The Orpen Kruger

What an amazing find just minutes outside of Orpen gate! We travel to the Kruger National Park from the UK every couple of years and we usually arrange all of our accomodation inside the park. This time, were travelling with a friend who unfortunately had to complete some assessments remotely and needed a guesthouse close to the park with good WiFi. The Orpen Lodge exceeded all expectations that we could have possibly had! Even though only one of our group was a guest, Veronica and her team treated our whole group as though we were long-lost family that had just been reunited. The food is exceptional and Veronica and her chef even made us - on request - a takeaway meal for 3 which we took back into the park. The chalets are gorgeous, with modern design and every amenity you could possibly need. The pool and surroundings are quiet and relaxing, I will definitely be revisiting in future. Thank you for an amazing visit!

Our group of 18 stayed at The Orpen Kruger just last week. Each couple was assigned a private chalet, which was beautifully decorated and so peaceful. Speaking for my husband and me, it was 5 start accommodations! Veronika and her staff were in tune and anticipated our needs! Dinners and breakfasts were top tier. They treated us to a braai our last evening. A sunset safari with Patrick, who went out of his way to find the giraffes for us, and an all-day safari with Jerry allowed us to see THE BIG FIVE in less than 24 hours! I highly recommend The Orpen Kruger if you are looking for lodging where you will be treated with highest regards!

What a wonderful experience! Veronica and the team are special hosts. The food was amazing. It is a calm space, with beautiful pool and lots of birdsong. Having been in hospitality for 20 years, this is a young and happy team and I can well recommend a visit.

Great place matching standard of any 5-star wildlife resort. The service is one of the best and rooms are very well maintained. Its proximity to game reserves is very convenient. The staff is very friendly and they haven’t turned down a single request from our entire group of 22 in 3 days. Overall it was a great experience.

Exceptional stay. Joe and his team were simply amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel like old friends. We visited last year and thought it was good but this time it was exceptional. On a par with any 5 star hotel we have stayed in over the years. Rooms spacious, clean and with lovely crisp bed linen. Service, food, ambience, location and overall appearance were just superb. You can’t do better than this. Can’t think of one thing we didn’t like or would suggest changing. A must stay 2 minutes from Orpen Gate.

I was overwhelmed at the hospitality Veronica welcomed me with, starting with a search & rescue mission she spearheaded to retrieve me when I made a wrong turn en route to the hotel. Upon arriving, I had a refreshing cocktail pressed into my hand by her lovely staff who make you feel like royalty with their service and friends in their company. An oasis in the middle of the wilderness, this is where you can restore in comfort after sweaty safaris in the bush.

Me & my family visited, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. The resort itself is beautifully designed , and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it the ideal getaway.

This was the best hotel during our kruger safari. We had two other places, but here the service and friendliness was outstanding!! Thank you so much for a great experience.