Top 10 Best Game Lodges in Mpumalanga

Top 10 Best Game Lodges in Mpumalanga

The province of Mpumalanga boasts an incredible terrain that includes parts of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and the Drakensberg Mountain Range, as well as afro-montane forests and the Lebombo Mountains. These features alone give the province the natural splendour and utmost diversity that is quite unparalleled. There are so many breath-taking accommodation establishments in Mpumalanga and all of them offer something different and unique for their guests. For an unforgettable trip to Mpumalanga, we have compiled this list of the Top 10 Best Game Lodges in Mpumalanga to ensure your stay provides you with the opportunity to indulge in the African bush.

1. Jacana River Lodge

Located within the beautiful Mjejane Game Reserve, which is one of the newer additions to the Greater Kruger National Park concession area, Jacana River Lodge is one of the more exclusive accommodation options when looking for an exciting game lodge adventure. Jacana River Lodge offers guests one of the most relaxing and rejuvenating Mpumalanga holiday experiences filled with unspoilt African bushveld and the most spectacular wildlife sightings. The Mjejane Game Reserve offers Jacana River Lodge guests all the animal sightings that one can see in the Kruger National Park (even the Big 5), but without the enormous crowds, which can easily become unpleasant in the busier seasons. Guests at Jacana River Lodge can also book open vehicle guided game drive safaris in the Mjejane or Kruger National Park to get as close to the wildlife as possible! Our beautiful 5 Bedroom, 10 Sleeper guesthouse next to the Crocodile River is the perfect place to unwind, recharge your batteries and make unforgettable memories. Get in touch with our booking team via our ‘Contact Us’ page and book your Mpumalanga holiday of a life-time today!

Image Source: Jacana River Lodge

2. Baluleni Safari Lodge

Baluleni Safari Lodge is a peaceful and tranquil lodge located right on the banks of the Olifants River in the 53 000 hectare Balule Nature Reserve inside the Greater Kruger National Park which offers the wonder of the natural African Bush with breath-taking sunsets and wildlife sightings that include the Big 5, bird watching, safaris, bush walks and more. Baluleni Lodge offers their guests comfortable accommodation in two air-conditioned en-suite luxury chalets with an extra outdoor shower, three air-conditioned en-suite thatched chalets and two luxury en-suite safari tents. Some of the Baluleni Safari Lodge facilities include a licensed dining/bar area and a beautiful boma. Full breakfasts and three-course dinners are generally served in the dining area or outside on the patio.

Image Source: SafariNow

3. Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge

Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge is located right on the banks of the Crocodile River, inside the Marloth Park Nature Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park. Crocodile Kruger Safari Lodge offers guests both full board and self-catering accommodation options. Guests can also book guided game drives in an open-vehicle in the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Image Source: Booking.com

4. Raptors Retreat Game Lodge

Raptors Retreat is an owner-managed game lodge offering luxurious accommodation topped with excellent service. The lodge is situated on the Parsons Nature Reserve in the Mopani region approximately 40 km north of Hoedspruit and only a quick 4 km game drive away from the banks of the Olifants River. The Parsons Nature Reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park and this unspoilt corner of South Africa is renowned for its abundance of astounding wildlife, mountainous scenery, indigenous forests and cascading waterfalls.

Image Source: TripAdvisor

5. Kruger Riverside Lodge

Kruger Riverside Lodge offers an unforgettable Mpumalanga accommodation experience, where luxury meets the untamed, wild African Bush. When staying at Kruger Riverside Lodge, it is a common sight for animals like zebra, giraffe, wildebeest or kudu to walk around the property grounds and sometimes even coming in for a closer look. The lodge is situated in Marloth Park, which borders the Kruger National Park, offering guests an opportunity to get in touch with true, unspoilt African nature.

Image Source: Booking.com

6. Kingfisher Creek Lodge

The Kingfisher Creek Lodge consists of various luxurious tented chalet accommodation options tucked away among the trees of the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve, offering their guests the ideal place to escape the everyday hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the serenity and tranquillity of nature, right on your doorstep. The three luxury tented chalets offer a deep African experience for the tasteful guest who enjoys comfort and attention to detail. Each one of the tented chalets is air-conditioned, featuring its own private bathroom and deck with seating.

Image Source: TripAdvisor

7. Mvuradona Safari Lodge

Located in Marloth Park, Mvuradona Safari Lodge is guaranteed to provide guests the chance to experience the peace and tranquillity of true African bushveld. Mvuradona Lodge is a riverside accommodation option that depicts an authentic African thatch lodge with suites beautifully decorated with white linens and teak furniture. The large rooms and open communal areas of the lodge promote a warm atmosphere and a feeling of personal space.

Image Source: Sa-venues.com

8. Imbali Safari Lodge

Imbali Safari Lodge is entirely made up of private suites, to ensure maximum privacy to all their guests. Each unit at Imbali Safari Lodge comes with a private plunge pool and ever-changing views out into the untouched African wilderness. The exclusive Imbali Safari Lodge is located within the private Mluwati Concession, right in the heart of the Kruger Park.

Image Source: Image Source: Timbuktu Travel

9. Simbambili Game Lodge

Offering unrivalled luxury in an unspoilt African environment, Simbambili Game Lodge is situated along the winding Manyeleti dry riverbed in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The Game Reserve forms part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and offers guests African wildlife sightings that will leave you speechless.

Image Source: TripAdvisor

10. Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge

Last, but most certainly not least, is ‘Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge’ accommodation. One of the most anticipated and exciting new offerings within the iconic Kruger National Park, Kruger Shalati offers guests something completely unique and truly unforgettable. This establishment is the perfect combination of Africa’s most breath-taking natural splendours with stunning luxuries aboard a newly refurbished train on a bridge in the Kruger National Park. Offering 31 rooms, consisting of 24 Carriage Rooms and seven Bridge House Rooms, all of which will provide guests with a truly unique experience.

Image Source: Time.com
That concludes our Top 10 Best Game Lodges in Mpumalanga list, and we hope that this list made your Mpumalanga Game Lodge accommodation decision easier. Booking with the right accommodation establishment is one of the most crucial holiday choices one can make.

Comments are closed.