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What a joy to have experienced the hospitality of The Orpen Kruger, and the care and attention of the staff, who doted on us. They clearly love working there, and pour their passion into making guests feel welcome and content, from the small things to the major factors affecting the quality of a stay. As an example, when staff noticed that we preferred hot chocolate for our morning drinks, they started packing hot chocolate for our game drives, instead of the standard coffee and tea. They were quick to notice small preferences at meals and ensure we got what we wanted even before asking. Veronica, the manager, is clearly a strong leader making sure everything works perfectly, but she is also a loving motherly figure who chatted with us and provided us with good advice about things to do and see. And we have not even talked about the incredible facilities! We have stayed at many lodges, from the small, boutique ones, focused on a wild feel, to the large-scale assembly line catering to large groups. The Orpen has modern facilities and all the creature comforts, yet also a nice feeling of wilderness. Being outside the park, there are no animals one can see on the grounds, but the park gate is within a short walk (not that we would recommend walking). The main lodge gate is close to the road, so access is a breeze, but the chalets are secluded among trees and feel like a wilderness lodge should. Manyeleti and Kruger are both next door to The Orpen, allowing the opportunity to visit both in a short time. We took game drives with the lodge guides in Manyeleti, where we saw lots of animals, even though the weather was rather rainy and gloomy. (The lodge provides lined ponchos, both warm and rain proof.) One afternoon, we drove our rental car into Kruger, which we found a bit more crowded, but also with good sightings. All in all, we felt pampered, saw lots of wildlife and had a wonderful time, despite cold and rainy weather. We cannot wait to return to The Orpen.

Staff was EXCELLENT, special thanks to Prince. Thank you so much!

Location is very good in the bush. It is directly outside the Kruger National Park (Orpen gate). The breakfast and dinner included in the price was very delicious, and they took my Gluten free requirements into account. The staff is wonderful and so friendly. Although there are no animals in the camp, they offer game drives to the Kruger and to the Manyeleti Game Reserve next door.

The level of excellence in everything, in terms of the quality of their facility, equipment, the food, the service, and the comfort, made me feel like I was a king.

The breakfast did not meet the standard. we waited for more than 20 minutes and the food was too small

Simone and Morne went over an beyond to make sure our stay is unforgettable! Their impeccable hosting, the tips and cozy atmosphere make you feel at home! Regrettably we only had one night booked, but we will definitely be back!

Of course, the animals, but that is to be expected! What, or who rather, truly made our trip special were Ruben and Oxide, our guide and tracker. I felt that they had a wealth of knowledge to share and were truly passionate about their work. Moreover, they are both funny and sweet guys who I felt went above and beyond to make all of their guests enjoy each moment. Thank you so much for everything ❤️.

Everything. The quality of food was amazing. The staff, Mitch and Charlie were great. Charlie was an amazing driver for our games drive! The room perfect. It has been the best lodge of the entire trip.

The place was good, staff was friendly and we enjoyed the breakfast👌👌

I loved the way Bongani welcomed us. He showed us love and the whole team made us feel at home. Keep it up my brother and your tean