Kruger National Park
Why Visit Kruger National Park?
Famously home to Africa's Big 5, Kruger is the National Park that's on everyone's lips. This chunk of unspoiled land overflows with an impressive resumé of birds and wildlife and is action-packed for safari viewing; a dense and diverse mixture of animals which bleat, roar and swoop.
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Kruger National Park Overview
Along with the plentiful wildlife and birdlife, a large number of habitats can be found across the park, ranging from river systems to open grasslands, lush woodlands and shrub. There are also a number of rivers running through the park from west to east, including the Sabie, Olifants, Crocodile, Letaba, Luvuvhu and Limpopo rivers.
While there is not much in the way of nightlife in the traditional sense at Kruger National Park, the chance to enjoy a meal around a roaring campfire and perhaps a glass or two of fine wine as you swap stories about the day’s event can be enjoyed at the many lodges and camps situated in or around the Kruger Park.
Highlights & Places in Kruger National Park
- Game viewing
- Game drives
- Bird watching
- Bush Walks
- Sundowner Game drives
With a recorded species list consisting of 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals, plus nine main gates (Paul Kruger Gate, Numbi Gate, Malelane Gate, Crocodile Bridge Gate, Punda Maria Gate, Orpen Gate, Phalaborwa Gate, Phabeni Gate and Pafuri Gate), Kruger Park is one of the largest parks in the world.
There are many things to see and do at Kruger National Park, ranging from game drives to birding, bush walks, star gazing, cultural village visits, traditional local dancers, game tracking and more. Photographic opportunities also abound, with many chances to capture the spectacular scenery or even a lion stalking prey at dusk if the moment is right.
Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park
When to Go
As a year-round safari destination with a hot, sub-tropical climate, any time of year is the best time to visit Kruger National Park.
Game viewing can be at its best during the dry winter months, from June to August as wildlife congregates at water holes in search of water.
The wet summer season from November to February brings full waterholes, lush bushveld, many newborn wildlife and birdlife. Roads can be difficult during these months however.
Getting There & Getting Around
Getting To Kruger National Park
There are three airports in the Kruger National Park area, which include Phalaborwa Airport for the northern section; Hoedspruit Airport for the central region and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport or OR Tambo International Airport JHB for the southern region.
OR Tambo and Kruger Mpumalanga Airport offer international flights, with a number of local and international airlines running regular flights. Shuttles or transfers are done by 4x4 vehicles or small plane, depending on which region of Kruger you are travelling to and whether the roads are in good shape.
Getting Around Kruger National Park
Due to the large size of the park, getting around Kruger National Park is not as easy as it sounds. Some parts of the park consist of private concessions, while other parts are unfenced. Road travel offers the best way to get around, and 4x4 vehicles are highly advised to navigate the rough roads.
Air travel is also possible for covering long distances within the park, and as there are a number of airports within the park, it is possible to fly from one region of Kruger to another.
Kruger National Park Tips : Know Before You Go
ATMs:
These are only found at airports, so make sure to withdraw whatever money you need as soon as you land.Forex/Money:
Foreign exchange facilities are found at the airports, but there are no banks or facilities within the park itself.Credit/Debit cards:
Some lodges may accept credit or debit cards, but many others may not. To be safe, plan ahead and withdraw what you need when you have access to an ATM.Internet availability:
Some lodges may have WiFi, and airports will have WiFi, but do not expect this to be a given at most lodges within the park.Drinking water:
Water is generally not contaminated, but to be safe it is best to stick to bottled water to be sure that you are getting clean, tasty water.Hospitals & Medical:
There are hospitals and other medical facilities within nearby towns close to Kruger, but not many in the park itself. Malaria is a big risk, especially during the rainy season so you visitors will need to take malaria medication prior to visiting Kruger Park. -
Kruger National Park Accommodation: This page features 5 recommended places to stay in Kruger National Park. View all 61 Kruger National Park accommodation options.
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Camp Shawu Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 3,380 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Camp Shawu epitomises the service of excellence that has become synonymous with the Kruger National Park legacy. The authenticity and style of this lodge encompasses the colourful African textures and traditions, making Camp Shawu a uniquely rare gem nestled in the heart of the Kruger.
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Camp Shonga Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 3,140 pps
Category : Tented Camps
Camp Shonga invites guests to enjoy a tented experience unlike any other. With an ideology that remains true to the ethos of 'knowledge is power', the highly trained and experienced guides willingly endeavour to share their wealth of knowledge with each guest, making Camp Shonga a haven for scholars and adventure seekers alike.
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Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp Greater Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Tented Camps
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp lies within the Manyeleti Game Reserve, offering luxury tented accommodation.
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Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp Greater Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Tented Camps
Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp lies within the Big 5 Manyeleti Game Reserve within Kruger National Park.
