The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kruger National Park

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Kruger National Park

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Kruger National Park, South Africa? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Kruger National Park, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Kruger National Park to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Kruger National Park, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Kruger National Park for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Kruger National Park for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $385 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Kruger National Park
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Manyeleti Reserve Greater Kruger National Park, Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps has great rooms from $385 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 66.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental


Kambaku River Sands

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $612 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Kambaku River Sands which has nice rooms starting at $612. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, off Argyl Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 45.8 km from the city center. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Motswari Private Game Reserve

4-star Resort with prices starting at $816 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Kruger National Park
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Motswari Private Game Reserve to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $816. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Bryanston. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 26 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

With terrific rooms from $282, Shindzela Tented Safari Camp, at 1 Jonniesdale Farm Timbavati provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and hiking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour desk. It's located just 51.8 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking


Imbali Safari Lodge

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $884 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Kruger National Park

Imbali Safari Lodge has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. The great rooms here start at $884 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kruger National Park PO Box 196. Furthermore, it also offers a spa and wellness center, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and a private pool, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 74.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Private pool


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Kruger National Park, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kruger National Park, Best Hotels for One Week in Kruger National Park, or Best Hotels for One Night in Kruger National Park.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Kruger National Park?

Kruger National Park Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$596

Travelers to Kruger National Park, South Africa will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 5 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $596. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kruger National Park.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $884
  • 4-star hotels: $714
  • 3-star hotels: $334


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