KRUGER NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS
Mpumalanga is the province situated in the north east of South Africa, and in which lies the Kruger National Park, the world’s largest game reserve and one of the best safari destinations on the planet. This massive game reserve stretches almost 350 Km along South Africa’s eastern border with Mozambique. Wildlife within the Kruger National Park is unrivalled as there are over 500 species of bird, and over 140 mammal species including nearly 2,000 Lion, over 9,000 Elephant, 25,000 Buffalo, and over 3,000 Black and White Rhino.
The Kruger National Park covers so vast an area, that the northern and southern reaches of the park are quite different. The far north of the park is the wildest and most difficult area to access, it is also drier and hotter than the south. The central and southern parts of the Kruger Park are far more accessible, with a good network of roads, and therefore also have the best facilities for visitors.
Along the western border of the Kruger National Park, lie a number of Private Game Reserves. Much of the fencing that once existed between the Kruger Park and the Private Reserves has been removed, allowing the wildlife to roam freely in and out of the Private Reserves. These Private Reserves are about the best in the country for high quality game viewing, as unlike in the Kruger Park, night driving and off road driving is allowed. This allows for excellent game viewing, as the rangers/trackers are allowed to follow the animals wherever they roam, allowing their guests to get very close to the animals and witness them undisturbed in their natural environment.
Unlike in the Kruger National Park, in the Private Reserves, day and night game drives are conducted in open vehicles, this allows for a far better safari experience, as not only is the viewing better, but one also gets to feel as though you are one with your surroundings. In the Private Reserves, the game drives are conducted by trained rangers, who work closely with a local tracker, to help in finding the animals that you want to see. All you have to do is sit back in a comfortable open top 4×4, and marvel at the magnificence of wild Africa. With some of the finest safari lodges in Africa, the accommodation in the private game reserves is excellent, with food and the level of service outstanding.
Recommended Kruger National Park Safari Lodges
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Leopard Hills Game Reserve
Leopard Hills is situated in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park. Leopard Hills is one of the most luxurious lodges in Africa and wildlfe viewing in the Sabi Sands is excellent.
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Savanna Private Game Reserve
Savanna Lodge is a luxury tented lodge in the game rich Sabi Sands area adjoining the Kruger National Park. Savanna lodge offers world class comfort with the emphasis on game viewing. Savanna Lodge has some of the best game rangers in Africa…
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Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Situated in the world famous, game rich Sabi Sands adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers excellent service conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere and in luxurious settings…
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Singita Ebony Lodge
Singita Ebony Lodge is situated in the game rich Sabi Sands game reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. A stay at Singita Ebony is a wildlife experience without peer, indulge yourself in ultimate luxury right in the heart of the African Wilderness.
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Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Tanda Tula Safari Camp was nominated the most luxurious tented camp in South Africa. With excellent game viewing alongside the world renowned Kruger National Park, Tanda Tula Safari Camp is an excellent luxury safari destination.
Recommended Kruger National Park Safaris
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SA: Luxury Kruger Safari
This Safari to the Sabi Sands in the Kruger Park allows guests a taste of Southern Africa and the ‘Big Five’ experience whilst staying in the most luxurious accommodation. Leopard Hills Lodge is one of the finest Safari Lodges in all of Africa.
