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Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park

4.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with full-service spa and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
The price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 61 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 61 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Ngwenya Lodge Road, Crocodile, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1340

What's nearby

  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lebombo Border Control - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Lionspruit Game Reserve - 20 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Bushveld Atlantis Water Park - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 46 min drive - 60.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Tambarina - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ngwenya Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Fera - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wimpie Komati - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park

Upscale lodge near Kruger National Park
At Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and barbecues
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 235 for adults and from ZAR 235 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Buckler's
Buckler's Africa
Buckler's Apartment Africa
Buckler's Africa Apartment Kruger National Park
Buckler's Africa Apartment
Buckler's Africa Kruger National Park
Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger National Park
Buckler's Africa Lodge
Buckler’s Africa Lodge
Buckler’s Africa Kruger Park
Buckler’s Africa by BON Hotels
Buckler’s Africa Lodge by BON Hotels
Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Does Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$300.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park located?

Situated on a river, this spa lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Crocodile Bridge Gate, Kruger National Park and Marlothi Conservancy. Lionspruit Game Reserve and Bushveld Atlantis Water Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exception location - excellent service
Buckler's Lodge is located right along the Crocodile River. We saw large herds of elephants each day we were there. We received excellent service from the staff and enjoyed clean and roomy accomodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was just amazing thank you 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Danie

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely Wonderful place with amazing staff! Friendly, courteous and always helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our 2 night stay, the only thing that let the experience down was the main course on the second night. Otherwise food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing property! There is an enormous deck that faces the river where you can watch wildlife. The staff are so friendly and had very helpful suggestions about Kruger. We swam in the pool under the stars and could hear hippos grunting in the river. There are BBQ’s available and our room had everything we needed to cook. Bedding was excellent. Communication was quick and efficient. Overall would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful and relaxing!
Absolute bliss!

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to park gates
Check in was effortless and we were met in the parking lot by our host. Apartments very clean and overlooks a fabulous view of the Crocodile River in the south end of Kruger park. Elephants have been known to cross the river and eat right at the hotel. Cleaners were very thorough, dusting underneath tables and chairs even. All staff greet you with a smile and appear to enjoy working there. A wonderful stay, where nothing is too much trouble. A real African feel in a beautiful tranquil setting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

JG, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to see rhinoceros as you eat breakfast
Right on river at edge of Kruger you can sit on verandah in front of room and see wildlife. We saw giraffes, buffalo, and rhinos as they came to the river. Staff very friendly, suggesting where in town to get vegetarian food = Stoep Cafe, and setting up a safari drive for us. No WiFi, but nice selection of cable TV channels for those who don't plan to get up for 5 am game drive. Nice breakfast from 7:45 and if you are lucky, wildlife will be at river at same time. Short drive to gate if you choose to self drive. Great base for enjoying Kruger. Good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Cleveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kruger is your backyard!
Such a comfortable and friendly hotel. Wildlife is right out your back door. The owners arranged an excellent safari for us. The safari guide picked us up right at Buckler's and took us for an awesome trip through Kruge. Bucker's is highly recommended and we so wish that we could have stayed longer.

10/10 Excellent

Karen , Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Back to nature with comfort
Absolutely beautiful. Cheryl was extremely helpful and most welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Would come back in a heartbeat

10/10 Excellent

David, Hemel Hempstead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and great place to relax
An amazing venue on the banks of the Crocodile River, which is the southern end of Kruger National Park. About five minutes drive from the entrance to KNP.

10/10 Excellent

The Nomads, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Beautiful property with amazing views right over the river! The owners were so friendly and the service was great! We would highly recommend this lodge!

10/10 Excellent

Dave, Montreal, CAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible
On our honeymoon, my wife and I booked a night at Buckler's before entering Kruger park. Upon entering the lodge we were welcomed by two elephants drinking just across the river, well within eyeshot. The location is superb, OJ and Cheryl were extremely accommodating and the proximity of the wildlife is unlike anything we've ever experienced. We loved it so much we booked another night on the way out of Kruger park. If we ever make it back to SA, we'll definitely spend lots more time at Buckler's.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Lisbon, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lodge at a great value, in a spectacular scenery, overlooking Kruger Park (it's really close the Crocodile Bridge gate). We booked a smaller unit and the manager suggested we stay in a bigger one, for the same price, so our kid could be more comfortable. We loved the pool and the chill out deck, in the evening. We'll be back, for sure!

8/10 Good

DG, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect base camp for Kruger Park
A very comfortable hotel just outside Kruger Park's southern entry (Crocodile Bridge). Much better than the accommodation inside the park. It is especially nice if you are a family or two couples, since there's a large common area, where you can BBQ.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bien en général
Bel hôtel en général. Par contre il faut réserver à l’avance pour avoir un repas, mais le tout n’est pas mentionné. Alors nous sommes arrivés à 18:00 et nous ne pouvions pas manger au restaurant. De plus, nous ne pouvons pas se fier aux informations données par rapport à l’hôtel ; il est mentionné que le service au chambre est jusqu’à 22h, mais à 21h il n’y avait plus personne, air climatisé sans manette pour la partir et plus personne ne pouvait nous aider. L’emplacement de l’hôtel est magnifique et le personnel est très gentil. La nourriture est excellente, mais aucun endroit pour manger à l’abris des moustiques. Il manque 2-3 éléments importants pour que cet hôtel soit un 5 étoiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Almudena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing experience
I can’t say anything bad about this awesome accommodation. With an impressive deck view over Kruger Park, a 5 mins car ride to Cocodrile Bridge and 14 mins to Komatipoort. The staff is incredibly friendly and the breakfast is delicious. I recommend to hire the Game drive service with Chasing Africa, it was one of the best experiences in my life. I will come back for sure :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcome to paradise
Wow!!! Such a beautiful place, very kind host and super breakfast. Saw some elephants and water buffalos in the morning from the deck. The backyard is the Kruger park and few minutes away from the park's gate. Perfect place if you want to go in and out the park. Everything was perfect except the fact we only stayed one night. Clean, comfortable and relaxing this was better than expected

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang, Heidelberg, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Lodge at the river
The location of the hotel was perfect for a visit of the Kruger NP. It took about 10 minutes to reach the nearest gate of the park. The place of the lodge is also very nice, directly on the Crocodile River where we were able to spot some elephants and rhinos in the morning. Our room was well equipped with a kitchen and we also could use a barbeque. Great stay!!!