The park was named after former South Africa President, Paul Kruger, and declared the country’s first National Park in 1926.

The Greater Kruger National Park is a collection of private game reserves bordering the Kruger National Park and is home to exclusive safari lodges for the traveler with a more luxurious safari in mind. Very few destinations in the world can compare to the Kruger Park experience. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. The best time to view the wildlife is during the winter months of April to September, as water is restricted to rivers and waterhole's, visibility is also good as the vegetation is less dense. Summer from October to March is often hot and humid due to the rains, birding is excellent and wildlife viewing is good in the early morning and late afternoon. November and December are the calving month.

Elephant family

The park is the home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The park’s lodging and safari guide offers reservations and accommodation bookings for all your lodging requirements, including luxury private game lodges.

The safari and game lodges range from artistically elegant to super luxurious with en-suite bathroom facilities. The expert game rangers whisk you off on game drives and walking safaris, tracking the wildlife in their natural habitat.

Visit the park and enjoy bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park's natural assets.

What are the Great Activities when you visit Kruger Park Safari?

	Scenic tours - See Pilgrims Rest or the Panorama Route
	Hiking - wander through the scenic mountains
	White water rafting - This is for the adventurous traveller
	Game drives - are conducted in 4x4 open vehicles
	Cultural and historical tours - Visit a traditional cultural village

Kruger National Park and the surrounding game reserves feature various hotels, safari lodges and villas that provide superb accommodation. Although these lodging options are situated outside the borders of the Park, guests still have easy access to all the wonders and wildlife of the largest game reserve in South Africa, covering almost 19 square km.

The top accommodation facilities in the Greater Kruger National Park include:

Galago Camp in Djuma Private Game Reserve: This is a self catering safari camp offering families or small groups the use of the entire camp with total exclusivity. Accommodation is in five colonial-style bedrooms. Galago has expansive wildlife views including waterholes. Amenities include Private camp for groups of up to 10 guests, five luxury bedrooms in the colonial style, one pilot/guide/chef room (single), all en suite with air-conditioning and viewing deck with plunge pool. The lodge includes fully equipped kitchen with indoor and outdoor cooking facilities, it has game viewing vehicles with a ranger and tracker and guests do two safari game drives and a guided walk in the bush each day.

Galago camp

Madikwe Hills Safari Lodge: Located in amongst large boulders in the koppies (rocky hills) on the Marico River in the malaria-free North-West Province of South Africa. The lodge is decorated by maroela and tamboti trees and it offers a chance to slow down to the heartbeat of Africa and to get acquainted with the wildlife that inhabits this spectacular game reserve.

The lodge has 8 luxurious glass-fronted suites set in amongst the boulders and overlooking the savannah. The décor is subtle, unusual and embraces the feel of Africa. The suites are designed with relaxation in mind with under floor heating, air conditioning and overhead fans for year round comfort and each with its own private veranda and plunge pool.

Leopard Hills Safari Lodge: The lodge is located in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve and it offers top-class service, well-appointed suites overlooking the untamed African Lowveld, and gives guests a close view of the Big 5 - elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo – as they roam freely in the game reserve. There are various species of birds and other wildlife.

Kings Camp: The camp is situated in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, facing an open savanna plain with a waterhole, which is frequented by a wide variety of wildlife, day and night. It reflects the charm and romance of a colonial past in a pristine corner of unspoilt Africa.

The are 11 spacious colonial suites, luxuriously equipped with air-conditioning, Victorian ball-and-claw bath, indoor and outdoor double shower, fully stocked mini-bar and private verandah. Dark tones of wood and thatch offset the natural colours of the bushveld.