Places in Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park can be divided into three regions, namely the Southern Kruger, Central Kruger and Northern Kruger. Kruger National Park is a world-renowned national park in South Africa. See below safari packages in the Kruger National Park.

3 Day Classic Kruger Safari Package

Do you have limited time, but want to go on a safari holiday? Then our 3 Day Classic Safari Tour Package is the answer. Let an expert guide ...more

4 Day Classic Kruger Safari Package

Spectacular wildlife encounters are virtually guaranteed on this fully guided Classic Kruger Park safari. By staying in an area with a very ...more

50 year anniversary celebrated at Lower Sabie

Mr and Mrs C Griesel decided to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Lower Sabie Camp. “We felt Lower Sabie's peaceful atmosphere a...more

A Green Affair - Classic Kruger Safari Package

The classic safari package includes a 2-night stay at an environmentally-friendly safari lodge in Kruger Park. Embark on twice-daily game dr...more

Adventurer Getaway - Classic Tented Kruger Park Safari Package

Our Classic 3-day Tented Kruger Park Safari Package is perfect if you want to enjoy an authentic Kruger Park safari at an affordable price...more

Alf Roberts

One such reminder is on the Crocodile River, and is known to be Alf Roberts' trade store. Today its site is marked by a couple of mounds and...more

Anatomy of a Lion Kill

Kruger National Park Lion Kill - Lions hunt either alone or in prides. In collaborative hunts, it is usually the lioness who initiates the k...more

Ancient Kruger Park History

Kruger National Park embodies not only the spirit of wild Africa, but is a window into the world that gave birth to humanity itself. Kruger ...more

Antelope

Most of Africa's herbivores can be classified as either grazers of grass or browsers of leaves off trees. Some animals, like the elephant an...more

Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp

Berg en Dal is one of the newest camps in the Kruger National Park and offers visitors outstanding accommodation and lodging facilities....more

Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park

Find out when is the best time to visit Kruger National Park in South Africa. Game-viewing in Kruger Park is best in winter but some visitor...more

Birders Paradise - Northern Kruger Safari

Experience a tranquil Kruger Park safari in a remote location away from the crowds. Embark on thrilling game drives in a untouched Big 5...more

Biyamiti Bushveld Camp

Wooded, cosy and luxurious, Biyamiti lies close to the old trade-route where Ox-wagons once cut their way through the bushveld on their way ...more

Bring The Whole Family on a Kruger Safari

This Kruger Park family safari package offers an exclusive and private getaway in the central Kruger Park at a fully catered and staffed fam...more

Camp Shawu

Camp Shawu offers guests a range of activities and elegant Kruger National Park accommodation in comfortable suites on the edge of a dam tha...more

Camp Shonga

The intimate Camp Shonga is situated in the pristine bush, at the foothills of the Lebombo Mountains, in a private concession of the Kruger ...more

Canvas Dreams - Premier Kruger Safari Package

This luxury South African safari package in Kruger Park offers the romance of a bygone era with good wildlife sightings and luxury tented sa...more

Children on Safari - A Family Holiday in Kruger Park

Advice on taking young children to Kruger Park on a family safari holiday in Kruger Park. Best routes, activities and accommodation for chil...more

Classic Kruger Park Wildlife and Culture Safari Package

This 5-day Classic Kruger Wildlife & Culture Safari is the perfect Kruger Park safari for those who want to experience the wonderful wildlif...more

Classic Under Canvas - Classic Tented Safari Package

This 3 day Classic Under Canvas Safari Package is based on a 2 night stay in one of the prime game viewing areas of Kruger National Park...more

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp

Just a stone's throw from the Mozambican border and Maputo, Crocodile Bridge Camp is rich in local history and is the best half-way house yo...more

Decadence in the Bush - Premier Kruger Safari Package

Our 3 day Bush Decadence Package is based on a 2 night stay at a Premier Safari Lodge in Kruger Park. Expect only the best at this lodge dur...more

Discover the South - Premier Southern Kruger Safari Package

This 3 day safari package is based on a 2 night stay at a luxury safari lodge in the game-rich southern section of Kruger National Park. Lux...more

