Ku Sungula safari lodge — Hotel in Maruleng Local Municipality

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 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...

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...

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...