Elephant Walk Retreat
Location: Crocodile Bridge Gate @ Kruger National Park Elephant Walk Retreat, Komatipoort, za
Star Rating: 8.2 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Scenic Views of Crocodile River
Elephant Walk Retreat, just 50 meters from the Kruger National Park entrance, offers stunning views of the Crocodile River. Relax by the swimming pool and immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings.
Comfortable Self-Catering Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at Elephant Walk comes with essential amenities like a fan, microwave, and fridge. The private bathrooms ensure your comfort during your stay, providing a relaxing space to unwind.
Exciting Safari Adventures
Embark on thrilling safaris into the Kruger National Park with a qualified guide using the luxury game-viewing vehicle based at Elephant Walk. Explore the wilderness and spot diverse wildlife for an unforgettable experience.
Experience the beauty of Kruger National Park at Elephant Walk Retreat - Book your stay now for a memorable adventure!
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/check-out
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Game drive nearby
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Ingwe
This one room chalet has a private patio with a view of the Kruger National Park. It has 3 single beds, an private bathroom and is equipped with a fridge, microwave and kettle. Guests have access to a basic, outdoor 'bush' kitchen, shared with one other unit.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Imvubu
This 1-bedroom chalet is raised high on stilts and features a balcony with a view of the Crocodile River. It has a fully equipped kitchenette on the deck and barbecue facilities next to the chalet. The private bathroom has a shower and twin basins.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Ingulule
This 2-bedroom chalet is raised high on stilts and features a balcony with a view of the Crocodile River. It has a fully equipped kitchenette that is located on the deck and has barbecue facilities. There is 1 bathroom with shower and twin basins.
Max Occupancy: 5 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Martial Eagle
This 2-bedroom suite features big glass sliding doors leading onto a deck with a seating area. I has a fully equipped kitchenette and barbecue facilities and features views of the Kruger National Park and of the Crocodile River. It has a lounge and the main bedroom has a flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathroom has a shower.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Additional bathroom
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom
1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
699-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with river views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, wardrobe or closet, and dining table
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
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Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom
3 Twin Beds
699-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished patio with river views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, and rainfall showerhead
Practical - Laptop workspace, wardrobe or closet, and dining table
Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Change of towels (on request)
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Inyati
This 2-bedroom chalet features a patio with views of the Crocodile River and of the Kruger National Park. It has a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge and barbecue facilities. The main bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom 2 single beds. There is a double sleeper sofa in the lounge area. The bathroom includes a shower, basin and toilet.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Bateleur
This 1-bedroom log cabin features big glass sliding doors leading onto a deck and kitchen area. It features views of the Kruger National Park and of the Crocodile River. It has a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge and barbecue facilities. The main bedroom has a flat-screen satellite TV. The open-air deck protected by mosquito netting is used as the second bedroom. This area gives guests the feeling of sleeping in the open surrounded by wildlife. There is a toilet and basin on this deck. The private bathroom has a shower.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Ndlovu
This 1-bedroom log cabin is raised high on stilts and features a balcony with views of the Kruger National Park and of the Crocodile River. It has a fully equipped kitchenette and barbecue facilities. The private bathroom includes a shower.
Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Ingwenyama
This one room chalet has 1 double bed and 1 ¾ bed and is equipped with a fridge, microwave and kettle. It has an private bathroom with a shower and separate toilet. Guests have access to a basic, outdoor 'bush' kitchen, shared with one other unit.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Private entrance
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
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Bhejane
This 2-bedroom chalet features a patio with views of the Kruger National Park and of the Crocodile River. It has a fully equipped kitchenette, lounge and barbecue facilities. The main bedroom has a king size bed and the second bedroom 2 single beds. There is a double sleeper sofa in the lounge area. The private bathroom has a shower, basin and toilet.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Additional toilet
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Body soap
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Charlotte (10/5): Tout était parfait, merci. - L’accueil la gentillesse. Une belle vue où on peut apercevoir les hippopotames ainsi que les girafes depuis la terrasse. Nous avons pu faire un safari également, proposé par l’établissement. Nous avons trouvé dommage qu’il n’y ai pas de restaurant sur place, mais nous avons été très bien conseillé et avons pu manger à l’extérieur dans un bon Restaurant
- Raquel (9/5): -
- Hugues.a (7/5): - La vue et la situation rendent l'endroit très chouette ! Chouette piscine ! L'hote a accepté qu'on fasse à late check-in, merci à lui !