Drive from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

The drive from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park is 4-5 hours long. The quickest route to Kruger Park from Johannesburg is 392 km via the...more

Early Stone Age

Using clues left behind over the millennia, we can trace our history in southern Africa from the very beginnings of human development, some ...more

Engelhard Dam

The Engelhard Dam is a large concrete weir in the Letaba River, east of the Letaba Restcamp, and is named for an American millionaire busine...more

Exceptional Opulence - Luxury Kruger Safari Package

This 3 Day Exceptional Opulence Package is based on a small and secluded Kruger Park Premier Safari Lodge and is focused on offering guests ...more

Experience African Culture Safari - Cultural and Wildlife

This 3 day cultural package offers a combination of getting close to wild animals in the legendary Kruger Park and interacting with the Shan...more

Explore Culture in Style - Kruger Safari Package

Our 5 day Explore in Style package is based on a 4 night stay in the Kruger Park at 2 different lodges. The focus is on game viewing and...more

Explore Kruger - Classic Tented Kruger Park Safari Package

Our Classic 4 Day Tented Kruger Park Safari is ideal if you are looking for an authentic and affordable guided safari to the Kruger National...more

Family Matters | Kruger Park Family Getaway

This family safari package offers a glorious 2 night stay in the south eastern Kruger Park. Enjoy all the trimmings with either a self-drive...more

Fitzpatricks Lodge at Jock

This child-friendly accommodation is an ideal family safari lodge. It is situated on a private concession on the banks of the Biyamiti River...more

Full Day Kruger Safari Tour

Revel in a guided full day wildlife safari in Kruger National Park, the game reserve that has the greatest diversity of wildlife in South Af...more

Golfing in Kruger Park at Skukuza Golf Course

Skukuza golf course is the only Kruger Park golf course located in the park itself. It is a 72par, nine-hole, 18-tee course a few kilometres...more

Hamiltons Tented Camp

Hamiltons Tented Camp is a special well-kept secret in the Mluwati concession in Kruger National Park offering guests a colonial style safar...more

Harold Trollope

Malelane Restcamp has a hut named for Harold Trollope, a big game hunter and one of the original owners of the Camelthorn Reserve, who was a...more

Hemingways Journeys - Out of Africa Safari Experience

This 3 day Out of Africa Kruger Park safari reminds you of an African adventure described by Hemingway and provides a unique South African s...more

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

This cultural lodge in Kruger Park offers guests the chance to experience the local Tsonga culture and enjoy excellent game viewing while st...more

Imbali Safari Lodge

Imbali Safari Lodge offers couples a romantic safari getaway in 12 elegant suites which are situated along a scenic stretch of river in a pr...more

Important Notice - Introduction of Exit Permits

As of October 2006, a Kruger National Park Exit Permit has been introduced. All guests of the South African National Parks must be in posses...more

JH Orpen

JH Orpen, a surveyor and member of the National Parks Board helped sponsor boreholes for the park. His wife Eileen bought up seven farms imm...more

Jock of The Bushveld Luxury Kruger Safari

Our 3 day Jock of the Bushveld package is based on a 2 night stay at a private luxury safari lodge in Kruger Park. The package is ideal for ...more

Jock Safari Lodge

Jock Safari Lodge offers guests the experience of an old world safari in the southern area of Kruger National Park....more

Joe Ludorf

Plaques were clearly a popular means of commemoration, as can be attested by the Joe Ludorf plaque (at Napi Kop). Ludorf was a staunch natio...more

Kaapsehoop Horse Trails and Kruger Park Safari

On the Kaapsehoop horse safari, you get the best of a Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari combined with Wilderness Horse Riding Adventu...more

Kruger Hotel Safari with Panorama Route Tour

This 4-day Kruger Hotel Safari with Panorama Route Tour is for those who want to stay in a hotel-type setting but still want to do a guided ...more

Kruger in Style - Exclusive Safari Package

Our 7 day Kruger in Style Package is based on a 6 night stay with 2 nights spent at each of 3 specially selected luxury and premium lodges...more

