Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
4.5
5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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- kymrukatz2016Bradenton, Florida14 contributionsA must-see!Chose to go with Saga to South Africa and the Kruger National Park. A wonderful experience! The accommodation at the loges was first class, and the game drives (often two per day) had the benefit of local guides. Wildlife abounded. My husband was delighted by the abundance of birds. And the Big Five were stunning. I would recommend this trip to anyone. We’re going back next year!Visited September 2022Written 14 December 2022
- Chasing_history_134 contributionsBest safari companyWe always book safaris a few times a year this year we used DLS SAFARIS . They were amazing. Guides have great knowledge, accommodating, well priced , good vehicles , honest and reliable @dls_safarisVisited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 20 December 2022
- Joseph ShaeferOrlando, Florida1 contributionSelf-guided KrugerI look forward to other reviewers' response... we last visited Kruger awhile ago. It was magical. We took 10 days moving from camp to camp , staying in rondawels and mostly sitting quietly waiting for the animals to emerge wherever we went. Our only less-enjoyable day was the last when we took a guided tour. Whenever there was a "sighting" the radios crackled and a dozen vehicles descended on the hapless animals, with scores of people sitting backward to get a selfie with them. We had already seen the Big 5 on our own, as well as 2 leopards, one in the act of making a kill, We wanted quiet reflection, not pandemonium! We would like to recreate the experience of our first 9 days, but I cannot seem to find information by typing "Kruger" and "self-guided" without a combination of self-guided + guided tours. Does anyone know if that experience is still obtainable these days? Thank you!Visited February 2022Written 15 January 2023
- 641christymMonterey, California65 contributionsDo a self drive!Amazing place! We stated at a hotel in Nelspruit (about an hour away) and rented a car for the self drive experience. I've used a tour guide in the past and I can honestly say the self drive experience is better. We saw all of the Big 5 I'm the first two days and while the tours stayed on the main roads, we drove the side roads and had a lot of the views to ourselves. Amazing experience and well worth the week long stay.Visited January 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 February 2023
- Reshma JDurban, South Africa7 contributionsKruger National ParkA lovely holiday if you a nature seeker. We used the historical R66 route from Durban past Vryheid to Nelspruit. The roads are much quieter however you don’t have proper toilet stops. Once in Nelspruit, you can rest any one of the many accommodations available. From Nelspruit to Kruger National Park entrance is about 1.5 hours and your touring can start.Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 8 February 2023
- Find me a BeachNapanee, Canada19 contributionsKruger National Park does not disappoint !My favourite part was seeing the animals in their natural habitat and photographing them. This Park is amazing, period! I could have stayed there and did a safari everyday for the rest of my life. I didn't want to leave, seriously! The tour guide I had from "Moving on African Ground" was fantastic, the company went above and beyond to ensure that I had a great time in KNP. I loved it so much that I'm going back in December!Visited December 2022Travelled soloWritten 23 February 2023
- Arvid LSaskatoon, Canada80 contributionsSafari time in KrugerHaving selected a most knowledgeable safari guide, the two days of photo-safari excursions were excellent. The success of this endeavour is greatly dependent on the local guide. A hint, look for a guide with several years of experience. Should you find one named Bobby, you can expect a great time and a very positive experience finding many different animals in their natural habitat.Visited February 2023Written 5 March 2023
- Titch-the-WitchRomanel, Switzerland323 contributionsAmazing wildlife in natural habitatThis time, we started at the very north of the Park and wended our way south to Crocodile Bridge. Our first camp was Punda Maria (no electricity because of the load shedding and the generator wasn't working) then on to Mopane. Here we did a sunset drive before settling for the night in our bungalow. However, it was not a restful night as there were bats in our bungalow that kept walking over my face. I convinced one to move over to the door, which I opened to find another one waiting to come in! Next camp was Olifants, where we were supposed to do a night drive but this one was cancelled and replaced by a sunrise the following morning. Then on to Skukuza, where we managed to do a night drive. Here we lodged in a tent, which was obviously less comfortable than our previous bungalows as the WC was in a block sufficiently far away to get completely soaked on the way! (Rainy season, I know!) On to Crocodile Bridge, the only camp with no restaurant. We had a wonderful time in the park and loved the encounters with the animals. You never know what will appear around the next corner. Unfortunately, many of the tracks were closed because of the heavy rains so sometimes we had to make long detours. We self-drove in a rented car and, as mentioned, did several drives organised by the various camps. Some of the rangers were more interesting than others but all did their best to find us some amazing wildlife. I love this place and although there can be organisational problems, I would return tomorrow if I could!Visited March 2023Written 16 March 2023
- George2812Athens, Greece505 contributionsAmazing!!Amazing experience! Maybe the top in South Africa! You shall definitely do the Jeep game drives, all the three of the them( morning, evening, night). We saw many animals in their natural environment and was lovely. If I could, I would spent more days staying also in other camps.Visited March 2023Travelled soloWritten 27 March 2023
- SyedA95Karachi, Pakistan225 contributionsKruger National Park is an addiction!I don’t have words to explain the thrill and buzz of watching so many different animals in their completely natural habitats be it a lion walking right next to your car or a leopard peacefully relaxing on a cliff far away. A must visit destination to experience wildlife in its original untouched form. I was very lucky to have encountered 4 out of The Big Five. The only regret I have that I spent only a days in this paradise, I was left craving for moreeeee.Visited June 2022Travelled with friendsWritten 13 May 2023
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TartanSoul
Barrie, Canada130 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Kruger is a world-class National Park with an amazing amount and diversity of animals. The facilities are fantastic and there are many options for each budget. The park is well signed and well maintained. It is arguably the premiere game park in the world and is a must visit. It should be on all bucket lists.
