Roodewal Bush Lodge
Roodewal is a SANParks bush lodge on the Timbavati River between Olifants and Satara, booked as one unit for up to 18 people. It is self-catering, with no other guests.
Exclusive use for groups
On the Timbavati River
Self-catering
No day visitors
AccommodationA self-catering bush lodge booked as one unit for up to 18
OperatorSANParks
Safari styleSelf-drive in your own car
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaKruger's public roadsPublic roads across Kruger; vehicles must stay on designated roads · source · What's this?
Strengths
- Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
- Self-drive at your own pace, at a low cost
Things to consider
- Meals, drinks and guided drives are not included
- Park conservation fees on top: €225 for your group
- Among the pricier Kruger National Park lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
A self-catering bush lodge booked as one unit for up to 18. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole lodge (up to 18), from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R1,113.6 | €60 |
From R20,044 per night for the whole lodge, sleeping up to 18 (LekkeSlaap); shown per person for 18. Self-catering, booked as one unit. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals≈ R600 pp / night (estimate)
Guided game drivesSelf-drive
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyR692 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current SANParks priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Roodewal Bush Lodge (Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Whole lodge (exclusive use)
The lodge's booking page doesn't accept dates in a link, so clicking it copies your trip details above, ready to paste into the enquiry form. Prices there can differ from the published rates shown here.
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is run by South African National Parks (SANParks). You can drive yourself on public roads and stay in SANParks rest camps, or book a lodge on a private concession inside the park.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SANParks). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide
Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportPhalaborwa (PHW)
Straight-line distance≈ 54 km
TransfersCheck in at Olifants Rest Camp.
AccessOn the Timbavati River in central Kruger, between Olifants and Satara.
Coordinates-24.1461, 31.6322
ReserveKruger National Park
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages welcome.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
Websitesanparks.org/parks/kruger
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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