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The best spa hotels in Kruger National Park

A curated list of spa hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Kruger National Park easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

  • 1 Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel Nelspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel

    **** Hotel. Conveniently located in Riverside Park, the Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel offers accommodation in Nelspruit. The property offers free WiFi and boasts an outdoor swimming pool. Each featuring unique decor, the modern rooms at Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They offer a seating area and a work desk, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Enjoy a meal at the Salt & Pepper Restaurant. Opening onto the elegant courtyard and pool area, it serves South African cuisine with a twist. A buffet-style English and Continental breakfast is served daily and room service is also available. Treat yourself with a relaxing massage at the Green Pepper Spa or enjoy a workout at the Hot Pepper Gym. Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel guests benefit from a 24-hour front desk, and car hire and airport shuttles can be arranged at a surcharge. The hotel also has a business centre and a tour desk. The Riverside Mall is within 500 metres of the hotel, while the University of Mpumalanga is 4 km away. Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is 13 km away from Chill Pepper Boutique Hotel. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 1673 ZAR.

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  • 2 Ecolux Boutique Hotel Komatipoort, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Ecolux Boutique Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Ecolux Boutique Hotel is located in Komatipoort, just 10 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate which is the most eastern entrance to the Kruger National Park. It boasts a restaurant, bar and an outdoor swimming pool. All rooms are elegantly decorated with modern furnishings. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 3 Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa Hazyview, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa

    ***** Resort. Set within a 100-hectare farm, Summerfields has riverside rooms with outdoor showers. The pool, open-air spa area and restaurant are by Sabie River, where hippos bathe at dusk. With wooden furniture and luxury linen, each room has a private deck and bath overlooking the forest. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 5990 ZAR.

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  • 4 Matumi Golf Lodge Nelspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Matumi Golf Lodge

    ***** Resort. Matumi Lodge is set in a Tudor-style villa overlooking savannah plains and golf courses from its elevated native gardens. It features an infinity outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Crocodile River Valley. Exclusive golf packages and personalized services are available at the Matumi Golf Lodge, catering to small groups. Situated just outside Nelspruit town centre, the hotel is a getaway to the Mpumalanga Region. Elegant rooms at Matumi Golf hotel are decorated in soothing shades to enhance relaxation. They are uncluttered yet homey, and equipped with hi-quality beds fitted with 100% percale cotton sheets. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi connection, satellite channels from large flat-screen TVs and heated towel rails. Bathrooms come with courtesy bathrobes and slippers as well as selected shower products. Matumi Golf Lodge offers beauty treatments at an additional charge, with prior arrangement. Freshly baked croissants, muffins or scones are served daily in the gardens, to ensure a good start of the day. High-teas, candle-lit dinners and platter room services are all available upon guest request. Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1450 ZAR.

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  • 5 Sanbonani Hotel Hazyview, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Sanbonani Hotel

    **** Resort. Bordering the Sabie River, Sanbonani Hotel is 9 km away from the Phabeni Gate to Kruger National Park. The hotel offers 2 tennis courts, a fitness centre and 3 adjoining outdoor pools. Rooms here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with complimentary toiletries. Extras include a safety deposit box. The chalets have kitchen facilities and a private balcony with view of the Sabie River. The restaurant serves buffet or a la carte meals and snacks can be ordered during the day. there is also a bar. Sanbonani Hotel has a 18-hole mini golf course, a curio shop, a jungle gym and a children's pool. Massages and beauty treatments can be arranged for a fee at Pause Spa. Conference facilities for up to 200 delegates are available at this hotel. Sanbonani is about 50 km away from Kruger Mpumalange International Airport. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 1907 ZAR.

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  • 6 Vuyani River Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Vuyani River Lodge

    ***** Hotel. Located in Hoedspruit, 22 km from Drakensig Golf Club, Vuyani River Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features free shuttle service, room service and currency exchange for guests. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 7 Kruger Gate Hotel Skukuza, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kruger Gate Hotel

    **** Hotel. Located at the Paul Kruger Gate to the Kruger National Park, Kruger Gate Hotel is situated on the banks of the Sabie River. The property features a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Each of the rooms at the hotel has air conditioning, free WiFi and an en suite bathroom. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 3600 ZAR.