- Chats (9/5): -
- Peter (9/5): Value for money. - The location was brilliant with regard to access to Kruger National Park Crocodile bridge Gate. The room was very comfortable, clean and secure. Use of the restuarant Facilities.
- Terisha (8/5): - The location is great and the staff were helpful. I wouldn't stay here again. The room had a urine like odor. I did complain and they were very accommodating by moving me to another room. The odor was possible from bat urine on top of the thatch and the smell was coming into the room. There were ants on the bed and the shower door had grime buildup. Was not happy with the cleanliness. If you want to stay here for the location, book at the tents.
- Pheladi (10/5): -
- m (9/5): Geweldig, zou zo weer gaan - Locatie was geweldig. Wij zaten met het gezin in een heel mooi groot huis aan de rivier met het mooiste uitzicht. Vraag om huisje 9! Bedden waren ook erg lekker Douches en toilet wat verouderd.
- Alexander (2/5): - Die Lage. Die Unterkunft kann unserer Meinung nach nur aufgrund der Lage existieren. Wir hatten 2 Einheiten gebucht. Die Ingulule-Einheit war total verdreckt und mit Ungeziefer befallen. Flöhe in den Betten. Fledermäuse und viele Insekten und deren Hinterlassenschaften im Zimmer. Bad und Toilette total ekelig. Wir hatten nur 2 Nächte gebucht und waren froh die Unterkunft wieder verlassen zu können. Im Vergleich zu unseren 5 anderen Unterkünften richtig mies. Wir können die Unterkunft nur empfehlen wenn man schmerzfrei ist und nur Wert auf die Aussicht legt.
- Jean-Francois (8/5): - No breakfast or any restaurant facilities. The unit did have an outdoor kitchen.
- Andrea (9/5): Charles foi um anfitrião extraordinário! Recebeu nos super bem ! Gostaria de voltar uma outra vez ! Aconselho ! - Localização
- Maarten (10/5): -
- Ingrid (9/5): - The location and view were fantastic. The unit was clean, tidy and well equipped. The aircon was an essential bonus. We arrived over the Easter weekend. There was no one to receive is, but we could easily access the unit and contact them telephonically. Just missed the face to face interaction.
- Javier (8/5): -
- Joana (10/5): Perfect place! - The view is stunning, the silence is amazing making the perfect rest with nature. This is the best stay around Kruger that I have been. Check-in: we couldn't reach the property easily because the gates were closed, it took us 20min to enter - after ringing and calling several times.
- JOELLE (9/5): - L’emplacement, magnifique, la vue sur la rivière Crocodile. La proximité immédiate de l’entrée du Kruger. La piscine. La gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel. La qualité des équipements qui est à améliorer, le micro-ondes ne marchait pas, la wifi non plus, puis très faiblement après intervention du propriétaire.Beaucoup de végétation qui cache la vue sur la rivière.
- Katie (7/5): Great location and friendly staff - a few updates needed but overall good. - Looking over the river was incredible, you can’t get any closer to the crocodile river gate to enter Kruger park, so super convenient. Staff was friendly and helpful, pool is nice and big. Toilet felt like it’s going to fall through the floor at any moment. Tv didn’t work but that wasn’t a big deal just nice to know. There’s a strong smell that comes with a thatch roof.
