all round. The setting was beautiful and we particularly enjoyed sitting round the bush fire on an evening. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food and plenty of it. Enjoyed the variety of wildlife both at the Lodge and in the Kruger Park. The safari drives were awesome even if the weather could have been better. Shame that we didn't see a leopard but think we saw everything but. All in all had an amazing few days and would recommed it to anyone."
"We very much enjoyed our stay in the Grand Kruger Lodge.The service is perfect, the rooms are clean, the personal attention is great. Guests are king in this lodge. Everything is possible here and the owner and his personnel are always there for you. The value for money is excellent.The safariNow.com reservation service was fine. Everything went smooth and the communication was fine. "
"We have just finished our 'FAMILY' World Holiday....and our last stop was South Africa, at the 'Grand Kruger Lodge'. We only had four days there.....WHAT A MISTAKE.......WE NEEDEDFOUR WEEKS!!! On our arrival, we where greeted by absolutely, wonderful, friendly and happy staff. The entrance to the Lodge, is exactly what we thought our experience would be....A TRUE AFRICAN HOLIDAY...AND WE WILL BE DEFINATELY GOING BACK NEXT YEAR (IF I had my way I would have Never left....but as my husband Alex says...all good things must come to and end.....WHAT A SHAME) Oh, and the food...what can I say....what was offered was absolutely filling, well prepapered, tasty and heaps to choose from. Leon ( the owner) is a TRUE GENTLEMAN... Alex, Sean, Tara and I now think of him, (and Andrae, our guide....oh, by the way he LOVES...LANDROVERS....he, he, just a little joke between us ...) We now think of them as Friends and GREAT MATES.... It's true, this is how they made us feel.We're hooked....Our accomodation was excellent and absolutely clean... The lovely staff....Doctor, Angel, Computer,Cook and Rose, where absolutely wonderful, Always ready to help you in anyway possible!!! The mixture of all these truly wonderful people, makes a TRUEAFRICAN EXPERIENCE EVEN BETTER...... So, Please, if you want to stay at a lovely Lodge, eat wonderful, filling, well presented food.....and see all the most exciting and scary... BIG FIVE.....DEFINATELYSTAY FOR AWHILE AT'THE GRAND KRUGER LODGE'( we will..........................next sept/october here we come.......5 *****THANKYOU ALL YOU GUYS......miss your friendly faces......Lea Jelinek/ Port Lincoln/ South Australia/Australia.."
"Leon and his staff provided a wonderful, personalized experience during our stay at Grand Kruger Lodge.The food was exquisite (Mozambican prawns!) and the variety of wildlife both at the Lodge and in the Kruger Park itself was awesome. The highlight had to be on our final day's safari, when we saw all the Big Five within the first hour of the drive, including a pair of leopards in a tree and a pride of lions attempting a kill within 20 meters of our vehicle (the impala got away that time!). We highly recommend Grand Kruger for anyone wanting to experience the African Bush Country."
"Very nice, enjoyable stay."
"Ons het 'n 'grand' naweek by Grand Kruger Lodge gehad. Die fasiliteite, akkommodasie en etes was baie goed, maar die mees uitstaande was die vriendelikheid van die personeel. Aan Leon, Doctor, Computer en die res - baie dankie!"
"It was a great experience for Marc and I. Thanks Leon for the superb game drives - it was well worth waking up at 5 am for :) I miss chiling out at the two trees 'safari pub' and the delicious dinners!"
"THIS WAS A HEAVENLY EXPERIENCE - BEST SERVICE AND REST IN A LONG TIME ... EXCELLENT FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION ."
"Friendly and efficient service. Good food and facilities. In total an enjoyable stay!! (Just too short.)"
"Friendly, helpful staff, the Lodge exceeded our expectations!"
"Friendly, helpful staff, the Lodge exceeded our expectations!"
"Lovely Food; and excellent hospitality"
"Lovely Food; and excellent hospitality"