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  • 8 Hotel 247 @ White River White River, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Hotel 247 @ White River

    *** Hotel. Set in White River, 21 km from Mbombela Stadium, Hotel 247 @ White River offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 1395 ZAR.

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  • 9 Sabi River Sun Resort Hazyview, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Sabi River Sun Resort

    **** Hotel. Sabi River Sun Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Hazyview. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and organising tours for guests. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 2995 ZAR.

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  • 10 La Villa Vita Nelspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: La Villa Vita

    **** Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, La Villa Vita is located in Nelspruit. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a patio. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 1140 ZAR.

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  • 11 Premier Hotel The Winkler White River, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Premier Hotel The Winkler

    **** Hotel. This stylish hotel offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and balcony in Mpumalanga. It is 14 km from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport and has a swimming pool and free private parking. Rooms at the 4-star Premier Hotel The Winkler are tastefully decorated and offer a TV with satellite channels, an en suite bathroom and a balcony or patio overlooking the garden and forests. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 1285 ZAR.

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  • 12 Nut Grove Manor Boutique Hotel White River, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Nut Grove Manor Boutique Hotel

    ***** Bed and Breakfast. Set in a colonial farm house from 1924, Nut Grove Manor Boutique Hotel is nestled on a 2.3 hectare estate featuring lush gardens, an outdoor swimming pool and a children’s playground. Free WiFi is available in all areas. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 1995 ZAR.

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  • 13 Grand Kruger Lodge and Spa Marloth Park, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Grand Kruger Lodge and Spa

    **** Guest house. Bordering the Kruger National Park along the Crocodile River, Grand Kruger Lodge and Spa is situated in the heart of the bushland, 440 km from Johannesburg. It has garden with a pool and includes a restaurant and a bar. Grand Kruger Lodge offers elegantly decorated accommodation decorated with exposed beams and thatched roofs. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 1680 ZAR.

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  • 14 Leaves Lodge and Spa Nelspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Leaves Lodge and Spa

    ***** Guest house. Boasting breathtaking views of Nelspruit Nature Reserve, this luxurious lodge is just a short walk from the centre, yet it radiates a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Leaves Luxury Lodge & Spa features only a small number of rooms and suites, each with modern furnishings and earthy tones, satellite TV, minibars and air conditioning. The spa is equipped with a unique outdoor treatment deck, double treatment suites, an outdoor hydro jet pool, a heated pool with deck overlooking the nature reserve. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1290 ZAR.

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  • 15 Highgrove House Hazyview, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Highgrove House

    ***** Guest house. Offering sweeping views over the Mpumalanga Lowveld Valley, this 5-star guest house offers a fine-dining restaurant, a pool in the gardens and individually decorated suites with a fireplace. All suites at Highgrove House feature overhead fans, a seating area and views of the valley or forests. Modern amenities include a CD player and free Wi-Fi, and some suites have a private garden with pool. Guests can begin their day with an al fresco breakfast in the Victorian gazebo. During dinner, the Highgrove’s restaurant offers candle-lit meals accompanied by local wine. Highgrove’s spa and wellness centre includes a sauna and massage rooms. Tour desk staff can schedule a trip to the nearby game reserve, or provide information on the area’s scenic Panorama Route. Kruger National Park and the Lion Sands Reserve are less than 10 kilometres’ drive from the hotel. Private parking is free. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 5950 ZAR.

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  • 16 Loerie's Call Guesthouse Nelspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Loerie's Call Guesthouse

    ***** Guest house. Situated in Nelspruit, this five-star guesthouse offers luxurious rooms which has a private entrance and balcony or terrace. Each air-conditioned room includes satellite TV and the bathrooms include cotton gowns and toiletries. Breakfast is served in the dining room or on the patio which offers views over the Crocodile River valley. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 1600 ZAR.