- Sara (9/5): -
- Hannah (7/5): - The pool was lovely, clean and well kept. Staff super helpful. The rooms are a little dated and bed linen old, but a great stopover on our way into Kruger.
- Sam (8/5): Great cosy stay near Kruger - Very close to the crocodile bridge entrance to Kruger. Swimming pool is beautiful. Big cosy cabin with stunning decor. There were no breakfast or coffee options, or complimentary tea/coffee provided. They provide breakfast for Safari tents but not huts.
- Carel (8/5): - Prima om te overnachten voor je Kruger in gaat.Paal woningen wel leuker.Hadden we aangevraagd, maar niet gekregen.Afgekegen lokatie net voor de brug.Gelijk al wat dieren kunnen zien. Host handelde ons wel erg vluchtig af bij ontvangst.Hadden tafel besteld voor diner, wat niet was doorgekomen.Stuurde ons naar een restaurant wat die dag dicht was, dus werd een boterham.Kan beter
- Christiane (9/5): - Ficamos em um quarto enorme, com 4 camas e um sofá! A cama e as roupas se cama eram maravilhosas, chuveiro excelente! Tudo que precisávamos depois de horas de voo! Ganhamos um jantar devido a confusão do check-in e os funcionários foram muito gentis e pacientes, pois falamos pouco em inglês. Avisamos pelo Booking que faríamos o check-in às 22h devido o horário do nosso voo, porém o portão do hotel estava fechado e não havia ninguém para atender o interfone! Meu namorado teve que pular o muro, no escuro. Estávamos com medo de encontrar algum animal pois é muito próximo ao portão do parque! Outro ponto que poderia melhorar é a iluminação dos quartos.
- Basheer (9/5): - Location
- Godeffroy (10/5): - The view and the close proximity to the kruger
- Odette (8/5): Exeptional with a few minor tweaks - Lovely view, seeing the wildlife from your patio was the highlight definitly. No coffee/tee or milk. Also no soap/shampoo in the unit, except for basin. I found this odd, as the most overnight accommodation provides this. The shower was very average, the head did not work properly, the drain did not empty quick enough thus you were left rushing otherwise it would overflow the bathroom. Another note, I had too call for coffee as room service and payed as they only served the tented units at the restaurant and did not have capacity to serve us.
- Jade (10/5): - The location is fantastic. I loved watching the hippos from my balcony and the braai facilities were great! Nothing!
- Noa (10/5): - Very friendly staff , incredible location and view Everything was perfect !!
- Guenter (10/5): Hervorragend - Wunderschöne Anlage, sehr sauber, sehr komfortabel und ein toller Blick auf den Crocodile River und abends kommen die Elephanten bis zum Zaun. Der Name der Anlage entspricht dem Geschehen! Ein sehr netter Gastgeber! Bekamen ein kostenloses Upgrade auf eine Hütte direkt zum Zaun um das Geschehen am Fluss besser beobachten zu können! Für einen Aufenthalt auch für mehrere Tage sehr zu empfehlen! Liegt direkt am Kruger Gate! Nicht
- Priscila (10/5): - Espectacular las vistas y la cabaña impecable. Nada.
- Rúben (9/5): -
- Lourens Pieter (9/5): - Geweldige start locatie van safari. Heel veel hippo’s en olifanten gezien. Paar meter van de crocodile bridge entrance. Aanbevolen!
- Julia (8/5): -
- Glen (10/5): -
- Selahattin (5/5): Disappointment - My place is very nice, right by the river, but the cleaning ladies definitely don't care about cleanliness. They don't deserve the salary they get. Let me say this openly. We are hoteliers too. If they clean this place like this, who knows how they clean their own homes? Please, I beg the staff. Pay a little more attention. Earn the money you get for your boss. Please, please, cleanliness is very important. You haven't done any cleaning at all. It's a shame. The cleanliness is terrible, please tell your staff to earn their salaries. Please go into the room and take a look around before a customer arrives. A person should at least sweep and clean up the bat droppings. It's shameful, truly shameful. I work in hotels in Türkiye. I've never seen such a dirty place. This is my 10th visit.
- Miguel Francisco Martins (7/5): -
- Marsh (9/5): -
- Nikki (10/5): -
- Kirsty (8/5): Great value for money, brilliant for game drives. - Bed cry comfy. Ideal location Lovely staff Brilliant game drives Wasn’t told that no staff would be onsite some evenings - we needed assistance with the kitchen appliances not working and couldn’t find anyone and had no number to call. Kitchen appliances (microwave and stove top) did not work. We struggled to cook because it was raining so couldn’t braai.
- Eugene (8/5): -
- Francois (9/5): -
- Will (7/5): they do have really nice swimming pool and some friendly stuff - good location and we have a really nice river view didn't like that the wifi was not working and the remote key was not working for the gate
- Marina (9/5): - My booking was upgraded to one of the new tented accommodation which is currently under construction - thank you. An awesome setting overlooking the river, especially at sunset.
- Compaan (10/5): - Everything was excellent N/A
- Benedicte (9/5): Super séjour en famille/amis - L'emplacement est parfait😍 À la porte du kruger, en bordure de rivière où depuis notre terrasse on a pu observer hippo éléphants et croco se baigner. Endroit calme, malgré quelques singes chapardeurs et malicieux Chambre très spacieuse Le lieu manque un peu d'entretien extérieur pour le rendre réellement paradisiaque. Gazon non tondu et très haut Quelques petit souci avec l'électricité
- Ayolah (10/5): Good stay - If you main destination is kruger national park this is your location. The room is clean to the eye but the bathroom was not clean. The shower glass would do with more scrabbing. It would be nice of they spray the rooms with something for mosquitos.
- Véronique (9/5): Waouh - Le cadre est magnifique. La vue sur la rivière depuis les lodges est magique: visibilité sur les crocodiles, les éléphants et les hippopotames entre autres. Il manque un peu d’entretien du gazon à l’intérieur de l’établissement
- Vanaarde (7/5): -
- Lesha (1/5): Disappointed with the property - The pictures on website was completely different to what I stayed in.. I send a request to hv my room moved but had no response... We checked out at 6 that morning as we really not happy with the place my family was disappointed with the accommodation The pictures on website was completely different to what I stayed in.. I send a request to hv my room moved but had no response... We checked out at 6 that morning as we really not happy with the place my family was disappointed with the accommodation
- Animarte (1/5): -
- Muhammed (9/5): -
- Jürgen (10/5): We enjoyed our stay at the Camp. - Great location. Perfect hub for the visit of the Kruger National Park. Very nice room in a cosy cabin. We did not know that you have to do a reservation for the restaurant to get food. So had to drive to the next village but at Christmas there was only a very disappointing restaurant open.
- Mphile (2/5): Customer care - The view, the elephants and the design of the facility. My niece had an accident and fell through the planks of the deck in unit 4, I called the reception number however the person I spoke to told me that they only open their office 8:00am and I called around 6:00am. I asked for someone with first aid kit to assist and I was told she will only be available 12:00pm. I found their lack of urgency unprofessional and badly reflecting on their customer care. The manager came around 9:00am and still was not showing any concern for the situation.
