Outside Pool area lapa with a fire burning next to the Kruger National Park
Relaxed seating area Inside Bush Lodge area lapa with a fire burning next to the Kruger National Park
Outside Pool area lapa with a fire burning next to the Kruger National Park

Booking.com Traveller Review Award for 2023We achieved a Booking.com Traveller Review Award for 2023

By achieving a 9.9 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.

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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.

Kitchen Lounge area Inside Bush Lodge area lapa with a fire burning next to the Kruger National Park
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Fully off the Eskom Grid using solar panels

Full Solar Power
No Load Shedding

You can enjoy your holiday with the peace of mind that load-shedding doesn’t exist in paradise. The TV’s and DSTV and lights will always stay on with us.

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 10) rooms: 5 x Double Suites consisting of:

Suite 1: 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
  • Wardrobe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Private Patio area

Suite 2: Double Twin 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
  • Wardrobe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Private Patio area
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Suite 3: 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)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee corner
  • Wardrobe
  • Hair Dryer
  • 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

Suite 4 & 5: Family Room Suite
2 Rooms with interleading door

  • King Size extra length Beds or 2 x extra length single Beds (Sleeps 4 people)
  • En-Suite Bathroom (Shower, washbasin and toilet)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Corner
  • Bar Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Wardrobe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Private Patio area

Facilities

  • 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.

Visit their online Shop here.

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The Den Guest Reviews for 2023 / 24

Overall Fantastic, with excellent service, and a great location!

The location was fabulous, with animals roaming around adding to the charm. We were particularly happy with the lodge manager, who facilitated an open feedback session where our request for the cleaning staff to relax their efforts while we are using the space was listened to and appreciated. She engaged with us in a way that made us feel she genuinely wanted to understand our concerns, all of which, with a little training, can be addressed for our future stays, which we are definitely planning on. For our trip to Kruger, it was very easy to get picked up, and in less than 30 minutes, we arrived at the Crocodile Bridge Gate, which is conveniently close to the lodge. While we had organized our own guide, the lodge manager, Sandra, who is extremely helpful and responsive, can also assist with this and any other queries.

Albert Austria
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booings.com

Exceptional

The facilities are top of the range but what makes this place even more special is the location. You can watch the animals and birds come and go from the beautiful deck and BBQ area. I have never been so close to zebra, kudu, gnu and warthogs! There are even resident bush babies that come out at night.

Claire Netherlands
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Peace and tranquility in a super home.

We had a great time for the 3 nights that we spent at The Den at Kruger 3479. The main house was very well equipped with nice cutlery, crockery and glasses. Everything was immaculately clean. Sparkling swimming pool and outside area. The rooms were very comfortable with top quality linen. The solar power was much needed as we had stage 6 load shedding. We enjoyed the wild animals that came to visit. Very private and you aren't overlooked. Serviced daily by Nora who is friendly and discreet. A short walk down to the Crocodile River where you can see wildlife on the Kruger side.

Kate C - February 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

Worth every cent!

What a wonderful place to stay - the house is gorgeous and clean and very tastefully decorated. We loved the fact that the bedrooms were separate from the house. [Host's first name] was very welcoming, friendly, and helpful. We will definitely be booking again. Photos do not do the place justice and we got a few visitors from the wild.

Stacy D - March 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / LekkerSlaap.co.za

Multi unit family getaway!

This was the perfect spot for a multi unit family getaway! Perfectly set up with everything that one could need, and that it was serviced daily was a massive bonus! Sandra and Nora were just too lovely and made sure that we had everything we needed at all times! We would highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a relaxing stay in Marloth Park.

Elaine L. (Johannesburg)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Sa-Venues.com

Most incredible lodge in the Bush.

