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Kruger Family Safaris
Kruger National Park has long been a popular holiday destination with South African families. It is also catching on as a great family destination with overseas visitors. This is not surprising when you consider that this 19,485km²/7,523mi² park is home to around 150 mammal and 500 bird species, and ranks as one of the best places in the world to see the iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). As safari destinations go, Kruger is also unusually well suited to families, thanks to a network of well-equipped and affordable rest camps that are as popular with budget-conscious self-drivers as they are with organized tours.
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Nkambeni Tented Lodge Experience
$540 to $594 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,766 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$1,083 to $1,143 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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5-Day Safari with Night Drive and Panorama Route Tour
$1,567 to $1,600 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 77 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Kruger Park, Private Lodge & Panorama Route
$1,477 to $1,659 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Hazyview (Town), Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
4.9/5 – 281 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari with Private Guide & Safari Vehicle
$1,008 to $1,121 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.8/5 – 73 Reviews
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![4-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Treehouse]()
4-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Treehouse
$868 to $907 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.7/5 – 142 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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8-Day Private Kruger Safari
$3,220 to $3,542 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.8/5 – 222 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Tremisana/Treehouse Kruger Park Safari
$977 to $1,017 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 296 Reviews
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![5-Day Sabi Sand & Kruger Ensuite Safari from/to Joburg]()
5-Day Sabi Sand & Kruger Ensuite Safari from/to Joburg
$1,650 to $1,897 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Kruger
4.9/5 – 57 Reviews
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![15-Day Beach to Bush, Cape Town to Kruger Eco-Adventure]()
15-Day Beach to Bush, Cape Town to Kruger Eco-Adventure
$4,439 to $4,847 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-drive
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Cape Town (Start), Hermanus (Whales), Knysna (Garden Route), Garden Route NP (Tsitsikamma) (Garden Route NP), Johannesburg (City), Kruger NP, Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 62 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Traditional Classic Safari in Kruger National Park
$1,024 to $1,136 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 179 Reviews
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Best Seller
![3-Day Kruger 4x4 Open Vehicle Safari - 4 Star Lodge Stay]()
3-Day Kruger 4x4 Open Vehicle Safari - 4 Star Lodge Stay
$1,001 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range ResortYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Incoming
4.7/5 – 13 Reviews
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4-Day Incredible Private Safari Inside the Kruger Park
$1,531 to $1,688 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Endless Summer Tours
5.0/5 – 68 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Park & Private Game Reserve Experience
$1,933 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 119 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Safari, Soweto & Apartheid Museum
$993 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Soweto (Johannesburg), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.8/5 – 51 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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6-Day Epic Kruger Park Safari & Panorama Route
$1,105 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Guernsey NR, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
African Welcome Safaris
5.0/5 – 248 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park and Walking with Lion
$728 to $1,042 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Pretoria (City), Ukutula GR, Johannesburg (End)
Pure Diamond Tours and Safari
4.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger NP Deluxe Safari Incl Panorama Route
$1,089 to $1,198 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.6/5 – 76 Reviews
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4-Day The Greater Kruger Tshukudu Safari
$1,515 to $1,535 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Tshukudu GR, Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
5.0/5 – 164 Reviews
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4-Day Panorama Semi Luxury Kruger Safari
$1,272 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range ResortYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Socioolite Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 27 Reviews
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7 Questions About Kruger Family Safaris
Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip Briggs is an Africa-specialized travel writer who grew up and lives in South Africa. He first visited Kruger as a child in the 1970s, and has explored its every accessible corner on countless subsequent visits.› More about Philip
7 Questions About Kruger Family Safaris
Philip Briggs
Is a Kruger family safari recommended?
“Yes! Kruger is a great holiday destination for families who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. Most children are totally enthralled by Africa’s amazing large animals, and love absorbing the sounds and sights of the bush. As with most family holiday options, however, Kruger can only be recommended to those who are likely to enjoy it, a category that may not include sulky teenagers, difficult toddlers and indoorsy youngsters. When it comes to making that judgment, you’re on your own!”
1What is the minimum age for children to go on a Kruger holiday?
“No minimum age restriction is imposed on entering Kruger. However, young children with a low boredom threshold, or who are prone to crying and tantrums, are unlikely to enjoy being cooped up on long game drives. If this sounds like your children, it might be better to postpone your Kruger safari until the kids are older and able to get more from the experience. Children vary so much that it's difficult to put an exact number on this, but we would advise you to think carefully before taking children under the age of five or six on any safari. Another age-related factor for Kruger is that it lies in a low malaria risk area, so if your children are too young to take antimalarial drugs, you may want to wait until they are older. Or, failing that, visit during the Dry season (May to September), when the risk of malaria is lowest.”