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Camp Jabulani Kapama Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Camp Jabulani provides a five-star safari experience in the private Kapama Game Reserve, near to Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga.
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Kapama Buffalo Camp Kapama Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Tented Camps
Kapama Buffalo Camp is a traditional Big 5 safari camp situated in the Kapama Private Game Reserve.
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Kapama Karula Kapama Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Kapama Karula is situated within a private game reserve in Mpumalanga, boasting luxury safari camp accommodation.
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Kapama River Lodge Kapama Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Kapama River Lodge is a luxury Big 5 safari lodge in the heart of the Kapama Private Game Reserve.
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Kapama Southern Camp Kapama Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Enjoy beautiful surroundings, bush views from anywhere in the lodge, modern rooms and excellent amenities. At Kapama you can go on two game drives daily and get the ultimate safari experience. Known as the biggest single owned Game Reserve in the region, you have the opportunity to see the Big 5 and about 42 different mammal species as well as 400 bird species.
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Dulini Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Dulini Lodge offers luxury safari accommodation within the beautiful Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa.
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Exeter River Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Exeter River Lodge is a luxury riverside safari lodge situated alongside the Sand River in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
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Kirkman’s Kamp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Kirkman’s Kamp offers luxury safari accommodation in a historic lodge situated within South Africa’s Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
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Leadwood Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Leadwood Lodge offers luxury safari accommodation within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in South Africa.
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Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve is a luxury safari camp within a private concession of the Sabie Sands Game Reserve.
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Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge provides luxury private villas on the Sabie River, boasting the ultimate safari accommodation.
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Lion Sands River Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Lion Sands River Lodge provides a luxury African safari lodge, with luxury rooms and a host of world-class facilities.
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Londolozi Founders Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Situated in a private reserve within Kruger National Park, Londolozi Founders Camp is the quintessential safari camp.
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Londolozi Pioneer Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Londolozi Pioneer Camp is situated within a private game reserve, offering an intimate luxury safari experience.
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Londolozi Private Granite Suites Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Londolozi Private Granite Suites provides an intimate safari experience within a private Big 5 game reserve.
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Londolozi Tree Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Londolozi Tree Camp is located in Londolozi Game Reserve, which is a private concession with Sabi Sands Game Reserve in Kruger National Park. This region is famous for its rich wildlife, with all of the Big 5 to be seen along with many other game and bird species.
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Londolozi Varty Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Londolozi Varty Camp offers relaxed yet luxurious safari accommodation in the heart of a Big 5 game reserve.
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MalaMala Main Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
The bold African atmosphere within MalaMala Main Camp's walls reflect the simply stunning African surrounds MalaMala Game Reserve lends. A promise of superb game viewing, photographic opportunities and the ultimate safari experience awaits.
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MalaMala Sable Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
A promise of one of the best places in Africa to enjoy game viewing, the intimate MalaMala Sable Camp is surrounded by a stretch of Africa enjoyed by many guests, as well as international and local wildlife film makers (including National Geographic), for its great wildlife spotting opportunities.
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Ngala Safari Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Ngala Safari Lodge offers luxury safari accommodation with an old-fashioned charm, within the Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
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Ngala Tented Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Tented Camps
Ngala Tented Camp provides luxury safari accommodation in the Ngala Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
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Rattray’s on MalaMala Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Rattray's on MalaMala is the epitome of regal colonial safari-style offering surrounds subject to the finest game viewing on the African sub-continent.
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is a luxury safari lodge situated in the beautiful Sabi Sabi Reserve within Kruger National Park.
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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is an award-winning luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
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Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp is an intimate safari camp that is situated within the renowned Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.
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Sabi Sabi Selati Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp provides luxury safari accommodation in the Big 5 Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
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Savanna Private Game Reserve Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
The management and staff of Savanna are completely dedicated to maintaining the highest standard of service and hospitality and ensure that all who visit enjoy a truly quintessential African safari.
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Singita Boulders Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Priced from ZAR 9,896 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Singita Boulders Lodge is chic and a place of refuge for all safari seekers. At Singita Boulders Lodge, nature and its splendour is revered and celebrated in true style.
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Singita Castleton Camp Sabi Sand Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Villas
A sincerely inviting and embracing, comfortable homestead that exudes a timeless charm and is set in lush grounds overlooking a well-frequented waterhole where buffalo, elephant, antelope and lion prides are regular visitors. With a strong sense of history this family retreat has a welcoming ambience of understated luxury.
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Singita Ebony Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Priced from ZAR 9,896 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
The Grande Dame and flagship lodge, Singita Ebony Lodge overlooks the Sand River and is inspired by the original Lewis Camp. Representing an authentic, colonial bush experience sharing a sense of rusticity with the charm of a country home, the real antiques, layers and florals reflect an English heritage whilst the bold colours represent Africa.
