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$1,095 to $1,277 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Our guide and tracker during a game drive
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2015)
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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ZA
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge is a small scale lodge in Greater Kruger Park South Africa (Olifants West Balule) in the middle of the Big 5 area, open with Kruger National Park. Feel part of the Ku Sungula Family and let us host your perfect safari adventure! Your stay with us is an unique, personalized adventure that offers you detailed insight into the complex and fascinating ecosystem of the South African bush.
Reviews17
Our amazing experience Ku Sungula Lodge, 100% recommended esp first timers
Our stay at Ku Sungula Lodge was more than amazing! Thanks to Anne for organising our trip and very responsive in all our communications from the very beginning which really put our mind at ease.
From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth and genuine hospitality by the front of house team and the owner, Yolanda and manager Moses. From our guides, Sam, John, DJ and Confident, to the amazing FOH team, esp. Trinity, Thim and the amazing chef Li and our housekeeper - every single person we met made us feel right at home.
The game drives were unforgettable. We never felt unsafe while traveling in the open vehicles with our guides. We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of animals, all of the big 5 and more (except for the male lion - which added another reason for us to come back for 'em bad boys). Thanks to our experienced and passionate guides, we didn’t just see them — we truly learned about them, their behaviors, and the bush they call home. It was both thrilling and deeply enriching. The bush walk gave us another dimension that the game drives could not cover and was a super fun and educational experience that we could never forget (esp the 'special seed' spitting contest lol).
The food was another highlight! Every meal was a delight, thanks to the talented chef Li who crafted delicious dishes with so much care and love. Dining under the stars after a day of adventure made it all feel even more special.
Our room was always spotless, thanks to the wonderful housekeeping team. A special thank you to the housekeeper who kept everything neat and tidy throughout our stay — we truly appreciated your care and attention to detail. The staff were also incredibly accommodating and quick to help with any small changes or requests we had, always with a smile.
We’re so grateful for the entire team — each and every one of you played a part in making this trip so memorable. Ku Sungula Lodge is a place we’ll always hold close to our hearts, and we can’t wait to return one day.
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A Small Lodge delivering a huge experience.
Staying at Ku Sungula Safari Lodge was an experience beyond anything I could have imagined—it was pure magic from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm smiles and a refreshing drink. What truly sets this lodge apart is the staff. The guides were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also passionate about the land and its wildlife. Each game drive was a thrilling adventure, packed with sightings of the Big Five and narrated with stories and facts that brought the bush to life. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime escape that stirs your soul, reconnects you with nature, and wraps you in world-class luxury, Ku Sungula Safari Lodge is it. I left with memories I’ll cherish forever—and a deep desire to return.
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Ku Sungula Safari Lodge is Awesome!
We booked a stay at Ku Sungula safari lodge last minute and couldn't have been happier with our stay! To start, Anne was fantastic with our last minute booking - making it so easy!
From the moment we arrived at the Hoedspruit airport and were collected by DJ, we knew we had made the right choice for a safari lodge!
Once at the property, all of the staff were amazing, friendly and professional! The property and our rondavel guest house was awesome - complete with outdoor shower (que the elephant passing by!) and adjacent private outdoor living area. The food was great and plentiful! WiFi available and good!
The star of the experience was the game drives we did morning and late afternoon/evening! With Confidence (Coffee) driving and DJ spotting/tracking we had a fantastic time! They were a great team, allowing ample time for photos and asking the guests what they wanted to see or attempt to see on each drive. The open top/open side Toyota Land Cruisers were comfortable able to go anywhere! Blankets and/or ponchos were provided as needed. We were able to get up close and personal with lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, a leopard, rhinos and hippos - just to mention the big ones!
Coffee also was great about pointing out smaller critters and birds as well as sharing information about the different trees & bushes and how they are used by the local tribal people - she was a wealth of information! DJ was a fantastic tracker/spotter and I know we were able to see more because of his expertise! Many of the game vehicles from the various lodges in the area talk to each other on the radio to share locations/sightings - what we noticed is that we were almost always first at an animal location - because these guys are the best!
Anyway, I wholeheartedly recommend the Ku Sungula safari lodge! This is an amazing team of guest oriented people - you will have a fantastic experience!
Brent
Eagle, Colorado, USA
Stayed April 21-24 (4 days/3 nights), 2025
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Outstanding!
This place was an amazing experience! We got the entire safari experience because of the wonderful staff! I got the 5 day package which was reasonable priced compared to other packages.
First, this place is beautiful and very clean. Staff is constantly working to give us the best experience. They are all friendly and amazing! The entire staff from Confidence, Moses, John, DJ, Trinity were just outstanding!
The first day we got there we went on our first game drive and it was an amazing first experience. It was just like what we saw in the TV. We saw lions eating and elephants up close.
We saw how big Kruger National Park is. You can drive hours in there. You see a large amount of animal groups there but I didn’t know this. You can only see animals from the roads. The park is protected. That is why I loved the lodge. They are able to drive on their reserve off road and get up close to the animals.
They took care of everything from beginning to end and it was a very luxury experience. My recommendation for this place is to fly into Hoedspruit Airport which is one hour from Johannesburg airport. We changed our plans last minute to fly back to Johannesburg and they were able to easily accommodate us!
They wash your clothes everyday which was amazing and they charges a very low fe!
I also recommend staying here longer to get more game drives. Every time we went out we saw something different but it’s always a gamble because it wildlife and you can see everything or nothing. You never know.
Overall, this place was a dream and the experience we got will stay with us forever. I can’t wait to come back!
DE
We had a perfect time in the Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
We had a wonderful 4 nights at the Ku Sungula Safari Lodge. Within this short time, we had 4 impressive game drives and saw so many different animals. We observed a lion family having breakfast on sun rise, we saw a group of young elephants having a swimming party at a pond and many more unforgettable moments.
Our ranges Sam, John and Confidence did a wonderful job. They are very experienced and have so much knowledge about the animals, nature and the area. We felt very secure even though we had been very close to the wild animals.
One big surprise was the wonderful food we got for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The preparation and taste were like in a 3-star restaurant.
We recommend staying in the Ku Sungula Safari Lodge. It is each penny worth.
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