Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge - Premium Stays in Marloth Park

Rooms at Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge have an African-style décor with a tea/coffee maker and private bathroom. Some rooms include a kitchen and barbecue area, while others overlook the Crocodile River. Each room has air conditioning, and a hairdryer is available on request. Garden rooms may have insects; upper floors offer fewer bugs.

Breakfast is served on the pool deck. Dinners are three-course meals under the stars, featuring Boma evenings with African songs and dancing. The bar serves wine, champagne, and mojitos. For early game drives, the staff pack a breakfast with a cooler bag. Special diet menus are available, and the chef prepares fresh food daily.

The lodge has an outdoor swimming pool with a view of the river, along with sun loungers and umbrellas. Activities include game drives to Kruger National Park, guided walks, hiking, and themed dinner nights. Guests can watch live sport events in the shared lounge or relax in the garden with outdoor furniture. A BBQ area with gas and wood-fire options is available.

Set in Marloth Park Nature Reserve, the lodge borders Kruger National Park and overlooks the Crocodile River. It is a 25-minute drive from Malelane Gate and Crocodile Bridge Gate. The staff can arrange an airport shuttle to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, and a 4.30 AM start is typical for morning game drives. The road to the lodge is bumpy; a car with good ground clearance is recommended.

The 24-hour staff provides concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage. They handle private check-in/check-out and can arrange safaris. Daily housekeeping includes cleaning rooms and the pool. The lodge offers ironing, laundry, and safety deposit boxes. Staff members like Johan and Innocentia go beyondâ€'they even prepare a birthday cake upon request.