Kruger Park Hostel

I really liked my stay here. First, the room is big and the bed is huuuuge (it's AT LEAST a king). We did have a shared bathroom (which we signed up for and knew ahead of time!), but in general the room amenities were amazing -- I went with a group of friends but will definitely come back again with my partner. Second, the hostel offers great tours for great prices (not only half day safaris, but also sunset safaris, trips to Esswatini, trips to Mozambique, pick-up rides from the border with Moz, etc.) -- by staying here, you're also getting a great value-for-money travel agency (which makes planning much easier). I recommend reaching out to them when you book. Third, the hostel really has animals! Marloth Park is a fenced neighborhood -- so you do get Kudus, Zebras, and boars walking around the backyard, close to a small pond where they can drink water (the picture on Booking.com is not an exaggeration: you see these animals every day and from VERY VERY close -- as close as you want). I really felt the safari started by staying at Krueger Park Hostel. Fourth, the ambience was on point: it strikes the perfect balance between quietness and socializing. I felt the room areas were quiet -- and the common areas were also pretty quiet at night. Because people go on safari rides as early as 5 AM, social mingling usually starts dying out around 21. But don't get me wrong: this doesn't mean people aren't social. In fact, Mayra (who helped us immensely) and the rest of the hostel crew always does some "funny social activity" in early evenings -- when we were there, they did a trivia night and, in the other night, a barbecue in a place near the hostel with a great view to the river and herds of elephants. The night we left, they did karaoke. I usually travel to see _places_, but at Krueger Park Hostel, I really felt _people_ were a great asset too! Ohh and fifth: it's a DBB: dinner, bed and breakfast!

I've stayed in lots of hostels before but this stands out as being one of my favourites for sure. Staff are so welcoming and friendly, they make a real effort to make sure you have what you need during your stay and make you feel like part of their family! The dinner was delicious and everywhere was super clean. The shower in the dorm was lovely too :) The location is incredible. You are in and amongst so much wildlife, animals coming to the pool was an absolute highlight. Martin was a wonderful guy, so much energy and enthusiasm on the game drive! I highly recommend doing the game drive and the night drive, it is so worth it. Thank you for a great stay, I really hope to be back one day!

The rooms were spacious, clean and fresh. The rain shower is to die for and the bath simply irresistible. Truly one of those arrive as guests and leave as friends places. It is owner managed and run the we absolutely amazing, super friendly and welcoming. Breakfast is a help yourself eat and go thing but even though we had only just arrived we were invited to eat our dinner with them and the other guests family style which was amazing. We will definitely be back!

It was a perfect oasis in the bush amongst the animals with a homely feel. Everyone was super welcoming and friendly. The park game drives were fantastic and the guide Robert was super informative, giving us lots of time to view animals and take photos. The staff even helped organise a massage at the hostel with a local masseuse! We would definitely stay here again!

The friendlyness of the hosts. Very friendly family managed Hostel. You istantly feel welcomed as a New member of the family. Kruger Tours are organised from the Hostel. So you are abel to enjoy the Kruger Parl as much as possible with your friends from the Kruger Park Hostel. Everyone was very friendly and warm harte. Thank you very much for the great time in your Hostel. I will ne er forget this oustanding days in your Hostel. Thank You. Robert.