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Pestana Kruger Lodge
R570, Kruger National Park (Malelane) 1320

Situated 700 metres from the southern entrance to Kruger National Park and set in 22 hectares of unspoilt land, Pestana Kruger Lodge has luxurious, spacious rooms in an ideal location. Pestana Kruger Lodge’s Deluxe rooms have large balconies where guests can admire the passing wildlife. Each accommodation has been furnished with air conditioning and satellite TV and guests are provided with complimentary bathroom amenities throughout their stay. Guests can enjoy many modern facilities at the lodge, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, massages at the lodge's Camelot Health Spa, and free internet. Pestana Kruger Lodge has several dining options including Buhlebethu Restaurant, which offers both a la carte and buffet service throughout the day. Guests can also request a breakfast pack to take with them on excursions. The tour desk at Pestana Kruger Lodge is available to help organise a wide variety of trips and free private parking is available on site. The Pestana Kruger Lodge’s Deluxe rooms have large balconies where guests can admire the passing wildlife.

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Excellent

7.5/10

Rooms: 74

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Food was brilliant with consistent quality . Dont eat anwhere else! Congrats to the Chef and his Team!!!!. Neat and well maintained facility. beautiful view/breakfast boxes supplied as we left very early for knp. The view of Kruger and the animals.Pleasant surroundings. nice location. Deck area and Restuarant. ants.
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Pestana Kruger Lodge Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Deluxe Room [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1645.00	Search
Deluxe rooms are set along Crocodile River bank and offer views of local wildlife from the balcony. Minibars are available on request. Room Facilities: TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Minibar, Hairdryer, Bathroom Amenities, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Family Room [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1485.00	Search
This large room features a garden and comes with a sofa bed. Room Facilities: TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Minibar, Hairdryer, Bathroom Amenities, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Hippo Suite [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 2255.00	Search
This 2-bedroom suite features a lounge and private garden. Room Facilities: TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Hairdryer, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Air Conditioning
Standard Room [Room Information]	2	from ZAR 1280.00	Search
Featuring a balcony with views of the garden. Room Facilities: TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Satellite TV, Safety Deposit Box, Minibar, Hairdryer, Bathroom Amenities, Balcony, Air Conditioning

Amenities at Pestana Kruger Lodge

Transportation

Airport Shuttle

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Pools and wellness

Turkish/Steam Bath, Swimming pool, Spa & Wellness Centre, Sauna, Outdoor Swimming Pool (all year), Massage

Miscellaneous

Wheelchair accessible, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Family Rooms, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Tour Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Currency Exchange, Concierge Service, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Room Service, Restaurant (buffet), Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, Packed Lunches, Breakfast details, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Children's Playground, Babysitting/Child Services

Common areas

Terrace, Sun Terrace, Library, Garden

Cleaning services

Laundry

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying

Activities

Hiking, Golf Course (within 3 km)

Food & Drink

Located in the lodge, Buhlebethu Restaurant has a view of the Crocodile River. It offers à la carte service with contemporary South African cuisine. Maximum capacity: 80 people. Breakfast packs are available on request for those setting off early in the day.

Crocafellas Restaurant is situated right at the entrance to the Pestana Kruger Lodge and has room for 120 people. The restaurant is located over the water inhabited by 7 crocodiles. It is open till late and offers bistro-style meals. This venue may be booked for private functions.

Eshonalanga Bar is located in the main building. Sip an exotic cocktail while watching the sunset, in the bar or viewing deck while the game come to drink at the Crocodile River.

Room service operates from 07:00 – 22:00. Light sandwiches and salads are available.

‘Boma’ is an outdoor experience not to be missed. The Boma is an African tradition: a typical dinner served around the campfire in an outdoor setting. These meals must be requested in advance and can be ordered for a minimum of 20 people, up to a maximum of 150.

Hotel information details

Accommodation comprises 74 well-appointed rooms, all with modern facilities including telephones and TVs. The Lodge is a great getaway for families wanting a relaxing holiday in the African bush. Safari game drives take visitors on unforgettable outings and a super tube offers kids endless hours of fun. There is even a golf course nearby.
The lodge is also ideal for conferences and can cater for up to 150 delegates.

At Camelot Health Spa, experience a massage which will make you feel both the tranquility of the bushveld and the healing touch of your therapist. Combine this with Camelot's philosophy of creating a haven to relax and revitalise your body, mind and soul, and you will have a sensory experience of a life time. A healthy spa menu is available, and located next to the spa is an indoor heated pool.

Information about the area

Pestana Kruger Lodge is just 700 metres away from the most important entrance on the south side of the Kruger National Park - Malelane Gate - and is the ideal place for the whole family. It is located on the Nkomazi Tourist, The Wild Frontier, in Mpumalanga. The hotel is set amongst wonderful gardens and has a fantastic view over the Crocodile River where hippos and other wildlife abound. The Crocodile River borders the Kruger National Park.

The Kruger National Park has almost 2,000 km of roads and 6 permanent rivers that cross the savannah within the park. It is home to a vast number of different animals and countless species of all kinds. It is the habitat of countless species, and tourists here will have the ideal opportunity to observe at close quarters the Big 5: the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros, not to mention 336 types of tree, 49 species of fish, 114 types of reptiles and 507 species of birds, and innumerable giraffe, monkeys, zebras and antelopes.

9 km from the lodge is the town of Malelane. Pestana Kruger Lodge is an hour’s drive from Swaziland and two hours’ drive from Maputo, making it an ideal location to visit 3 countries in one day. The cosmopolitan city of Nelspruit is a 45 km drive and offers a wide range of shops.

The Lodge is a wonderfully relaxing location where you will scarcely hear the animals but have the opportunity to be surrounded by nature.

Room information details

Pestana Kruger Lodge has 74 rooms with river or garden views.

Travelling information

There are various ways of reaching the Pestana Kruger Lodge. By road, from Johannesburg or Maputo (see below), or by plane using the Nelspruit International Airport or Johannesburg International Airport.

By Car
From Johannesburg:
- Take the Witbank Road (N12).
- The N12 becomes the N4. Continue to Nelspruit.
- Continue on the N4 through Nelspruit to the town of Malelane.
- Continue through Malelane on the N4 for about 6 km. After the Malelane sign on the left-hand side, head to Kruger National Park on the R570.
- Turn left into the R570 and continue for about 3 km. Pestana Kruger Lodge is located on the left-hand side.

From Maputo:
- Take the N4 to the Ressano Garcia Border. Continue on the N4 pass Hectorspruit.
- About 12 km after Hectorspruit, note the signpost for Kruger National Park/R570.
- Turn left into the R570.
- Take the first left into the R570 loop.
- Cross under a bridge. At the T-junction, turn right.
- About 2 km from the turn off, Pestana Kruger Lodge is located on your left-hand side.

The lodge can provide airport transfers on request.

Pestana Kruger Lodge Policies

Check-in

15:00 - 23:00

Check-out

07:00 - 11:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, MasterCard, MasterCard

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 30 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled up to 21 days before date of arrival, 25 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, 50 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, 75 percent of all nights will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.