Ku Sungula Safari Lodge

Best ever safari experience! Everything was perfect! Great place, friendly staff, good food, nice pool and a totally best ever experience with the safari. We had two safaris per day, one in the early morning and one in the afternoon and we did see elephants ( a lot), lions, buffalos, crocs, giraffs, rhinoceros, impalas, other deers and many more during the four tours we did during three days.

Our stay at Ku Sungula Safari Lodge was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we arrived, the staff treated us like royalty, going above and beyond to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Their warmth and hospitality made us feel right at home in the heart of the wild. The culinary experience was out of this world! Every meal was a delicious adventure, expertly crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Whether it was breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the food was consistently fantastic and left us eagerly anticipating the next meal. The safaris were the highlight of our trip. Our guides, John and Sibu, were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, providing us with breathtaking encounters with the majestic wildlife of the region. Their expertise and enthusiasm made each safari an unforgettable experience. The lodge's commitment to sustainability and conservation was evident in every aspect of the safari experience. Ku Sungula Safari Lodge is a true gem for anyone seeking an authentic and luxurious African safari experience. We can't wait to return for another unforgettable adventure!

It is a pity that there are only five stars to rate our stay at the Ku Sungula Safari Lodge, because the lodge, the reserve and all we experienced was worth a lot more than that. Paola is a well-travelled visitor of African reserves and lodges, from Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania and Botswana, while the four days we spent in the Kruger were my very best stay in an African lodge. We chose the Ku Sungula through Safaribookings becuase we liked the versatility of the portal and the description of the lodge. Still, I would have never expected the much we definitely found and the bonuses we enjoyed. The whole process of inquiry and booking went smooth and easy. Yolanda, who then we met at the lodge, was just perfect in replying quickly to all my requests of information. The great and extremely pleasant surprise came with the arrival to the lodge: friendly and caring staff, great attention to all services, the neat and cozy cottage they assigned to us, fantastic food served on immaculate tableclothes for breakfast and lunch, while watching elephants, zebras and giraffes grazing and walking right in front of our eyes. As well as a warm boma dinner time spent with the other guests of the lodge. All was as described and shown in the lodge's web site. Even a lot better than a picture or a blurb can describe. And then the early morning and the night safari games with a brilliant Moses, as well as the great tracker (the best "eyes of Africa" in spotting wildlife, as Paola called him) sitting in front of the reliable and sturdy car. We have been able to spot all Big Five and much, much more, mostly close to the car but always with a sense of safety given by the both driver and tracker. This has certainly been the most rewarding experience of the whole 4-week trip in South Africa and quite likely one of the very best travel experiences both Paola and I have made during these past twenty years spent together travelling across all continents. A REAL paradise that unfortately lasted only four days. I wish I had previously decided to stay longer than that. A special thank goes to fabulous Yolanda, who did a lot more than we would expect from a manager-in-residence. She offered us an unforgettable surprise candle-lit dinner for our anniversary that I had only brielfy mentioned to her. Yolanda also arranged for us a safari inside the Kruger NP with Bress, a nice, experienced and multi-skilled English lady who has resided here for over 15 years . Furthermore, Yolanda arranged for us the booking of one unplanned flight and drove us personally to Huidspruit airport. It is very hard to thank her properly. We only hope to come back soon to Kruger and Ku Sungula, which we could certainly consider our wonderful home-away-from home.

The team at the Ku Sungula Safari lodge really make you feel welcome from the very first moment. All aspects of our stay left beautiful memories with us. The staff is so friendly and took very good care of us with lovely food and drinks and are very helpful at any time. The lodges are very comfortable and nicely decorated and have direct view on the wildlife outside. Our stay included 2 game drives per day. The ranger and the spotter are very experienced and have lots to tell about the animals moving across the Balule reserve. The ranger does not give an ‘animal-guarantee’ but just that makes the drive an adventure. The mix of their tracking skills, incredible hawk eyes and collaboration with other rangers results in seeing a wide variety of animals every time. Elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos, lions, crocodiles, vultures, …. Please pay the team a visit, they deserve it; you will have a wonderful time!

I absolutely loved Ku Sungula, the safaries/gane drives, the amazing staff and the atmosphere! I do hope I will come back soon, because the place is amazing! I saw all the animals I could have imagine and then some. Thank you, Inkomo, tak!

We stayed for 5 nights - service was excellent! Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. Janco took us on a walking safari and was very knowledgeable about conservation and all sorts of information. Moshe was our ranger and helped us spot the Big 5 in 2 hours. More importantly he was was very professional and knowledgeable. Showed us hyena cubs and 3 leopards! The lodge is lovely and it is fun to sit by the watering hole and watch the animals.