Kruger Memorial

Naturally, Paul Kruger is, himself, memorialised at the Park, both with the Kruger Monument (at the Kruger Gate), and the Kruger memorial ta...more

Kruger National Park Birding Guide

A Guide to Kruger Park birds and birding in Kruger National Park. Generally camps and waterholes are the best places for bird-watching and l...more

Kruger Park - Berg en Dal Loop (S110)

The drive to Berg-en-Dal (S110) takes you into the granite koppie region of the south, where you will be surrounded by some of the oldest ro...more

Kruger Park - Biyamiti (S114), Bume (S26) and Randspruit (H5) Roads

A more scenic alternative from Crocodile River Road is to drive towards Bume Road (S26). This region is defined by low hills with rough and ...more

Kruger Park - Kanniedood Dam (S50)

The Kanniedood Dam (S50) drive is one of the best in northern Kruger National Park as it follows the Shingwedzi River. Kanniedood Dam is sit...more

Kruger Park - Letaba Game Viewing Routes

Letaba game viewing routes offer spectacular views, prolific birdlife and excellent game viewing opportunities. The Letaba River Road is goo...more

Kruger Park - Lower Sabie Game Viewing Routes

Lower Sabie Game Viewing Routes including Lower Sabie to Skukuza (H4-1) and Lower Sabie to Tshokwane (H10)...more

Kruger Park - Mahogany Loop (S99)

The Mahogany Loop is about 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) long and is named after the pod Mahogany tree. Drive along the Mahogany Loop (S99) whi...more

Kruger Park - Masorini to Mopani Camp (H14)

The Mopani Phalaborwa Road (H14) passes through Shikumba Mountain. This mountain used to be occupied by the same 19th century iron making co...more

Kruger Park - Mopani Camp Game Viewing Routes

Mopani is a recently built camp that has thatched buildings which blend into the bushveld surroundings. The only disadvantage is that Mopani...more

Kruger Park - Mphongolo Loop (S56)

Mphongolo Loop (S56) is considered one of the best drives in Kruger Park and is rich in wildlife such as Lion, Leopard, Elephant and Buffalo...more

Kruger Park - Numbi Gate Game Viewing Routes

Numbi Gate is one of the most scenic entrances to the Kruger Park because its higher altitude gives one a sweeping vista over the lowveld to...more

Kruger Park - Nwatimhiri Road (S21)

Nwatimhiri Road (S21) traverses along Nwatimhiri River past Siyalu Koppie (341m), and onto Nhlotini and the Nwatimhiri pans. Black and white...more

Kruger Park - Nyala Drive (S64)

Nyala Drive is to the right of the H1-8 (the main road between the Luvuvhu River and Punda Maria). There is a good chance of spotting Nyala,...more

Kruger Park - Pafuri Gate Game Viewing Routes

Pafuri is easily accessible from Johannesburg (about 6 and a half hours), but Punda Maria gate is the usual option for visitors coming from ...more

Kruger Park - Phalaborwa Gate Game Viewing Routes

Phalaborwa Gate offers an interesting landscape; granite stands forms a series of kloppies that have been used as navigational landmarks for...more

Kruger Park - Pretoriuskop and Surrounds

Pretoriuskop is the oldest camp in Kruger National Park, and the only one that contains non-indigenous plants. The nice temperatures of Pret...more

Kruger Park - Punda Maria and Pafuri Gates

Punda Maria is the most accessible entrance to the Pafuri area of Kruger National Park. See the best routes to Punda Maria....more

Kruger Park - Red Rocks Loop (S52)

This route traces the Shingwedzi River into the Mopane woodlands. It can also be reached through the main road to Mopane which runs parallel...more

Kruger Park - Satara Game Viewing Routes

Satara offers good Lion viewing due to its abundance of game and water. Sightings of Lion are likely on any of the roads that lead to the ca...more

Kruger Park - Shingwedzi Game Viewing Routes

Shingwedzi provides a rugged, bushveld atmosphere. It is situated close to 3 major rivers. This camp offers panoramic views over the floodpl...more

Kruger Park - Skukuza and Surrounds

Skukuza is the capital and biggest camp of Kruger National Park. Skukuza is perfect for the first time visitor to Kruger Park. Skukuza Route...more

