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Kruger National Park
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Kruger Safari Tours
Safari tours are perfect for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the breathtaking beauty of South Africa’s most iconic national park. When planning a visit to Kruger National Park, opting for a private game reserve can significantly enhance your wildlife experience. Unlike public parks, private reserves offer the advantage of lower visitor numbers, allowing for more intimate wildlife encounters.
Why You’ll Love the Kruger National Park region
Embark on a remarkable Kruger National Park safari, immersing yourself in world-class game viewing while enjoying award-winning accommodations and expert guides. Whether you crave the excitement of spotting the Big 5 or wish to admire the stunning landscapes of the South African bushveld, Kruger National Park promises an unmatched safari experience.
The Kruger area encompasses not only the expansive national park but also its surrounding private game reserves, accessible by road or air. Delve deeper into the wilderness by exploring the adjacent Greater Kruger private reserves, where few fences separate the national park from these conservation-focused reserves, allowing wildlife to roam freely.
These private reserves are renowned for pioneering the luxury safari experience, offering superb accommodations and unparalleled wildlife encounters. Whether you’re seeking a family safari, a romantic honeymoon, or an adventurous wildlife expedition, you’ll find exceptional experiences awaiting at renowned reserves like Sabi Sands, Thornybush, Timbavati, Kapama, and Klaserie.
What to see
top places to explore around Kruger
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Klaserie
Kruger region
Kapama
Greater Kruger region
Thornybush
Kruger region
Timbavati
Kruger region
Sabi Sands
Kruger region
Kruger National Park
South Africa
Where to stay
preferred properties around Kruger
Camelthorn Lodge
Zimbabwe
Londolozi Varty Camp
Kruger
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Kruger
Simbavati River Sands
Kruger
Lion Sands River Lodge
Kruger
Mala Mala Main Camp
Kruger
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger
Tanda Tula Field Camp
Kruger
Thornybush Game Lodge
Hoedspruit region
Motswari Game Lodge
Kruger
&Beyond Ngala Treehouse
Kruger
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kruger
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frequently asked questions
What is special about the Kruger National Park
The Kruger stands as one of the world’s premier wildlife-watching destinations, boasting an impressive array of Africa’s iconic safari species. Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffalos, giraffes, hippos, and zebras share the bushveld with a supporting cast of 137 other mammals and over 500 bird species.
Within the Kruger, exclusive private concessions offer prime Big 5 wilderness experiences with excellent, crowd-free game viewing. Limited to two or three luxury lodges per concession, these unfenced areas include some of Africa’s finest safari accommodations. Our top picks for private concessions in Kruger National Park include Singita, Mala Mala, and Cheetah Plains.
A stay at the Kruger region’s luxe safari lodges offers not only a more intimate encounter with nature but also exclusive sightings away from public crowds, reliable Big 5 sightings year-round, and the convenience of off-road exploration with expert tracker-and-guide teams. With excellent infrastructure, a reliable travel network, professional guides, and world-class service, these private reserve lodges provide ideal accommodations. Guests can enjoy creature comforts like Wi-Fi, air conditioning, exclusive-use vehicles, and private plunge pools.
Elevate your safari experience at these luxury lodges with a variety of add-on activities they offer, including exclusive game drives, guided walking safaris, night drives, outdoor gym, romantic star-bed overnight-in-the-wild experiences, and indulgent bush spa treatments. This ensures a truly memorable and immersive safari adventure for all.
Why safari in the Kruger?
What are top Kruger Park attractions?
When visiting Kruger National Park, you can expect a journey filled with breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Kruger Park highlights include thrilling game drives where you can spot the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – in their natural habitat, set against diverse ecosystems ranging from dense forests to open savannahs, ideal for wildlife photography.
Experience the serene beauty of a sunrise over the bushveld, explore hidden waterholes where elephants gather, and enjoy the tranquillity of secluded picnic spots.
For a more immersive adventure, the park offers a variety of experiences, such as guided game drives, walking safaris that bring you closer to nature, night drives revealing nocturnal creatures, cultural tours to ancient rock art and historical landmarks, and birdwatching excursions.
To ensure you experience the best of Kruger, book your trip with Africa Select. As your official tour operator, we provide expert guides, luxury accommodations, and tailored itineraries that maximise your time in the park, delivering a seamless and enriching safari adventure.
When is the best time to visit the Kruger?
The best time to visit Kruger National Park is during the dry season, from May to September. These cooler winter months are ideal for wildlife viewing, as animals congregate around water sources, making them easier to spot in the sparse vegetation.
September is particularly rewarding, as temperatures begin to warm, and animals are still concentrated around rivers and waterholes. However, if you’re interested in seeing newborn animals and lush landscapes, the wet season from November to April brings vibrant greenery, dramatic skies, and an abundance of migratory birds, making it a beautiful time for birdwatchers and photographers.
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