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

12 days

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.

10 days

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.

15 days

Stars of South Africa: River Cruise and Kruger Safari

Enjoy a fabulous river cruise on the one and only Zambezi Queen! You’ll also explore Cape Town and Victoria Falls, and finish up with a luxurious wildlife safari in Kruger National Park.

15 days

African Safari Train Tour: Escorted Luxury Train Vacation

Enjoy the utmost luxury and enjoy breathtaking views of Africa aboard the famous Rovos Rail on this African Safari Train Tour.

13 days

Cruises South Africa: Wildlife and Victoria Falls

This AmaWaterways cruise shows you the best of southern Africa’s safari highlights! Enjoy a Chobe River boat cruise with water safari excursions, followed by 2 nights at Victoria Falls. Finish with a luxury Kruger safari to see Africa’s Big 5 and other spectacular wildlife.

12 days

Safari of the Senses: Winelands, Sabi Sands, and Victoria Falls

This trip has a bit of everything! Start with culinary delights and unique adventures in Cape Town (snorkeling with seals, anyone?), followed by a luxury safari in the Sabi Sands. Finally, stay at a unique island lodge in the Zambezi River and explore Victoria Falls by land and air.

16 days

South Africa Highlights Vacation

See the highlights of South Africa with this vacation package. Includes Cape Town, Kruger safari, Victoria Falls, and more.

15 days

Africa Tour: Luxury Safari, Victoria Falls, and Cape Town

This Africa Tour takes you to safaris in Kenya and South Africa, plus Victoria Falls and lovely Cape Town.

12 days

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.

18 days

South Africa and Victoria Falls Package: Ultimate Luxury Adventure

Tour the highlights of South Africa and Victoria Falls in the utmost luxury. Enjoy private touring of Victoria Falls, Cape Town, and the Cape Winelands; go cage diving with Great Whites on a private cruise; ride the elegant Blue Train through the South African countryside; and enjoy luxury Big 5 safaris in the Sabi Sands and Madikwe Game Reserve.

15 days

Seychelles Vacation and Luxury African Safari

This Seychelles Vacation and Luxury African Safari takes you to Cape Town, a luxury safari lodge, and an exclusive beach resort in the Seychelles.

10 days

South Africa Luxury Tour: Cape Town and Kruger Safari

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.

10 days

South Africa Highlights and Adventure Vacation

See all the South Africa highlights and unexpected delights. Explore Cape Town’s quirky side on private tours, sample the flavors of the Cape Winelands, go cage diving with Great White Sharks, and enjoy a Big 5 wildlife safari!

8 days

South Africa Kruger Safari: Sabi Sands Getaway

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!

9 days

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!

13 days

Luxury Africa Vacation: South Africa and Mauritius Honeymoon

Make your honeymoon unique with this Luxury Africa Vacation. Go on safari in a private game reserve, tour Johannesburg, and relax at a luxury beach resort in Mauritius.

16 days

Safari and Spa Vacation: South Africa and Mauritius

This Safari and Spa Vacation brings you to buzzing Cape Town, a luxury safari lodge, and a stunning beach resort in Mauritius.

14 days

South Africa and Seychelles Romantic Escape Package

From breathtaking coastal mountains to luxury safari lodges to picture-perfect beaches, discover the ultimate romantic adventure in Africa!

9 days

Luxury andBeyond Safari: South Africa

Embark on the safari adventure of a lifetime in South Africa! Enjoy the height of luxury at 2 fabulous andBeyond safari lodges, both in prime locations for exclusive and thrilling game viewing. Immerse yourself in seemingly untouched wilderness and catch exceptional sightings of Africa’s Big 5.

7 days

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.

10 days

South African Golf Tour: Rovos Rail Golf Collage

Embark on the golf journey of a lifetime aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail. Play South Africa’s top courses, including Leopard Creek, and enjoy thrilling game drives from Pretoria to Cape Town.