Kruger South Africa

The Kruger National Park in South Africa is arguably the highlight of South Africa’s safari circuit. Covering an area of nearly 2 million hectares and with a history dating back to 1898, the Kruger Park is the most established game reserve in the country. Kruger offers a wide range of experiences and activities, and is one of South Africa’s “must-see” destinations.

Spanning an impressive 7 biomes, and home to a staggering variety of wildlife species, including the Big 5, Kruger offers a magnificent safari holiday experience.

Along the Western border of the Kruger Park you’ll find a number of smaller private game reserves, including the exclusive and prestigious Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. They’re widely regarded as being part of the Kruger, even though, technically they are comple

The Kruger National Park in South Africa is arguably the highlight of South Africa’s safari circuit. Covering an area of nearly 2 million hectares and with a history dating back to 1898, the Kruger Park is the most established game reserve in the country. Kruger offers a wide range of experiences and activities, and is one of South Africa’s “must-see” destinations.

Spanning an impressive 7 biomes, and home to a staggering variety of wildlife species, including the Big 5, Kruger offers a magnificent safari holiday experience.

Along the Western border of the Kruger Park you’ll find a number of smaller private game reserves, including the exclusive and prestigious Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. They’re widely regarded as being part of the Kruger, even though, technically they are completely separate.

That said, it is important to note that these private reserves share unfenced borders with the Kruger Park itself, so the wildlife viewing is no different as the animals are free to roam where they choose.

The difference in safari experience between the Kruger Park and the surrounding private reserves lies in the range of activities available to you. Activities like walking safaris, night game drives and off-road driving are not permitted in the Kruger National Park, but are up for grabs in the private reserves.

For the ultimate Kruger safari, we recommend a stay at one of the private game reserves. Aside from the obvious luxury benefit when it comes to accommodation, your wildlife experience is far more rewarding with a qualified ranger and tracker. While self-drive holidays in the Kruger Park are available, you do run the risk of losing out on the extra information and superior knowledge that a guide or ranger can provide, not to mention the expert eye that rangers possess in spotting and tracking down the more elusive species.

Kruger accommodation rangers from stylish thatched lodges to luxury tented camps, so there’s something to suit any and all tastes. The private reserves offer superior accommodation and service.

Considering extending your Kruger safari? Do you want to add to your Kruger tour? It is not uncommon for visitors to South Africa to extend their Kruger tour with a stay in some of South Africa’s other top destinations like Cape Town, or even something further afield, like Victoria Falls. Our skilled and knowledgeable travel consultants can expertly craft a tour itinerary to suit your needs and budget while accommodating your desired experiences. Contact us for an obligation-free quotation!