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Our Story | Luxury Tented Lodge | Mdluli Safari Lodge

Kuhamba kubona 

Traveling opens one’s eyes

– Siswati proverb

A story born from successful land reform, the lodge has been recognised as a blueprint for best practice community development projects in South Africa.

Mdluli Safari Lodge fills a unique gap for anyone looking for a luxury safari experience inside the Kruger National Park. Whether you’re a first-time or life-time Kruger visitor; whether it’s the thrill of a Kruger adventure that excites you, or you’re seeking a tranquil escape – our lodge is a firm favourite for South African and international travellers.

We want our guests to leave our gates relishing their memories, and knowing that their stay leaves a lasting positive impact.

traditional community
luxury safari tent
local community in the kruger national park
local community in the kruger national park
housing
Mdluli local community
game drive
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Mdluli Safari Lodge Team
infinity pool
traditional community
luxury safari tent
local community in the kruger national park
local community in the kruger national park
housing
Mdluli local community
game drive
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Mdluli Safari Lodge Team
infinity pool
Mdluli tent in the evening
Our Story

How it all began

We opened our doors to guests in January 2020.

Our lodge is built on three interlinked pillars: community partnership; conservation impact; environmental sustainability. It’s taken decades of dedication to achieve the realisation of this lodge. A development like this is dependent on establishing a harmonious relationship between community, environment and tourism.

We are proud to be in partnership with the Mdluli Community. Today, the Community has freehold title of these 850 hectares of land inside the iconic Kruger National Park. More than 90% of our lodge team are from the Mdluli Community.

leopard walking in the tall grass

You cannot inhabit and take pleasure in this land without playing an active role in preserving it.

local community

We believe it is our responsibility to play a significant part in sustainable job creation and skills development.

tents

Day to day lodge operations are an extension of our intentional sustainability philosophy.

Mdluli for you

Create your own experience, whether you’re an early riser or late sleeper, a Kruger enthusiast or prefer lazing by our signature infinity pool.

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