Needles Lodge

What a fabulous start Needles was for a Special Birthday Trip! The lodge is a real gem with every element in place for the perfect stay. Nothing is too much trouble - every member of the team go out of their way to make your visit special. The rooms are lovely with nice touches such as Egyptian cotton bed linen, home made cookies, mozzy nets and efficient air conditioning (the temperature was over 40 degrees during our stay). Denis and Lyn are brilliant hosts. All guests eat dinner together which creates a family ambience. The food is prepared to an extremely high standard by an amazing kitchen team who love it when you stick your head around their door to say hi. Dinner and breakfast plates are hot and nothing is too much trouble. During our stay Zebra and Kudu came up to the lodge to say hello - with treats as a reward! The lodge has an excellent wine list and prices are a very pleasant surprise! The game drives were another highlight. The 2 guides, Glen and Willem, went out of their way to ensure that we saw as much as possible. Thanks to Willem we can now comfortably identify at least 10 types of poo! Glen extended our day with him to return to where a male lion had been spotted. Kruger is like Jurassic Park! You never know what you will come across next - as you can see from the photos attached. As someone who very rarely writes a review, everything you read about Needles is the truth. It really is that 'Once in a Blue Moon' find! We would highly recommend Needles for a visit. We WILL return! John & Helen Walker

Our time at Needles was beyond amazing! This place is a slice of heaven very close to Kruger Park. The lodge itself is stunning, blending luxury with nature effortlessly. The food is absolutely delicious – every meal was a treat (3 courses every night!). It feels really surreal, being completely immersed in nature, we even had breakfast while zebras, kudus and pumbas stroll by and got very close to us. All the experiences were set up for us. Safaris, nature walks, the trip to Mozambique, the panorama tour! Everything was taken care of, so we could just soak it all in. The staff is super friendly and made us feel very welcome and at home. The chefs and the waiters are incredible and our rooms were always clean and tidy. Overall, this lodge is a gem. If you want an incredible safari experience without skimping on comfort, this is it. We'll definitely be back.

The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring a memorable stay. Our guide was knowledgeable and made every safari drive exciting, helping us spot the Big Five and more. The meals were delicious, featuring fresh, local ingredients and accommodating special dietary needs.

We stayed for a few days and nights at Needles Lodge. We have had a great stay at this Lodge. The service of the Staff was very kind and they told us a lot about Marloth Park and surroundings. In the evening there was a dinner at a large table, where all the guests were dining together. Dinner was very good and was very special to have dinner with all the quests. The chambers were very complete with a very good bed, shower etcetera. Our compliments to Staff and the whole team.

Stayed and booked all the game drives with Needles Lodge. And had the best time the Lodge is amazing and the value for money is insane. The drives were well arranged and we loved and saw so much! The food at the love is another LEVEL! 100% recommended

From the very beginning to the very end, Needles Lodge was Brilliant. Everyone working there was beautiful- friendly, professional and so, so helpful. I went on a yoga safari trip but hope to take the family in the future! It is the only place to stay! So safe, so clean , impeccable service, delicious meals and a fabulous array of amazing wine. Thank you 🙏🏻 to all the staff, loved it so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

We booked a trip to Needles Lodge 4 years ago, only to be denied by Covid restrictions. Fortunately for us, Needles were good enough to keep our deposit as a credit. Sadly they were fully booked for our new dates this year, so instead we used our credit towards game drives organised by Dennis at the Lodge. Highly recommended!

What a beautiful experience from start to finish.. Staff were incredible - food was world class - and the environment is extremely restful and authentic. Highlight were the regular animal visits at meal times - nothing like having dinner with a herd of zebras!! Highly recommended!!!

Great place, amazing food and fantastic team! Location is nice, animal visits and animation The facilities are clean, beautiful and very comfortable. The safari tour is the best thing to do. 2 days is recommended. Keep up the good work. Thank you