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  • 17 Francolin Lodge Nelspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Francolin Lodge

    ***** Guest house. This modern, 5-star guest house offers stylish open plan rooms with private balconies in the city centre of Mbombela. Francolin Lodge includes an outdoor swimming pool with a deck, shaded seating area and a designated out-door smoking area. All of the luxurious rooms at Francolin Lodge have a LCD TV, kitchenette and en-suite bathroom. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 1800 ZAR.

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  • 18 Selati 103 Guest Cottages Malelane, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Selati 103 Guest Cottages

    *** Bed and Breakfast. Selati is located 2 km from the Malelane Gate of the Kruger National Park, the Leopard Creek Golf Estate, and a number of restaurants. It features a subtropical garden with a pool and 2 outdoor barbeque areas. All rooms are individually decorated featuring an African theme or bright designs. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 1011 ZAR.

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  • 19 Stille Woning White River, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Stille Woning

    **** Guest house. Set in a villa amid lush gardens with an outdoor pool, this boutique hotel is 30 km from Kruger Park. It offers rooms with free WiFi. All rooms are equipped with satellite flat-screen TV and electric fan. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 1500 ZAR.

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  • 20 Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Unembeza Boutique Lodge & Spa

    **** Lodge. Offering a 20-metre pool, Unembeza Boutique Lodge is located in the Wildlife Estate in Hoedspruit. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All air conditioned units at the lodge feature a terrace and/or balcony. A fridge, Nespresso machine and tea-making facilities are also provided. Every unit features a private bathroom with organic products. The rooms at Villa Mbali are located within walking distance from Unembeza. The villa has its own private pool and lush gardens. Villa Mhlabeni is situated within a short driving distance from the Main Lodge. It has it's own pool and mountain views from the rooftop terrace. The villa has two premium deluxe rooms, one family wing and Premium Deluxe Cottage. Unembeza Boutique Lodge also includes a sun terrace and viewing deck, overlooking a wildlife estate. Guests can enjoy a drink on the deck and at the fire place. The property also offers breakfast, lunches and a 4-course set dinner every night. Relax on our daybeds and sun loungers at the pool. Our Unembeza Bush spa offers a range of traditional African massages and manicure and pedicure treatments Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and cycling. The lodge offers tours and safari's to Kruger National Park, Big 5 Game Reserves, Cultural Tours and the Panorama Route. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 1925 ZAR.

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  • 21 African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Offering mountain views, African Flair Boutique Safari Lodge in Hoedspruit offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries, shower and bath. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.9, rooms from around 5500 ZAR.

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  • 22 Blue Mountain Boutique Retreat Hazyview, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Blue Mountain Boutique Retreat

    ***** Lodge. With Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club reachable in 27 km, Blue Mountain Boutique Retreat features accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There is a private bathroom with shower in some units, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 6.4, rooms from around 5040 ZAR.

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  • 23 Floreat Riverside Lodge and Spa Sabie, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Floreat Riverside Lodge and Spa

    *** Lodge. Situated by the Sabie River, Floreat Riverside Lodge and Spa features an outdoor swimming pool and views of the garden and the river. This lodge also has a lounge bar and a restaurant. The modern, spacious rooms include a TV with selected satellite channels and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 1072 ZAR.

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  • 24 The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

    **** Lodge. With bush views, The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA is set in the Ndlovumzi Nature Reserve and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, outdoor pool, and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are available at the lodge free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 2860 ZAR.

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  • 25 Thornybush Game Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Thornybush Game Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Neighbouring the Greater Kruger National Park, the 5-star Thornybush Game Lodge is spread across 14000-hectares of unspoilt African bushveld and boasts a sun terrace encircling the swimming pool. Overlooking the seasonal Monwana River from your private viewing deck, the elegant air-conditioned suites boast African décor combined with earthy colours and feature a mosquito net draped over the bed, a minibar and a private entrance. The luxury en suite bathrooms have a private indoor and outdoor shower, bath and complimentary bathroom amenities. The restaurant dishes features influences of local and contemporary cuisine. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the bar or by the poolside which offers scenic views across the bushveld. For relaxation, the Amani African Spa offers an array of wellness treatments. The game reserve is home to a variety of diverse animals and birdlife. Activities range from dawn and dusk game guided drives in open vehicles and by foot. Kruger Park's, Orpen Gate can be reached in 63 km and Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport is 24.5 km away. Guest review score 10.0