Kruger Park - The Timbavati Road (S39)

Timbavati Road (S39) is one of the best routes in the Kruger Park. Get to see the famous White Lion of Kruger drinking at the Leeubron water...more

Kruger Park - Voortrekker Road (H2 - 2)

Voortrekker Road in Kruger National Park is a road filled with history and wildlife sightings. The Voortrekker Road (H2-2) descends from the...more

Kruger Park Day Visitors Information

Kruger National Park has many day visitor areas and there are also many picnic spots and rest stops throughout the park. A detailed map is a...more

Kruger Park Easter Holidays

Our Siyabona Destination specialists can help you plan your perfect holiday in Kruger National Park over the Easter Holidays. Have a look at...more

Kruger Park Freedom Day Weekend

The Freedom Day Weekend (27 April) is the ideal time to enjoy a relaxing break in the Kruger National Park. Many people take advantage of th...more

Kruger Park History - Forefathers of Kruger

An overview of some of Kruger National Park's forefathers including Paul Kruger who first proclaimed the National Park while he was presiden...more

Kruger Park Photography Guide for a Photographic Safari

This Kruger Park photography guide suggests the best locations and routes for photography in Kruger Park. Enjoy a photo safari and take amaz...more

Kruger Park Predators and Carnivores

Kruger Park is probably most famous for its large predators and carnivores, the big flesh-eating cats (lion, leopard and cheetah) and dogs (...more

Kruger Park Safari for the Disabled Traveller

So you think there is no way to enjoy the pleasures of an overlander as an “enabled” person? Yes, there is! This Kruger Park Safari for ...more

Kruger Park Wildlife Facts - Carnivores Dogs

It's interesting to note that where lions represent honest power and authority in the human consciousness, the hyaena is a universal symbol...more

Kruger Park Wildlife Facts - Small Creatures

Porcupines are the largest African rodents, weighing up to 27kg. Although they are common in Kruger, they are rarely seen because of their n...more

Kruger Safari Express

The Kruger Safari Express tour allows you to customise your own guided Kruger National Park safari and Panorama Route tour into your busy sc...more

Late Stone Age

During the Later Stone Age, from about 40,000 years ago, a wide range of bone and wooden tools was increasingly in use and plants were used...more

Lebombo 4x4 Eco - Trail through Kruger Park

The Lebombo 4x4 Eco-Trail is a five-day drive along the Lebombo mountain range from Komatipoort to Pafuri. The trail can accommodate up to e...more

Lifetime Celebrations - Premier Kruger Honeymoon Safari Package

The 3 Day Lifetime Celebrations Package is a truly romantic escape to the Kruger Park. Honeymooners can enjoy a spectacular self-drive journ...more

Lion Sands Narina Lodge

For the romantic at heart looking for an intimate and chic bush experience, Lion Sands Narina Lodge is simply a dream come true...more

Lion Sands Tinga Lodge

The exceptional service and luxurious accommodation at Lion Sands Tinga Lodge - a luxury lodge in Kruger National Park, provides an exclusiv...more

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

From Lower Sabie Camp you have the opportunity to watch the endless procession of animals coming to drink at the Sabie River. Visitors canno...more

Lukimbi Safari Lodge

Lukimbi Safari Lodge, a family-friendly safari lodge in the Kruger National Park, offers magnificent game viewing, ultra-luxurious accommoda...more

Lukimbi Safari Lodge Review

In the deep south of Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga is Lukimbi Safari Lodge – a place dominated by African art and legend...more

Luxury Kruger Safari in Style

This 5-day luxury Kruger safari offers the creme de la creme with high-end accommodation, silver-spoon service and facilities that will make...more

Luxury Tented Safari in Kruger National Park

Delight in a Luxury Tented Kruger Safari from a bygone era. Relax and be pampered in the heart of the bush. Experience it all on this coloni...more

Magical Moments - Luxury Safari Package

This Kruger Park safari package includes 2 nights at a luxury safari lodge inside the Kruger National Park. Indulge in a safari experience o...more

