Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

Whereby almost two million hectares of unmatched fauna and flora combines with historical as well as archaeological points of interest, this is where you will find the Real Africa.

The World famous Kruger National Park is located in the North East corner of South Africa while bordering Mozambique from the East, Zimbabwe from the North, and the Crocodile River from the South. The Kruger covers 2 000 000 hectares and additionally is split into 14 distinct eco-zones, each and every sustaining distinct wildlife. Private game reserves border the National park and include world-famous names, for example, Sabi Sand, Thornybush, Timbavati, Klaserie, Kapama and MalaMala just to name but a few.

The Kruger Park is truly one of the primary destinations within South Africa and in fact, is regarded as the flagship of South African National Parks. Here we offer information relating to travel within the Park and surrounding reserves.

Travel In The Kruger Park

  • 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.

  • Malaria in the Kruger

    Malaria in the Kruger

    The Kruger Malaria risk is on the low side but on saying that it is still present. Therefore anti-malaria prophylactics is thus recommended for all visitors, contact your local medical practitioner or recognized travel clinic for the best advise. The highest risk period is in the summer months (between December and April).

  • When To Visit The Kruger

    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 National Park Map

    Kruger National Park Map

    Our Kruger map guide featuring all the establishments in and around this World famous National Park that we offer you our valued clients. This map was created using Google Maps whereby we manually pinpointed each and every establishment by hand, we are also proud of the fact that we where one of the first companies to do this on Google Maps.

  • Kruger General Information

    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

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Popular Kruger Park Lodges
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Rhino Post is a 16 thatched chalet lodge within a private concession in the actual Kruger National Park itself (adjacent to the Mala Mala Game Reserve), outdoor showers and private viewing deck are all on offer. One of the few Kruger Park accommodation establishments that are perfectly suited to walking safaris.
Kirkman's Kamp
Kirkman's Kamp is set in undoubtedly the most prestigious game park in South Africa, Mala Mala Game Reserve renowned for having the best Big Five game viewing in the country, if not the Africa as a whole.
Londolozi Founders Camp
Enchanting, intimate and child-friendly, Londolozi Founders Camp is ideally situated to provide an insider's view of the secrets of river life. Ten idyllic cottages repose in the shade of ancient ebony and matumi trees along the banks of the Sand River.
Leopard Hills Lodge
Leopard Hills Lodge is located on the western side of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve sitting on top of a rocky outcrop with views out over the African bushveld that stretch on for miles. A truly luxurious 5-star safari lodge awaits all that venture into this wildlife haven.
Dulini Leadwood Lodge
Situated on the banks of the Sand River, Dulini Leadwood Lodge is, without doubt, one of our most popular Sabi Sand Lodges offering fully sized private plunge pools to refresh on those warm days, and a fireplace providing a refuge when cool nights creep in.
nThambo Tree Camp
nThambo Tree Camp is the sister camp to Africa on Foot and offers affordable, luxury accommodation in your choice of five wooden tented cabins on stilts. Located eye-level with the trees, it’s ideally situated to game watch from the comfort of your verandah.