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  • 26 Pondoro Game Lodge Balule Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Pondoro Game Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Pondoro is set on the banks of the Olifants River inside the 50 000 ha Balule Private Game Reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park. Pondoro has three architecturally designed chalets overlooking the Olifants River. Each chalet has been beautifully decorated with an African theme. All chalets have en-suite bathrooms (with a shower and bath overlooking the river), lounge area, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a wooden deck. All our suites are air-conditioned and architecturally designed offering modern comforts in an ancient setting. Each suite is provided with a private wooden deck, Jacuzzi, lounge area and an outside shower for those who are adventurous at heart. A fusion of traditional African and modern European cuisine can be enjoyed on the wooden deck overlooking the river. Guests can taste fine wine from Pondoro’s extensive wine cellar or grab a snack at the bar. Meals and drinks included. Revitalize your mind, body and soul with classic spa treatments which range from a glass covered steam room, a spa bath under the wide African sky to a massage in the privacy of your room or visit our fitness centre. Morning and evening safari drives on open-topped Land Rovers, bird-watching and nature walks are included. Experienced guides will not only use their knowledge and bushcraft to try and show you the Big Five and other plains game, but they will do their best to paint memories of an Africa that will never fade away. A nature walk with an armed guide would add the thrill of encountering animals on foot. The Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve is 131 km away. Hoedspruit Airport is a 60-minute drive from the camp. Guest review score 9.9

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  • 27 Jabulani Safari Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Jabulani Safari

    ***** Lodge. Jabulani, where luxury and purpose meet. As a proud Relais & Châteaux member and 5-star luxury lodge in Kapama Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area, a Jabulani safari promises nothing but the best experience from start to finish. Jabulani, with its six superior suites and the exclusive, family-friendly Zindoga Villa, offers a unique opportunity for gracious living in a five-star luxury lodge. Each spacious and elegant suite is luxuriously furnished and features both a private deck and a plunge pool. Children are welcome at Jabulani from the age of six and at Zindoga Villa at any age. Protecting the gentle giants was one of the founding principles at Jabulani. The lodge was started to help care for a rescued elephant herd nearly 20 years ago. Today, they continue with this by sharing the experience with guests while guests help to conserve this magical species just by visiting. Devoted elephant carers share insightful stories of their life journeys with the Jabulani herd, whilst you have an opportunity to respectfully observe the elephants during their daily routines – while they enjoy their midday swim and forage in the wild. There are also plenty of other things to do, such as game drives, walking safaris, bird-watching, exploring the little creatures, helicopter flights, hot air balloon rides, and spending time at Jabulani’s onsite facilities, like the luxury bush spa. Jabulani offers a one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive dining experience. Enjoy fine cuisine in the best setting, from breakfast bush picnics and sundowner canapés, to star-lit private dinners or gatherings in the boma. Twice-daily morning and evening game drives are designed to coincide with the times of day that the wildlife is most active. Head into the bush on an open, custom-built safari vehicle, with our experienced and knowledgeable rangers at the helm. Jabulani is a soulful, insightful and unforgettable experience. Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 26400 ZAR.

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  • 28 Kapama Buffalo Camp Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kapama Buffalo Camp

    ***** Luxury tent. Kapama Buffalo Camp is situated in the greater Kruger Park area within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. This luxury tented camp is set amongst tall shady trees with a seasonal river below, and combines old world charm with contemporary design. The lodge's tented suites are set on stilted wooden decks, built on an elevated riverbank. Each tents has wooden floors, leather and dark wood finishes and each is equipped with a minibar, a Nespresso coffee machine and a lock-up safe. Meals are à la carte, and breakfast and lunch are served under a canopy of thatch, while dinner is usually enjoyed in the traditional outdoor boma around an open fire. Kapama Buffalo Camp arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the pool. Guests at Kapama also have access to the spa centre and fitness facilities at a nearby lodge. The property offers a free airport shuttle service for scheduled flights into Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport. Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 15225 ZAR.

