Elephant Walk Retreat

3.0 star property

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Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View (Bateleur Eagle) | Private kitchenette
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, River View (Martial Eagle Unit 9)
Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View (Ingulule (Unit No. 3)) | Private kitchenette
Property grounds
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, River View (Martial Eagle Unit 9) | Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Crocodile Bridge, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga, 1340
  • Place, Crocodile Bridge Gate
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lebombo Border Control
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Malelane Gate
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View (Ingulule (Unit No. 3))

  • River view
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Honeymoon Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Imvubu (Unit No. 4))

  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom (Ndlovu (Unit No. 5))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View (Bateleur Eagle)

  • River view
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, River View (Martial Eagle Unit 9)

  • River view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

About this property

Elephant Walk Retreat

An outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Elephant Walk Retreat offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and ceiling fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Elephant Walk Retreat, you'll be close to Crocodile Bridge Gate. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Crocodile Bridge Gate and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Lebombo Border Control
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Elephant Walk Retreat, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An area shuttle within 600 kilometers and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Elephant Walk Retreat also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nkomazi lodge is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 600 kilometres
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Elephant Walk Retreat

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1100 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1100 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 200 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 7:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Elephant Walk Retreat offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Elephant Retreat
Elephant Walk Retreat
Elephant Walk Retreat Crocodile Bridge
Elephant Walk Retreat Hotel
Elephant Walk Retreat Hotel Crocodile Bridge
Elephant Walk Retreat Komatipoort, Africa - South Africa
Elephant Walk Retreat Lodge Kruger National Park
Elephant Walk Retreat Lodge
Elephant Walk Retreat Kruger National Park
Elephant Walk Retreat Lodge
Elephant Walk Retreat Nkomazi
Elephant Walk Retreat Lodge Nkomazi

Elephant Walk Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa Amalie Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right by the crocodile bridge gate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming receptionist. Excellent situation as close to KNP. Beautiful accommodation. Building works spoilt otherwise lovely outdoor area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love how the retreat was along the river and right next to crocodile bridge gate. Our cabin was elevated to view wildlife along river
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rogerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Na reserva não fica claro sobre a não utilização da nova área de convivência para quem está nas cabanas. Nem bebida alcoólica se poderia vender. As cabanas precisam de reforma. Mas ainda ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zweites Mal dort. Immer wieder gerne.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Arnaud

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous avons réservé un chalet pour notre fille de 2 ans, ma compagne et moi-même. Le chalet n’était pas propre du tout ! Des traces sur les draps, des excréments d’animaux frais et sécher, des traces de savons sécher… Seul l’emplacement avec les éléphants a proximités de la clôture et distance de crocodile bridge sont les points positif. Aucun accès au Wifi a moins de rester debout a l’extérieur près de la réception. De plus le gérant nous a demandé d’éteindre la Clim pour ne pas qu’il y est de coupure d’electricité.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

UNA NOCHE MARAVILLOSA ENTRE ANIMALES.

Únicamente, me hospede una noche y sinceramente la habitación y todo es una pasada, se trata de un hotel que te hace recordar las películas típicas de África. Es una pasada, lastima de sólo haberme hospedado una noche, lo único malo que tiene es que si llegas después de las 18:00 horas tienes que llamar a un teléfono para que te abran la puerta, el problema es como en mi caso que sino tienes teléfono, pues tienes que buscar alguien que te ayude, por lo demás muy bonito.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the entire resort was empty and the unit we stayed in was dirty, the fridge was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the Crocodile river and convenient location to the Crocodile Bridge gate. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned, beds very comfortable. Great swimming pool. Kitchen a little small and located out of air-conditioned area but manageable. Family owned and operated with great service. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, right next to Kruger and we were lucky to have hippos cavorting in the river right opposite. The lighting in the rooms could be brighter and the shower temperature was difficult to control.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Arno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
PreisLeistung hat gepasst. Großes Zimmer, freundliches Team, tolle Lage direkt am Eingang zum Kruger Nationalpark. Mit etwas Geduld, läuft der Elefant an der Terrasse vorbei. Dankeschön
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Elephant Walk 2019

Great location, great staff and ownership. Unit 1 and 2 are nice, but need a little attention to raise them to the standard of the other rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die Lage ist absolut phänomenal! An den Abenden begrüßte uns eine Herde Elefanten und auch andere Tiere leben direkt hinter dem Zaun zum Krüger National Park. Leider ist die Dusche ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen, daher auch unser Punktabzug in der Bewertung. In der Unterkunft ist alles vorhanden und im kleinen Ort (ca. 10 Fahrminuten entfernt) gibt es alles, was man zum Self-Catering benötigt. Der Gastgeber ist sehr hilfsbereit und beantwortet alle Fragen. Wir können die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall sehr empfehlen!!! Definitiv buchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable and location! Right outside the park!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The property is ideally located at crocodile bridge gate and has amazing opportunities to photograph animals from your own patio. Units 1 & 2 are very nice, but could do with a coat of paint.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jasmin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage der Unterkunft ist super, direkt am Park. Man kann sogar von seiner Terrasse aus schon Tiere beobachten- zu unserem Zeitpunkt lief eine Herde Elephanten vorbei und Büffel waren regelmäßig da. Die Unterkunft selber ist schlicht eingerichtet, man hat viel Platz, Sauberkeit mäßig gut- man lebt aber auch wirklich in der Natur ! Das Strohdach hält nur die größeren Tiere ab wie Affen , Käfer, Falter oder Ameisen kommen regelmäßig zu Besuch . Täglicher Zimmersevice gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right next to the crocodile bridge entrance to the park. The rooms are spacious and offer both inside and outside sleeping with views of the river and into Kruger.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We celebrated our anniversary and were lucky to see lions every day! A little gem of a place. We will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizionato all’uscita del parco Kruger, pertanto agevole e più economico rispetto alle strutture del parco che offrono molto meno a costi più elevati. Massimo confort del lodge, spettacolare vista, arredamento incantevole
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Selbstversorger Unterkunft war total super, direkt am Crocodile Gate des Krügers gelegen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente localização, muito próximo ao portão do Kruger. É possível avistar alguns animais.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Locatie is perfect. Persoonlijk vond ik het huisje een beetje te muf. Ook was de airco zo bizar smerig dat we die niet wilde gebruiken. (moet er wel bijzeggen dat ik een beetje verwend ben ;)) Locaties was ideaal, staff geweldig en bedden super lekker.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aux pieds du Kruger Park

Tres beau lodge, en bordure du Kruger Parc (10 m de l'entrée). Vue sur la rivière, A recommander !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vered

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Our cabin "Ingulule" was spacious and being on stilts from our private deck we had an amazing view looking into Kruger National Park. We were fortunate to see a herd of elephants right across from our cabin the day we arrived. Loved the peace and quiet and good location. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right outside the Crocodile Bridge Gate to Kruger National Park. Great location for game viewing on day trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019