Stopover accommodation to or from Kruger National Park

Amidst the exquisite high country of Haenertsburg / Magoebaskloof in the Limpopo Province, land of mountains, lakes, waterfalls and forests, stands the elegant Stanford Lake Lodge, a tribute to those seeking the ultimate in idyllic privacy...

On Route to or from the Kruger National Park?

Stanford Lake Lodge is your answer for great stopover accommodation to or from Kruger National Park. Spend some time with us and you will experience a completely different environment which will enrich your trip!

Fondly referred to by the locals as "The Mountain", this area, with the Village of Haenertsburg, boasts a host of attractions, restaurants, pubs, quaint shops, a museum, nurseries, cheese making, a craft beer brewery, hiking trails, birding, fishing, and of course for the adrenaline junkies, some challenging adventure sport and mountain biking trails.

Directions to Stanford Lake Lodge

Travelling from JHB/PTA on the N1, take Tzaneen by-pass road before Polokwane (ex Pietersburg). Turn LEFT into the R71 - this road doubles back over the highway. Keep on R71 to Tzaneen. Approximately 52 kms from Polokwane to Haenertsburg. Keep STRAIGHT as you enter the village of Haenertsburg. At first STOP street (with garage and Café on your RIGHT) - travel STRAIGHT for 5,2 kms where you will turn RIGHT into A21 Stanford Farm entrance which also. The school is on the opposite side.

Directions from Stanford Lake Lodge to Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park Central Gates

Orpen Entrance Gate
- From Stanford Lake Lodge turn right onto the R71 and head for Tzaneen
- Turn right at T junction (R36/R71)
- Use the left lane to take the R71 ramp to Phalaborwa
- Continue onto Gravelotte
- Continue onto R526
- Turn right at the T junction onto the R40 towards Hoedspruit.
- After Hoedspruit turn left at the T junction to stay on R40
- After 2km turn left again to Orpen Gate
- Allow just over 2 hours for the trip
Phalaborwa Entrance Gate: See directions below

Kruger National Park Northern Gates

Phalaborwa Entrance Gate
- From Stanford Lake Lodge turn right onto the R71 and head for Tzaneen
- Turn right at T junction (R36/R71)
- Use the left lane to take the R71 ramp to Phalaborwa
- Continue onto Gravelotte
- Turn left at Gravelotte continue on the R71 to Phalaborwa Gate
- Allow about One and a half hours for the trip
Punda Maria Entrance Gate
- From Stanford Lake Lodge turn right onto the R71 and head for Tzaneen
- Turn left at T junction onto the R36 towards Modjadjiskloof
- Turn right after Modjadjiskloof towards Giyani
- Turn right at the T Junction onto the R81 towards Giyani
- Turn right onto R524
- Continue onto H13-1
- That will take you to the Punda Maria Entrance Gate, approximately a Two and a half hour drive

Gate Times

Entrance Gates Opening Times:

Oct - Mar: 05:30
Apr - Sep: 06:00

Camp Gates Opening Times:

Oct: 05:30
Nov - Jan: 04:30
Feb - Mar: 05:30
Apr - Sep: 06:00

Camp Gate Closing Times:

Aug - Oct: 18:00
Nov - Feb: 18:30
Mar - Apr: 18:00
May - Jul: 17:30