CROC'S NEST
BUSH LODGE
A Nature Lover's Escape
This amazing riverside spot is situated in Marloth Park along the Crocodile River, hugging the world-famous Kruger National Park, and offers a truly unique experience!
In a nature conservancy, with wildlife free to roam, giving you unique interactions with some of Africa’s best-loved creatures. This is what makes this place so special.
Beautifully positioned to offer the most spectacular views. Relax in the comfort of the lodge and let nature come to you!
On your morning walk, it would be no surprise to walk past a herd of zebra or a tower of giraffes, or you could relax in the comfort of the lodge and let nature come to you. Marloth is home to many of Kruger's +- 500 bird species, such as the resident pair of fish eagles always in earshot. Animal species commonly seen around include kudu, wildebeest, warthog, impala, bushbuck and more. Expect visits by some of Marloth’s smaller creatures, such as banded mongoose, lesser and greater bushbabies and vervet monkeys.
A Birder's Paradise
The view from the house is of the Kruger National Park running down to its Crocodile River boundary and the Park entrance gate is only a mere 25 minutes’ drive away. It is however quite possible that you will see all of the big five without even leaving the viewing deck.
This beautiful riverside spot presents a rich variety of both woodland & riverine birdlife and there is the possibility of spotting many of the birds native to Kruger Park (of which there are over 500 species). A few minutes’ walk takes you to Marloth Park’s own ‘Bee-Eater’ bird-hide providing closer views of the river’s visitors. For those who prefer to stay put enjoying a morning coffee, the house’s wrap-around decks afford excellent viewing of the birdlife, and game, frequenting the immediate surrounds.
Relax and unwind
Crocs Nest Bush Lodge is a stilted wooden, 3-bedroomed, 4-bathroomed, eco-friendly bush house, specially positioned westwards to offer the most spectacular views of the Crocodile River and the world-famous Kruger National Park beyond. On the first level there is a spacious open-plan kitchen and airy living room, opening out to wide wrap-around decks with a corner infinity pool. Two of the three bedrooms, each with balconies are also on this level. Enjoy a barbeque dinner on the shaded lower deck area, safely raised up 2m from the ground, and then sip sundowners in the second upper 'Ilanga Lounge' with its own open viewing deck and unrivalled views. Up there is the third bedroom, boasting an additional outside 'bush shower'. Each of the 3 spacious bedrooms has their own ensuite bathroom, with a fourth family or guest bathroom and laundry off the living room.
Crocs Nest has solar water heaters, tree lights and a backup generator in case of any electricity disruptions, so there is always power at the house. There is also a fire pit downstairs in the garden for guests to enjoy.
A Nature Lover's Escape
For the wildlife enthusiast there is a wealth of plains game roaming around Marloth Park many of which pay daily visits, including giraffe, zebra, kudu, warthog, impala, bushbuck, monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest, mongoose and many others. Having a sundowner as another sun sinks directly in front of Croc’s Nest over the river is a breath-taking experience. Late evening you may well see our resident bushbabies leaping through the trees,
Once the sun sets and the moon and stars come out to shine, the ambience of Croc’s Nest with its beautiful soft lighting will warm the heart and soul. Complemented by sounds of crickets, wallowing hippos, the African fish eagle and the woodland kingfisher, this truly is a unique experience not to be missed.