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Ulusaba Rock Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Priced from ZAR 6,900 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Rock Lodge offers panoramic views over miles of bush with the wildlife roaming within and offering some of the best suites to stay in Africa.
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Ulusaba Safari Lodge Sabi Sand Game Reserve Priced from ZAR 4,750 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, member of Virgin Limited Edition’s award-winning collection of retreats, is Sir Richard Branson's safari lodge located in the Western sector of the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve on the dry Mabrak riverbed amongst a canopy of agient Jackalberry trees.
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Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Tented Camps
Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp combines traditional safari lodging with modern touches, amidst the Thornybush Game Reserve of Mpumalanga.
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Jackalberry Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Jackalberry Lodge is a luxury Big 5 safari lodge in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve, Limpopo.
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N’Kaya Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
N'Kaya Lodge provides guests with an intimate safari experience in Mpumalanga's Big 5 Thornybush Game Reserve, near Kruger National Park.
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Royal Malewane Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Expert rangers and trackers make every game drive an adventure. Gain first-hand insight into the cycle of life and death playing out daily amidst the wild beauty of the landscape. For the ultimate indulgence, the Royal and Malewane Suites are palatial, stylishly decorated havens: each sleeps four and enjoys private dining facilities, chef, butler, private game drives and a complimentary spa treatment per suite per day.
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Serondella Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Serondella Lodge offers intimate, luxury safari lodging within Thornybush Game Reserve in Mpumalanga.
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Shumbalala Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Shumbalala Lodge provides luxury five-star safari lodging in the Big 5 Thornybush Game Reserve of Mpumalanga.
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Thornybush Game Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Thornybush Game Lodge is large, luxurious game lodge that lies within the Big 5 Thornybush Game Reserve in Mpumalanga.
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Kings Camp Private Game Reserve Timbavati Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges,Villas
Kings Camp Private Game Reserve lies within the Timbavati Game Reserve in White River, providing luxury safari accommodation.
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Royal Legend Safari Lodge & Spa Timbavati Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Royal Legend Safari Lodge offers luxury safari accommodation within the Timbavati Game Reserve of Mpumalanga.
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Tanda Tula Timbavati Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Tented Camps
Tanda Tula is a luxury safari camp situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park.
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Hamilton’s Tented Camp Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 3,665 pps
Category : Tented Camps
Historically themed along the lines of a big game hunter’s camp, encompassing the bygone era of the early 1900’s, Hamilton's Tented Camp allows for indulgence in pure luxury, combined with the sounds and smells of the African bush.
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Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 2,680 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
The Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is a wonderful place to relax, unwind and soak in the pristine nature that surrounds. The merging of traditional cuisine, bush living and serene comfort of accommodation makes for a time well spent while nestled in the Kruger National Park.
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Imbali Safari Lodge Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 3,500 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
In the 1900’s the African Safari was a journey of great danger and even greater luxury. Follow in the footsteps of the original adventurers who explored this vast wilderness. Experience magnificent hospitality, exceptional service and outstanding excellence, ensuring an unforgettable African Safari experience.
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Jock Safari Lodge Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 4,147 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Jock Safari Lodge is based within our southern boundary being the old wagon route from Delgoa Bay into the gold fields of the interior. Today the wilderness experience offered is unchanged from these early times. It is in an area noted for its diversity in wildlife, particularly the Big 5. Being a luxury 5* lodge; The Main Lodge is perfect for luxury holidays, and honeymoons, and Little Jock is perfect for families and smaller groups.
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Lukimbi Safari Lodge Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
15 000 hectares of pure wilderness and excellent game viewing.
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Mjejane River Lodge Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 1,545 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
With over 14 km of Crocodile river frontage Mjejane enjoys abundant wildlife and offers an outstanding big five safari opportunity, allowing guests to experience the bush face-to-face, track animals, soak up the African sunshine, while walking along dry riverbeds and experiencing the heart of Africa.
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Pafuri Camp Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 1,600 pps
Category : Tented Camps
Pafuri Camp provides access to what is considered to be one of Kruger's biodiversity hotspots: home to some of the largest herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as leopard and lion, and incredibly prolific bird life. In May 2007, the biological significance of the area was recognised when it was declared as a Ramsar Site: a wetland of international importance. This far northern sector of the Kruger National Park differs widely from the rest of the park. It is an essential complement to the scenery, experience and game viewing offered at the lodges in the central and southern Kruger, as well as private reserves such as Sabi Sand on the western boundary of the Park. Travellers looking to experience the Kruger National Park in its entirety should ideally combine the subtropical Pafuri triangle with any number of camps in the central parts of the Park.
