Kruger National Park

Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, the national park is nearly 2 million hectares in area.

Truly the flagship of the South Africa Reserves, The Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.

Reserve has a list of almost 500 species, some of which are not to be found elsewhere in South Africa. Hornbills, Starlings, Vultures, Rollers, Bee-eaters and Shrikes typify the ubiquitous avi-fauna and birders can look forward to pursuing the big 6 (Saddle-billed Stork, Kori Bustard, Martial Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Pel's Fishing Owl and Ground Hornbill).

This South Africa Reserve is one of the premier game-watching destinations in the world. Approximately 145 mammal species occur in the National Park. It is possible to see all the classical African big game, including elephant, black and white rhino, hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog and many antelope species.

Large carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena. There are also many smaller mammals equally enticing species.

There are 336 tree species in the Kruger National Park....

Kruger Park Lodges

The Kruger Park South Africa is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The best time to view wildlife is during the winter months of April to September, as water is restricted to rivers and waterholes.
Kruger Park Lodges

Northern Kruger Lodges

The region falls in the valley of the Great Olifants River that meanders through the Northern Kruger. The Timbavati, Thornybush, Klaserie, Kapama, Manyeleti Game Reserves can all be found bordering this World Famous National Park, very well known for game viewing.
Northern Kruger lodges

Southern Kruger Lodges

The Southern Kruger offers lodges and exclusive game and safari accommodation stretching across Mpumalanga's bushveld. Adjoining the National Park is the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve where one comes face to face with Africa's BIG 5 in a true bushveld environment.
Southern Kruger lodges

Kruger Park Safaris

A safari to the World famous National Park will revitalize your soul. The Kruger Park is South Africa 's most famous National Park combined with Sabi Sand and Timbavati Game Reserves, ultimate wildlife. Expect to see unparalled wildlife while you are here.
Kruger Park Safaris

Timbavati Lodges

The Timbavati Game Reserve is located in what is called the "Lowveld", a vast tract of subtropical savannah bushveld. The Game Reserve consists of prime wildlife habitat situated on the unfenced western boundary of the Greater Kruger, covering a total area of 680km².
Timbavati Game Reserve

Sabi Sabi lodges

Luxurious private game lodges lie within the 65,000 hectare Sabi Sand Reserve, located in the southern section of the Kruger National Park. Each of our South African game lodges is surrounded by hundreds of species of animals, birds and plants, including the 'Kruger Big Five'.
Sabi Sabi lodges

Sabi Sand Lodges

The "Big Five" roam the Sabi Sand - one therefore has an excellent chance of a close encounter with these animals. As there are no fences between the private game reserves and the Kruger, the wildlife move unhindered between the two World famous National Parks and Game Reserves.
Sabi Sand Lodges

Singita Lodges

Experience the ultimate African safari in prime Big Five game viewing land with in the Sabi Sand Reserve. Singita exudes exquisite luxury, rare solitude and perfect tranquility creating an unrivalled guest experience that has made it one of the South Africa's premier safari destinations.
Singita Lodges

Thornybush Lodges

The Thornybush Game Reserve is situated in 11 500 hectares of pristine African bushveld, adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park. Offering prime game-viewing territory, including opportunities to view the "big five", a variety of wildlife & more than 250 birds can be found in the Kruger.
Thornybush Lodges

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