- Maureen (9/5): -
- Omar (9/5): Super emplacement - Parfait emplacement La wifi mais c’était pas nécessaire
- Marijke (10/5): Mooi gelegen accommodatie - Gunstige ligging, mooi dek
- Willie (10/5): Beautiful - The view and experience, a very special location. The noises of the Kruger. I liked everything
- robbie mincher (10/5): Great place to relax - The views the easy access to the Kruger the grounds sleeping facilities Nothing all was fantastic
- Benita (9/5): -
- Alexandra (9/5): Absolut empfehlenswert!!! - Zugegebenermaßen waren wir wegen einiger Google Bewertungen unsicher, ABER: es war traumhaft, die Unterkunft, die Lage, die Umgebung, die Tiere, die Erlebnisse… Unser Haus war für uns und unsere Verhältnisse super groß, ein Doppelbett (sehr groß und bequem ) und zwei Einzelbetten. Direkt vom Zimmer blickte man über die Terrasse auf den Garten hinüber zum Fluss und die gegenüber liegende Seite. An unserem Ankunftstag überquerte gerade eine Elefantenherde den Fluss! In den nächsten Tagen sahen wir Hippos (im Wasser und außerhalb des Wassers) und viele andere Tiere. Die Küche ist außen sprich auf der Terrasse, Mikrowelle, großer moderner Kühlschrank, genügend Geschirr (nicht so wie andere Bewertungen - eventuell zu anderen Unterkünften meinten). Es kamen immer wieder Affen zu Besuch-daher muss man halt gut drauf aufpassen, kein Essen draußen // offen unbeaufsichtigt liegen zu lassen:) Dass man direkt beim Eingang zum Nationalpark wohnt und daher einen perfekt kurzen Weg hinein hat, versteht sich von selbst. Die Morning Tour mit Tracy war genialst-sie hat super erklärt, vieles erzählt und war länger als geplant mit uns unterwegs! Danke! Wenn man unbedingt was ansprechen möchte: Die Küche außen war für uns neu-kein Problem aber - die vielen Insekten machen es nat. Ein bisschen schwer zu kochen:) Die Dusche ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen-aber wir konnten gut damit leben:)
- Hanekom (10/5): -
- Naidoo (10/5): -
- Paul Milos (9/5): -
- Deon (10/5): - Great food and view was amazing, clean facilities. Staff is very friendly and happy to help. The grass is quite long, I would love to see the grass being cut, would definitely bring out the classy features.
- Liwen (9/5): - Location is fantastic. Right close to the gate. Nice view from the chalet. The newly built reception/ lounge is very inviting. No restaurant on site.
- Abdullah (5/5): Value is high - Lots of grass not cut,swimming pool was not clean and there was a lot of insects in the pool,we couldn’t even swim
- LIDIA (9/5): Excelente contacto com a natureza! - Super bem localizado, era possível ver os hipopótamos comendo sentada na varanda. Os quartos são super espaçosos, ambiente seguro e tranquilo. O restaurante só estava disponível se reservado com muita antecendencia. Nem serviço de quarto faziam.
- somaiya (7/5): - La proximité avec la porte crocodile bridge La gentillesse du personnel La vue sur le parc La cuisine extérieure : impossibilité de cuisiner le soir car il y a énormément d’insectes La douche : vieille et pas très propre Le manque de luminosité à l’intérieur du chalet Le manque de communication concernant le restaurant
- Joerg (7/5): - Super Lage für der Besuch des Kruger Parks. Ausstattung des Küchenbereiches sehr bedürftig. Bad und Toilette könnten auch eine Auffrischung vertragen. Beim Check out war niemand vor Ort bzw telefonisch erreichbar
- Tammy (7/5): - Great location. The place was not clean. The shower had a bunch of long black hair left on the tray from previous guests, along with a lot of soap residue. Both the shower and the shower doors clearly needed a proper cleaning. Items in the kitchen cupboards weren’t clean either, and I had to wash several things before I could use them—some even looked like they still had residue from previous guests’ food. The bed linen also had many stains. I understand not everything comes out of white linen, but it was clear that some of these stains could have been removed with proper washing.
