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Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge bordering Kruger Park

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Description

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is aptly situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, overlooking the Kruger National Park, offering both the leisure and corporate client a gateway to the regions' many tourist attractions.

In addition to the professional big 5 game viewing experiences on offer in the Kruger National Park, the Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is uniquely positioned to further afford its visitors the opportunity to experience day trips to the Panorama Route, Swaziland and Mozambique.

The double storey thatch roofed lodge offers six luxury en-suite, air-conditioned double bedrooms with sleeperwood furniture.

Each room at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge offers a view of the river and bushveld and breathes rest and comfort. The lower deck accommodates a dining area where breakfast can be enjoyed while overlooking the swimming pool and the upper verandah is equipped with comfortable chairs and a bar for the thirsty, with spectacular views overlooking the river and Kruger National Park.

Dining at night takes place under the stars in summer or next to an open fire on the chilly winter nights.

Location

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is situated In Marloth Park Nature Reserve approximately 420 km from Pretoria and Johannesburg , 60 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and 100 km from Maputo.

The double storey thatch roofed lodge offers six luxury double bedrooms, each complete with a large en-suite bathroom for optimum privacy that you deserve. The rooms are complete with air-conditioning and magnificent sleeperwood furniture, adding a wonderful charm and warm feel to the lodge.  Each room offers a view of the river or bushveld and breathes rest and comfort. The lower verandah accommodates a ten-seater sleeperwood table and chairs where breakfast can be enjoyed and the upper verandah is equipped with comfortable chairs and a bar for the thirsty.   The dining room is spacious and sun-filled with exquisite river views.You can take your breakfast out onto the sundeck, overlooking the sparkling swimming pool if you are so inclined.  Dinner is often eaten outside around a warm, roaring fire and the bar is right there whenever you need a top-up.  A separate Bush Suite is a private double room with en-suite bathroom with separate bath & shower. Small kitchenette available as well as a private terrace & braai area. Can be used on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis or as self-catering.  The Self Catering House with two bedrooms and an extra sleeper couch can accommodate a maximum of 6 guests. Full kitchen, private braai area, lounge and en-suite bathrooms. Serviced daily with access to all lodge facilities.

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is situated on the banks of the Crocodile River, overlooking the Kruger National Park, one of South Africa's premier tourist destinations.

Regular Big 5 sightings are possible from the lodge but a visit to the park itself should not be missed during your stay.

Malelane gate (25 minutes) and Crocodile Bridge gate (20 minutes) are within easy driving distance from the lodge. A daily conservation fee is payable at the gate.

Day Visitors
Day visitors are welcome to the Kruger National Park. There is a maximum threshold of visitors that can enter the park daily. If this threshold is reached only visitors with pre-booked overnight accommodation will be permitted access. Such situations tend only to arise in extreme cases such as public holidays and long weekends.

Local residents have the choice of buying one of two variants of the Wild Card:
The Bushveld Cluster card, which can be used in Kruger, Mapungubwe, Marakele and Golden Gate;
or The All Clusters card that is valid for all national parks. Foreign nationals also have access to a wild card that works on the same principle, and is valid for all national parks.

Kruger Park Gates open:
  • October - March: 05:30
  • April - September: 06:00
Park Gates Close:
  • November - February: 18:30
  • March, April, August, September & October: 18:00
  • May-July: 17:30

Accommodation

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge comprises of 10 en-suite bedrooms, sleeping approximately 20 guests depending on sleeping arrangements.

The Honeymoon Suite is complementary to the Bridal Couple on the night of their wedding when reserving all 10 rooms. Should all the rooms be used by your wedding guests on the Friday night and Saturday night, a further two double rooms will be included in your package, on a B&B basis, free of charge, for the bridal couple’s parents or your chosen special guests for the Saturday night. Please note that this relates to rooms that have 2 guests only.

Additional accommodation is available in close proximity to Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge and we will help you to accommodate all your guests. Please ask the reservations to recommend accommodation close to Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge.