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Pestana Kruger Lodge Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 1,050 pps
Category : Hotels
Pestana Kruger Lodge is an enticingly relaxing location, where one will scarcely hear the animals but have ample opportunity to encounter the wildlife surrounds.
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Shishangeni Private Lodge Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Shishangeni offers guests the opportunity to experience an unforgettable luxury African safari; one that evokes mystery, wonder and above all else, adventure!
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Singita Lebombo Singita Concession Priced from ZAR 11,875 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Singita Lebombo Game Lodge, with its idyllic location in a remote wilderness, boasting a large concentration of game, makes this destination a must for wildlife seekers. At Singita Lebombo Game Lodge guests will be able to experience the real Africa: majestic, unfiltered and unadorned.
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Singita Sweni Lodge Singita Concession Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Voted Best Hotel Spa in Africa/Middle East in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011, Singita Sweni in Kruger National Park provides a natural wellness experience with every modern convenience available at the lodge's spa, gym and gallery. World-class cuisine matched by impressively stocked wine cellars and hand-picked Singita crew fuse to create unforgettable guest experiences.
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The Outpost Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
The Outpost underlines its beautiful surrounds but blends and preserves the wilderness that is its home.
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Tinga Legends Lodge Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Tinga Legends Lodge is a luxury safari lodge with a traditional feel, situated in the Tinga Private Game Reserve.
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Tinga Narina Lodge Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Safari Lodges
Tinga Narina Lodge offers luxury safari accommodation in the Tinga Private Game Reserve on the Sabie River.
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 4,960 pps
Category : Safari Lodges
Tintswalo Safari Lodge is an exclusive safari lodge under traditional grassing. Situated on the private Manyeleti Reserve concession, this is a reserve with very low vehicle/ human density, therefore offering a true exclusive safari experience.
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Kruger National Park Tours: This page features 5 package tours that visit Kruger National Park. View all 6 Kruger National Park tours and safaris.
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Family Safari in the Greater Kruger Park Price On Request
Category : Safaris
7 days in Greater Kruger National Park
Enjoy a family safari in the Greater Kruger National Park that is designed according to the needs of parents and children. In fact, everything on this safari is family orientated.
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Kruger Luxury Safari Price On Request
Category : Safaris
5 days in Timbavati Game Reserve
Spend 5 days exploring the magnificent beauty of Kruger National Park on a specialised luxury safari adventure designed for four guests.
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Kruger Walking Safari Price On Request
Category : Safaris
3 days in Timbavati Game Reserve
Discover wildlife while walking through the Timbavati Game Reserve located in the Greater Kruger National Park.
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Limpopo Big 5 Self Drive Safari Price On Request
Category : Safaris,Self Drive Holidays
8 days in Kruger National Park
Spend time in 3 distinctly different wildlife regions of South Africa’s most northerly province - Limpopo. Spot the Big 5 on your journey and stay in 3 luxurious lodges during your journey.
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Luxury Holiday in Mpumalanga Price On Request
Category : Golf Holidays & Safaris,Safaris
5 days in Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park
Treat yourself to a luxury holiday in Mpumalanga surrounded by nature, a steamy bath, glass of champagne and an indulgent massage a mere holler away.
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Pafuri Walking Trail in Kruger Park Price On Request
Category : Safaris
4 days in Kruger National Park
Explore the northern part of the Kruger National Park on the four day Pafuri Walking Trail.
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Things to do in Kruger National Park: This page features 4 "must see" Kruger National Park activities. View all 4 Kruger National Park highlights we recommend.
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Night Safari in the Kapama Game Reserve Kapama Game Reserve Price On Request
Category : Wildlife & Game Viewing
Kapama Game Reserve Full Day Activity, Guided
Spend the day enjoying the excitement of a night safari. A thrilling educations experience venturing out on a night safari in the Kapama Game Reserve, Kruger National Park.
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Kruger National Park Game Drive Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 780 pp
Category : Parks & Nature,Wildlife & Game Viewing
Kruger National Park Half Day Activity, Guided
The Kruger National Park is world renowned for its rich biodiversity. To experience true Africa, get to Kruger National Park and enjoy a Game Drive.
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Kruger Park Day Tours Kruger National Park Price On Request
Category : Wildlife & Game Viewing
Kruger National Park Full Day Activity, Guided
Do you want to experience the highlight for any visitor to South Africa? Why not do a Kruger Park tour and see all there is to see as a seasoned game ranger guides you.
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Panorama Route Day Tour in South Africa Kruger National Park Priced from ZAR 825 pp
Category : Landmarks & Historic Sites,Parks & Nature
Kruger National Park Full Day Activity, Guided
Explore the Panorama Route and be amazed by the wealth of vistas as you travel through the Great Escarpment into the Lowveld at God’s Window.
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Reader Comments
- Dr. K.M. Cyrus on June 29 2012
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