Name: Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge
Address: Route R571, Crocodile Bridge, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park, 1340, South Africa
Rating: 10

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Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

A real friendly welcome when we arrived at the Crocodile Bridge Lodge was followed by a delicious dinner and informal chatting with other guests. The staff were and consistently provided delicious food at dinner and breakfast time. The location is amazing for seeing wildlife across the river and I to the park. It is a delight to stay at such a grounded non pretentious well run lodge.

This review is relatively objective - I’ve been visiting safari lodges/camps on and off  since the 1970’s! Also have undertaken 17 annual road trips in SA this time visiting 18 properties over a 43 day period.

Easily found with secure parking. Great location just short of the entry bridge to the Kruger.

I stayed 3 nights solo in March.

Friendly, efficient staff throughout. As I was driving into the park on a peak day, staff kindly organised a timed entry reservation for me. Owners live on site/engage with guests and are hands on - so standards are maintained.

A permanent tented lodge right on the banks of the river - perfect location without being actually inside the park.

The well maintained tents are large enough, clean, comfortable and well equipped  with full shower/toilet facilities and a deck overlooking the river. Some are closer to the permanent dining area and lapa than others. A good standard at the price charged.

Honesty bar in the dining area where a good cooked to order breakfast was served and a buffet style dinner - which was excellent on all 3 nights. Lunch isn’t served, so if you are intending staying in for lunch bring it in from nearby Komantipoort. There is no objection to bring in your own booze. Evenings after the buffet dinner could be spent around the fire pit talking to fellow guests or just simply ‘chilling’.

I spent one full day in the park and one just lazing around - some animal movement on the opposite river bank, including a lioness. Hippos spotted in the river. Plenty of bird life in the property.

Gennie on site to obviate any load shedding issues.

WiFi decent enough, although my tents was the furthest from the main building and coverage didn’t extend to there - not a problem for me.

A perfect base for exploring the southern Kruger without staying at a SanParks property.

Highly recommended.

Excellent place to stay, Staff were very Knowledgeable friendly and helpful.
The Food was delicious, and plentiful. 
There were some animals that came close to the fenced off area in front of the Units and viewing deck.
the Hot Water in the shower was not great.

Had a lovely stay at this property - nothing is too much, hosts very friendly and knowledgeable. Accommodation and facilities were above expectations and the location was fantastic. Would definitely stay again.

Thank you for the wonderful stay. We really enjoined it

Our second visit to Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge and just as enjoyable as the first. The whole team, from the owners down, provide an unforgettable experience in this small piece of South African paradise. The lodge is feels like home in the best possible way. We will definitely be back.

Our third stay at the lodge. It remains to us a wonderful "stopover" when we visit the Kruger Park. A few hundred meters from Crocodile bridge gate with real tented camp facilities on the water looking into the Kruger. Many wildlife sightings from our tent veranda! Great friendly staff with special mention of Geyer and Natascha, our hosts for the 4 nights. Well done! Every evenings' meal was wonderfully varied and delicious

This is the best place I have ever stayed on a all nature trip The cabin tent was so cool to stay in. The staff was the best and food was unbelievable and so good. Got to see the animals in the evening on the property Please make it your next stay!!

We have been coming to SA for years, always staying in the rest camps.  Selected this option based on TA reviews and a couple we met a few years back.  Bruce and his wife Elsa are managers and they totally make the camp experience.  Very attentive to their guests.  Very inclusive making sure everyone is happy and comfortable.  Interesting background and conversationalists.  I would pay to stay there just for the history lesson of SA. In my opinion, tents are the only way to go.  They do have a few chalets with Air Conditioning if that is important.  Nice small infinity like pool overlooking the Crocodile River.  We saw elephants crossing the river, of course many hippos, and a variety of general game right from our front porch. Location is 3 minute drive across the river on a bridge to Kruger National Park.  Food was very good and plentiful.  We really enjoyed our two night stay there.  Highly recommended and will return and stay longer.  Good base in the south end of the park for game.  Honor bar I stocked at reasonable prices, but only 10k to Komatipoort for more selection.

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Great Lodge Great food Great location..

Highly Recommended

Another great stay!

Far exceeded our expections.  Just LOVED IT!

We travel to Africa annually, this was our first stay at this lodge and we cannot recommend them highly enough. We will definitely return. We especially enjoyed the mixing and meeting of all guests at mealtimes . The hosts are superb and really know how to ensure everyone has a fantastic experience. An extra plus is the proximity to the gate into Kruger , we really couldn’t fault it. Many thanks Allan and Michelle, don’t change anything.

5 Stars all round.

We stayed for 3 nights in river view room number 9 and it was a fantastic experience. 

Pros:
- Room was right outside crocodile bridge gate, which meant being able to quickly reach your lodging after a long tiring drive in kruger.
- Host had a good sense of humour and was extremely hospitable. The host would knock on our door whenever there were game sightings available or dinner was ready.
- All rooms had views of the crocodile river and it was very scenic to wake up to the sight of the crocodile river and the chirping of birds.
- Food was decent and definitely sufficient.

Cons:
- The shower area for our room number 9 tend to flood after a shower.

Excellent hospitality with amazing view

This was our first time at the lodge but hopefully not our last.  Beautiful grounds, lovely rooms & great views of Crocodile River. The food here is excellent and their Breakfast packs are brilliant.  We were in the rooms on the river and had fantastic views over Crocodile River. The lodge is right by the Crocodile Bridge entrance so is very convenient for visiting Kruger. Whilst we were there we had a herd of elephants walk past at Sunset and a Buffalo under our balcony.  We just missed the Vurhami pride hunting on the opposite side of the river on the day we left so you get great sightings inside the Lodge. All the staff running the Lodge are excellent and do a fantastic job. 

Great lodge on Crocodile River by Crocodile Bridge.

We had a great 3 night stay here, so handy for the crocodile bridge gate.  The lodge grounds are wonderful.  The view at the room was amazing.  The dinner each night was very tasty, I had 2-3 helpings at the buffet!  Bruce, Ilsa, Geyser and Natasha were lovely people, helpful and had a wealth of interesting knowledge.  Hopefully one day we will be back!

Wonderful, convenient and friendly place to stay.

The lodge has a magnificent view. We stayed in the river front chalets we could view animals from our unit drinking water in the crocodile river (elephants, crocodiles, hippo, giraffe, implala, wildebeest) The lodge is very clean and the common area5 star where you can sit and have a conversation with the other guest. The food was very delicious from dinner to breakfast. The hosts are very friendly and engaging. Thanks Bruce for a wonderful Easter weekend.

What a Gem

Amazing venue, lovely welcoming staff, our stay was the highlight of our trip to SA. Bruce you are a legend. Alan and the rest of the team thank you so much. You can’t go wrong with a stay here. And the food!!!!! Thank you for the trip of a lifetime! We will return one day for sure. Until then carry on doing what you’re doing! Cheers. 

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