Kruger national park elephants

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

  • Balule Nature Reserve

    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 Game Reserve

    Kapama, located within the greater Kruger region, serves as an ideal first-time safari destination...
  • Thornybush Game Reserve

    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 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

    Klaserie Nature Reserve

    Spanning 60,000 hectares, Klaserie Nature Reserve is among South Africa's largest privately-owned reserves...
  • Manyeleti Game Reserve

    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 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 £4,850
Southern Africa, Africa
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
Activity 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 £4,995
East Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
Activity 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 £4,125
Southern Africa, Africa
Tour Type Custom itinerary, Self-guided tour
Activity 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 £2,350
Southern Africa, Africa
Tour Type Small group tour
Activity 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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