On the Sabi River, At the Paul Kruger Gate n.n., 1350 Skukuza, South Africa
#5 of 15 hotels in Skukuza
Guests' ChoiceBased on 53 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Ahmed
South AfricaThere was a funny smell in the bedroom drain, which was sorted once reported.
The proximity to the park, the family friendly facility and the staff were brilliant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Felix
SpainEverything was amazing! the place is beautiful, immense, fully equipped and extremely comfortable, it was a dream place!!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Pieter
South AfricaLiked Everything!
Everything!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Chris
South AfricaThe shower temps were a problem. Took a while to sort out after a long dusty day. Gas just didn’t keep temp constant
Pictures don’t do it justice. Amazing venue 😊
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Gregory
South AfricaWell equipped lodge in a serene location, spacious and clean! Our expectations were surpassed and we will definitely be back. Thanks so much to the hosts!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Sameer
South AfricaBeautiful large open spaces and impeccably furnished. Could have spent a week here just enjoying the bush and bird life and stars at night. What a wonderful villa
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Mondlane
Mozambiquenothing
Breakfast was not included. in Therms of Location, My expectation was to be inside the Kruger Park. Nevertheless, I am still very happy with the location.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Claire
United KingdomReally having to share it with anyone else! Leaving really did break my heart.
This was the nicest most peaceful stay of our month long trip in South Africa. We have visited Kruger 3 times before but this will be our go to first choice for now!! The house is stunning, everything was perfect, it's so quiet at night. The stars were beautiful. Proper bush life with all the convenience of being 5 mins from the Paul Kruger gate. Julia the housekeeper was also adorable. The caretaker set the fire for us and we sat out at night and it was just divine. There was a beautiful little garden of succulents to the front, and the whole external area was extremely well kept. I'm very well travelled and places like this are a rare find.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Patrick
United StatesHard to find. Need better sign and directions
It was so comfortable and clean.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Joseph
BelgiumAlarm during night which was difficult to stop
Location and lovely accommodation
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2024
John
South AfricaSwimming pool would be nice.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Thembeka
United StatesThe driver from the airport to the site got lost because signs to the villa are not conspicuous. This happened again when the driver taking us back to the airport reported coming late to pick us up because he got lost.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Silvia
MozambiqueSpacious, clean, comfortable, very comfortable beds and bedding top quality. Kitchen full equipment.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Annamarie
South AfricaWhen I made the booking I was under the impression that the unit was inside of the Kruger National Park but it wasn't, it is about a kilometer outside of the gate. Still it was a very pleasant stay
Mananga has a beautiful view, very quiet and peaceful. It is without a doubt the best self catering we have ever been too
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Emma
South AfricaThe location is 5 minutes from the Paul Kruger Gate and the villa located in a safe property shared with the hotel. The villa is well kitted out, extremely spacious and beautifully decorated. We had the best bush holiday at Mananga and will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 June 2024
Nicole
South AfricaNothing was not to be liked. Everything was great!
The layout of the villa is open and spacious. The decor is beautiful, and the kitchen is fully equipped. The staff is friendly and helpfull. It is well situated close to the Kruger Park entrance and there are different animals to see around the villa.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Saul
South AfricaNothing
Everything about Mananga is 5 star. The villa is in the perfect location from the Kruger gate. The rooms and common areas are spacious and has everything you could need to be comfortable during your stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and everything was cleaned and reorganised daily upon our return from our days out. Exceptional!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Loraine
United KingdomLoved everything about it.
Mananga was exactly as described and everything we were expecting. It was wonderful to experience the peace of the African bush both in the morning and in the evening and impossible to describe the feeling of peace and tranquility. The villa is beautifully laid out and equipped with everything one can need or want. We loved sitting outside at the fire pit listening to the sound of Africa. The staff were very helpful and the entire property was immaculate.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Yeshua
IsraelWords or pictures can not describe the feelings that this place makes you feel. It is amazing. After traveling across SA as a family, this is the only place that our youngest cried when we left and asked the entire way to Joburg to go back and live there forever. Thanks! You're doing awesome
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Jennifer
South AfricaThe perfect private hideaway a gem in the bush .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Johannes
GermanyNothing - one should be aware though that it is quite secluded
Very spacious and nicely furnished. We particularly enjoyed the proximity to the Kruger Gate and the friendliness of the staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Darshan
South AfricaNothing
Excellent location, very clean and comfortable and close to the park entrance
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Lionel
South AfricaVery top shelf in the kitchen was dusty and could do with a clean but otherwise all was good.
Lovely spacious villa, well kitted out unit in the heart of the bush, staff that greeted us on arrival were lovely and the unit met all our needs and expectations for our trip, it is also close to the park gate and use of the facilities at the nearby hotel is nice as well.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Lyndall
South AfricaWe didn’t have hot water. The staff arrived immediately when we reported it and a temporary fix was made, but sadly it only lasted for 1 person to shower. That considering, our stay was still fantastic!
The property is stunning! Beautiful sunsets can be viewed from the verandah
Stayed in June 2023
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