We achieved the Afristay.com Top Destination Award for 2021
We were presented with the Top Destination Award for 2021 from Afristay.com. This certificate was awarded us for our listing for reaching top 10 of the most booked establishments in the Kruger National Park area. We are extremely proud to have achieved this award with Afristay, and we are happy knowing that each and every guest that stayed with us, left us feeling happy and well rested. We know that this was all due to our continuous focus on excellence, luxury and service.
We achieved a Afristay.com Top Travellers Choice Award for 2022
This award is given to Afristay’s top listings, based on excellent guest reviews received on Afristay.com. We are extremely proud to have achieved this award with Afristay, and we will continue to make each and every guest’s stay a warm, happy, and well rested stay. We hope that everyone can truly experience our comfort once in their lives.
We achieved a Booking.com Traveller Review Award for 2022
By achieving a 9.8 star rating on our listing on Booking.com. This Award is proof that we’ve consistently exceeded travellers’ expectations. It takes a lot of hard work, vision, coordination and attention to detail, and we’ve excelled at doing exactly that. See our award communication from Booking.com here.
African Safari Accommodation at it’s best
Our Lodge is tucked away in the most beautiful bushveld of southern Kruger National Park region. This region forms the backdrop to a spectacle of wild sounds, smells and sightings of wild animals. Located on the border of the Kruger National Park where you can see the ‘Big Five’ as well as a myriad of other flora and fauna, which is a short and easy drive away.
The Den Kruger is surrounded by a magical bushveld, where you have the unique privilege of living among birds and animals as they roam freely in the wild, and drink from our waterhole. You can sit and admire them up close. With the natural sounds and scents of the bush, guests are quickly transported to a surreal feeling far away from everyday routine and responsibilities. In this wonderful setting where zebra, giraffe, kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, bush buck and warthog welcome you. Bird watchers are treated to endemic birds of all sizes and an orchestra of bird calls.
After a day in the Kruger National Park guests can relax and enjoy the stunning sunset, while enjoying your favourite cocktail next to the pool, while the camp fire is already burning, while you can listen to the mighty roar of a lion in the distance or the crazy laugh of the hyena.
The luxurious interior offers comfort away from home, with a fully furnished kitchen, lounges, bedrooms with broadband WIFI internet & satellite DSTV. Private en-suite bathrooms allow you to freshen up in the privacy of your chalet or room. Come stay with us for a magical African Safari experience.
Lodge & Facilities
Although the Lodge is a Self-Catering facility, it is fully serviced and has a Lodge Manager and Lodge Assistant at your service. Accommodation (sleeps 6) rooms: 3 x Double Suites consisting of:
1 x Honeymoon Luxury Suite
- King Size Extra Length Bed
- Full En-Suite Bathroom (Shower, Basin, Toilet and Double bath)
- Air-Conditioning
- Bar Fridge
- Microwave
- Coffee corner
- Private Patio area
1 x Double Luxury Suite
- King Size extra length Bed or 2 x extra length single Beds
- Full En-Suite Bathroom (Shower, Basin, Toilet and Bath)
- Air-Conditioning
- Bar Fridge
- Microwave
- Coffee Corner
- Private Patio area
1 x Double Twin Luxury Suite (Wheelchair friendly)
- King Size extra length Bed or 2 x extra length single Beds
- En-Suite bathroom (Shower, 2x washbasins and toilet – Wheelchair friendly)
- Bar Fridge
- Microwave
- Coffee corner
- Private Patio area
Living Area
- Kitchen
- Open plan Family/TV room
- Separate scullery/washup area
Patio/Boma/Deck
- Patio furniture
- Bar
- Dinner Table
- Boma/braai
- Swimming pool/Deck
- Pool Loungers
- Patio Umbrellas
- Waterhole for Game
Family Room Suite
2 Rooms with interleading door
- Room 1 = Queen size
- Room 2 = 2 x Twin Beds
- Sleeps 4 people
- Air Conditioning
- Wall Mounted TV with DSTV
- Kitchenette / Coffee Corner
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Wardrobe
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Hair Dryer
Facilities
- DSTV
- Wi-Fi (uncapped)
Lodge (Fully serviced)
- Although the Lodge is Self-catering it is fully serviced and has a Lodge Manager and Lodge Assistant at your service
Activities nearby (Links set under separate e-mail)
- Game Drives into the Kruger (booking for own Account)
- Restaurants nearby
We Support the Painted Wolves Wines Conservation Project
This Project focusses on the conservation of African wild dogs and their natural habitat. There are fewer than 6,000 painted wolves, or African wild dogs, left in the world today. You will recieve some of their beautifully crafted wines with your stay at The Den Kruger. To help achieve their goals we adopt the never-give-up attitude of a pack of painted wolves.
