Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park: Safari Packages, Big 5, Lodges, and When to Go
Kruger National Park is the most famous safari destination in South Africa, perhaps even the entire continent! The Big 5 and countless other wildlife are found in abundance, making this the perfect place for your first safari.
There are several luxury Kruger Park lodges in and around the national park. Within the park itself, you cannot go off-road or do night game drives. However, several private concessions share an unfenced border with Kruger. These private concessions offer the same great wildlife viewing as Kruger with more freedom and fewer vehicles at each sighting.
Some of our favorite private reserves in the Great Kruger area include Sabi Sands, MalaMala, Timbavati, Manyeleti, Thornybush, and Kapama—each with exceptional lodges and camps to choose from, depending on your budget and taste. We recommend spending at least 3 or 4 nights on safari, and even combining multiple safari destinations for different wildlife viewing experiences. Kruger National Park combines well with Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and other safari parks in South Africa.
Contact our African safari experts to start planning your handcrafted Kruger safari!
Best Time to Visit Kruger National Park
Kruger wildlife safaris are incredible year-round. However, certain times of year are better than others for wildlife viewing.
May to October: Best wildlife viewing; in the dry season, wildlife is concentrated at remaining water sources and easy to spot
November to April: The “green season”; lush vegetation, baby animals, and the best time for birdwatching
May to September: Best time to combine Kruger with Victoria Falls
September to November: Best time to combine Kruger with Cape Town
Sample Vacations
Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa Safari Tour: Okavango and Kruger
See countless elephants, lions, and more on a thrilling Okavango Delta safari! On this trip, you’ll also discover some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing in the lesser-known regions of Botswana. Enjoy Big 5 sightings on game drives, on foot, and on water.
Cape Town Explorer and Family Safari Adventure
This is the ultimate luxury adventure for multi-generational families or groups! Explore Cape Town and surrounds, followed by a well-rounded luxury safari in Londolozi (Kruger National Park) and Tswalu Kalahari. Featuring private touring and boutique 5-star accommodation throughout.
Romantic South Africa Vacation: Safari and Beach
Take a romantic South Africa vacation to Cape Town, a Kruger safari, and a luxurious island resort in Mozambique.
Best of South African Luxury: Relaxation and Adventure
Book a perfect trip to South Africa! Stay at the country’s top experiential luxury hotels: the fashionable new Silo Hotel in Cape Town, a grandiose getaway in wine country, a luxurious beach house, and an incredible Big 5 safari lodge.
Luxury Safari and Beach Vacation: South Africa and Mozambique
Enjoy the best wildlife viewing in South Africa on this Kruger safari. Stay at 2 ultra-luxury lodges in the exclusive Sabi Sands region of Kruger. One embodies traditional, old-world charm while the other offers understated, calming luxury. Both will cater to your every whim!
South Africa Luxury Tour: Cape Town Kruger Safari, Mozambique
Visit cosmopolitan Cape Town and enjoy a private culinary tour of the city. Experience a luxury Kruger safari in the famous Sabi Sands reserve, then explore beautiful walking trails that are only accessible by foot.
South Africa Anniversary Trip: Luxury Highlights Tour
Enjoy the ultimate getaway in South Africa! Tour Cape Town with a private guide for a local’s perspective of this world-class city. Indulge your senses in the Cape Winelands, South Africa’s culinary capital. Then, head to the exclusive Sabi Sands reserve for a luxury African safari!
Exotic African Luxury: 5-Star Safari and Beach Combo
Are you ready for a getaway unlike any other? Enjoy a luxury Big 5 safari in South Africa, then unwind at a stunning resort in Mozambique where you can watch turtles nesting and swim with dolphins!
Family Vacation Packages South Africa: Safari Adventure
This Family Vacation Packages South Africa: Safari Adventure is perfect for parents and kids! Explore beautiful Cape Town before going on a family safari in Kruger National Park.
Ultimate Golf Package: South Africa
Play the best golf courses in South Africa, including the exclusive Leopard Creek, with our Ultimate Golf Package.
Luxury Kruger National Park Safari
Meet the Big 5 on safari in and around Kruger National Park. Stay at 5-star lodges located on private reserves, where you can enjoy exceptional game viewing without the crowds.