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    Daily Safari Drives & Walks in Kruger National Park

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    Gourmet meals to suit every discerning pallet

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    Walk in Climate-Controlled Cellar with a choice of fine South Africa wines
Experience The Magic of The African Bush!

You deserve to give back to yourself and your loved ones. You deserve to reconnect. And what better way to do so than at an affordable four-star lodge in the African bush. Warthogs, giraffe, zebra, kudu, wildebeest and impala wander around Needles Lodge. As you get up close and personal with them, you will experience their lives – and the heart of the African bush. At this warm, owner-run lodge, your comfort, your experience, and your needs are our top priority.

The Experience

If you're looking for a peaceful retreat, escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life; enjoy the hospitality, relax, and soak up the sun at the pool.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

We offer eight beautifully appointed suites, each with its own character and atmosphere and all the luxuries to ensure a comfortable stay in the bush. 

From your bed, you can see out into the bush. Watch as the animals that regularly visit the lodge wander past your suite. Or walk through the large sliding doorway leading onto the railed wooden deck, which links back to the central deck.

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Facilities

The central lounge and entertainment area at Needles Lodge extends out onto a large outside deck surrounding the trunk of a giant Marula tree.

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Guest Reviews

  • Needles is our home away from home

    We have been coming to Kruger regularly for years and in 2020 Needles was recommended to us by a friend. In October 2020, the only month this year in which one could travel from Germany to South Africa, we had our first stay there and it has now become our favorite place outside of Kruger. Our whole family loves the familiar and cozy atmosphere. The entire team is very... Read this review

    Ines & Mike Marcinowski, November 2024

    Germany

  • Wat een fantasche plek!

    Wat een fantasche plek! Ons verblijf in Needles lodge was 1 groot warm bad. Het hele team zorgt ervoor dat het je aan niets ontbreekt! Heerlijk eten iedere avond. Als klap op de vuurpijl ook nog empala's, giraffen, wildebeest, pumba's, apen en zebra's bij het terras gezien. Wij komen hier zeker terug. Dank jullie wel allemaal!

    Frank en Karen Geelen, October 2024

    The Netherlands

  • Our 4th time in South Africa and another great experience!

    We stayed 17 nights at Needles lodge and can summarize it in one word FANTASTIC. The family atmosphere of both the owners and all the staff makes you feel so welcome here. Nothing is too much to ask here, everyone is very helpful. Our thanks to the entire team at Needles lodge and see you next year because yes, we will return to Needles lodge next year and again... Read this review

    Familie De Wilde, August 2024

    Belgium

  • Awesome stay at Needles Safari Lodge

    Had an absolute awesome stay at Needles safari Lodge. They organised our full 8 day stay with Safari's, add on excursions and relax days in-between. We came to see the Animals and the great service from everyone just made it that much better. Dennis,Gail,lyn,Philip and the ladies thank you!!!

    Rusty and Allie, August 2024

    Australia

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