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Elephant Walk Retreat

Mpumalanga-Kruger Area · South Africa

R571 Route, Crocodile Bridge Gate Kruger Park, 571View location

8.8/10Excellent80 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.4/108.4
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Elephant Walk Retreat

Guests may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas. Unfortunately, the front desk is not open 24 hours.

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With a stay at Elephant Walk Retreat in Nkomazi, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crocodile Bridge Gate and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Lebombo Border Control. This golf lodge is within the region of Leopard Creek Country Club and Malelane Gate.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 24-hour pool access
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • 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.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1100 per person (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1100 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
    • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 6:00 AM and 5:30 AM

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

  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

    Zulu

Nearby attractions

Crocodile Bridge Gate 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lebombo Border Control 14.4 km / 9 mi
Marlothi Conservancy 15.9 km / 9.9 mi
Lionspruit Game Reserve 19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Bushveld Atlantis Water Park 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts 34.8 km / 21.6 mi
Lion Park 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Ligwalagwala Nature Reserve 49.7 km / 30.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wired Internet
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
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  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Meeting room
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Parasols
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
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    Room code: CAB.B1-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Elephant Walk Retreat

8.8
Excellent
80 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Maureen Ann
Friendly, welcoming receptionist. Excellent situation as close to KNP. Beautiful accommodation. Building works spoilt otherwise lovely outdoor area.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2023
Allyson
We love how the retreat was along the river and right next to crocodile bridge gate. Our cabin was elevated to view wildlife along river
6/10
Pleasant
23 Feb 2022
Fred
the entire resort was empty and the unit we stayed in was dirty, the fridge was dirty
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2022
Robyn
Beautiful views of the Crocodile river and convenient location to the Crocodile Bridge gate. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, beds very comfortable. Great swimming pool. Kitchen a little small and located out of air-conditioned area but manageable. Family owned and operated with great service. Highly recommended!
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
04 May 2021
Verified traveler
The location is great, right next to Kruger and we were lucky to have hippos cavorting in the river right opposite.
The lighting in the rooms could be brighter and the shower temperature was difficult to control.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Dec 2019
Sean

Elephant Walk 2019

Great location, great staff and ownership. Unit 1 and 2 are nice, but need a little attention to raise them to the standard of the other rooms.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Clean, affordable and location! Right outside the park!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2019
Sean
The property is ideally located at crocodile bridge gate and has amazing opportunities to photograph animals from your own patio. Units 1 & 2 are very nice, but could do with a coat of paint.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The property is located right next to the crocodile bridge entrance to the park. The rooms are spacious and offer both inside and outside sleeping with views of the river and into Kruger.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Kathleen
We celebrated our anniversary and were lucky to see lions every day! A little gem of a place. We will visit again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2019
Vered
Loved our stay here. Our cabin \"Ingulule\" was spacious and being on stilts from our private deck we had an amazing view looking into Kruger National Park. We were fortunate to see a herd of elephants right across from our cabin the day we arrived. Loved the peace and quiet and good location. Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2019
Duke
Right outside the Crocodile Bridge Gate to Kruger National Park. Great location for game viewing on day trips.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2019
Pez
Excellent location. Excellent staff. Perfect really!
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
The lodge we had was a luxury one. The problem was it had another unit attached to it, on the first night it was not a problem but the next 2 nights a family had arrived and because it was on stilts and wooden you could hear every step they made and every door, cupboard shutting and every time the tap or shower was turned on. Very noisy. If you were a large group sharing maybe it would be ok, but definitely not for us
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2018
Sandra

Great place to stay

Great place to stay. Accommodation clean, comfortable and spacious. Lovely views across the river into Kruger Park

Staff very friendly and accommodating.

Use of lovely swimming pool and BBQ facilities.
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2018
Huba

One hop to Kruger!

Great spot right next to Crocodile Bridge gate.
Basic accommodations but comfortable with everything you need.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2018
Ilana

Great accommodation and fantastic location.

