Hotels with Pools in Skukuza

The facilities were great

The word Shalati means Queen and that is how I felt from the moment we stepped off the plane in Skukuza. The whole experience at Shalati was soul touching and life changing. From MKs warm smile at the airport to Jane's welcome at Shalati, we knew we were destined for 5 amazing days at this fabulous lodge. Every little touch was thoughtful and over the top to ensure we had the best experience, with Benedicks smile.Dining with Glenda and Gratitude, whose warmth & kindness blessed us each meal. We even got to meet Glenda's mother on a community tour between drives. Glenda noticed we were not finishing our meals & asked if everything was meeting our needs - which YES - all meals were healthy and fresh and amazing. She then inquired if we would prefer smaller portions, which is so thoughtful as we did not want to be wasteful. Gratitude was newly promoted but you would never know that she wasn't a professional. We loved every moment with these two wonderful women. Then there is Sipho, our ranger/guide, his knowledge of the animals, his amazing eye and willingness to track down an animal was above and beyond. Over the 5 days of our morning and afternoon drives plus one 6 hr private drive, we formed a deep bond with Sipho. His smile and laugh always brought joy to the cold cold mornings. Our biggest regret is not booking for private drive time with Sipho. We also saw the Big 5 on our first drive out with him but his eye for other animals is undeniably keen - a porcupine in the dark with its spindles out! An ardvark!! When we booked there was only 1 night available on the train bridge so we took full advantage & also got massages on the train bridge. The Shalati team worked to see if there was a way for us to continue our stay on the train but in the end we moved over to the cottages for our last 3 nights. We quickly realized we loved the spacious beautiful cottage and were beyond happy!

The property was beautiful and wonderfully maintained.

This is a really special spot in Kruger National Park. The bungalows and common spaces are beautiful. We saw elephants and rhinos at the watering hole from the balcony serval times. They host two guided game drives per day with amazing guides. We saw so many animals. The staff is absolutely wonderful - everything is taken care of from a lovely breakfast to wonderful dinners and plenty of snacks in between. It was a magical stay!

Our stay at Jocks was the most magical experience in every way. Our ranger Jan was an incredible guide on the safari game drives, and we ended up seeing all big 5. Every meal at Jocks was delicious and an experience of its own. The staff was very delightful. Last but not least, the lodge itself was beautiful, with a massive outdoor space and day bed. I highly recommend Jocks!

Good amenities

We absolutely loved the staff and the very warm welcome!! The accommodations were excellent. The food was phenomenal, and the chef even prepared delicious vegetarian food for half of our family! The airport pick-up staff was friendly and starting showing us animals as we drove from the airport to our lodging. The view of the river from our private patio was just gorgeous, and we witnessed a family of elephants coming down to the river upon arrival. The evening drive and the morning drive were perfect and we were able to see the Big 5… actually only 4 ( didn’t see a rhino) but we all learned so much! We enjoyed every moment and appreciated the parka jackets ( a very cold morning!) and mountain top break with snacks with the morning game drive. FYI: the morning and evening game drives are included with your stay. Highly recommend Leopard Sands for an amazing Kruger Park experience of a lifetime!

Position was incredible Decor and facilities were very nice

Miriam was absolutely the best. She made sure we had everything we needed and beyond. overall amazing experience l.