Lodge and Komati River from above | River Hill Lodge - Mpumalanga - Komatipoort - Komati River

River Hill Lodge

Mpumalanga, Komatipoort, Komati River

River Hill Lodge sits on the Komati River near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga. Stay in chalets or hotel rooms and fish for tigerfish from the bank or a guided boat.

The fishing

The lodge is on the Komati River at the Crocodile River confluence, about 12 km from Kruger Park and 2.5 km from the Mozambique border. Tigerfish are the main target. The venue supports catch and release only. You can fish from the river bank or book a guided boat trip with rods and bait supplied. Best tiger fishing runs from September to May, but warm weather allows year-round trips. Barbel also occur in the river. Confirm session times with the venue before you book.

You can catch
Barbel
Water & style
RiverPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank

Staying at River Hill Lodge

River Hill Lodge has single-room hotel chalets and larger self-catering chalets with air conditioning, DSTV, and private braai areas. The property has a swimming pool, licensed bar, restaurant, open-air boma, conference centre, and complimentary WiFi. Sunset cruises and birding walks are also offered. Day visitors are welcome for tiger fishing without staying overnight. Guided morning, afternoon, and full-day fishing sessions include a river guide, rods, bait, and the boat. Self-guided bank fishing is also available on the lodge grounds with braai facilities along the river. A morning or afternoon fishing session is about R650 per adult and R450 per child under 10. A full-day session is about R950 per adult and R650 per child. Lodge room rates vary by unit on the booking system. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 17 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Chalet

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop Swimming pool WiFi Conference centre Boat cruises Restaurant Kids welcome

Operating hours

Always open. Fishing session times vary by season.

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