- Esther-Nicole (7/5): Tolle Lage für den Krugerpark - die Lage ist genial wenn man in den Krugerpark möchte, die Lodge liegt direkt vor der Zufahrt zum Park. Von der Terrasse aus kann man die Zufahrtsbrücke sehen und diverse Tiere :-) , vorallem viele Affen. Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und ausgiebig. -
- Ellen (9/5): Prachtig uitzicht op kruger - Top locatie na kruger, daarna grens Swaziland of Mozambique
- Nuno (8/5): -
- Bernie (7/5): Great Location, has everything you need. Could use an update in certain areas but overall, great. - Location was the best part. You are essentially right at the Crocodile Gate for Kruger. There was also a great view of the Crocodile River right in front of your unit which was nice. The unit had everything you needed for a self catering stay. Definite bat dropping smell when you enter the unit. It has a thatch roof, so not sure how the owners could fix that. Very important to know if anyone has sensitivity to this. The room was also very dark due to the wood panneling motif. Units are a bit outdated and could use a refreshing especially in the bathroom area.
- Sabine (3/5): Aussicht ein Traum, Unterkunft ein Trauma - Die Unterkunft ist alt, lieblos, vollkommen in die Jahre gekommen und schon sehr lange renovierungsbedürftig. Der einzige Luxus hier, war vorhandene Seife, in einem Seifenspender der nicht funktionierte. Loser Toilettensitz, vergammelte Fugeb, Gruselige Beleuchtung, aus vergangenen Zeiten, alles grottig, leider und dafür, viel zu teuer. Alles
- Hes (10/5): -
- H. (9/5): Heerlijke plek met een prachtig uitzicht op de rivier - Prachtige accommodatie op poten. Uitzicht op de rivier. Beneden mogelijkheid voor een braai. Boven een (buiten) keuken. Overdekt. Goede bedden. Het heeft een prachtig hoog rieten dak. De muizen liepen over de balken, (en bleven daar gelukkig ook) maar maakten best wat lawaai rond het slapengaan.
- Josu (10/5): - Buena cena. Un sitio muy bonito
- Frank (10/5): Der Aufenthalt bleibt in Erinnerung - Direkt an der Croccodile Bridge gelegen. Besseren Start um den Kruger Nat Park zu besuchen gibt es nicht !! Wunderschöne Unterkunft ( Holzhaus auf Stelzen ) schönes Anwesen bei dem die Elephanten direkt bis an den Zaun kommen. Wenn die Sonne über dem Croccodile River aufgeht, das bleibt in Erinnerung !! Danke nochmal an Ellie für Ihre Tips und Unterstüzung Gerne wieder !!! Nichts
- Aga (8/5): -
- Nathan (10/5): One of my new favourite spots, i will definitely come back for! - Kruger and the surrounds are filled with epic places to stay. This has been at the top of my list having spent time in resorts and camp sites around the kruger, I absolutely loved the unique design of the house. open to the elements yet the bed and bathrooms nicely enclosed. Had the most comfortable nights here. I just wish i could have spent a longer time at the chalet but as you know when around the kruger, the urge to get up and go find animals is so strong! I did spend some hours braai'ing and relaxing in the afternoon sun. Saw some amazing things just from the balcony. Its also a very romantic places for a lovely gateway with a partner. Just bring a spot light so you can look around the river at night! :) I will be back!
- Christian (6/5): Location and view is good, but the room requires renovation to justify the price - Location/view on crocodile bridge and friendly stuff. Animals like elephants and hippos are directly observable from terrasse. Nice pool area. A room that's seen better days, overall much worse than on the photos. No mosquito nets on windows or beds (which is unacceptable in a Malaria risk area) and given the amount of insects in the room. Strong chemical smell (maybe from insecticides?) during our stay. Other guests had problems with bats entering the rooms at night through the wooden roof (even after trying different rooms/huts), fortunately we didn't. However, monkeys accessed the waste and outdoor kitchen area (including shelves), which needs to be better protected (e.g. by locks). So yes, you will be close to wildlife and insects, even closer compared to the tents we booked in Kruger. Water in the shower was alternating from boiling to cold within seconds. No working WiFi at first, but it was fixed quickly. The room requires renovation in order to justify the price, worst value for money during my 3 weeks trip around Kruger, Waterberg and Garden Route. Breakfast according to booking.com is available at 150 Zar, but now costs 250 Zar, please update!
