Kruger National Park

Breath-taking, once in a lifetime experience

A very high density of wildlife, very easy to spot in winter as the bush is very dry, of course with the help of the guides/trackers who are always keen to share their experience. Loved the Ecolodge experience, being into the nature and out of the world. It is very convenient to drive to the camps where the food is absolutely delicious.

Amazing to experience the wilderness of Kruger that's led by animals!

Kruger is one of the most amazing places I've ever been. I expected to go there just for the wildlife, but ended up admiring not only the animals but the beautiful and expansive nature and even started to appreciate all the beautiful birds. One of our greatest experiences was the wilderness walk we made. We stayed in a beautiful small camp in the middle of nowhere, were no cars and tourists can come. We slept just a few metres away from a waterhole with elephants, buffalos, rhinos and other animals around us throughout the day. Walking with the rangers was a once in a lifetime experience that you shouldn't miss when you visit Kruger. It was a great change after a few days of wildlife spotting in the car. However, I can recommend driving through Kruger as well. It's a great way to spot animals and enjoy the beauty of the park. We stayed at .. and .. and drove every day from 06:00 - 18:00. These early and late moments of the day are the best since animals you don't see during the day show themselves and give some spectacular viewings. I always thought that going to Kruger was only for 'rich people', but it's very affordable if you just go there with your own car and stay in a tent or small cottage in one of the camps. A must do when you're in South-Africa! And please bring your binocular and camera, but don't forget to enjoy the moments and don't just see the animals through your camera :-)

Vista Safaris through Budget Safaris. Incredible - well recommended!

I visited Kruger with my wife as the first part of our honeymoon. The park itself was amazing. We were fortunate enough to see The Big Five in one day which was truly incredible. Our tour guides and trip was organised through Vista Safaris and I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. Their knowledge of the animals and area (and ability to spot animals) was second to none, their attitude toward customers was welcoming and they went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. Kruger itself is a huge park with diverse and fascinating wildlife. You get to see a vast array of animals within a relatively short distance within the park.
We stayed in Balule Nature Reserve at the Tremisana Lodge and would definitely recommend it. The sunset safaris and the night time safaris were amazing, and the highlight for us was seeing elephants at night beside the old land cruiser. The food was great and the evening vibe at the lodge was really good fun. We were there for 5 nights and spent each evening talking about what we had done that day with other guests over dinner and a couple of beers.

Kruger is great , but it is better to stay for a longer stay , and vary the places you stay inside, to appreciate this huge park.

Kruger lived up to the hype for wildlife and birding... In three days we saw an exceptional amount of game and birds. Highlights were Hyenas right outside the fence at Balule Camp (high score for bush vibe), Southern Ground-Hornbills, and a leopard right by the roadside near Satara.

A very comfortable access to wildlife

We planned a whole week in the park and we were not disappointed. We changed rest camps every night which means that we could see a lot of different areas. This park is diverse, it was definitely worse it! While the larger rest camps offer a more comfortable stay, we felt closer to nature in the smaller facilities. The game drives proposed by the rest camps are excellent value and complement your own drives.

Kruger National Park never disappoints

The Kruger National Park remains my favorite destination for a self drive african safari. Wildlife vis abundant, ample bird species, plentiful rest camps to take a break and spectacular scenery.

The highlight of our trip was a leopard kill in the lower Sabie area. We passed a fresh kill that was anchored between two branches in a tree. It was obvious that the leopard was regaining strength as it was nowhere to be seen. We decided to leave the sight and took a coffee break at Lower Sabie Rest camp about 20 min drive north. We were delighted by the leopard feasting on the kill when we returned a hour later.

Life Time Experience

A safari, by far, is one of the best adventures you will ever make. I have been on 5 safari's in South Africa and Botswana, including a river safari and each one was a fantastic experience. I spent 4 days at Kruger but a Safari experience is an adventure that cannot be measured in time alone. Driving through the park and taking in the scenery and wildlife is like traveling through the past. I stayed at Skukuza Rest Camp where the accommodations are nice but simple. I think the simplicity helps with the overall experience of a time long gone when the animals roamed a far greater portion of Africa than they do today. Take your camera and enjoy the drive.

Excellent spot, especially for accessibility and ease of stay

Kruger is an easy place to reach, to stay in, and to get around. Lots of paved roads, though you can also get out onto the less-traveled dirt roads, even with a 2wd hatchback when it's dry.
It's easy to see game, especially if you drive slowly. I got great hyena, kudu, ostrich, zebra, girrafe, and hippo sightings. It was easy to follow cars to the roadside predators, too, though the crowds take away from the wilderness feel some.
Definitely stay in the tented safari camps. Much more peaceful and quiet than Skukuza was.

Great safari destination

June was the perfect weather to visit the Kruger National Park since it can be extremely hot in the summer months (September - April). The weather was perfect with clear sunny days. We stayed in the Fish Eagle Guest House in the Letaba rest camp. The guest house was large and modern (rooms were more basic compared to the rest of the very modern house) and even had its own bird hide with a view of the Letaba river. Birds and buck would wander into our outdoor area making it possible to not even take a drive to see animals. The scenery were beautiful and lush. We saw a lot of animals especially elephant and impala in the middle/northern part of the park. The Letaba River runs next to the road which makes spotting animals sometimes very easy. The south of the park (south of Skukuza) was very dry but the lions, leopard and other cat species were more predominant around Skukuza. We had some lovely food at two of the park’s restaurants. We used our own Kombi to drive around the park. The tar roads are in a great condition and the dirt roads can be a little bumpy sometimes but really worth it to see all the different animals. The camp shops were well stocked and carry a lot of souvenirs that can be bought for someone back home. We saw a large variety of animals and birds and will definitely be returning next year!