Magnificent Legends Safari Package - Absolute Romantic Escape

This 3 day safari package is based on a 2 night stay at a Premier Safari Lodge on the confluence of the Sabi and Sand Rivers in Kruger Park ...more

Makahane

A completely different way of life is represented by the ruins of Makahane, northeast of Punda Maria, next to the Levuvhu River, and the dwe...more

Makuleke Community Land Claims

Land claims, and the Makuleke (a Tsonga speaking tribe): In 1912 several Makuleke villages in the northern part of Singwidzi Game Reserve, (...more

Malelane Private Camp

Malelane Camp is an ideal African escape and is one of the smallest rest camps in the Kruger National Park, offering guests both privacy and...more

Masorini

This site is situated some 11km from the Phalaborwa Gate, on the road to Letaba. As the letters PI-NE appear on the trigonometric beacon, it...more

Meandering Kruger Walking Safari

Kruger walking safari in the Kruger National Park with an experienced guide is one of the most sought-after activities in Africa. Get close ...more

Middle Stone Age

The Stone Age spans a lengthy period - from about 2 million years ago, to 1 800 years ago, and gets its name from the use made of simple sto...more

Mine Workers

With the help of the government's taxes, the 'runners' and many of the chiefs, WNLA managed to set up a more efficient system of recruiting...more

Modern History of Kruger National Park

Modern History of Kruger National Park - The Park was opened to tourism in 1927 and, after a slow start, only three cars entered the Reserve...more

Modernisation of Kruger Park

In 1991, Robbie Robinson became Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the South African National Parks Board. Robinson began the transition of th...more

Nature Discovery - Classic Tented Safari Package

This package provides for an adventurous South African safari experience in Kruger Park at an affordable cost. Game viewing is considered to...more

Olifants Game Viewing Routes in Kruger Park

Olifants consists of 3 eco systems so game viewing is excellent. There is also a high population of Elephant in the area. Olifants Camp offe...more

Pafuri Kruger Walking Safari

Pack comfortable walking shoes and explore the vast and wonderful northern Kruger National Park on a Pafuri Kruger Walking Safari....more

Phabeni Gate and Paul Kruger Gate

Phabeni Gate is the best way to get into Skukuza from Gauteng. Phabeni Gate was constructed in 2002 to ease entrance into the Park for peopl...more

Plains Camp Tented Safari Lodge

Plains Camp is the home of the walking safari. This adventure safari lodge in Kruger Park is built in true colonial tradition and accommodat...more

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

Pretoriuskop Camp is the oldest Rest Camp in the Kruger Park and holds a large population of White Rhino. Accommodation at Pretoriuskop Rest...more

Private Exclusive Wedding Reception Venue

Whether you are a company looking for an exclusive event venue, or a private group looking for a place to hold your wedding reception, there...more

Private Scheduled Flights to Kruger Park, Sabi, Timbavati, Singita

There are daily private scheduled flights available to Kruger Park, Sabi Sands, Timbavati and Singita. The flight is in a light aircraft, so...more

Prospectors Graves

Skukuza Restcamp is also home to some Prospector's graves. Many of the graves from the gold rush days are unnamed. Most face east to west bu...more

Rabelais Gate

The Original hut at Rabelais' gate is still preserved. This was the original entrance gate to the central region, on to the old Orpen road t...more

Relaxing Kruger Safari

Enjoy a relaxing Kruger safari in the heart of the famous Kruger National Park. Go on leisurely game drives and see the varied wildlife of t...more

Remote Escape - Luxury Kruger Safari Package

Our 4 Day Remote Escape Package is based on a 2 night stay at a luxury lodge in the far northern region of Kruger National Park. Activities ...more

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

For the adventurous at heart looking for an authentic safari experience, Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park is an ideal base fr...more

Rock Art

The age of rock art has been determined by using the radiocarbon method to date charcoal (carbon) from the layers from which painted and eng...more

Romancing the Stone - Classic Kruger Honeymoon Safari Package

Looking for a romantic safari in the ‘Out of Africa' tradition? This classic Kruger Honeymoon Safari offers genteel luxuries and Big Five ...more