We were very happy. Accommodation was clean and spacious with great view overlooking the water. We were able to see animals from our cabin.
Thew location was brilliant. There were long queues at the Crocodile Gate but since we were so close to the gate we got easy access to the front of the queue.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Amazing experience

Would recommend to anyone not wanting to spend thousands to stay inside the Kruger but have EXACTLY the same experience. We have elephants, buffelo and hippos walking right under our lodge. Room was amazing, staff were accomodating. Highly reccomend
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

great cabins, location is amazing!

location is amazing! 50 meters from crocodile gate and the cabins are on stills for an amazing view of crocodile river and Kruger park. sitting on our deck we were watching giraffes crocodiles and hippos! the site is self catering so just ensure you contact reception so you know what you want to bring.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2017
Verified traveler

Review of Elephant Walk Retreat

The place is very clean, neat and tidy. It has an amazing view over the fence into the Kruger National Park. The staff were very helpful on reception and were prepared to go out of their way to help us. It is a great place to stay.
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Needs an upgrade, too old for the money, great position, I had a room with no cooking facilities, had to go to outside kitchen, quite dirty, poor lighting and mossies when you get
back at 6 pm from the Park. Next year I will source something down near Sabi and a bit more 2017. Cheers I
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2017
richard

Excellent stay.

Wonderful stay. Would book it again in a heart beat.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2017
janie

Hotel in the wild

we stayed in one of the bungalows with a grass roof that gave us spectacular views. We could see rhinos, 23 elephants, wildebeest, and impala all while relaxing on the porch...bring binoculars!!
The room was very clean and comfortable with friendly staff and \"invisible\" maid service. We loved our stay at the elephant walk retreat!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2016
Alex

Perfect location, private, rustic.

Been staying here since 2001. Always been back. Excellent as the base location to visit the park next day and on exit for a day rest.
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2016
Verified traveler
This is a self-catering place (you'll need to bring all toiletries except for hand soap, and toilet paper) right at the edge of Kruger Park just outside the Crocodile Bridge Gate. You bring your own food, or get your meals in Komatiport (6 miles away). It is very quiet. Very rustic. The water level of the river was pretty low but we still had animals come around. There were several elephants that came right up to the fence to graze on all the trees. We really enjoyed our stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2016
diarmuid and kt

Perfect getaway for all occasions

Amazing, that's the only word for it.
Superb service , great rooms , very clean, cleaned rooms and my braai area every day. Mike the owner is very friendly and helpful. Could see or hear wildlife from our balcony and bed sometimes
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2015
Peter

Peaceful haven overlooking Kruger

Great location very close to Crocodile Gate at Kruger. All staff were friendly and accommodating and the view out over the park from the room was great.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Oct 2015
Nischol

Convenient and relaxing

Convenient location outside of Kruger National Park. Relaxing and spacious cottage... good for a braai and family day.
Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2015
Filipe

Exceptional view over Kruger.

We stayed in Bateleur Eagle Luxury Cabin (Unit No. 8) and the wildlife is in your room!
Good self catering accomodation with an exceptional location for those who want to be close to Kruger Park and with view over the river. Good spot for wild life watchers.
Our room was 1 meter away from Kruger's fence.
Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
Denise
Great house with everything you need. Amazing view on tbe Crocodile river and bridge. Right at the Crocodile gate
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2026
Rogerio
Na reserva não fica claro sobre a não utilização da nova área de convivência para quem está nas cabanas. Nem bebida alcoólica se poderia vender.
As cabanas precisam de reforma. Mas ainda ok.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2025
Vanessa Amalie Marianne
Great location, right by the crocodile bridge gate.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Peter
Zweites Mal dort. Immer wieder gerne.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
08 May 2023
Arnaud
Nous avons réservé un chalet pour notre fille de 2 ans, ma compagne et moi-même.
Le chalet n’était pas propre du tout ! Des traces sur les draps, des excréments d’animaux frais et sécher, des traces de savons sécher…
Seul l’emplacement avec les éléphants a proximités de la clôture et distance de crocodile bridge sont les points positif.
Aucun accès au Wifi a moins de rester debout a l’extérieur près de la réception.
De plus le gérant nous a demandé d’éteindre la Clim pour ne pas qu’il y est de coupure d’electricité.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jun 2022
Domingo

UNA NOCHE MARAVILLOSA ENTRE ANIMALES.

Únicamente, me hospede una noche y sinceramente la habitación y todo es una pasada, se trata de un hotel que te hace recordar las películas típicas de África.
Es una pasada, lastima de sólo haberme hospedado una noche, lo único malo que tiene es que si llegas después de las 18:00 horas tienes que llamar a un teléfono para que te abran la puerta, el problema es como en mi caso que sino tienes teléfono, pues tienes que buscar alguien que te ayude, por lo demás muy bonito.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Jan 2020
Arno
PreisLeistung hat gepasst. Großes Zimmer, freundliches Team, tolle Lage direkt am Eingang zum Kruger Nationalpark. Mit etwas Geduld, läuft der Elefant an der Terrasse vorbei. Dankeschön
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2019
Sarah
Die Lage ist absolut phänomenal! An den Abenden begrüßte uns eine Herde Elefanten und auch andere Tiere leben direkt hinter dem Zaun zum Krüger National Park.
Leider ist die Dusche ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen, daher auch unser Punktabzug in der Bewertung.
In der Unterkunft ist alles vorhanden und im kleinen Ort (ca. 10 Fahrminuten entfernt) gibt es alles, was man zum Self-Catering benötigt.
Der Gastgeber ist sehr hilfsbereit und beantwortet alle Fragen.

