Mdluli Safari Lodge - Kruger National Park

Best Community Partnership Safari Lodge - South Africa 2025

We invite you to be part of our story: a tale born from successful land reform, anchored in preserving heritage, protecting nature and uplifting the lives of the Mdluli Community. Mdluli Safari Lodge, set inside the south-western region of the Kruger National Park, is a 50-50 partnership between the Mdluli Community and private investors. This pioneering model ensures that every guest's stay directly contributes to meaningful change. Today, 90% of staff are from the Community, empowered through employment, education, housing and development initiatives. Clean water projects, food gardens and skills programmes continue to uplift lives and create opportunity. Guests enjoy a luxurious tented experience with 50 spacious tents, Big 5 game drives, wildlife drifting past the infinity pool and fireside dinners beneath the stars. Each guest becomes part of this incredible story that extends far beyond their stay - they can feel good knowing that they have left something good behind. Recognised with an AA+ ESG (environmental, sustainable, Governance) grading, Mdluli Safari Lodge is redefining sustainable tourism in south Africa. Feel good, and leave something good behind.