Kruger National Park South Africa
Big Five South African Safari Holidays for the Whole Family
Self-drive or tour group; luxury lodges or bush camps - the Kruger National Park Area will give you a great African Safari and bush experience for the whole family.
Kruger National Park in South Africa (KNP) is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The greater Kruger Park Area includes the wildlife areas around the Park. Together they offer the visitor a range of amazingly different and truly unique African Safari experiences.
Kruger National Park - a wide choice of holidays
So whether visitors are looking for an exciting African safari adventure or a laid-back place of peace to recharge from their stressful urban lifestyles, they can join the over one million visitors who come to Kruger annually. Here visitors can stay at a wide choice of lodges and rest camps; relax in the spa’s; play golf; hike; cycle; go on game drives or organized tours or choose to do self-drive routes through the KNP to enjoy the animals and abundant bird life in this eco-diverse area of South Africa.
Established in 1889 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivaled in the diversity of its life forms and is a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
Kruger National Park Accommodation
Main Kruger Park Lodging and Rest Camps
Self-catering family cottages and guest houses, bungalows, chalets and huts. Here you will find real safari tents, caravan parks and bring-your-own-tent camp sites. Most rest camps have shops, restaurants and gas stations except for a select few. Pharmacies and medical services are available. Public service utilities like ATM banking and pay phones are available everywhere. Only a few camps have internet café’s.
Kruger Park Bush Lodges and Camps
Self-catering cottages and chalet accommodation. Being smaller camps, there are fewer guests, and since they are 'private-residents only', you can be assured of a more intimate South Africa safari holiday experience. While some have a small shop selling the most basic requirements, like fire wood and ice, they do not sell food or beverages.
Camping in Kruger National Park
Four Kruger Park Camp Sites provide camping enthusiasts with the genuine African Bush Experience. Some camp sites have electricity, and some have a communal ablution blocks and kitchens. Bring your own tent, or hire one at the campsite. Tamboti tented camp offers permanent safari tent accommodation with tents mounted on stilted platforms.
Private lodges in Kruger Park
For travelers who want to splash our on a bit more luxury, Kruger has a selection of private lodges within Kruger where visitors won’t only be spoiled by excellent game viewing, but also by superb cuisine, world-class service and choice South African wines.
Game Lodge Luxury at Private Reserves
Luxury and comfort in private reserves adjoining Kruger Park. Imagine open air dining on traditional cuisine under an African sky, superior personalized service, and sensational game viewing in five star luxury. Five of the best are:
- Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
- Timbavati Private Game Reserve
- Balule Private Game Reserve
- Kapama Private Game Reserve
- Londolozi Game Reserve
Tours and Safari's to Kruger Park
Ecoafrica.com is committed to providing authentic African eco-tourism experiences. They offer forty itineraries and 88 destinations in the Kruger Park area where you are practically assured of seeing the Big Five. They also have a self-drive itinerary and a Four day Kruger Park Walking Safari.
An unforgettable Kruger National Park Safari awaits you at Wild Wings Safaris, with excellent Big Five game viewing, superb food, luxury air-conditioned accommodation, and a personal guide. They also offer all-inclusive fly-in or self-drive safaris from Johannesburg to any of the private game lodges in the greater Kruger National Park for any size group. One of their most popular safaris is the Luxury Photographic Safari.
Examine Kruger Park more closely from the Google Earth perspective.
Official SANPark Kruger National Park Website with accommodation, webcam, maps tariffs and more.
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