- Jochen (5/5): -
- De Villiers-Viljoen (7/5): Loved it. To be repeated - Got what i wanted and paid for, so very satisfied. Been there before and will go again Basin in kitchen area
- De Jager (8/5): -
- chouboule (6/5): Great location but that’s all - Location We had booked the best standalone house for 6 with 2 bedrooms, a FULL kitchen, dining room-living area and were told ON ARRIVAL that it had been transformed into a new reception , lounge and restaurant for the new tented camp!! We were put into one of the rustic chalets on stilts for 5, which had a MINI kitchen on the balcony. Had we been warned 6 months ago when the construction started we would have booked elsewhere. When we complained we were first told that we would get a partial refund in cash as this chalet cost less. On our last day they said no money back because we had supposedly received an upgrade! Yes from 6 people to 5, a lousy kitchen and being able to hear everything the neighbors were doing is not what I call an upgrade. Never again. With the new tented camp, maintenance in the older chalets had clearly not been done: Brocken chairs and sofas on the terrace,, very noisy water pump and a the most impractical kitchen I have ever seen with a post in front of the 2 hot plates.
- Annette (10/5): - Wir hatten ein Haus auf Stelzen gebucht. Der Blick auf den Fluss war unglaublich schön! Wir haben sehr viele Tiere gesehen, einfach auf der Terrasse sitzen und genießen. Es herrscht eine angenehme Ruhe in der ganzen Anlage. Wir haben direkt dort eine Safarie in den NP gebucht, alles hat reibungslos gekappt. Unser Guide Simon hat uns tolle Erklärungen zu den Tieren gegeben, er ist nur zu empfehlen! Wir haben einmal im Haus gefrühstückt und das war hervorragend! Das Personal sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir können es nur weiter empfehlen.
- Rob (7/5): Lacking attention to detail. Position on Crocodile River good. - Position very good, on the Crocodile River. Air conditioner worked very well. Although the fridge was on when we arrived, it did not function properly at all. We had to throw away all perishable food, yogurt, milk ETC. No wi-fi at all.
- Myriam (6/5): Super spot mais communication/service à revoir pour l’espace restaurant - L’emplacement est top, on a vu plusieurs animaux passés en bas du chalet et on a 5 minutes de l’entrée du parc Kruger. Les hébergements son bien équipés et le safari avec Joni + massage avec Ally au top 👍🏼 Sur site il y’a un bel espace restaurant et terrasse avec un espace pour our faire du feu. J’avais d’ailleurs envoyée un mail 2 mois avant notre arrivée pour savoir si il y’a avait un restaurant on m’avait répondu qu’il fallait réserver pour brunch ou dîner. Étant donné que nous restions plusieurs nuits j’ai demandé à réserver un dîner dès notre arrivée et là on me dit que ça va être compliqué car cet espace est réservé aux personnes ayant réservé une tente et non un chalet. Nous avons vu qu’un couple y dînait (1 table sur la dizaine de tables disponibles), enfuîtes on me dit que la chef a démissionné… Finalement la fille de la propriétaire me confirme que nous pouvons profiter du feu de camp + d’un dîner pour notre dernier soir, on est trop content ! Et puis douche froide : on nous informe que finalement ce n’est pas possible car nous sommes avec des enfants (âgés de 8,10 et 11 ans). Bref ce bel espace est resté vide durant notre séjour de 4 jours (cf photo en PJ) alors qu’on nous avait promis l’accès sur réservation donc qd même un peu déçus au final. Je précise qu’à aucun moment la propriétaire n’est venue nous voir, nous avons échangé via tel et messagerie alors qu’elle étaient sur place… Je lui ai demandé si nous pouvions juste profiter du feu de camp/coucher du soleil avant d’aller manger nos chalets mais sa réponse a été « non l’accès à la terrasse est strictement réservé aux personnes qui y dînent » sauf que c’est impossible de réserver pour dîner ! Bref inflexible et vraiment dommage de voir cet espace inutilisé :( Nous avons du trouver un solution au dernier moment pour faire des courses la propriétaire nous a prêté un toaster et s’est excusé avec une bouteille de vin.
