Naledi Lodges

We just returned from five unforgettable days at Naledi Lodge, where we celebrated a very special anniversary. The entire team—Marise, Sally, Lilian, Decide, and Chef Dudu and everyone behind the scenes—went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Every meal was perfectly done and high level; the Paperbark suite was spotless and so comfortable, and the extra touches for our anniversary and even a favorite dessert made the stay magical. The staff is beyond incredible and made us feel so special and took care of every detail from transfers to private dinners – AMAZING! Thank you!||The majority of our visit was spent out on the reserve with Vuyani, our guide, and Donald, our tracker. Their knowledge, skill, and genuine passion and enthusiasm made every game drive an incredible experience and we couldn’t wait for the next one. We saw a staggering variety of wildlife — way too many to list – and for those who count – of course the big five. We went with no expectations - and lived in the moment and the intense beauty of this unique part of the world. Every day was utterly amazing from the early morning sunrises to fiery red sun sets in a gorgeous untamed landscape – how beautiful!||Naledi is intimate, warm, and truly world-class and a "must do." We left with lifelong memories, and a special place in our hearts that we will carry with us forever.

Our stay at Naledi Game Lodge exceeded our expectations in every way possible. When we booked this trip we did not realize we would not be in the actual Kruger National Park. Staying outside the park on a game reserve and getting to off-road with guides who are highly skilled in tracking animals allowed us to see and learn about far more animals than we otherwise would have, including multiple sightings of the Big Five. The Rock Fig room at the lodge allowed us to watch giraffes and elephants while sitting on our back deck or in the pool. How cool is that?!! Every meal was 5-star and the staff so accommodating. We even had the opportunity to listen to them sing native songs and dance as part of their Heritage Day celebration. All in all it was a trip of a lifetime!

Magical place with wonderful rooms , lovely food but most important amazing staff. We had 3 days , 6 safari drives and saw every possible animal (including the big 5 many times over). We booked direct and then they organised transfers from hoedspruit airport, super well organised and great value!

Staying at Naledi was a wonderful experience, with personalized attention and care that exceeded my expectations. The game drives were fantastic; the rangers are very knowledgeable and focused on what the guests hope to see, which allowed us to spot many animals.

What a fabulous start to our Kruger trip we had at Naledi staying in the Leadwood Suite.|We were spoilt with choices to relax around in-between game drives & meals, starting with our room with its stunning deck with sunbeds, plunge pool and open views of the park - we had an elephant come up to the fence line & wander along grazing.|The main area has multiple areas around the pool, our favourite was the upper deck with hammocks & lounges & views out over the busy waterhole - could have sat there forever!|The staff were very welcoming, friendly and had a great sense of humour.|Finally our game drives were superb! Vuyani & Donald made it their mission to give us such amazing sightings, while also making the drives such fun and we had so many laughs. We saw everything, but an adult male lion giving us a demonstration of his roaring prowess left us in awe & was something that is etched in our memories forever!!|Thank you Naledi

We stayed at Naledi with our kids and my parents in law and every single one of us absolutely loved our stay! The lodge is beautiful, the service is deeply personalised and the Game Drives were just incredible. We will never forget the memories from this cherished experience.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|Our safari at Naledi was truly unforgettable. Vuyani, our guide, was an excellent driver and incredibly knowledgeable — no matter what question came up, he had the answer, and his passion for the wildlife made every game drive special. Sydwell, our tracker, was exceptional. His sharp eyes helped us spot two leopards (the hardest of the Big 5 to find!), and his great sense of humor kept us smiling along the way. Their excitement during sightings was contagious and made us appreciate every moment even more.||The lodge felt like a sanctuary — our room was a perfect blend of rustic and modern, like a treehouse in the middle of the reserve. The indoor and outdoor showers and the infinity pool overlooking the reserve were highlights. The team went above and beyond for our honeymoon, even surprising us with a “Happy Honeymoon” message on our bed made of sticks and flowers.||The food was excellent, creative, and beautifully presented. I have a severe shellfish allergy, and the staff was incredibly attentive — checking with me daily about the menus and always offering substitutions if needed. We felt completely safe and cared for.||Highly recommend — Naledi exceeded all expectations!

Wow, we were pampered and spoiled. What an exquisite lodge, beautiful rooms (or actually a whole house/veranda/bedroom/deck/spa/bar). Wonderful views from the viewing deck. Delicious food, really so good (best beef fillet ever…😋), lovely staff, and the sunrise/sunset game drives with expert ‘driver and tracker-team’ was simply awesome, interesting, jaw-dropping driving skills and tracking skills, wonderful sightings of lion, rhino (white and black), elephant and Cape buffalo herd. It was so well organized and so luxurious that sometimes I had to pinch myself.