Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Summer rain leaves the bush green and thick, with hot days and mild to warm nights.
The bush is green after summer rain, with hot days and warm evenings.
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · National park
Official rating: 4 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaTented camp
Mid-range · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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Half board (HB)
Breakfast, Dinner
50 tents
Luxury Tent · Sleeps up to 60 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Power around the clock
From about A$810
per room / night
Overview
About Mdluli Safari Lodge
Mdluli Safari Lodge sits inside south-western Kruger National Park, near Pretoriuskop. Its 50 canvas tents have king or twin beds, indoor and outdoor showers, air-conditioning and private outdoor space. Families share a tent with a sleeper couch for two children under 12, and four tents have disability-friendly layouts. The infinity pool, restaurant and bar overlook the bush, with boma dining adding an outdoor option. Breakfast and dinner are included in the self-drive plan; guided drives and bush walks cost extra. It suits travellers who want the freedom of their own vehicle with comfortable facilities between outings.
“A practical Kruger base for self-driving families: roomy tents, breakfast and dinner included, and an infinity pool for the hours between wildlife outings.”
Best for
FamiliesGroupsLeisure
Known for
What you can expect to see
Big Five
Winter wildlife gathers at the watering hole in front of the lodge, with July and August offering the clearest sightings.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Half board (HB)
Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
Kruger conservation fees, the community levy and the anti-poaching levy are payable separately.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Transfers
- Drinks
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Airport transfers, drinks, laundry and gratuities are extra. On the self-drive plan, lunch, guided game drives, bush walks and curio purchases also cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Boma
- Public WiFi
- Wheelchair accessible
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 60 guests
- Luxury Tent50 at camp · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Double fold-out sleeper couch for two children under 12 · Oversized patio, Private indoor shower, Private outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Mini bar fridge, In-room WiFi, King or twin beds
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)
- Transfer
- Mdluli Safari Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA)
- Transfers
- Reach the lodge by private road from Numbi Security and Control Point, observing Kruger gate hours. Arrange airport shuttles at least 48 hours before arrival.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
South Africa
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Last updated
Read the full advice on Smartraveller for South Africa (opens in a new tab)
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Smartraveller (smartraveller.gov.au), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised and shortened by Explore Africa; read the full advice on Smartraveller.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: The bush is green and thick after summer rains, with young animals and migratory birdlife.
Summer rain brings thick green bush, young animals and migratory birds.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: The bush is green and thick after summer rains, with young animals and migratory birdlife.
Summer rain brings thick green bush, young animals and migratory birds.
Apr
GoodWildlife: The landscape opens through autumn and visibility improves.
Autumn opens the bush and improves wildlife visibility, while evenings become cooler.
May
GoodWildlife: The landscape opens through autumn and visibility improves.
Autumn opens the bush and improves wildlife visibility, while evenings become cooler.
Jun
GoodWildlife: The landscape opens through autumn and visibility improves.
Autumn opens the bush and improves wildlife visibility, while evenings become cooler.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers at the watering hole and sightings are clearest.
Dry winter conditions give the clearest sightings, with more animals visiting the watering hole and chilly mornings.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry-season wildlife gathers at the watering hole and sightings are clearest.
Dry winter conditions give the clearest sightings, with more animals visiting the watering hole and chilly mornings.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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