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Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kruger National Park

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Property amenity
Property amenity
Lounge
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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R536 Kruger Gate, Skukuza Rd, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1242
  • Place, Kruger National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, AM Spa Kruger
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Paul Kruger Gate
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Skukuza (SZK)

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mbombela

In Mbombela .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of AM Spa Kruger and 6 miles (10 km) of Skukuza Golf Course with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kruger National Park and Paul Kruger Gate.

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • AM Spa Kruger - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Londolozi Game Reserve - 37 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Phabeni Gate - 39 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪3638 Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trees Restaurant Skukuza Camp - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪One More Life - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park

5-star luxury hotel near Kruger National Park
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Leopard Sands, Kruger Park. The hotel can provide concierge services, a complimentary grocery shopping service, and wedding services. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Mbombela hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mbombela hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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The price is CA $354
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle up to 500 km
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 1 2026 to June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 5 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Leopard Sands River Lodge
Leopard Sands Kruger Park
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park Hotel
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park Mbombela
Leopard Sands River Lodge by BON Hotels
Leopard Sands, Kruger Park Hotel Mbombela

Leopard Sands, Kruger Park Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great birthday trip!

Fantastic stay! The staff were amazing and very accommodating. The room had a great river view and a small private cold pool. I also appreciated the option of the outdoor shower. The room was always clean and very nice and big. The staff were absolutely amazing. Only a few things I would change: Replenishing the drinks in the fridge during our 3 day stay would have been nice. Also the afternoon game drives should have been scheduled later like at 330, and the option of a night game drive would have been nice as well. In addition, the property neeeds an onsite spa space, and a bar near the pool would be nice as well. But I would recommend this to family and friends and I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, LOVELAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elephants, hippos and monkeys right outside of door. It was a peaceful and beautiful experience. The staff were the best I’ve ever encountered in my travels. Absolutely genuine and beautiful people. A new resort that is still flying under the radar. Take advantage of it while you can.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2 game drives per day included. You can watch wildlife from the terrace. Big beautiful room, friendly staff, and great restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing , the team was so lovely and welcoming . You felt right at home from the moment you stepped onto the property! The rooms are spacious , clean with comfortable bed! The food was delicious, and was such a well crafted menu to fit anyone’s taste. The meal presentation was also beautiful . The game drive was so fun and our guide Jimmy was so knowledgeable, we got to see 4/5 of the Big five within 24hours. It was an absolutely perfect stay, they made my birthday memorable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

HECTOR

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Imad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place!

Great place and good location close to Kruger entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible first safari

Generally incredible stay. Staff were very attentive. Not as luxury as hotels such as say lion sands which is twice the price though you get all the comfort you need given how busy the days are. If you plan on spending more time in the hotel / room maybe look for more luxury but the balance of comfort and access to the park was perfect for us as first time safari travelers Perfect mix of hotel comfort and access to safari with two daily drives with very knowledgable guides. Small negative was the food was only ok but the quality of the surrounding and access to Kruger more than compensated. We had a family of elephants welcome us on our first day with regular hippo and bird sightings from the terrace during out four nights. We also got engaged in the park. The staff and Elof the guide coordinated an unforgettable experience for my partner and I. Truly made the experience special.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

PHILIPPE

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Leopard Sands Kruger Park does absolutely not live up to the description on their Mariott Bonvoy Hotel website. To start with a positive note, the room is pleasant and was clean. For the rest it was a massive disappointment. The main area of the hotel is soulless. It looks and feels like a 3 star airport hotel anywhere in the world. The outdoor areas are non inviting after dark. Some areas have too much glaring light other areas are dark. The small exterior pool and the area around are not lit at night. One does not know where to sit relax and enjoy after dinner. The dining room is a sad looking grey room. No ambience, no candles, the red fire extinguishers and the green exit signs are the most visible decorative objects on the walls, not the ideal decoration in what is supposed to be a unique safari experience. The hip hop TV generated music was blasting loud over dinner. Unpleasant ! The food was pathetic. Below hospital cantina level. We were served a three paper thin slices of an unripe tomato with three paper thin slices of an industrial cheese and three basil leaves for decoration. Total estimated cost of the dish…20 cents…excluding labor cost !! Shocking ! Alternatively the menu offered a vegetable soup ! During our two night stay there was no trace of a welcoming management team member, not to mention a General Manager. Staff was aimlessly wandering around. The next morning we arrived for breakfast at 7.15 am. No breakfast was set up. Staff standing around !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025