Discover how each season transforms Marloth Park and Kruger’s bushveld. From dry winters to lush green summers, explore wildlife patterns and safari experiences at Needles Lodge.
Experience The Magic of The African Bush!
You deserve to give back to yourself and your loved ones. You deserve to reconnect. And what better way to do so than at an affordable four-star lodge in the African bush. Warthogs, giraffe, zebra, kudu, wildebeest and impala wander around Needles Lodge. As you get up close and personal with them, you will experience their lives – and the heart of the African bush. At this warm, owner-run lodge, your comfort, your experience, and your needs are our top priority.
Accommodation
We offer eight beautifully appointed suites, each with its own character and atmosphere and all the luxuries to ensure a comfortable stay in the bush.
From your bed, you can see out into the bush. Watch as the animals that regularly visit the lodge wander past your suite. Or walk through the large sliding doorway leading onto the railed wooden deck, which links back to the central deck.
Guest Reviews
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What a fantastic place!
What a fantastic place to spend some time in South Africa. The location is beautiful, the rooms are splended and very tasteful. The service is excellent, nothing is lacking at Needles Lodge. Cosy living room setting in the evening while enjoying delicious meals. We would love to come back again. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Familie Levering en Kerkhof, May 2025
The Netherlands
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Needles is our home away from home
We have been coming to Kruger regularly for years and in 2020 Needles was recommended to us by a friend. In October 2020, the only month this year in which one could travel from Germany to South Africa, we had our first stay there and it has now become our favorite place outside of Kruger. Our whole family loves the familiar and cozy atmosphere. The entire team is very... Read this review
Ines & Mike Marcinowski, November 2024
Germany
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Wat een fantasche plek!
Wat een fantasche plek! Ons verblijf in Needles lodge was 1 groot warm bad. Het hele team zorgt ervoor dat het je aan niets ontbreekt! Heerlijk eten iedere avond. Als klap op de vuurpijl ook nog empala's, giraffen, wildebeest, pumba's, apen en zebra's bij het terras gezien. Wij komen hier zeker terug. Dank jullie wel allemaal!
Frank en Karen Geelen, October 2024
The Netherlands
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Our 4th time in South Africa and another great experience!
We stayed 17 nights at Needles lodge and can summarize it in one word FANTASTIC. The family atmosphere of both the owners and all the staff makes you feel so welcome here. Nothing is too much to ask here, everyone is very helpful. Our thanks to the entire team at Needles lodge and see you next year because yes, we will return to Needles lodge next year and again... Read this review
Familie De Wilde, August 2024
Belgium
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