Elephant Walk Retreat

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Luxury Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View (Bateleur Eagle) | In-room dining
Property grounds
Family Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, River View (Ingulule (Unit No. 3)) | Private kitchenette | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Family Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, River View (Martial Eagle Unit 9) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 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
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

  • River view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • River view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Chalet, 1 Bedroom

  • River view
  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

  • River view
  • 1023 sq ft
  • 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
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Nkomazi

Elephant Walk Retreat places you adjacent to Crocodile Bridge Gate. This 9-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with in-room amenities like sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Crocodile Bridge Gate - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lebombo Border Control - 18 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Marloth Park Adventures Go-Karts - 36 min drive - 26.0 miles
  • Malelane Gate - 53 min drive - 45.4 miles
  • Leopard Creek Country Club - 59 min drive - 47.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parkview Restaurant
  • ‪Ngwenya Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stoep Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marula Padstal - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Le Fera - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Elephant Walk Retreat

Elephant Walk Retreat features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 1100 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this golf lodge include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-8 PM
  • Check-out: 2:00 PM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Elephant Walk Retreat?

This lodge is located in Nkomazi, just steps from Crocodile Bridge Gate. Kruger National Park is also within a driving distance of 0.2 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Walk Retreat?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Walk Retreat on Jul 6, 2026 start from $130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Elephant Walk Retreat?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Elephant Walk Retreat feature a casino at the property?

No, Elephant Walk Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Elephant Walk Retreat?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Elephant Walk Retreat?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront lodge include premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead in each guestroom, and some feature river views.

Does Elephant Walk Retreat have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Elephant Walk Retreat have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Elephant Walk Retreat doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Elephant Walk Retreat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Elephant Walk Retreat.

Does Elephant Walk Retreat have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this lodge has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Elephant Walk Retreat?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer either a furnished balcony and a furnished patio where guests can enjoy river and garden views.

Does Elephant Walk Retreat offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Elephant Walk Retreat if that's in your vacation plans.

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

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

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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