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Set in Marloth Park, 36 km from Crocodile Bridge, Kruger Park Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also features a terrace, as well as a bar. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Out of all the hostels I’ve stayed in around the world, Kruger Park Hostel is by far the number one when it comes to being a true authentic hostel — one that genuinely cares about making you feel at home. It’s more than just a place to sleep; it feels like a real community. From day one, I felt like I was surrounded by long-time friends. Connections happen naturally, the spaces encourage interaction, and there’s a welcoming energy in every detail. For fellow Brazilians thinking of visiting: don’t doubt for a second — this is your best value-for-money option. The daily rate includes half-board (great breakfast and dinner), you don’t have to worry about dishes, and whether you stay in a shared room or a private one like I did, everything is comfortable and cozy. Also they have nice tours either good prices that allows you to meet all Kruger area on an affordable way. The staff is also 10/10 — from Mayra (a Brazilian who shares tons of helpful tips in Portuguese) to Rene, Trudy, Lebo, Robert, Marion and so many others who make this place so special. I truly felt welcomed.

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9.3
Superb
236 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located in Marloth Park, 21 km from Crocodile Bridge, Kruger Inn Backpackers provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Malelane Gate is 39 km from the hostel. The place was exceptionally great it exceeded my expatations the host was very freindly with all the info we needed the kitchen is clean and the big fridges for your refreshments

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8.6
Fabulous
140 reviews

At the hostel, every room has a desk and a patio with a mountain view. Joy River Backpackers provides certain units with river views, and each room has a kettle. The units will provide guests with a fridge. A great place to stay in the nature next to blade river canyon !

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8.9
Fabulous
219 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Situated in Nelspruit and within 6.5 km of Mbombela Stadium, 7 Geelhout Ave has a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 2.5 km from Nelspruit Railway Station, 2.7 km from Nelspruit Nature Reserve and 8.5 km from Nelspruit Golf Club. Blue Moon Nelspruit is 18 km away and Barberton Game Reserve is 19 km from the hostel. Angels home is a heaven. Love, peace and wonderful family.

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4.5
Review score
106 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Situated in a valley within 6 km from Hazyview, along the scenic Panorama route, Hazyview Adventure Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool, lush garden and restaurant.

At Hazyview Adventure Backpackers you will find BBQ facilities and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Other facilities offered include shared lounge, a games room and the tour desk can assist guests with arranging excursions. The facility is fantastic. Beautiful place, the room was perfect and the services well organised. Excellent location. The staff were wonderful, they were family for 3 days. Highly recommended to everyone!

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6.1
Review score
114 reviews

Located in Nelspruit, 10 km from Mbombela Stadium, Old Vic Travellers Inn Nelspruit provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 4.4 km from Nelspruit Golf Club and 4.6 km from Nelspruit Railway Station, the property offers a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

The hostel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast. Loved this place! Felt so cozy and homey. Lots of open spaces and common areas, there’s also a pool where guests can cool off. Kitchen facilities were right at the dorm room which was so convenient. There’s a stove, microwave, and fridge that guests could use. The location is great too. Sure, it’s not at the town center but it’s in a safe, quiet residential area. If you need food, there’s a SPAR just 20 minutes away on foot, as well as a couple of restaurants. The staff could help you order food for delivery too. If you need to go to the town center, it’s easy to book a cab from here. It’s easy to book tours. Dave helped me book the perfect tour and found people I could join to cut down expenses cause i was traveling solo. The staff were great! They were all friendly and helpful. Dave and Bella were the perfect hosts, made me feel right at home! Wish i could have stayed longer!

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7.5
Good
129 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Set in Sabie, 1.5 km from Sabie Country Club, Sabie Gypsy's Backpackers offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can make use of a bar. I liked the environment, very vintage

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5.5
Review score
85 reviews

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