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  • 29 Kapama Karula Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kapama Karula

    ***** Lodge. Part of the Greater National Kruger Park, Kapama Karula is situated in the expansive Kapama Game Reserve. Kapama Karula arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. The luxurious suites offer views over the Klaserie River. The spacious Suites at Kapama Karula are each luxuriously decorated and boast an outside deck area with heated swimming pool and sun loungers. They feature a full private bathroom as well as an outdoor shower. There is a stocked minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine. For guest comfort and convenience, the suites also offer a telephone, an iPod docking station, an overhead fan and air conditioning. Each suite also comes with a seating area and a gas-heated fireplace. The family suites have a open plan living area, a master bedroom as well as children's bedroom. Kapama's modern lounge and bar offers an contemporary African feel. With prior arrangement, the lodge can set up a romantic dinner for two in the library. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the Karula's luxury spa, which is surrounded by glass to enhance the African bush scenery. The spa combines rustic warmth with neutral colors and a calm atmosphere. Guests can also relax in the multipurpose library, equipped with audiovisual equipment. There are 2 internet stations with complimentary WiFi for guests to use. Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 31875 ZAR.

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  • 30 Kapama River Lodge Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kapama River Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Part of the Greater National Kruger Park, Kapama River Lodge is situated in the expansive Kapama Game Reserve. Enjoy a luxurious stay in modern accommodations, while surrounded by the African bush and wildlife at the bend of the seasonal Kapama River. Kapama is the largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, including 64 air-conditioned suites all stylishly furnished and set against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountains. Each suite has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower, and complete with complimentary amenities. Each is also equipped with a minibar and coffee machine. The lodge features a swimming pool and spa. Kapama River Lodge offers free WiFi and guests enjoy a variety of activities game drives and bush walks. All drinks and buffet meals are served at the on-site bar and restaurant, and special diet menus are catered on request. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 12375 ZAR.

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  • 31 Kambaku River Lodge Malelane, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kambaku River Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Offering views of the Crocodile River and Kruger National Park, Kambaku River Lodge is a privately-owned lodge with game viewing opportunities. The African-themed Joao Luxury River Suite, Shawu Luxury River Suite, Ndlulamithi River Suite, Kambaku River House and Mafunyane Honeymoon Suite are all river-facing, equipped with a kitchenette, covered patio and en suite bathrooms. The Shingwedzi Suite has a partial river view from the bedroom and the patio, and has a bathroom with a shower. The suites have access to 3 pools and a river deck, and all suites have their own BBQ and fire-pit facilities. The Kambaku family home has a fully-equipped kitchen and comes with an open-plan lounge, dining area and large covered patio offering views. Breakfast, dinner and spa services can be arranged on advance request. All meals are served on your private patio facing the river. The owners can also assist you with the organisation of safari excursions in open game vehicles and golf rounds at Leopard Creek Country Club. Day trips to Mozambique, Swaziland and the surrounding attractions can be arranged. Kambaku River Lodge is set within 20 km of Malelane. The Kruger Nation Park Malelane Gate is 23 km from the property and Leopard Creek Country Club is 22 km away. Guest review score 9.5

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  • 32 Kapama Southern Camp Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kapama Southern Camp

    ***** Lodge. Kapama Southern Camp is situated in the greater Kruger Park area within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. Surrounded by nature in a tranquil setting, this luxury accommodation offers modern and air-conditioned suites with views. Decorated in warm earth tones, the suites come with a private patio, a full en suite bathroom, a minibar and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The more spacious Luxury Suites have their own private lap pool as well as inside and outside showers. Meals are served in the contemporary open dining room, which also hosts a wine cellar. The dinner is served outdoors at the traditional boma. Kapama Southern Camp arranges game drives in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers. For relaxation, guests can read a book in the lounge or unwind in the pool. Guests at Southern Camp also have access to the spa and wellness centre and fitness facilities at a nearby lodge. The property offers a free airport shuttle service for scheduled flights into Hoedspruit Airport. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 13875 ZAR.

