Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge

Luxe suites with plunge pools in a riverside lodge offering game drives, fine dining & a spa. This upscale game reserve is set on the banks of the Sabie River within Kruger National Park. Set in secluded thatched-roof chalets, the 9 rustic-chic suites feature lounges, free minibars and private plunge pools. They also have indoor and outdoor showers, and decks with river views. All meals are included in the fine-dining restaurant, while other freebies include most drinks and 2 game drives a day. There's also an outdoor pool, a spa, a verandah, and a lounge with a wood-burning fireplace. Activities include ranger walks, bird watching, hippo tours and local village visits. Kids age 10 and over are welcome.

"Greater Kruger Park"

"Excite your senses at the lively Kuku Café in Hazyview with a wide selection of delectable food and liquid refreshments. Boasting its own beer, Kuka Lager, and dishes that represent South Africa’s vibrant cuisine the restaurant succeeds in providing a local flavour that is on par with international trends."

Hillside retreat offering airy rooms with forest and mountain views, plus an outdoor pool. Set on a wooded hillside, this refined B&B with a thatched roof is 1.2 km from Nelspruit Nature Reserve and 13.2 km from Lowveld National Botanical Garden. The 7 airy rooms with forest and mountain views feature en suite bathrooms, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some rooms also have private balconies. Kids 8 and under stay free with an adult. There's cooked breakfast, and dinners are offered for a surcharge. Other amenities include a bar, a guest lounge with a fireplace, an outdoor pool and a garden patio with landscape vistas. WiFi and secure on-site parking are available.

Unassuming resort on leafy grounds with cabins & camping, as well as a restaurant & an outdoor pool.

Refined colonial-style hotel with upscale rooms, a garden pool & an open-air restaurant. Set in grounds, this colonial-style hotel is a 4-minute walk from Perry's Bridge Reptile Park, 4 miles from Shangana Cultural Village and 10 km from the Kruger National Park. The understated rooms feature tea and coffeemaking facilities, minifridges, satellite TV and free WiFi, as well as indoor and outdoor showers, and patios. Upgraded rooms add separate sitting areas and claw-foot tubs. Dining options consist of an open-air restaurant and cocktail bar. There's also an outdoor pool, gardens and a kids' playground. Free secure parking is available.

Modest quarters in a casual hostel offering an outdoor pool, a bar & a shared kitchen, plus safaris. In a tree-filled residential area, this relaxed hostel is 29 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and 58 km from Kruger National Park. The modest dorms come with bunk beds; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms sleep up to 3 guests; upgraded rooms have TVs, minifridges and/or en suite facilities. Apartments provide kitchenettes and air-conditioning. There's an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a bar, a terrace, a communal kitchen and BBQ equipment, as well as a play area and a billiards table. Safaris are available.

Chic tents & a cottage on a working riverside farm offering upscale dining & a spa. Set on a working farm alongside the Sabie River, this upscale lodge is 5 km from both Perry's Bridge Reptile Park and Skyway Trails. The 12 rustic-chic tents feature handcrafted furniture, en suite bathrooms and outdoor showers. All come with free Wi-Fi, minifridges and safes, along with tea and coffeemaking facilities. A wooden cottage adds a Nespresso machine, a minibar and a verandah. Room service is offered. Amenities include a riverside spa, a lounge and 2 chic farm-to-table restaurants, 1 of which is set next to the river. Tours of the farm, including its rose gardens and macadamia plantations, are also offered.

Simple quarters with kitchenettes or kitchens, plus an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Set on a working farm, this rural lodging is 23.5 km from Kruger National Park's Numbi Gate and 39.4 km from Bosbokrand Nature Reserve. Simple round huts with thatched roofs offer kitchenettes and verandas with barbecues. Upgraded huts add air-conditioning and whirlpool tubs. Bright rooms adjoining the main house feature kitchenettes, living areas and TVs. A 2-bedroom cottage has a kitchen and a lounge area with a fireplace. WiFi is available. English breakfast is included with all accommodations except the cottage. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub. Quad biking and rafting trips are available (fee).

Warm rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a casual bar & restaurant, plus an outdoor pool.