A welcoming safari stay near Kruger National Park

Discover relaxed African hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and memorable experiences near Malelane Gate.

Welcome to UNYATI


Close to Kruger.

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Set near Malelane Gate, Unyati Safari Lodge is an ideal destination for exploring Kruger National Park and the wider Lowveld region.


With safari tents, thatched chalets, and space for couples, families, and groups, Unyati offers comfortable accommodations, generous African hospitality, and convenient access to Eswatini and Mozambique.

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Stay at Unyati

Room to settle into the wild

Choose between spacious safari tents and comfortable thatched chalets, each offering a relaxing base for exploring Kruger National Park and the surrounding Lowveld.

Whether you are travelling as a couple, a family, or part of a larger group, Unyati makes it easy to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the rhythm of the bush.

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45 Tents


Set beneath the trees, offering the feeling of canvas living with the comfort of a lodge stay.

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6 Chalets


Comfortable chalets for guests who prefer a more traditional lodge stay.

Unyati Canvas tent cabin on a wooden deck at sunrise, with a bed inside and trees in the background

Experiences

The wild, your way

From game drives in Kruger National Park and Unyati Nature Reserve to sundowners, bush dining and hands-on outdoor activities, every experience brings guests closer to the landscape, its wildlife and one another.

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Bush Dinner

Enjoy a memorable dinner in the open bush, surrounded by nature and the sounds of the African night.

Sundowners

Pause beside the water with a drink in hand as the sun sets over the bush.

Relax

Slow down, unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, comfortable spaces and easy rhythm of lodge life.

Boma Evenings

Gather around the fire for a warm evening of good food, relaxed conversation and traditional African atmosphere.

Game Drives

Set out in search of iconic African wildlife on guided drives through Kruger National Park and within Unyati Nature Reserve

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Location

Easy to reach. Close to the Kruger.

Unyati Safari Lodge is located near Hectorspruit in Mpumalanga, with convenient access from the N4 and nearby regional airports. Whether guests are arriving by road, flying into the Lowveld, or travelling as part of a wider Kruger itinerary, the lodge is easy to include in a Southern Africa journey.


Nearby access points

Malelane Gate, Kruger National Park:
approximately 30 km
Mozambique border, Lebombo / Komatipoort

approximately 40 km

Eswatini border, Jeppes Reef / Matsamo:
approximately 70 km


Nearest Airports

Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit: 
94 km
Skukuza Airport, Kruger National Park: 
103 km
O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg:
425 km


Arriving by road

From Johannesburg, Pretoria, or Nelspruit, guests travel along the N4 towards Malalane and Komatipoort. Just before Hectorspruit, turn onto Jeppes Reef Road, continue for 5 km, then turn left onto Strydomblok Road. Continue for approximately 10 km, and Unyati Safari Lodge will be on the right-hand side.