Kruger National Park Where to Stay Near Crocodile Bridge Gate

The 5 Best Places to Stay Near Crocodile Bridge Gate (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 5 picks

The best places to stay near Crocodile Bridge Gate in 2026 are SANParks' Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp, at the gate itself; Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge in Marloth Park, about 13 minutes away; Trees Too Guest Lodge in Komatipoort, 8 km from the gate; Lower Sabie, the classic first stop inside; and Biyamiti Bushveld Camp.

Crocodile Bridge is Kruger's south-eastern gate, near Komatipoort and Marloth Park, about 475 km from Johannesburg. The area around it, which SANParks calls the Southern Circle, is known for lion prides and a large share of the park's rhino, and the H4-2 to Lower Sabie is one of Kruger's best morning drives.

You can sleep at the gate in SANParks' camp, or outside it in Marloth Park's holiday houses and lodges along the Crocodile River, or in Komatipoort. SANParks runs late-entry escorts from the gate to Crocodile Bridge camp until 21:00 for a fee.

1. Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp — At Crocodile Bridge Gate

Sleep at the gate itself, on the Crocodile River, in lion and rhino country.

$ BudgetBest for Wildlife lovers · Budget travelers

Crocodile Bridge is a small SANParks rest camp right at the gate, on the north bank of the Crocodile River. Staying here means you are already in the park when the camp gate opens at dawn.

The camp has bungalows, safari tents and camping, a shop and fuel.

Good to know: Drive the S25 west along the river or the H4-2 north to Lower Sabie at first light.

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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2. Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge — Marloth Park, Crocodile River

Chalet-style rooms with private splash pools, looking across the river into Kruger.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Couples · Families

Foxy Crocodile is run by Basil and Riette on the banks of the Crocodile River in Marloth Park, with chalet-style rooms looking across to Kruger, about 13 minutes from Crocodile Bridge Gate.

Villas have private splash pools and bubble baths, and the lodge runs its own game drives into Kruger.

Good to know: Book one of the villas for the private pool; summer afternoons are hot.

4400 Seekoei Rd, Marloth Park, 1321, South Africa

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3. Trees Too Guest Lodge — Komatipoort

Thatched rooms around a pool in tropical gardens, 8 km from the gate.

$ BudgetBest for Budget travelers · Couples

Trees Too is a guest lodge in Komatipoort, 8 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate. Most rooms are thatched and set around the pool in tropical gardens, with air conditioning, a minibar and tea and coffee.

Its restaurant is popular after long game drives; book a table ahead.

Good to know: A good-value base for several days of self-driving from Crocodile Bridge.

Trees Too Guest Lodge, Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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4. Lower Sabie Rest Camp — Inside Kruger, north of Crocodile Bridge

The classic riverfront camp, up the H4-2 from the gate.

$ BudgetBest for First-timers · Families

Lower Sabie sits on the Sabie River north of Crocodile Bridge, with a deck over the river and views to the Lebombo Mountains. The H4-2 between the gate and the camp crosses open country good for lion, cheetah and rhino.

It is the most popular first night for visitors entering at Crocodile Bridge.

Good to know: Book riverfront units as early as SANParks allows.

Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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5. Biyamiti Bushveld Camp — Inside Kruger, between Malelane and Crocodile Bridge

A small, quiet bushveld camp in the game-rich south, with a private access road.

$ BudgetBest for Families · Returning visitors

Biyamiti is a small self-catering bushveld camp on the Mbiyamiti River, under wild figs and jackalberries, between Malelane and Crocodile Bridge. Its access road is reserved for residents, so evenings and early mornings are quiet.

There is no shop, so stock up in Komatipoort or Malelane.

Good to know: It books out fast; check sanparks.org for cancellations.

Biyamiti Bushveld Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Marloth Park from Crocodile Bridge Gate?

About 15 to 20 minutes' drive. Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge gives about 13 minutes from its Marloth Park address.

How far is Crocodile Bridge Gate from Johannesburg?

About 475 km via the N4 through Mbombela to Komatipoort, according to SANParks.

Is Crocodile Bridge a good gate for lions?

Yes. SANParks describes the surrounding Southern Circle as renowned for several lion prides, and the open country toward Lower Sabie is good for predators and rhino.

Can I drive from Crocodile Bridge into Mozambique?

Komatipoort is close to the Lebombo border post into Mozambique, so Crocodile Bridge is the natural gate for a Kruger-and-Mozambique bush-and-beach trip.

1. Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp — At Crocodile Bridge Gate

2. Foxy Crocodile Bush Lodge — Marloth Park, Crocodile River

3. Trees Too Guest Lodge — Komatipoort

4. Lower Sabie Rest Camp — Inside Kruger, north of Crocodile Bridge

5. Biyamiti Bushveld Camp — Inside Kruger, between Malelane and Crocodile Bridge

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