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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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Best Seller
5-Day Tremisana/Treehouse Kruger Park Safari
$955 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 – 303 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Private Kruger Safari and Panorama Route
$1,840 to $2,024 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range ChaletYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.9/5 – 228 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Safari to Kruger Park & Private Safari Lodge
$1,244 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
5.0/5 – 286 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Fully Private Kruger Customisable Safari
$1,614 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,970 Reviews
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![4-Day Kruger, Panorama Route with Flights from Cape Town]()
4-Day Kruger, Panorama Route with Flights from Cape Town
$1,581 to $1,629 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Cape Town (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 135 Reviews
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![5-Day Kruger National Park South & Panorama Route]()
5-Day Kruger National Park South & Panorama Route
$1,039 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.8/5 – 57 Reviews
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![6-Day Safari and Panorama Route Tour]()
6-Day Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$1,788 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 82 Reviews
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![3-Day Kruger Safari from Cape Town]()
3-Day Kruger Safari from Cape Town
$1,198 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Cape Town (End)
Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
4.8/5 – 12 Reviews
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![4-Day Sabi Sands & Kruger Park Tented Camp]()
4-Day Sabi Sands & Kruger Park Tented Camp
$1,599 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Socioolite Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 36 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
$4,581 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 – 81 Reviews
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![4-Day Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon]()
4-Day Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon
$804 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Pure Diamond Tours and Safari
4.4/5 – 7 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![3-Day Kruger Eco Lodge Safari]()
3-Day Kruger Eco Lodge Safari
$567 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 242 Reviews
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![5-Day Kruger and Sabi Sand Rustic Tented Camp Safari]()
5-Day Kruger and Sabi Sand Rustic Tented Camp Safari
$1,587 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
SafariLife
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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![4-Day The Greater Kruger Tshukudu Safari]()
4-Day The Greater Kruger Tshukudu Safari
$1,645 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 – 167 Reviews
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![3-Day Mid-Range Kruger National Park Safari at Tremisana]()
3-Day Mid-Range Kruger National Park Safari at Tremisana
$769 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)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.9/5 – 130 Reviews
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![5-Day Kruger NP Deluxe Safari Incl Panorama Route]()
5-Day Kruger NP Deluxe Safari Incl Panorama Route
$1,144 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
4.5/5 – 83 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![6-Day Epic Kruger Park Safari & Panorama Route]()
6-Day Epic Kruger Park Safari & Panorama Route
$1,053 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 – 249 Reviews
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![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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![5-Day Family Kruger National Park Game Drive Safari Tour]()
5-Day Family Kruger National Park Game Drive Safari Tour
$2,544 to $2,601 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Tshukudu GR, Kruger NP, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary), Johannesburg (End)
Knap Tours
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Discovery Experience
$576 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mangovo Safaris
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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.”
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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...
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Kruger National Park has it all, the wildlife, the lodges and gift shops, the restaurants, it's the go-to National Park for anyone who wants to go on an African Safari, and it's not hard to see why. I'd love to go again someday.
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We did game drives in three different areas of the park. They all offered exciting drives and animal viewing. Our guides excelled at spotting both animals and birds. They also gave us information about the fern and fauna of the area.
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Stayed at Green Fire and had a great time. The people were so nice. Got to interact with the owner daily and had some amazing experiences there! You can’t beat waking up from a nap to views of giraffes and elephants.
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...