Painted Wolves Wines have 3 wine ranges available. The Den, The Pack & Lycaon Pictus. The Lycaon Pictus range is Named after the rare and beautiful painted wolf, this range of boutique wines includes our certified heritage Chenin Blanc as well Rhône-style blends made from our favourite barrels of each vintage.
See our rooms
Client Reviews
Fantastic!
Fantastic! Very clean and modern house! Nice surroundings. Nothing negative to say! Very close to Crocodile bridge! Wildlife in your own garden.
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Baie baie geniet.
Wat 'n uitstekende lodge met baie vriendelike, opgeleide personeel. Van die kamers tot by die kuierarea is so wonderlik en groot en baie skoon. Dit was opreg 'n wonderlike naweek by The Den gewees.
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Rose Rymer
Thank you Kevin for the most relaxing stay at your beautiful Lodge! The rooms are beautiful., so comfortable! The living area is stunning. You have thought of absolutely everything! Nora is an angel and a game drive with Sandra was a highlight! Cannot wait to take my family back to this Gem so close to Kruger !❤️👌
Rose Rymer
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Lerato Mokoena
The place is beautiful,clean and has very helpful and friendly staff. We had so much fun.
Lerato Mokoena
Sandra van Wyk
5 Days of heaven!!! On arrival I could first not believe that I am so very blessed to stay in this beautiful lodge! Everything about this lodge was just unbelievable! So modern, so beautiful, so magical! Having sun-downers in the swimming pool ....without saying a single word just listening to the voice of the bush! I've been in lodges all over S-A and even a couple in Mauritius and let me tell you this lodge will see me again!! Thank you to Kevin and Sandra for your friendly assistance!
Sandra van Wyk
Diane OFriel
Wow! A super experience from superb accommodation, beautiful wildlife and excellent staff.Will highly recommend!!
Diane OFriel
Womayaal Pather
Our stay at The Den was nothing short of fantastic. From the beginning it was a pleasure dealing with Kevin regarding the booking and confirmations. In the week leading up to our departure i received regular communication/instructions and information. The staff at the home were fantastic...thank you Sandra and Nora for making our stay hassle free and a truly relaxing weekend in nature. We were well impressed with the accommodation, amenities and overall the home is exactly what you see in the pictures.
Womayaal Pather
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Takalani Matumba
Very beautiful place with excellent and friendly staff. We have enjoyed our stay.
Takalani Matumba
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Most relaxing stay at this beautiful Lodge
Thank you Kevin for the most relaxing stay at your beautiful Lodge! The rooms are beautiful., so comfortable! The living area is stunning. You have thought of absolutely everything! Nora is an angel and a game drive with Sandra was a highlight! Cannot wait to take my family back to this Gem so close to Kruger !
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Rose Rymer
Most comfortable stay in a relaxing environment!
Our stay was delightful. The accommodation was luxurious and well serviced. Clean and neat. We loved the patio, deck and pool as well as the fire pit. Thank you to Sandra and Nora for the attention and special care.
Magds V
Fantastic. Clean and neat. Lots of privacy. Lovely environment.
I enjoyed myself. I just adore the place. Warm welcome. I won't miss it again.
Mpho M
Wonderful
Loved every thing. Neatness, quietness beautiful place... Its a wow place..
Amanda
Perfect place for relaxing.
Ooh the place is so perfect. Wwe had the beautiful weekend. the lodge is so neat with everything you could ask for. It was more than a home away from home. I love it. The kitchen has got everything from cutlery to crockery just perfect. Will definitely go there again. Thank you Sandra for making our stay so pleasant and Norah our house keeper she was so helpful. Thanx a million.
Nontobeko
The Den with a view!
Beautiful modern house! It is very spacious and has a beautiful view! The bedrooms are in a separate building from the living area (kitchen/dinning/tv), which is very nice and private! Loved it! Sometimes the hot water in the shower can fluctuate a bit from hot to cold and back again. But it is really minor and not a big deal.
Mgf7
Exceptional place, exceptional value for money.
Amazing comfortable living spaces/ entertainment area, excellent quality furniture and finishes, exceptional value for money, very efficient management and helpful staff. Very easy access to Kruger Park, but animals come close to the house so literally game viewing is possible without leaving the house. Also easy walk/ drive down to peaceful viewing spots on the Crocodile River
Judith
Great News!
- The Den@Kruger now sleeps 10 people.
- A new family unit has been added.
- Children are most welcome with reduced rates for them.
- Quoted prices include the entire lodge plus all facilities.
- Prices can vary for 6 or less guests.
For a Tailored Quote, please contact:
Pixie: Cell 082 577 3395
Deolene: Cell 079 533 9052