Written 5 December 2023
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Edith M
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Dec 2023 • Family
In only a few hours we saw the big 4 and the next days we added the last one🙏. We are so greatfull!!!
Written 5 December 2023
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Jean Marc P
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Always amazed by the beauty of the park. We visit regularly as we moved near the park for retirement. Will never get bored of the beauty of nature. Best times for viewing are early(and I mean early!) and after 4 pm. Open your eyes and enjoy...
Written 25 November 2023
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Kloffusjohn
Johannesburg, South Africa199 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Over the pAssed few days myself and my son have been exploring different sections of this incredible place, the area has been the very low section which on other visits has been neglected, as mainly go into the higher parts, so far it appears you are totally on your own with many other people tending to only look for the main animals or the big five our mission was to seek the smaller animals which many forget are what help make this unique park what it has become today, this is our discovery so far : very small tortoise, size approx six inch, by four wide, you have to look, also a tiny one which was right in the Centre of the road making his way slowly right over this road, size of half a cricket ball, so that’s tiny but was making his trip while cars zoomed by totally unaware, even when we tried to show them? Over the next few days l will report my findings , so enjoy this special place like we will again this morning
Written 13 November 2023
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Pedro Sousa
Ferreiras, Portugal2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Amazing experience has always. We entered via Malelane gate when to Skukusa, Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge. We went solo
Written 11 November 2023
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1957
Ottawa, Canada695 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Part of our Gate 1 tour, we went on 4 safaris at this wonderful park. Our guide Alexander was so helpful and informative. We saw so many birds, animals .This experience exceeded my expectations.
Written 5 November 2023
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Tourist15656436140
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
KNP was above and beyond our expectations. We saw everything we had hoped to see and more. Our driver and guide was amazing, his knowledge of the park was phenomenal. We still can't quite work out how he spotted the green Boomslang snake in a tiny hollow of a tree!
It rained torrents on our first full day out but we just wrapped up in blankets and waterproof ponchos, laughed about it and carried on. It paid off: elephants, giraffes, rhino, zebras, impala, lions and a leopard.. heaven! Not forgetting the numerous beautiful birds.
A huge and very special thank you KNP team, we hope to see you again one day
It rained torrents on our first full day out but we just wrapped up in blankets and waterproof ponchos, laughed about it and carried on. It paid off: elephants, giraffes, rhino, zebras, impala, lions and a leopard.. heaven! Not forgetting the numerous beautiful birds.
A huge and very special thank you KNP team, we hope to see you again one day
Written 4 November 2023
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Phil N
Leeming, Australia192 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A wonderful experience - We last visited Kruger in 10/16 during a major drought and saw nature in perhaps its most brutal form, but fascinating just the same. This time, the park was lush by comparison, with abundant wildlife in all its forms in the Park.
Written 23 October 2023
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Alessio M
Verona, Italy423 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Beautiful park in south africa. If you are lucky you can see all big five, a two day trip is high raccomanded. Cost 23 euro pro person operation hour 6:00-18:00 the principal area is Skukuzuka with restaurant, hotel camping area, and shops, and fuel station. Only in the center with shop you can find mobile phone service. Sometimes electrical blackout are possible
Written 15 October 2023
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lesgordon
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I was booked in for an overnight stay in Pretorius Kop in a bungalow. I was given a chalet that was inferior to what i booked and paid for. I have complained direct with the reception and their head office. All my complaints have been totally ignored. Beware anyone booking accommodation in Kruger Park. The service is very bad and complaints are totally ignored. A very sad and sorry condemnation of one of South Africa's prime attractions.