Safari Review - Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Step into a bygone era of safari luxury accommodation at Jock Safari Lodge, which takes its name from the loyal little Staffordshire bull...more

Safari Review - Narina Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Narina Lodge is one of several luxury private safari lodges given the right to operate within South Africa’s internationally renowned Krug...more

Safari Review - Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park, South Africa

If perchance you happen to be thinking of a honeymoon in South Africa, then Tinga Lodge won’t disappoint. A honeymoon safari...more

Sardellis Store

Sardelli's store is another such ruin. Sardelli was a trader who ran a shack in the Lebombo near the Zenga-Zenga Mountain. He brewed and sol...more

Shishangeni Private Lodge

Shishangeni Private Lodge brings a promise of lifelong memories in Kruger National Park with exceptional game viewing in the wilderness...more

Singita Lebombo Lodge

Singita Lebombo Lodge the definitive safari lodge in Kruger National Park for the discerning traveller, demanding only the very best...more

Singita Sweni Lodge

Singita Sweni Lodge in Kruger National Park, offers guests elegant accommodation on the edge of the Sweni River in a private concession....more

Skukuza Rest Camp

Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park is a popular rest camp situated in the heart of Big Five territory and is easily accessed by road ...more

Southern Kruger Self-drive Safari Package

Get the best of both worlds by self-driving through Kruger National Park and also going on guided game drives by professional safari guides ...more

Spirit of Adventure - Kruger Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

This 5-day Kruger Park Game Drive and Walking Safari package encompasses tracking big game on foot and by open safari vehicle making for an ...more

Spoiling The Little Ones - Kruger Family Safari Package

This Kruger package offers a fun family vacation in magical surroundings. Guests can fly-in or self-drive to this luxury Family Holiday Lodg...more

Stols Nek

An early family to be associated with the area were the Stols'. They were famous hunters and wagon makers from the White River area, during ...more

Struben Cottage

The historical Struben Family Cottage in Skukuza is named for the Struben brothers, Fred and Harry. They arrived in South Africa from German...more

The Future

What is the next step for the new SANParks? The Former Chief Executive, Mr Mavuso Msimang: “...our corporate plan, which was developed and...more

The Outpost Lodge

The Outpost Lodge is set in a remote part of northern Kruger National Park, away from the crowds, resting high on a hill boasting stunning v...more

Thomas Hart

The somewhat rough and ready times of the Trade Route, are also remembered at Thomas Hart's grave. Hart was a 'stationmaster' on trade route...more

Thulamela

At sites such as Thulamela, in the north of the Park, evidence of this bustling trade still exists in the form of glass beads, Chinese porce...more

Trail Guide Training Course

This FGASA endorsed course will develop your skills to attain the FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide status, while at the same time, enhancing sk...more

Tsendze Rustic Campsite

Tsendze Rustic Campsite is the Kruger National Park's newest overnight facility. Tsendze Rustic Campsite offers you a rustic camping experie...more

Turn Back Time - South African Safari Package

Our 3 day Turn Back Time Package is based on a 2 night stay at a luxury lodge in Kruger Park. The lodge offers excellent game viewing experi...more

Ultimate Guided Kruger Safari Package

Experience the best Africa has to offer on our Ultimate Guided Kruger Safari package that combines two premier wildlife areas; Kruger Nation...more

Von Wielligh Baobab

There is an historical Baobab tree near the confluence of the Olifants and Letaba Rivers. The Von Wielligh Baobab tree can be found about 8k...more

W.A. Campbell

An example of this is Council member W.A. Campbell, who once owned the Mala Mala farm on the Game Reserve border. He donated an amount of...more

Wilderness Exploration - Classic Kruger Safari Package

This 3 day Wilderness Exploration package in Kruger Park is perfect if you are looking for something different for your South African safari...more

William Lloyd

Another casualty of the times was William Lloyd, Ranger at Satara in 1920. Satara was so remote in those days it could only be reached on fo...more

With Kruger as Your Witness - Kruger Park Safari Wedding Package

This romantic African destination wedding safari to Kruger Park is perfect for couples who want a wedding ceremony they will never forget...more
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