Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park vs Similar Hotels

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Our pick

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 0-star9.5/10528 reviews

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Cleanliness

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location

9.8

Beautiful, peaceful place to unwind and perfectly located for exploring Kruger National Park.

Close alternatives

No close alternative was identified for this preference.

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 5-star9/10453 reviews

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Trees Too Guest Lodge

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 4-star9/10242 reviews

8.6 km (5.3 mi) from original

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Our pick

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 0-star9.5/10528 reviews

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original

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Elephant Walk Retreat

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 0-star8.2/10849 reviews

2.8 km (1.7 mi) from original

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Key differences

Rooms

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge9.3

Elephant Walk Retreat7.1

Cleanliness

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge9.3

Elephant Walk Retreat6.6

Location

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge9.8

Trees Too Guest Lodge9.1

Service

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park9.8

Elephant Walk Retreat9.1

Food & Breakfast

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge9.3

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park8.3

Amenities & Facilities

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge9.3

Elephant Walk Retreat8.1

Value

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge9.3

Elephant Walk Retreat8.1

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park amenity advantages

Spa/wellness centerConcierge service

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 6.0 km.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge: 2.6 km (1.6 mi)

Trees Too Guest Lodge: 8.6 km (5.3 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park	Trees Too Guest Lodge	Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge	Elephant Walk Retreat
Guest score	9/10	9/10	9.5/10	8.2/10
Rooms	8.8 Rooms were described as modern and well-equipped, but some reviews indicated needs for improvement.	9.0 Rooms are described as comfortable and well-equipped.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.1 Older accommodation that is in need of renovation, with dark interiors.
Cleanliness	8.8 Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness were indicated, with mentions of clean rooms but slight issues reported.	9.1 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	6.6 The place was not clean. Long black hair was left in the shower and items in the kitchen weren't clean.
Location	9.3 Location was consistently praised for its proximity to Kruger National Park and beautiful views.	9.1 Great location, particularly highlighted for its proximity to Kruger Park.	9.8 Beautiful, peaceful place to unwind and perfectly located for exploring Kruger National Park.	9.1 Superb location for visiting Kruger Park, direct access to Crocodile Bridge.
Service	9.8 The reviews highlighted amazing staff and helpful service throughout the stay.	9.6 Guests repeatedly highlight the outstanding hospitality and attentiveness of the staff.	9.8 Exceptional warmth and heartfelt care from the hosts.	9.1 The staff was very kind and helpful, with specific thanks to Ellie for support.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.3 Food quality received mixed sentiments, with some excellent dishes but critiques on variety.	8.6 Food quality praised, but some suggested improvement in meal variety.	9.3 Quality meals shared in a family-style atmosphere.	9.1 Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
Amenities & Facilities	8.8 Amenities were considered decent, but there were some concerns regarding value for money.	9.1 Guests enjoyed the lovely lounge and pool area.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.1 Units have everything needed for a self-catering stay, but some areas could use updates.
Value	8.8 Some reviews suggested the pricing may not fully align with the quality of food and some amenities.	8.5 Considered good value by guests, although some mention high prices for dinner.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.1 Offers a good experience but some aspects may not justify the price, especially cleanliness.
Distance from original	Original hotel	8.6 km (5.3 mi)	2.6 km (1.6 mi)	2.8 km (1.7 mi)
Landmarks	Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint	Abandoned Caribou aircraft	Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint	Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint
Best suited for	Comfort-focused travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Families	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

9/10

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9/10

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.5/10

Elephant Walk Retreat

8.2/10

Rooms

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Rooms were described as modern and well-equipped, but some reviews indicated needs for improvement.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.0

Rooms are described as comfortable and well-equipped.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

7.1

Older accommodation that is in need of renovation, with dark interiors.

Cleanliness

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness were indicated, with mentions of clean rooms but slight issues reported.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.1

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

6.6

The place was not clean. Long black hair was left in the shower and items in the kitchen weren't clean.

Location

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

9.3

Location was consistently praised for its proximity to Kruger National Park and beautiful views.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.1

Great location, particularly highlighted for its proximity to Kruger Park.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.8

Beautiful, peaceful place to unwind and perfectly located for exploring Kruger National Park.

Elephant Walk Retreat

9.1

Superb location for visiting Kruger Park, direct access to Crocodile Bridge.

Service

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

9.8

The reviews highlighted amazing staff and helpful service throughout the stay.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.6

Guests repeatedly highlight the outstanding hospitality and attentiveness of the staff.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.8

Exceptional warmth and heartfelt care from the hosts.

Elephant Walk Retreat

9.1

The staff was very kind and helpful, with specific thanks to Ellie for support.

Sleep & Noise

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

—

Trees Too Guest Lodge

—

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

—

Elephant Walk Retreat

—

Food & Breakfast

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.3

Food quality received mixed sentiments, with some excellent dishes but critiques on variety.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

8.6

Food quality praised, but some suggested improvement in meal variety.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Quality meals shared in a family-style atmosphere.

Elephant Walk Retreat

9.1

Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.

Amenities & Facilities

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Amenities were considered decent, but there were some concerns regarding value for money.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.1

Guests enjoyed the lovely lounge and pool area.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

8.1

Units have everything needed for a self-catering stay, but some areas could use updates.

Value

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Some reviews suggested the pricing may not fully align with the quality of food and some amenities.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

8.5

Considered good value by guests, although some mention high prices for dinner.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

8.1

Offers a good experience but some aspects may not justify the price, especially cleanliness.

Landmarks

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint

Trees Too Guest Lodge

Abandoned Caribou aircraft

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint

Elephant Walk Retreat

Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 5-star9/10453 reviews

View hotel

Trees Too Guest Lodge

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 4-star9/10242 reviews

8.6 km (5.3 mi) from original

View hotel

Our pick

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 0-star9.5/10528 reviews

2.6 km (1.6 mi) from original

View hotel

Elephant Walk Retreat

Komatipoort, ZA

★ 0-star8.2/10849 reviews

2.8 km (1.7 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park	Trees Too Guest Lodge	Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge	Elephant Walk Retreat
Guest score	9/10	9/10	9.5/10	8.2/10
Rooms	8.8 Rooms were described as modern and well-equipped, but some reviews indicated needs for improvement.	9.0 Rooms are described as comfortable and well-equipped.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	7.1 Older accommodation that is in need of renovation, with dark interiors.
Cleanliness	8.8 Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness were indicated, with mentions of clean rooms but slight issues reported.	9.1 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	6.6 The place was not clean. Long black hair was left in the shower and items in the kitchen weren't clean.
Location	9.3 Location was consistently praised for its proximity to Kruger National Park and beautiful views.	9.1 Great location, particularly highlighted for its proximity to Kruger Park.	9.8 Beautiful, peaceful place to unwind and perfectly located for exploring Kruger National Park.	9.1 Superb location for visiting Kruger Park, direct access to Crocodile Bridge.
Service	9.8 The reviews highlighted amazing staff and helpful service throughout the stay.	9.6 Guests repeatedly highlight the outstanding hospitality and attentiveness of the staff.	9.8 Exceptional warmth and heartfelt care from the hosts.	9.1 The staff was very kind and helpful, with specific thanks to Ellie for support.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	8.3 Food quality received mixed sentiments, with some excellent dishes but critiques on variety.	8.6 Food quality praised, but some suggested improvement in meal variety.	9.3 Quality meals shared in a family-style atmosphere.	9.1 Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
Amenities & Facilities	8.8 Amenities were considered decent, but there were some concerns regarding value for money.	9.1 Guests enjoyed the lovely lounge and pool area.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.1 Units have everything needed for a self-catering stay, but some areas could use updates.
Value	8.8 Some reviews suggested the pricing may not fully align with the quality of food and some amenities.	8.5 Considered good value by guests, although some mention high prices for dinner.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.1 Offers a good experience but some aspects may not justify the price, especially cleanliness.
Distance from original	Original hotel	8.6 km (5.3 mi)	2.6 km (1.6 mi)	2.8 km (1.7 mi)
Landmarks	Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint	Abandoned Caribou aircraft	Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint	Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint
Best suited for	Comfort-focused travelers	Sightseeing travelers	Families	Quiet leisure travelers

Guest score

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

9/10

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9/10

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.5/10

Elephant Walk Retreat

8.2/10

Rooms

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Rooms were described as modern and well-equipped, but some reviews indicated needs for improvement.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.0

Rooms are described as comfortable and well-equipped.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

7.1

Older accommodation that is in need of renovation, with dark interiors.

Cleanliness

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness were indicated, with mentions of clean rooms but slight issues reported.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.1

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

6.6

The place was not clean. Long black hair was left in the shower and items in the kitchen weren't clean.

Location

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

9.3

Location was consistently praised for its proximity to Kruger National Park and beautiful views.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.1

Great location, particularly highlighted for its proximity to Kruger Park.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.8

Beautiful, peaceful place to unwind and perfectly located for exploring Kruger National Park.

Elephant Walk Retreat

9.1

Superb location for visiting Kruger Park, direct access to Crocodile Bridge.

Service

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

9.8

The reviews highlighted amazing staff and helpful service throughout the stay.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.6

Guests repeatedly highlight the outstanding hospitality and attentiveness of the staff.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.8

Exceptional warmth and heartfelt care from the hosts.

Elephant Walk Retreat

9.1

The staff was very kind and helpful, with specific thanks to Ellie for support.

Sleep & Noise

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

—

Trees Too Guest Lodge

—

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

—

Elephant Walk Retreat

—

Food & Breakfast

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.3

Food quality received mixed sentiments, with some excellent dishes but critiques on variety.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

8.6

Food quality praised, but some suggested improvement in meal variety.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Quality meals shared in a family-style atmosphere.

Elephant Walk Retreat

9.1

Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.

Amenities & Facilities

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Amenities were considered decent, but there were some concerns regarding value for money.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

9.1

Guests enjoyed the lovely lounge and pool area.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

8.1

Units have everything needed for a self-catering stay, but some areas could use updates.

Value

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

8.8

Some reviews suggested the pricing may not fully align with the quality of food and some amenities.

Trees Too Guest Lodge

8.5

Considered good value by guests, although some mention high prices for dinner.

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Elephant Walk Retreat

8.1

Offers a good experience but some aspects may not justify the price, especially cleanliness.

Landmarks

Buckler's Africa Lodge Kruger Park

Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint

Trees Too Guest Lodge

Abandoned Caribou aircraft

Crocodile Bridge Safari Lodge

Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint

Elephant Walk Retreat

Hippo Pool Waterhole Viewpoint