Written 14 October 2023
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We are thinking of flying to Durban in July and visiting our friends there before going to Krugers Park. They offered that instead of taking a flight north to use their car and drive. What do I need to know about such a trip? Would it be safe? Would you recommend to do it?
Helen C
London, UK165 contributions
It is quite safe to drive to the Kruger, but be sure to make any stops at recommended gas stations or stops. Also Africa is full of interesting driving due to crazy minibus drivers who seém to have different rules. There are huge potholes everywhere and road surfaces can be poor. If you go by road, you must take the scenic route up through the Blyde River Canyon. It is quite breathtaking. If you stop in any of the towns shopping centres for a break, there will be guys in the car park looking after the cars while you dine. Be sure to give a small tip
Pearl H
Trhove Sviny, Czech Republic101 contributions
Has anyone driven recently from Nelspruit (Mpumalanga) to the Malelane gate? Is the road safe?
Dewald R
Cape Town Central, South Africa2,586 contributions
Hey. About a year ago, this time, I drove the N4 between Nelspruit and Malelane gate and had no issues. The N4 for is normally safe, just very busy.
RooeyFamily
Canberra, Australia24 contributions
We are visiting Kruger National Park in April. Should we bring fly nets (worn over face, under hat)? We recently went to Uluru and the fly nets were life changing!
Sara A.
6 contributions
We had absolutely no trouble at all with flies! Never saw any!
Climber15868512334
Mumbai, India
Is the Kruger National Park conservation fee applicable if you are staying inside kruger in a lodge
Steve K
Chelmsford, UK2 contributions
Yes but the company who we booked with paid for it.I think if you were doing the trip independently you would have to pay at the gate as you enter the park
Lynne S
Poole, UK
Ccan I get malaria pills there?
Kloffusjohn
Johannesburg, South Africa199 contributions
Ian sure you can, if not you would be able to get from a pharmacies in Hazyveiw, near Kruger Park gate.
Enjoy your time at the park. Regards john
Lilly
County Kildare, Ireland48 contributions
Hi all, I'm struggling to find reviews on volunteering at Krugar National Park. I'm going out there in September 2022 with IVHQ and would love to know if someone has done this.
cmobus
Sao Paulo, SP9 contributions
Bom dia! Estou planejando uma viagem sozinha para o Kruger Park, mas não me sinto muito segura para dirigir. Gostaria de saber se é viável fazer a viagem/passeios sem alugar carro. Planejo me hospedar dentro do parque.
Obrigada!
AnaCleviaGuerreiro
Brasilia, DF1,192 contributions
OI Cmobus! Sim, é totalmente viável você fazer os passeios sem alugar carro. Você deverá contratar uma das empresas que faz safári dentro do Park. É comum que os meios de hospedagem tenham parceria com essas empresas ou pelo menos lhe indique as empresas que oferecem os safáris. Inclusive sugiro que você não alugue o carro e faça o safári com uma empresa profissional, porque os rangeres são extremamente profissionais, conhecem muito bem o Park e sabem os locais e melhores horários para ver os animais. Além disto, eles se comunicam por rádio, então quando um vê um dos "big five" imediatamente comunica aos demais. Portanto, percorrer o Park com um profissional é o melhor meio para ter uma experiência inesquecível.
You ended up at two different police stations? How did that happen?
Elizabeth M
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa113 contributions
It has to be between opening and closing times of camp gate. (the camp is where you will be staying I suppose) . No getting out of car except designated spots. No body parts out of car windows. They iwll give you stuff ot read. its huge fun. You can also go on some of the arranged drives and I would suggest try a night drive
Jessica H
Florida284 contributions
Hello! Question about self-drive safari - Does The Park have any requirements or limitations on the type of vehicles you can use? I was thinking about trying to rent a car with a sunroof so I can stand up and take photos from that vantage point, but I cannot find any information if that is allowed.
Thank you,
Jessica
madiesel
Port Elizabeth, South Africa75 contributions
HI
As far as i know you may not have any body part outside the vehicle in any of the SANPARKS
Tatriz
Zaragoza, Spain
Hola! Vamos a ir de viaje a Sudáfrica en 15 días y estaremos un par de días por Kruger. Nos gustaria saber si aceptan dolares o euros allí para pagar la comida o en las tiendas. Muchas gracias!
Feri K
Germany70 contributions
Csak es kizárólag délafrikai fizetöeszközt fogadnak el !!!!!
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