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  • 33 Jock Safari Lodge Skukuza, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Jock Safari Lodge

    ***** Lodge. This award-winning lodge borders Kruger National Park at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers. It offers private Big Five safari tours, and has a sauna and hydrotherapy spa. The secluded thatched suites at Jock Main Lodge have private plunge pools and luxury bathrooms. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 17450 ZAR.

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  • 34 Tanamera Lodge Hazyview, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Tanamera Lodge

    **** Lodge. Situated along the slopes of Sabie River Valley, Tanamera Lodge offers panoramic views of the lowveld and indigenous bush. It features a bar, library and chalets with a private deck and plunge pool. Each chalet also includes a lounge area with fireplace, refrigerator and electric kettle. The en-suite bathrooms come with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The lodge offers free laundry and ironing services. Breakfast and dinner are also included. Guests can relax with a massage or go hiking in the surrounding area. Tanamera is located 25 km outside of Sabie. Kruger National Park’s Phabeni Gate is 35 km away and Sabie Sand Game Reserve is 90 km away. Nelspruit Airport is 95 km from the lodge. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 3690 ZAR.

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  • 35 AM Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: AM Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Located on a private reserve in the Klaserie region, AM Lodge and AM Villa is a luxury bush retreat, only 15 minutes' drive from Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit. Combining natural materials with contemporary furnishings, the suites are linked to the main building by lantern-lit wooden walkways and open up onto a private deck. Each suite boasts a bedroom, separate lounge and a spacious bathroom with free-standing bathtub, indoor and outdoor shower. The modern villa 3-bedroom villa is located in the heart of the reserve and features a large rim-flow pool and a deck with plenty of sun-loungers and sofas. Meals are included and served at the lodge or in the privacy of your own boma. Beverages included are local beers, soft drinks, house wines, teas and coffee. The spa and wellness centre is located at the main lodge, which offers a hot tub, a heated pool and a fitness centre. The Blyde River Canyon is a 1-hour drive from the reserve. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 15580 ZAR.

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  • 36 Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor

    **** Lodge. Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor is situated in the Khaya Ndlovu Game Reserve, 6 km from Hoedspruit. It features views of the surrounding Drakensberg Mountains and of the savannah. Each room at Khaya Ndlovu features views of the garden, air-conditioning and the beds are draped in mosquito nets. Breakfast is served daily on the pool deck. A blend of South African and contemporary dishes are served for dinner in the dining room on the pool deck or under the stars around an open fire. The staff at the property can arrange activities such as game drives on the Big 4 Rietspruit Game Reserve as well as private day tours into Kruger National Park or a day trip along the Panoramic Route including Pilgrim’s Rest and Blyde River Canyon. Free WiFi is available and guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. The lodge has a spa and for babysitting services can be arranged for a surcharge. Eastgate Airport is within 15 minutes' drive and the famous Kruger National Park can be reached in less than 1 hour by car. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 4950 ZAR.

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  • 37 Moditlo River Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Moditlo River Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Situated along the Nbesi River in the heart of the Blue Canyon Conservancy, Moditlo River Lodge features a rustic lodge with an outdoor swimming pool, boma bonfire and restaurant. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private patio and outdoor seating. They also include a minibar, tea-and-coffee making facilities and a safety deposit box. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy South African cuisine and wine in the restaurant as well as al fresco boma BBQs. Activities at the lodge include game drives and bush walks, and wellness treatments are available upon request. Moditlo River Lodge is located 20 km from Hoedspruit and a free airport shuttle is provided to Hoedspruit Airport. Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate is 50 km from the lodge. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 8032 ZAR.

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  • 38 Rio Vista Lodge Malelane, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Rio Vista Lodge

    **** Lodge. The Rio Vista Lodge features elegantly decorated rooms and panoramic views of the Kruger National Park and the Crocodile River. It offers a restaurant, a pool, and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Each air-conditioned room and suite at Rio Vista is elegantly decorated with modern furniture and colourful décor. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 1206 ZAR.