- Karsten (9/5): - Die Lage ist perfekt, direkt am Eingang zum Krügerpark. Außerdem hat man von den Häusern am Fluß am Abend einen spektakulären Blick auf den Crocodile River. Und es gibt wohl kaum einen Tag an dem hier nicht ein paar Elefanten vorbeiziehen. Auch ein Hippo stieg am Abend aus dem Fluß. Haus 9 wunderschön. Häuser und Zelte im hinteren Bereich des Geländes vielleicht nicht ganz so toll. Aber dafür gibt es dann eine schöne Gemeinschaftsterasse mit kleiner Bar.
- Silke (8/5): - Die Lage direkt hinter/vor dem Crocodile Bridge Gate zum Kruger NP ist ideal. Der Bungalow auf Stelzen liegt in der ersten Reihe zum Fluss und man kann direkt davor Parken. Die Räumlichkeiten sind großzügig. Die Außenküche mit Sitzplatz ist bei Dunkelheit kaum nutzbar. Es sei denn man verzichtet darauf das Außenlicht anzuschalten. Denn bei Licht kommt einiges angeflogen. Auch Fledermäuse. Klingt niedlich ist aber echt nicht lustig. Ferner fehlen Moskitonetze an den Fenstern und an den Betten. Wegen der Deckenhöhe lässt sich ein eigenes Moskitonetz leider nicht anbringen.
- Johanne (9/5): - L'emplacement du bungalow mais surtout la vue sur la rivière, du balcon on peut observer de très près les éléphants... beau safari organisé à partir du lodge avec Simon! La douche et le manque d'insonorisation du bungalow (clients irrespectueux à côté de nous)
- craig (5/5): -
- Marta (2/5): Bonito mas nada confortável - A localização e ambiente. Ficámos com o quarto alagado enquanto fomos jantar. Mudaram-nos para o quarto do lado, no entanto, a porta nao trancava por dentro. Dormimos sempre sobressaltadas. A água do chuveiro ou era fria ou escaldava. Por sorte era só uma noite, mas não foi nada confortável.
- Paula (9/5): - Preciosa casa elevada, super limpia, con todas las comodidades, unas vistas bonitas , no estaba incluido almuerzo, pero hay utensilios para cocinar.
- Cyril (6/5): - Draps jaunis et tachés, petits insectes, toiles d’araignées, logement ayant besoin d’un coup de fraîcheur
- Wesley (10/5): Fantastisch 10/10 qua locatie , hygiëne , sfeer en prijs kwaliteit - Super mooie locatie , Geweldige bungalow op palen met uitzicht op de rivier. Pal naast de ingang van het krugerpark ( 1min ). Super lieve mensen die je met alles willen helpen. Heerlijk na de Safari voor je huisje zitten en kijken naar het wild bij de rivier. ‘s avonds lekker gegeten op aanrader van de eigenaresse bij Tambarina - echt een 10/10 We zijn 1 nacht gebleven omdat we veel Meer van het krugerpark wilde zien maar raden het iedereen aan. Alles was perfect. Misschien war extra zeep bij de douche
- Peters (10/5): -
- Arthur (9/5): -
- Jelmer (7/5): -
- Elona (8/5): Geweldige locatie - De locatie is fantastisch, vlak naast de poort. Mooi huisje met een buitenkeuken. Geweldig uitzicht op het KNP. Het bed op het terras is wel heel open, er zat een vogel die niet weg wilde. Het derde bed in de grote slaapkamer is hard. De buitenkeuken is prima maar je kan in de avond daar niet zitten door de vele insecten.
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