2Is it safe to go to Kruger with children?
“Kruger is a safe destination and very popular with South African families that include children of all ages. Having said that, you'll need to supervise toddlers and very young children to keep them from wandering off at rest camps or picnic sites, or from trying to pet habituated wildlife (which are animals that are used to seeing people and are therefore not very shy, most commonly impalas, bushbucks, warthogs, baboons and monkeys) in rest camps. Provided you are reasonably careful in this respect, young children are probably at no greater risk in Kruger than on any other holiday.”
3What is the recommended length of time for a family trip in Kruger?
“If this is your first family safari, 3 to 4 days should be sufficient to see a good variety of wildlife without things getting stale. That said, depending on how much time you have available and your family’s overall level of interest in wildlife, anything from a half-day safari to 2 weeks is possible. For some people, a day or two is all the time they need on safari before game drives start to feel repetitive and an element of boredom sets in. For others, there's no such thing as ‘too long’ when it comes to a safari, and a 2-week trip exploring Kruger from south to north would be their idea of a perfect holiday.”
4What else should I consider when choosing a family safari in Kruger?
“A big decision when visiting Kruger with kids is whether to arrange a guided safari package through a tour company or to make your own rest camp bookings and self-drive. Booking a full package tour will reduce the time-consuming and potentially stressful decision-making involved in planning a safari. It also means you won't have to conduct your own game drives, and gives you the benefit of an experienced wildlife spotter in the car. Having said that, a self-drive safari should be considerably cheaper than a tour, and many people prefer the freedom of exploring the park without a guide. There is no better or worse in this. It just depends on what you prefer.”
5What are the best family-friendly Kruger camps?
“Kruger’s rest camps are all reasonably well suited to families, but first choices for short safaris would include Berg-en-Dal, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie, Skukuza, Satara, Olifants and Letaba. These camps all meet two important criteria. Firstly, they are in the southern half of the park, which is more accessible than the north, and generally offers better wildlife viewing. Secondly, they are relatively large camps with family-friendly amenities such as a swimming pool and a restaurant, and space for short walks and other activities. We would advise against taking young children to smaller bush camps such as Balule, Tamboti and Maroela, as amenities at these places are limited and the atmosphere is best suited to adults seeking a quiet bush experience.”
6How will I keep the kids entertained on a Kruger family trip?
“The key to entertaining children on safari is encouraging them to engage with the wildlife and surrounding environment. Some children take to the safari experience easily, and delight in everything they see. Others might need more active encouragement. A good way to do this is to make a game of it. For instance, see who can spot the most new animals for the trip, or keep count of all the animals you see on any given day, or download a field guide app to help identify some of the park’s many colorful and distinctive birds. It also helps to keep game drives on the shorter side (up to around three hours), and to stretch your legs whenever you pass a viewpoint or picnic site where you’re allowed to get out of the car.”
7Kruger Reviews
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
Africa’s Best DIY Safari
South Africa’s premier wildlife reserve divides opinion. Some who’ve visited supposedly ‘wilder’ parks argue that the Kruger’s developed infrastructure, complete with paved roads and large public camps, undermines the wilderness...
Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
South Africa’s flagship park with excellent facilities and unrivalled game-viewing
South Africa’s largest park most certainly fulfils most visitors’ expectations of seeing magnificent herds of game roaming across acacia-studded savannah. After countless visits at different times of the year, I have found it can get a...
NL
Another landscape around the corner with so many animals
It was our first experience in Kruger NP and we really wanted to see the Big Five, that was our main goal. We entered through Phabeni Gate on our way through Skukuza. We stayed in the Kruger Safari Lodge, where the staff was really friendly...
DE
My trip to the Kruger-Nationalpark in particular and to South Africa in general was spontaneously undertaken. Considering this, I had a great experience from the flexible booking option online at home to the transport from and back to...
NL
A very impressive reserve hosting the big five
Our group spent one day with two four wheel drive rovers (10 seats plus chauffeur) and the Krüger Park guides. For me it was the first time in Afrika and I had high hopes for this outing. Guide taught us the basics and was very...
Amazing maintained Park and animala
The mothership of South Africa’s parks, Kruger is more organised and has more variety of accommodation than any other park. It also has a HUGE number of animals with the Big Five and every other kind of five you can think of rustling...