Kruger National Park in northeastern South Africa is one of Africa's premier national parks, largest wildlife reserves and one of the best places to see wildlife, including the "Big Five". On your safari, you'll likely encounter cheetahs, leopards, lions, hyenas, zebra, and wild dogs, as well as kudu, eland, sable antelope, and impala. Game drives, hikes, and perhaps even a hot air balloon ride will acquaint you with this expansive national park that encompasses mountain, bush plain, and tropical forest habitats that local and public groups are working hard to protect and preserve. Your safari will likely take you to the booming cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and the mighty Victoria Falls. Contact a South Africa travel expert to start planning your South African safari to Kruger National Park today.

Best Kruger National Park Safaris for 2019

Dine on the patio by the water at the V&A Hotel

South Africa Snapshot

9 Days from $3,229

Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.

Zulus & Zebras

7 Days from $1,927

Experience the unique Zulu culture of small villages and the thrill of searching for Africa's Big 5 on this week-long safari through South Africa. Starting in Johannesburg, you'll visit Kruger National Park, the Kingdom of eSwatini, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, and iSimangaliso Wetland Park en route to your departure point in Durban City.

A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.

Wildlife and the Falls

Johannesburg to Johannesburg
13 Days from $12,995

Enjoy a stay in Johannesburg, a 4-day African river safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights in Johannesburg & 3 nights at a luxury safari lodge in greater Kruger National Park. Along the way, see the "Big 5" plains animals as you do daily game drives.

Stars of South Africa

15 Days from $13,695

This two-week adventure combines a stay in Cape Town, a river cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen, and a stay in the private Tintswalo Atlantic game lodge. Experience the best of South Africa with the opportunity to visit national parks, take game drives, and visit Victoria Falls, all in one itinerary!

Highlights of South Africa

14 Days from $3,535

Spend two weeks traveling along South Africa's southern coast exploring cities like Johannesburg & Cape Town, tasting wine, visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, and searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.

South Africa Luxury Snapshot

9 Days from $10,490

Begin your 9-day luxurious vacation visiting the highlights of Cape Town, followed by a tour of Robben Island - where you'll learn about the Apartheid years and tour the cell of Nelson Mandela- before spending the last half of your journey doing game drives searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.

South Africa Big Five Safari

Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal
9 Days from $3,108

After arriving in Johannesburg, spend 9 days traveling through KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Park on this authentic safari in search of the Big 5 wildlife. You'll also enjoy a trip to Dolphin Coast where optional boat excursions offer close encounters with bottle-nose dolphins!

Kruger NP's Top Safari Lodges & Camps

All Lodges & Camps

Hotel Name	Location	Type	Summary
Chapungu Tented Camp			Chapungu Tented Camp is a traditional South African safari lodge located just outside Kruger National Park in the private Thornybush Game Reserve. …
Tanda Tula Safari Camp			Tanda Tula Safari Camp is a tented camp situated in the unfenced Timbavati Private Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Set …
The Royal Malewane			Royal Malewane luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering …
Simbambili Game Lodge			The Simbambili Game Lodge offers guests a prime location on the Manyeleti River in which to experience Kruger National Park from while on safari. …
Boulders Lodge - Singita			Singita Boulders Lodge is perfectly at home in its pristine setting and whether through walls of glass or open-air areas, the surrounding landscape …
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge			Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is located within the Greater Kruger National Park's Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Situated on a hill overlooking the …
Notten's Bush Camp			Notten's offers guests a romantic bush experience with a purposeful lack of electric lighting, tastefully styled rooms, and delightful meals. A …

Kruger National Park Safari Tips & Travel Guide

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Going on an African safari does not necessarily mean you will be "roughing it." Discerning travelers with a taste for quality can still experience the wild side of Africa without sacrificing creature comforts! Explore Kruger National Park in style at a game lodge, bush camp and safari lodge hand picked by Adventure Life staff.

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Highlights of Kruger National Park
For wildlife aficionados hoping to spot the staple animals of the African savanna, Kruger National Park is the place to go. A game drive in a Jeep will take explorers into the heart of the grasslands, where you'll see animals including (but not limited to) cheetahs, leopards, lions, hyenas, zebra, and wild dogs, as well as kudu, eland, sable antelope, and impala.

Your time in Kruger National Park will be complemented by stops in other top destinations in Africa, like perhaps: