Kholiwe on Kruger – Lodge, Safaris & Spa

Lodge, Safari & Spa

Tucked into the quiet edges of Marloth Park, Kholiwe on Kruger offers an intimate safari stay just minutes from the Kruger National Park. Wildlife moves freely, mornings arrive gently, and every stay feels personal.

Arrival

Departure

Namkelekile Kwa Kholiwe | Welcome

A slower, more personal kind of safari

Kholiwe on Kruger isn’t a place you rush through.

Set quietly within Marloth Park, it’s somewhere to arrive, to settle, and to let the bush come to you. Zebra wander past without announcement. The light shifts slowly through the trees. And somewhere in the distance, Kruger waits.

You’re close enough for early morning drives, yet far enough to feel removed from everything else.

Take your time here. That’s how it’s meant to be.

Rooms

Our Rooms

Kholiwe offers comfortable rooms and private chalets designed for easy bushveld living, with air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms and quiet spaces to unwind after a day in Kruger.

Luxury Chalets

Private bushveld chalets with a splash pool, outdoor shower and bathtub, designed for slower stays, special occasions and quiet comfort.

Luxury Rooms

A spacious family room with a king-size bed, bunk beds, indoor and outdoor showers, a free-standing bathtub and beautiful bushveld views.

Deluxe Rooms

A simple, comfortable room for two guests, offering an easy base for safari days, Marloth Park exploring and restful evenings at the lodge.

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Safari
Packages

From short bushveld escapes to longer Lowveld journeys, Kholiwe offers safari packages that combine accommodation, meals, guided experiences and time to unwind at the lodge.

2 Days Kruger Safari

A quick safari escape with 1 night’s accommodation, meals and a guided Kruger game drive. Ideal for guests with limited time who still want a proper taste of the bush.

3 Days Kruger Safari

A balanced 2-night stay with two guided Kruger game drives, lodge meals and time to settle into the rhythm of Marloth Park.

4 Days Kruger Safari

A fuller bushveld experience with 3 nights’ accommodation, two Kruger game drives and a bush walk, giving you more time to explore and unwind.

4 Days Kruger Safari with Eswatini

A safari and culture package combining Kruger game drives with a cross-border Eswatini day tour, ideal for travellers wanting a more varied Lowveld experience.

5 Days Kruger Safari

A longer stay featuring Kruger game drives, a Marloth Park sunset drive with relaxed lodge time between activities.

7 Days Kruger Safari

Kholiwe’s most complete safari package, with multiple Kruger game drives, Marloth Park activities, an Eswatini day tour and a full week in the bush.

Comfortable Rooms

Air-conditioned en-suite rooms designed for an easy, restful stay after a day in the bush.

Airport Shuttles

Airport shuttle services can be arranged on request for guests travelling to and from the lodge.

Swimming Pool

A relaxed pool area for cooling off between safari drives or unwinding in the afternoon heat.

Spa Treatments

Relax with selected spa treatments arranged on request, perfect after a day in the bush.

The reason you came

Safari
Experiences

Kholiwe offers access to guided safari experiences into Kruger National Park, as well as curated activities in the surrounding region. Whether it’s your first safari or your fifth, each day brings something different.

4-Hour Game Drive

6-Hour Game Drive

8-Hour Game Drive

12-Hour Game Drive

Kruger Night Drive

Testimonial

What Our Guests Say About Us

I had a wonderful stay at Kholiwe with my family. The staff were incredibly welcoming, the rooms were spotless and stocked with tea, coffee and water. The meals were delicious every single day. The chefs went above and beyond. Our safari excursions were well-organized and full of unforgettable sightings, thanks to the knowledgeable guides. Every detail—from transfers to daily comforts—was thoughtfully handled. I highly recommend Kholiwe for anyone looking for a memorable safari experience.

Everything about Kholiwe was worth experiencing. The kindness of the staff, the fresh rooms with balconies to observe the wildlife that roam into the area, the thoughtfully prepared meals. Qhawe was an absolutely spectacular guide. On our first trip into the park, he managed to find not one, but two leopards, and we spent the days ahead seeing lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, crocs, hippos, multiple birds. He knew so much about all of them. It was the highlight of the trip! Highly recommend traveling here and especially with him.

My stay at Kholiwe On Kruger was nothing short of spectacular. Nestled in the heart of the wilderness, this lodge offers a perfect blend of luxury and nature. From the moment I arrived, the staff's warmth and hospitality made me feel right at home.

I recently spent an incredible 7 nights with my family at Kholiwe on Kruger lodge, and everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our transfers from Johannesburg were seamless, thanks to our knowledgeable and respectful drivers and guides. The rooms were super clean, The staff were friendly and always willing to lend a hand. A huge thank you to our amazing chefs, Esther, Mihlali, and Frans, (I hope I’m spelling their names correctly), who prepared delicious and varied meals every day. You truly put thought into every detail, - this didn't go unnoticed

Special Celebrations

Mark the moment with a bushveld setting made for birthdays, anniversaries, romantic getaways, honeymoons and small destination weddings.

Marloth Park Activities

Enjoy local bushveld experiences close to the lodge, from self-drive wildlife routes to guided walks and sunset drives along the Crocodile River.

Spa
Treatments

Unwind after a day in the bush with selected spa treatments arranged on request for a calmer, slower lodge experience.

A slower, more personal kind of safari