Our "check – in" times are 14h00, with the rooms to be vacated ("check-out") by 10h00 on the day of departure.

Facilities

- Restaurant

- Swimming Pool

- Bar

 Weddings

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is widely regarded as one of Africa’s best-kept secrets overlooking the Kruger National Park. We thank you for affording us the opportunity to make your wedding one that you have always dreamt of.

Our Lodge is situated in the sheer natural beauty of flora and fauna in what we call the “bushveld “. Our highly trained attentive team at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge has what it takes to make your day a resounding success.

Please take your time to read our wedding portfolio thoroughly. We have attempted to cover as much ground as possible in the attached pages, but please feel free to ask as many questions as you would like, in order to set your mind at ease. We understand fully that the perfect wedding has many variables, and is always emotionally charged. It is for this reason that we try to make each one as individually tailored as possible.

We hope to leave with you a day of cherished memories, the essence of what dreams are made of.

Yours in hospitality.

Introduction

We have a standard, professional way of running the weddings but are open to suggestions and will do what we can to give you the wedding you have dreamed of. We cater for small weddings up to maximum 50 people.

Your reception should be one to enjoy, with our venue tastefully decorated and our staff carefully trained to provide you and your guests service excellence, and a night never to be forgotten.

Please be advised that we do not book any weddings over respective long weekends or special functions and events such as the local private schools festivals and the 3 weekends over Christmas and New Year period. The first two weekends of December and the last 2 weekends of January are available to host your wedding.

VENUE HIRE OF CROCODILE KRUGER SAFARI LODGE INCLUDES:

  • Use of the Lodges public areas (air conditioned and ceiling fans)
  • Physical set up of venue
  • Adequate parking and Security Guard
  • Dedicated bar
  • 6 x 1.8m round tables
  • 6 x 3m round table clothes
  • 1 x 2x3m rectangular table clothe
  • 1 x 1.8m trestle table
  • 50 x Ancona chairs
  • 50 x Chair covers - velvet
  • 50 x Champagne glasses
  • 50 x Wine glasses
  • 50 x Zombie drinking glasses
  • 6 x Ice buckets
  • Our General Manager will be in attendance to ensure high levels of management and faultless service.

Hiring Requirement

The above standard equipment and furniture is included in the venue hire fee. Should you require more exclusive and up-market equipment, our wedding coordinator will put together a quote to suit your style and budget.

Waiter and Barmen services will be charged at an additional R35.00 per staff member per hour. We suggest a minimum of 1 waiter for every 15 guests (ideal 10 guests) and 1 barmen for the duration of the function. Over and above this staff, our full complement of management staff, as mentioned earlier, will be in attendance, to ensure service excellence, at no additional charge. Breakages and damages will be charged at the respective items replacement / repair cost.


 

 

Self Catering HousePool deck dinnerChef Jacques

Directions

From Pretoria and Johannesburg take the N4 east . Continue on the N4 past Nelspruit and Malelane until 10 km after Hectorspruit. Take the Marloth Park turnoff and travel on the gravel road into the reserve ( 8 km). After entering the reserve (tar road) travel approximately 5 km. Until you reach Karee Road. Turn left into Karee Road and drive down to the T-junction at the river and Kruger park boundary. Turn right into Crocodile Road. The lodge is situated on your right hand side at no. 442 Crocodile Road

Game vehicle for Kruger ParkView of Kruger ParkLounge area

Special offers

Feb-March 2009
Spoil your loved one with a weekend filled with romance. Book two nights at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge and your partner only pays half price. That means you pay R 1 193.00 per room per night on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Normal price at R 1590.00 per room per night.

Rates

2011 Rates

Bed & breakfast

  • Bed & Breakfast R 610.00 per person sharing per night
  • Bed & Breakfast R 750.00 per single room per night

Dinner bed and breakfast

  • Dinner, bed & breakfast R 745.00 per person sharing per night
  • Dinner, bed & breakfast R 815.00 per single room per night