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About this property
Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park
Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park puts you within a 10-minute drive of Kruger National Park. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and continental breakfast is available daily. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Private picnics
What to do
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Safari nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
24-hour pool access
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Patio
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Toaster
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Cleaning supplies
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 235 for adults and ZAR 235 for children
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool open 24-hours
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horseback riding and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park also has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park like?
Buckler’s Africa Lodge Kruger Park is located by the river.
Popular attractions include Kruger National Park, which is 10 minutes away by car.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
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.
Todd
Todd, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
Everyone was just amazing thank you 🙏
Gil
Gil, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2022
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 7, 2021
Danie
Danie, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2021
An absolutely Wonderful place with amazing staff! Friendly, courteous and always helpful.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2021
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
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 20, 2020
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2019
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
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2018
Peaceful and relaxing!
Absolute bliss!
Kathleen
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2018
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.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2017
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.
JG
JG, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2017
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.
Linda
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2016
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
Karen
Verified Lastminute guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2016
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.
David
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2016
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!
The Nomads
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2015
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.
Dave
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2015
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!
Patricia
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 5, 2013
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.
DG
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 7, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2019
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 :)
Almudena
Almudena, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2018
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
martin
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2017
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!!!