Kruger National Park


The showpiece of South African tourism, Kruger National Park is one of the world’s most famous protected areas, and for good reason.
This huge (19,485 sq km) park in the far northeast of South Africa is home to tens of thousands of mammals and birds including large numbers of all your African favourites.
The scenery is classic Africa, with the diversity of safari activities the equal of anywhere and there are endless accommodation options and safari styles available, from tented camps to luxury lodges. The park is readily accessible and, thanks to an impressive road system, easy to travel around.
There’s a massive amount of accommodation in and around Kruger National Park. The park itself caters to all budgets, from hardcore bush campers to lodges with a luxury royal seal (and a price tag to match). In general, the finest accommodation and best safari guides can be found in the exclusive private reserves bordering Kruger itself. The prices quoted by such places might appear steep but keep in mind that they generally include all activities including guided safaris in state-of-the-art vehicles, meals and most drinks, plus the conservation fees that help maintain such wilderness areas.
Kruger National Park
Best game reserves in Kruger National Park and the surrounding parks
The showpiece of South African tourism, Kruger National Park is one of the world’s most famous protected areas, and for good reason. This huge (19,485 sq km) park in the far northeast of South Africa is home to tens of thousands of mammals and birds including large numbers of all your African favourites. The scenery is classic Africa, with the diversity of safari activities the equal of anywhere and there are endless accommodation options and safari styles available, from tented camps to luxury lodges...read more
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Balule Nature Reserve
Covering an area of 250 sq km, the Balule Nature Reserve is an integral part of the Greater Kruger eco-system, seamlessly blending with its surroundings... -
Kapama Game Reserve
Kapama, located within the greater Kruger region, serves as an ideal first-time safari destination... -
Thornybush Game Reserve
Thornybush, once a fenced reserve ensuring the presence of numerous large mammals, restricted wildlife movement between the reserve and Kruger... -
Timbavati Game Reserve
Timbavati, a private reserve bordering the main Kruger Park, hosts a wealth of mammal and bird species due to its unobstructed access... -
Klaserie Nature Reserve
Spanning 60,000 hectares, Klaserie Nature Reserve is among South Africa's largest privately-owned reserves... -
Manyeleti Game Reserve
Manyeleti, translating to "Place of the Stars" in Shangaan, spans 230 sq km and shares an unfenced border with Kruger... -
Karongwe Game Reserve
Karongwe, a moderately-sized private game reserve, boasts an impressive likelihood of leopard sightings, nestled between four rivers and featuring views of the Drakensberg Mountains...
Places to go in Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park Tours

Ultimate African Taster
15 days from Victoria Falls to Cape Town
15 daysFrom £4,850Southern Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Kruger Safari & Beach
8 days from Kruger to Mozambique
8 daysFrom £4,995East Africa, Southern Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Wonders of South Africa
15 days from Port Elizabeth to Kruger
15 daysFrom £4,125Southern Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Jewels of South Africa
13 day small group tour of South Africa
13 daysFrom £2,350Southern Africa, Africa | |
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Small group tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food, Wine, Solo Travel |
Kruger National Park Travel Companies


Wayfairer
Tailor-made luxury travel
East Africa, Southern Africa | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Culinary, Responsible Travel |


Absolute Zambia Safaris
Custom safari holidays to Zambia
Zambia | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Responsible Travel |


Wild Frontiers
Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
East Africa, Southern Africa | |
Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel |


The African Wild
Botswana tours and safaris
Botswana | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour, Self-guided tour | |
Safari, Luxury, Family, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks |


Take Me To Africa
Experts in small group travel to Africa
East Africa, Southern Africa | |
Small group tour | |
Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |


YellowWood Adventures
Sustainable travel for the modern-day explorer
Central America, North Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Central Asia | |
Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
Safari, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Mountain Biking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Responsible Travel, Conservation, Solo Travel |


African Encounters
East Africa, Southern Africa | |
Small group tour | |
Safari, Luxury, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Responsible Travel, Conservation, Eco-travel |


The Adventure People
The Most Inspiring & Exciting Adventure Holidays On Earth.
Central America, South America, North Africa, East Africa, South Asia | |
Small group tour | |
Safari, Beach, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Solo Travel |
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