General Information:

From the time that you are welcomed to the 4-Star Protea Hotel Kruger Gate under the towering indigenous portico, you will know that you're about to experience something different. This superior lodge style 4-Star Hotel on the banks of the Sabie River in Mpumalanga offers an affordable luxury getaway. The ambience of comfort is unforgettable in the context of the African bush. Savour the impression of being in a tree house, reinforced when you notice that the veranda and walkway to your air-conditioned room is at a level normally the sole domain of the variety of birds found in the area. This 4-Star Lodge offers bush drives in a Private Reserve and throughout the Kruger National Park, along with open vehicle safaris and organized game trails for you and your family. A birdwatchers paradise and for young and old alike, Hotel facilities include a unique Tree House sleep out, and a variety of sporting facilities. The 4-Star Protea Hotel Kruger Gate offers a choice of conference venues for up to 220 delegates that can be configured to suit your specific requirements. The Hotel rooms are equipped with spacious working areas for conference delegates or business travellers.

Accommodation:

Each of the comfortably appointed 96 luxury en-suite bedrooms and 7 six-sleeper fully equipped self-catering units at the 4-Star Protea Hotel Kruger Gate will make you feel part of the bush environment. For young and old alike, one of the most unique facilities is the Tree House, providing an opportunity to experience a sleep out under the stars, with calls of the wild drifting by. All Hotel rooms feature extras such as air conditioning, television, mini-bar fridge, personal tea and coffee making facilities and a spacious working area for the conference delegate or business traveller. This 4-Star lodge style Hotel offers guests the best in affordable luxury bush experiences. Chalets - Protea Hotel Kruger Gate has 7, six-sleeper, fully equipped self catering chalets - ‘thatched havens’ located in the hotels’ private reserve.  Each chalet is fully serviced and has two luxury en suite bedrooms, one upper - loft bedroom, a spacious lounge area, DSTV, self-contained kitchen, and private outdoor braai area. The chalets are in close proximity to the hotel’s restaurants.  Bushveld dining offers a buffet style breakfast in the Kudyela Restaurant whilst an A la carte lunch is served on the hotel’s unique wooden sundeck. Dine under diamond bright stars at the open air Lapa restaurant, and sample the sumptuous array of buffet dishes including potjies of fragrant delicacies

Dining:

A buffet-style breakfast is served in the Hotel restaurant, while an a la Carte lunch is served on the wooden deck. The 4-Star Protea Hotel Kruger Gate's new pool deck bar overlooks the Sabie River, perfect for game viewing. Guests can sit back and relax and absorb the amazing sounds of nature while sipping on a refreshing cocktail. As the dinner drum sounds, one of the most memorable moments of your visit will be dining under the stars. The Lapa Restaurant offers just this experience, along with true African cuisine including game and bubbling potjies of fragrant delicacies. The food is complemented with authentic cultural entertainment ranging from Shangaan traditional dancers to an African choral group and marimba bands.

Activities:

Explore the experience that is the Kruger National Park by going on a walking trail with an expert guide, or a game drive in the wild. Night game drives can also be arranged. This luxury Lodge also offers guided bush tours with rangers within the Hotel's 100 ha private game reserve.
A birdwatchers' paradise, the 4-Star Protea Hotel Kruger Gate offers guests opportunities to spot a variety of species on the doorstep, including waking at dawn to the cry of the fish eagle, while several hides allow for close-up viewing. Other nearby attractions are made up by the "The Panorama Route". This route includes such natural wonders as the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, Three Rondawels, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Wonder View. The nearby historic towns of Pilgrim's Rest and Graskop are also well worth a visit. For a once in a lifetime golfing experience book a round at the Skukuza Golf Course which is actually set within the Kruger National Park so guests need not venture far. Leisure and teambuilding activities can be facilitated within the Sabie area. Activities on offer include include quad-biking, white water rafting and hot air ballooning. It is also possible to go abseiling in Hazyview, just 43km away. The Moholoholo Cultural Centre, a shelter for injured game animals, is well worth a visit. The nearby Shangana Cultural Village and market offers a glimpse into local culture.