Sandra and Nora were so friendly, helpful and always available. The rooms were all so comfortable and clean with the most amazing entertainment area and swimming pool. Had the most amazing relaxing time. Thank you Kevin and Pixie 10/10

Heather Berman
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Google Reviews

Absolutely beautiful place

The accommodation was everything we wished for. Sandra and Nora were outstanding and the Owner Kevin was extremely helpful and accommodating. It was one if the best experiences we have ever had. Facilities second to none!! Highly highly recommended!!! What a joy this place is especially with the animals being seen in their natural habitat xx

Mark BarryPrice
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Google Reviews

Absolutely beautiful place

Absolutely beautiful place, serviced daily and well maintained. Kevin the owner was super nice throughout the booking process, Sandra welcomed us well and Nora was absolutely amazing, she was super helpful, forever smiling and always willing to assist.

Thandie Mcoki
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Google Reviews

Well equipped & beautifully styled interior

Well equipped & beautifully styled interior the Den @ Kruger offers luxury self catering accommodation in the bush , super comfortable with everything we needed . Thankyou to Kevin, Sandra & Nora for looking after all of us . Highly recommend this gem !

Andrea Joubert
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Google Reviews

Exceptional

Beautiful place with everything you need for self catering. Lovey patio an pool area, wild life at our door step. Thank you Sandra and Nora for your wonderful hospitality.

Molly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booing.com

Home away from home in the Kruger

Great location, excellent facilities, neat and comfortable. Home away from home. Will definitely book again.

Johnny
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booing.com

Excellent

The cleanliness and large space surrounded by nature.

Tshilidzi
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booing.com

Wonderful, relaxing, wild life interaction. STUNNING

The modern outlay, fully stocked kitchen and the VIEW!

Charmaine
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booing.com

The place is wonderful and very neat!

I strongly recommend this place. You also have the privilege of of watching the animals from the Dec.

Sibongile M
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

We had a lovely time there!

The house is very spacious and you have almost everything you might need for your stay. We also enjoyed having animals pass by to drink water and cool off right in front of us. We definitely got more than what we were expecting. Sandra and Nora were just amazing, friendly and eager to help with anything. I look forward to yet another stay. Sandra went out of her way to help us with activities for the weekend. Much appreciated.

Simon M
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

Fantastic!

A fantastic house with comfortable amenities.

Mario M
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

It was an awesome stay!

Sandra and Nora were wonderful. They made our stay very comfortable and fun. Nora made sure we had a clean house and any extra assistance we needed. Then Sandra organised the game drive with Bheki, who was just as awesome. He was very friendly and professional. We enjoyed ourselves very much. What you see is exactly what you get and more!

Christinah M
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

Fanie De Lange

Thank you for a most relaxing stay at your beautiful lodge. The accommodation was luxurious, well serviced, very neat and clean. We have received a warm welcome from Sandra and Nora on arrival and I want to thank them for the attention and special care given to us, we were well looked after. We spend many hours relaxing on the patio, deck and around the pool, with many animals coming so close to the lodge. We were impressed and cannot wait for the next visit to this special lodge.

Fanie De Lange
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Bond Gallery

Perfect for unwinding and relaxation

Very clean, peaceful, had everything we needed, I loved the kitchen and the setting area…. wish the pool was a little bigger..

Hazell
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booking.com

It was comfortable and relaxing for everyone whom joined this trip

It was a entertainer’s paradise

Chih
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booking.com

Magic in the bush

Very comfortable!!!

Janette
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booking.com

We enjoyed everything

The property is well looked after and have everything you need.

Mothusi
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Booking.com

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.

Magda V
⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

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
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

Fantastic! Very clean and modern house!

Nice surroundings. Nothing negative to say! Very close to Crocodile bridge! Wildlife in your own garden.

Sarah P
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

I had the best time of my life

Everything was 150% up to date.  The best place ever.

Jeremia S
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

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.

Frans V
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

The place is wonderful and very neat. I strongly recommend.

I strongly recommend. You also have the privilege of of watching the animals from the Dec.

Sibongile M
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ / Lekkeslaap.co.za

Photos at the Lodge

Photos at the Crocodile river

We support the African Wild Dog Range Expansion Project