Sawubona, welcome to Mdluli Safari Lodge

*Thats Siswati for hello

Truly unique, truly magical, truly Mdluli.

Mdluli Safari Lodge is the story of one mans vision for the land, and for the Mdluli people. Today this land is significant for many reasons.

We invite you to be part of our story   a tale of the wonder and beauty of the Kruger National Park, the authentic charm of Siswati tradition, and a deep-rooted commitment to conservation.

The lodge is located inside the south-western region of the Kruger National Park, a 5 hour drive from Gauteng and accessible via a private road from Numbi Gate the closest gate from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

A luxurious tented experience.

Relax in your luxurious tent. Savour meals around the open flames of the boma fire. Spot wildlife from the swimming pool, deck, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy Big Five game drives and walks with experienced guides.

Feel good, and leave something good behind

Mdluli Safari Lodge is a sustainable tourism initiative, and a proud partnership with the local Mdluli Community, who receive direct and indirect socio-economic benefits. 

With oversized patios and views into the Park, your elevated tent & private patio is both spacious and indulgent, with all the amenities youll need for your stay with us. There is no better place for relaxation in the African bush.

Each of the custom-designed tents have en-suite bathrooms, and can comfortably sleep a family of four.

The use of canvas and natural timber materials gives each tent a true safari feel. The interior palette takes inspiration from the tones and textures found in the surrounding natural environment.

The ambience of the tents and main areas is created through a carefully curated fusion of raw timbers and canvas textures with the authentic charm of Siswati tradition. Each area of the lodge is designed to create a feeling of being connected to nature, whether indoors or outdoors. The deck, restaurant, boma and oversized infinity swimming pool are cleverly positioned through their open architecture and proximity to the lodges fence line to allow guests to find their quiet space while a herd of elephant or buffalo amble past to the river that lies adjacent to the fence line.

The lodge is fully fenced, monitored 24/7 through an external control centre.

Oversized private patioWifi in all tents and main areasLight cotton gowns during summer, and soft warm gowns during the winter monthsWheelchair friendly access & designAir conditioning & heatingMosquito netsDouble sleeper couch for children under 12Private indoor & outdoor showersMini bar fridge with complimentary still & sparkling waterGolf cart shuttle to/from your tent to the main lodgeLaundry serviceEvening turndownWake up callWriting desk, notepad and penBabysitting service

Luxury Frontiers, award-winning eco-design architects, has ensured that the lodges design and construction seamlessly integrates into its surroundings, making use of natural, locally sourced building materials and environmentally responsible construction methods, ensuring a light ecological footprint.

The 1850 sqm of bamboo composite decking used has recycled 462 500 HDPE milk bottles and saved an equivalent of 185 000 Square metres of tree forests from being cut down.The other dominant component in the flooring product is derived from recycled PVC plastics, contributing to recycling 4.9 tonnes of PVC plastics on the internal floors.

Whether you prefer to venture into the Park on a self-drive option, an accompanied Big Five bush walk, or to embrace its beauty from the comfort of a raised game viewing vehicle, Mdluli Safari Lodge offers you an experience unlike any other.

Guided bush walks are an incredible way to immerse yourself into the wild and to experience the bush in the most up close and personal way. Feel free to engage with our experienced guides, they are sure to keep you entertained with exceptional knowledge on the Kruger National Park as well as stories about their past experiences, all whilst tracking magnificent animals on foot. Please note: Bush walks need to be booked through our reservations team in advance. 

Muffins, rusks and warm drinks are offered in the restaurant before the early morning game activity. A game drive is not complete without taking time to slow down and celebrate the environment youre in with a coffee in the morning or a sundowner in the evening.

Something that is quite unique to the location of Mdluli Safari Lodge is our exquisite granite rock formation that is located within our perimeters. Take a walk up to the elevated viewpoint and enjoy a complete 360 panoramic view of the magnificent Kruger National Park. This is the perfect spot to take in the beauty of the landscape.

With a variety of beautiful settings in which to dine, Mdluli Safari Lodge offers guests a delicious safari dining experience. After your morning game drive or bush walk, we invite you back to the lodge to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in the restaurant overlooking the Park.

Lunch can be enjoyed at the open deck area, poolside or in the restaurant. 

Guests have the opportunity to enjoy dinner under the Africa night sky, around the fire in our traditional boma (please enquire ahead of your stay regarding boma dinners).

Choose from our range of wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks. Choose to sit at the bar or relax on one of our deck loungers overlooking the Park while reading a book in the warmth of the afternoon sun.

Cooling down from the hot African sun in the large infinity swimming pool, just meters from the fence of the Kruger National Park which overlooks the river where we regularly have elephant, zebra and impala and if youre lucky, a rare sighting of the herd of local sable antelope.