Wir können die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall sehr empfehlen!!!
Definitiv buchen!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
19 Nov 2019
Jasmin
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist super, direkt am Park. Man kann sogar von seiner Terrasse aus schon Tiere beobachten- zu unserem Zeitpunkt lief eine Herde Elephanten vorbei und Büffel waren regelmäßig da. Die Unterkunft selber ist schlicht eingerichtet, man hat viel Platz, Sauberkeit mäßig gut- man lebt aber auch wirklich in der Natur ! Das Strohdach hält nur die größeren Tiere ab wie Affen , Käfer, Falter oder Ameisen kommen regelmäßig zu Besuch . Täglicher Zimmersevice gut.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Posizionato all’uscita del parco Kruger, pertanto agevole e più economico rispetto alle strutture del parco che offrono molto meno a costi più elevati. Massimo confort del lodge, spettacolare vista, arredamento incantevole
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Die Selbstversorger Unterkunft war total super, direkt am Crocodile Gate des Krügers gelegen.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Priscila
Excelente localização, muito próximo ao portão do Kruger. É possível avistar alguns animais.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2019
Miranda
Locatie is perfect. Persoonlijk vond ik het huisje een beetje te muf. Ook was de airco zo bizar smerig dat we die niet wilde gebruiken. (moet er wel bijzeggen dat ik een beetje verwend ben ;))
Locaties was ideaal, staff geweldig en bedden super lekker.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2019
olivier

Aux pieds du Kruger Park

Tres beau lodge, en bordure du Kruger Parc (10 m de l'entrée).
Vue sur la rivière,
A recommander !!!
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
DO LADO da entrada do parque, o que facilita muito ir até a recepção, comprar os Safáris e estar la na hora marcada! O hotel é gostoso, porém não vá esperando um room service ou qualquer outra comodidade tipo hotel mesmo... Ele é ótimo, mas tem que ir até a cidade jantar, tomar café e afins! Não tem Wi-Fi!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Très jolis petits bungalow dans un beau parc près de la rivière
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2019
Andre

Manadas de elefantes na frente da minha varanda

Hotel muito bom mas não é dentro do parque. Da varanda do nosso chalé manadas de elefantes passavam na frente. O chalé é bom mas a cozinha fica no lado externo o que é muito ruim, principalmente em noites de verão. Pois além de cozinharmos no calor extremo do local há insetos por toda parte o que torna cozinhar uma missão quase impossível. O hotel não possui nenhuma estrutura caso queria jantar no local e o restaurante mais próximo fica há mais de 10 quilômetros de distância. A piscina apesar de limpa estava verde por causa da chuva. Contratamos por indicação da recepcionista um Safari que valeu muito a pena
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Lindos bangalôs em frente a Crocodile Bridge. Diariamente manadas de elefantes bebiam água e se alimentavam bem em frente à nossa varanda. Lindo! Usamos a churrasqueira duas vezes e encontramos todos os utensílios que precisávamos na pequena cozinha do quarto. A única desvantagem do hotel é o Wi-Fi que não funcionou durante toda a nossa estadia.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2018
RAFAEL

Valeu a pena cada instante neste hotel!

Foi uma das grandes experiências que tivemos, ficar nesse hotel trouxe descanso e proximidade dos animais.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2018
Alice
Lodge parfait pas déçu du tout c est vraiment pareil que dans la description voir encor plus beau une fois qu on n'y est c le paradis jai juste regretter de pas avoir pris 2 jour en plus , par contre super marché un trop loin a pied prevoir a manger mais si vs navez pas prevu comme nous les proprio du logde vous ramene avec grand plaisir faire vos course pour le temp ou vous rester las bas je vous conseil se lodge a 100% on n etait vraimen avc les animaux
8/10
Excellent
30 Oct 2018
mickey
nette unterkunft nah, am Nationalpark und schöne Aussicht

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Elephant Walk Retreat
R571 Route, Crocodile Bridge Gate Kruger Park, 571, Malelane, South Africa

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