Kruger Park Lodges
Our specially selected portfolio of properties in one of the world’s largest and premier wildlife reserves, stretching across the two provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Adjoining are many smaller private game reserves or concession areas with wildlife flowing freely between the two.Kruger Park Safaris
We offer a wide and comprehensive portfolio of bespoke Kruger National Park safari packages ranging from walking and camping safaris to self-drive or fly-in's as well as packages that are designed for families or honeymooners. The Kruger is a must when in South Africa.Kruger Photo Gallery
The Kruger National Park and adjoining private game reserves offer visitors some of the best wildlife and birdlife sightings anywhere on the African continent. It is here on this page that we showcase some of our own photographs that we have had the opportunity of snapping over the past two decades.Kruger Lodges Visited
Kruger National Park lodges and safari camps visited and photographed by the Uyaphi.com team on numerous visits to this fantastic safari destination in South Africa. The list is relatively short at the moment as we have not had the time to add all that we have on record.Kruger Bird List
Birding in the Kruger. To put it simply, there is no better area/ region within South Africa that can come close in terms of pure bird numbers. From the Pafuri region in the North to the Sabi Sand Reserve in the South and everything in between, one is guaranteed a birding experience second to none.Kruger Mammal List
The +147 mammal species available in the Kruger is the main drawcard for most. On this page, we offer a checklist of the mammals that one has the chance of spotting either from within the Kruger herself or in one of the adjoining private game reserves (Sabi Sand, Timbavati or Thornybush).Getting To The Kruger
We offer quite a few ways on how one can get to the various areas within and surrounding the National Park, these options include self-drive, guided road transfers as well as fly-in (commercial or private charters). Self-drive and guided road transfers; one can look in the region of +- 6 hours, whereas the flight time is +- 90 minutes one way from Johannesburg.Kruger Park Map
Our map of the Kruger National Park in which we with the aid of Google maps showcase all of the safari lodges and camps that we offer on Uyaphi.com. We feature safari establishments on this map both within the national park as well as surrounding private game reserves.Malaria In Kruger
Malaria is present throughout the year in and around the Kruger National Park with the HIGH-RISK period being between the months of October and May. When travelling within the Kruger Park area it is highly recommended that one takes all necessary precautions and advice against the disease.
When To Visit The Kruger
An all year round safari destination. The dry winters months May through October are best for game viewing while offering daytime temperatures that are comfortable and pleasant. November through April, when the rains arrive they transform the Kruger into a lush green paradise, best for birding as well as that famous "beach and bush safari" itinerary.
Kruger General Information
Size & Location: North Eastern South Africa, covering an area of + 2 000 000 Ha
When to visit the park: Year-round (summer can be very hot and humid though)
Climate: Subtropical, humid rainy summers. Daytime temps. up to + 35°C
Rainfall: 500mm per annum
Altitude: 140m - 600m (approx.) above sea level
- Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Selati Camp, originally created without electricity to preserve the ambience and ecological footprint now has overhead fans and air-conditioning. The camp is still lit at night by the gentle flicker of oil lamps, the warm glow of fires and the spectacular canopy of the Southern sky.
- Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Built on the banks of the Sabie River with magnificent views extending onto the Park itself, the philosophy of the safari experience at Lion Sands is to deliver a consistently professional, informative & holistic safari.
- The Outpost Lodge
The Outpost Lodge is located in the far northern Pafuri region of the Kruger Park. A lodge of absolute luxury and scenic wonder perched high on a ridge overlooking the Luvuvhu River and surrounding hills and valleys.
- Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Earth Lodge is built organically into the earth; almost invisible in the landscape, the design of the lodge was inspired by the textures, colours and shapes of the natural world. Earth Lodge reveals itself in a series of sensory explorations within the African bush.
- Shiduli Game Lodge
Shiduli Game Lodge, a “home away from home”, that perfect safari getaway for the budget-minded traveller that wants to experience the very best of South African hospitality as well as fantastic wildlife and birdlife found in the Karongwe Game Reserve.
- Singita Sweni Lodge
Sweni Lodge can be found in the far eastern reaches of the Kruger Park, not too far the border with Mozambique. Situated on 15 000 hectares (33 000 acres) in the southeastern part of the Kruger National Park, the Singita Lebombo concession is an isolated slice of pristine wilderness.
