Restaurant & Food restaurant in Kruger National Park

Kruger Park Lodge Restaurant

Experience dining in Kruger National Park with a 3.5-star rating. Discover delicious food and a welcoming atmosphere. Book your table today!

3.5(21 reviews)
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Restaurant · Food
Kruger Park Lodge Restaurant in kruger-national-park

About Kruger Park Lodge Restaurant

Nestled within the heart of Kruger National Park, this dining establishment offers a pleasant setting for a meal. While opinions on service vary, many guests highlight the truly delicious food, with particular praise for the mussels and burgers. The desserts, too, are often described as divine. The atmosphere is generally appreciated, providing a comfortable space to relax after a day of exploring. Priced at a moderate $$ range, it's a convenient option for those staying at the lodge. Despite some feedback regarding service, the culinary highlights make it a noteworthy stop for visitors seeking flavorful dishes in a beautiful location.

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Restaurant Characteristics

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💰Price Range
Moderate
🕐Meal Time
dinner
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
🎭Atmosphere
Casual
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Features & Amenities
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
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3.5 / 5.0(21 reviews)

Absolutely delicious food. The best mussels and burgers I have ever tasted. And the brownie was simply divine. Dreadful service, meat was tough, had to ask for my change as I paid cash and the attitude of some staff was bad. Coming from Johannesburg and used to exceptional service, this was probably the worst experience I've ever experienced at a restaurant located at a beautiful lodge. The manger/owner had an attitude and the staff are obviously nonchalant about their service. Food is also below average. Will not recommend to anyone...rather eat outside the lodge or make your own food. Prices are not worth the wait, attitude and quality of what you get.

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Where to Find Them

Nelspruit, 1242, South Africa

013 737 5000
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Opening Hours

Open Now
Monday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Recent Reviews

Pearl B.

September 18, 2022

Absolutely delicious food. The best mussels and burgers I have ever tasted. And the brownie was simply divine.

Rob C.

September 23, 2025

Dreadful service, meat was tough, had to ask for my change as I paid cash and the attitude of some staff was bad.

Nadia C.

December 20, 2023

Coming from Johannesburg and used to exceptional service, this was probably the worst experience I've ever experienced at a restaurant located at a beautiful lodge. The manger/owner had an attitude and the staff are obviously nonchalant about their service. Food is also below average. Will not recommend to anyone...rather eat outside the lodge or make your own food. Prices are not worth the wait, attitude and quality of what you get.

Eduard K.

February 13, 2023

Decided to try Kruger Park Lodge restaurant on Thursday 9/02/2024. Although the food was OK the waiting staff and service was atrocious. Felt like they were doing you a favour by being there. They definitely need alot of extra intensive training. The salt and pepper pots brought to the table we had to send back twice. First set ultra dirty (sorry I did not take a photo as evidence) then a broken set and thirdly a set that had also not been wiped. Is there no cleaning routine standard??? Staff were more interested in lounging around and talking in loud voices than being attentive and watching out for the customers. An all round lackadaisical vibe. Was an effort to get some attention, staff would walk past and not even notice that you were flagging them. First and last time the restaurant will see us.

Logan R.

February 10, 2023

On my our 1 year anniversary we came to stay in kruger park lodge.. Which is satisfactory on the accommodation. But the restaurant was extremely disappointing. 230 rand for lawn shank that tastes like nothing. Had to salt it just to eat some of it. Salting a lamb Shank. Ridiculous... and wife's bobotie was so eggy and had no resemblance to the traditional dish at all in flavor or texture. Miele like a mince omelet with salsa spice.. Then to top it off the absolute worst service. First time in my life I tipped below 10 percent as waitress had such an attitude problem. Would have had dinner there for the next 3 nights but now will definitely be driving elsewhere. Pity as the accommodation is really exceptional.

What to Expect

Features and amenities that make Kruger Park special

Cocktails

Beer

Wine

Coffee

Family Friendly

Groups Welcome

Reservations

Practical Information

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Payment Options

Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless

Parking

Free Parking Lot
Free Street Parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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