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  • 39 Becks Safari Lodge Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Becks Safari Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Overlooking the Makhutsi River, Becks Safari Lodge is located in the Karongwe Game Reserve. The lodge boasts an outdoor pool, spa and on-site restaurant. The luxurious tent-like suites have folding glass doors that lead onto a patio featuring river views. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 18080 ZAR.

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  • 40 Casart Game Lodge Grietjie Nature Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Casart Game Lodge

    **** Lodge. Casart Game Lodge is situated in the Grietjie Nature Reserve, which is integrated into the Balule Nature Reserve, and has an open connection to the Kruger National Park. It features a pool and a spacious deck. Each individually decorated room is air-conditioned and has a terrace overlooking the bush. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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  • 41 Klaserie Drift Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Klaserie Drift

    ***** Lodge. Located within a Big Five Game Reserve in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Misava Safari Camp offers a traditionally decorated accommodation with African bush surroundings. There is an outdoor pool, 2 terraces and a garden. All 6 air-conditioned rooms feature a bush theme. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around 14500 ZAR.

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  • 42 Karongwe River Lodge Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Karongwe River Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe River Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 69 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. A terrace can be found at Karongwe River Lodge, along with a shared lounge. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 8603 ZAR.

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  • 43 Sausage Tree Safari Camp Balule Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Sausage Tree Safari Camp

    **** Luxury tent. Sausage Tree Safari Camp is situated in the Balule Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area. The camps features a deck with outdoor pool, offering views of the African bush and an active water hole. The camp features African-style tents. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.7, rooms from around 7495 ZAR.

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  • 44 Baobab Ridge Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Baobab Ridge

    **** Chalet. Set in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Kruger National Park, Baobab Ridge features an outdoor pool. It offers private cottages with a furnished terrace. With air conditioning, the cottages come with an open plan lounge area with armchairs, a bedroom with a dressing-table with hairdryer, an en suite bathroom, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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  • 45 Kuname Lodge Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Kuname Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Set on 9000 hectares of unspoiled African bush, Kuname Lodge offers exclusive and luxurious accommodation in Hoedspruit. Located in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, the lodge is 45-minutes' drive from the Kruger National Park. Kuname Lodge also has a swimming pool. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 12836 ZAR.

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  • 46 Chisomo Safari Camp Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Chisomo Safari Camp

    **** Luxury tent. Chisomo Safari Camp overlooks the Makhutsi River and is set in the Big Five Karongwe Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa. The tents include a shower room with a hair dryer, a safe and a mini bar. Each are equipped with mosquito nets, a fan and heating for the winter months. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 11980 ZAR.

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  • 47 Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp - Khoka Moya Manyeleti Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp - Khoka Moya

    **** Luxury tent. Experience a tented safari adventure at a ‘big 5’ reserve in the greater Kruger National Park area, where 2 en suite tented camps offer you the chance to get back to nature. This resort is comprised of 2 en suite tented camps and offers full board, inclusive of all meals and activities. See the African bush and it’s diverse wildlife during the game drives in open air vehicles and guided walks, all supervised by qualified and experienced guides and trackers. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 6350 ZAR.

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  • 48 Lindiwe Safari Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Lindiwe Safari Lodge

    **** Lodge. Set within Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, Lindiwe Safari Lodge offers air-conditioned and modern accommodation with free WiFi. The lodge has a terrace with outdoor pool. The individually decorated and safari themed rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea-and-coffee making facilities. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 2100 ZAR.

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  • 49 Shiduli Private Game Lodge Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Shiduli Private Game Lodge

    **** Lodge. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Drakensburg Mountain range and features a lush indigenous garden with shaeded loungers. The lodge features a bar, a large swimming pool and freee WiFi access. The thatched chalets are spacious and complete with air-conditioning and a mosquito net over each bed. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 9503 ZAR.

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  • 50 Vuyani Safari Lodge Hoedspruit, South Africa

    Spa hotel: Vuyani Safari Lodge

    ***** Lodge. Vuyani Safari Lodge is set in the Moditlo Private Game Reserve, neighbouring the famous Kruger National Park. A free road transfer from the Hoedspruit airport is available to guests. Decorated in a colonial style, the rooms feature thatched roofs and French windows. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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