Kruger Park Top Experiences

Kruger National Park Travel: Top Experiences

Stay at a Private Kruger Park Lodge

Kruger National Park Travel doesn't come better than a stay at a private Kruger lodge. Enjoy the best of two very different worlds, relax surrounded by holiday comforts and take wild forays into the mighty African bush, where raw and rugged wildlife encounters await.

And yes, the Kruger National Park may have a wonderful network of tarred roads to self-drive & travel on, but nothing comes close to bumping around at the back of a four-wheel-drive while a private ranger works to track down an elusive predator.

Our favourite Kruger National Park lodges:

Londolozi - Enthusiastic rangers drive you around the Sabi Sands, an area renowned for its wildlife and its Big Five sightings in particular.

Mala Mala - The Kruger National Park benchmark for wildlife sightings and exciting safari travel. The Mala Mala rangers are fearless and experienced; they will guide you through prides of lion, drive you off-road into herds of elephants, and even park you under a leopard.

Tintswalo Main Lodge - Set in the pristine Manyeleti Reserve, a game drive from Tintswalo Lodge offers beautiful scenery and exciting animal sightings. Rangers have the added bonus of being allowed to travel off-road in this Kruger Park private reserve.

Explore the Sabi Sands

There is a magic at play in the Kruger's famous Sabi Sands Reserve, and if you give yourself enough time you're almost guaranteed to experience unique and incredible wildlife encounters.

A stay at one of the Sabi Sands private lodges is an indulgence of both wildlife sightings and luxury accommodation.

Walk on the Wild Side

A Kruger walking safari is a wonderfully authentic and unpredictable Kruger travel experience. Expert guides walk you through the African bush - keeping an eye out for animals - as they point out interesting reptiles, insects, and vegetation.

Walking safaris can be as short as a few hours or as long as a few days; the choice is yours. For the adventurous, Ngala Walking Safari Camp offers walking safaris that last a couple of days.

Other favourite spots to do a Kruger walking safari from:

Honeyguide - Honeyguide is perfect for guests just wanting to experience a walking safari as a unique addition to their safari experience. Rangers are extremely professional and knowledgeable, putting you at ease as you travel on foot along the wild terrain.

Pafuri Camp - Walk from the lodge for the day, or choose a three day walking trail. Located in the extreme north, Pafuri is set in the most scenic area of the Kruger National Park. This is the absolute best on offer if you want to spend most of your time walking through the Kruger.

Sleep Under the Stars

The folks at Lion Sands have created an extremely romantic and adventurous experience.

Get driven into the wilderness, and be left in complete solitude (the closest human contact is half an hour away back at the lodge) as you enjoy a night on an open bedroom deck, high up in a tree.

Guests can choose this additional, one-night activity to complement their safari. Dinner is packed for you, and there's no electricity so candles - and the stars - will be your only source of light at night.

Have dinner while watching the sunset over the bush, sleep under a starry night sky, and wake up to an African sunrise.

Spot an Elusive Leopard

The most elusive of the big five, these cats are considered the most difficult predator to spot. The Sabi Sands area has the most regular sightings of leopard.

Sit in complete silence as you watch a leopard climb a tree, then perch itself above your vehicle. Nervously raise your camera and take a photo as you pray it doesn't jump onto your lap.

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