The Orpen Kruger
Overview & Capacity
The Orpen Kruger is a boutique safari lodge just outside Orpen Gate in Mpumalanga, beside the Manyeleti Game Reserve. Part of The Cork Tree Collection, it has ten private chalets sleeping 20 overnight guests, with indoor and outdoor gathering areas, a pool and an open-air boma. The venue-supplied pack presents it for intimate exclusive groups and safari itineraries. The 20-guest figure is an accommodation limit, not a confirmed conference capacity; formal meeting facilities and event layouts must be confirmed directly.
The Story Behind The Orpen Kruger
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Small-group stays, not an assumed conference capacity
Ten 45 m² chalets each have one king bed and sleep two, with five outdoor showers and five outdoor baths. Chalets include air-conditioning, a bar fridge, safe, desk, hairdryer, tea/coffee station and complimentary Wi-Fi. The main lodge has reception, lounge, bar and dining spaces flowing to the pool and lawns. Formal meeting-room layouts and day-visitor capacity were not supplied.
How to read the accommodation rates
Published accommodation rack rates in ZAR, per room per night, not per person and not conference rates. Single and double refer to occupancy. Season 2026: 1 December 2025–30 November 2026; 2027: 1 December 2026–30 November 2027; 2028: 1 December 2027–30 November 2028. Accommodation VAT and tourism-levy treatment are not confirmed in the supplied pack. Rates and availability must be reconfirmed when booking. No contracted STO rates have been supplied.
2026 accommodation rack rates
Standard chalet, dinner/bed/breakfast: R6,140 single / R6,790 double. Full package, dinner/bed/breakfast plus one game drive daily: R8,390 single / R10,890 double. All-inclusive package: R11,670 single / R17,440 double; the pack describes two Manyeleti game drives daily or one full-day Kruger drive, breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages, subject to package terms. Confirm fees and exclusions directly.
2027 accommodation rack rates
Standard chalet, dinner/bed/breakfast: R6,570 single / R7,260 double. Full package, dinner/bed/breakfast plus one game drive daily: R8,980 single / R11,650 double. All-inclusive package: R12,430 single / R18,540 double; the pack describes two Manyeleti game drives daily or one full-day Kruger drive, breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages, subject to package terms. Confirm fees and exclusions directly.
2028 accommodation rack rates
Standard chalet, dinner/bed/breakfast: R7,560 single / R8,350 double. Full package, dinner/bed/breakfast plus one game drive daily: R10,330 single / R13,400 double. All-inclusive package: R14,710 single / R22,150 double; the pack describes two Manyeleti game drives daily or one full-day Kruger drive, breakfast, lunch, dinner and beverages, subject to package terms. Confirm fees and exclusions directly.
Children and group bookings
Children aged 0–2 sharing with two full-paying adults are complimentary; ages 3–14 are on request. Room maximums still apply. Group allocations, deposits and cancellation terms must be confirmed in the booking contract.
B&W Production Notes
- Formal conference room and event layouts not specified
- Confirm meeting space, AV, backup power, exclusive-use terms and vehicle logistics before planning a corporate programme
A small safari-group stay rather than a confirmed conference facility. Use the 20-bed accommodation capacity for rooming plans only, and obtain a meeting-space proposal before booking a business programme.
Suitable For
What we like
- Ten private chalets for up to 20 overnight guests
- Close to Orpen Gate and Manyeleti
- Indoor and outdoor gathering areas
- Boma dining and safari packages
What to confirm
- Whether a formal conference venue is available and its event capacity
- Exclusive-use or buyout rates and minimum stay
- AV, power backup, accessibility and parking
- Exact address and map pin
- Accommodation VAT, tourism levy, park fees and package exclusions
Amenities & Facilities
- The lodge sleeps 20; no formal conference or event capacity was supplied. The directory therefore leaves event capacity on request.
- Accommodation package rates are per chalet per night, not per delegate. Confirm VAT, tourism levy, conservation or park fees, game-drive availability and all exclusions.
- Boma dinners are weather dependent; meals are for in-house guests.
Quick Facts
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Frequently asked questions
Q.Where is The Orpen Kruger located?
The Orpen Kruger is located in Outside Kruger National Park’s Orpen Gate, Orpen Gate, Mpumalanga. B&W Productions arranges full event production here, from AV and staging to décor and catering coordination.
Q.Does The Orpen Kruger offer catering and accommodation?
Catering — Meals for in-house guests; dinner, bed and breakfast or inclusive safari packages; outdoor boma dinners weather permitting. Accommodation — Yes — ten private chalets sleeping 20 overnight guests; five with outdoor showers and five with outdoor baths.
Q.What types of events is The Orpen Kruger best suited to?
The Orpen Kruger works well for Small-group safari incentives, Residential retreats, Exclusive group stays, Corporate getaways subject to meeting-space confirmation. A small safari-group stay rather than a confirmed conference facility. Use the 20-bed accommodation capacity for rooming plans only, and obtain a meeting-space proposal before booking a business programme.
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