Kruger National Park
About Kruger National Park
7
Safari Tours
4.5
Avg Rating
5/5
Big Five
128
Years Protected
Highlights
- South Africa's premier Big Five safari destination
- Excellent self-drive infrastructure with tarred roads
- Huge variety of accommodation from camping to luxury lodges
- Over 500 bird species and incredible biodiversity
- Affordable SANParks rest camps available
Considerations
- Very crowded during South African school holidays
- Popular waterholes can feel like car parks
- Malaria risk requires prophylaxis
- Vast size means long driving distances between sightings
Wildlife
Big Five Status
Lion
common
Leopard
common
Elephant
common
Buffalo
common
Rhino
rare
Notable Species
Lion
Common
Leopard
Common
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
Black Rhino
Rare
White Rhino
Common
Cheetah
Occasional
Baboon
Common
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Kudu
Common
Waterbuck
Common
Impala
Common
Warthog
Common
Wild Dog
Occasional
Hyena
Common
Jackal
Common
Fish Eagle
Common
Kori Bustard
Occasional
Lilac-breasted Roller
Common
Saddle-billed Stork
Occasional
Ground Hornbill
Occasional
Crocodile
Common
Honey Badger
Rare
Aardvark
Rare
Best Time to Visit
Climate Overview
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
Nearest City
Nelspruit
Drive Time
4.5 hours
Safari Tours (7)
12 Days Best of Southern Africa
From
$5,500 /person
10 Days Southern Africa Explorer
From
$4,700 /person
7 Days Kruger & Sabi Sand Luxury Safari
From
$3,300 /person
8 Days Kruger Photographic Safari
From
$2,600 /person
6 Days Kruger Family Safari
From
$1,650 /person
5 Days Kruger National Park Safari
From
$1,750 /person
3 Days Kruger Quick Safari
From
$920 /person
Kruger National Park
7 tours available