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
South Africa: Luxury Safari and Cape Town Package
Explore South Africa in luxurious style. Enjoy private, tailor-made tours of Cape Town and the Cape Winelands, plus a 5-star safari in Kruger National Park.
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!
Safari and Beach Vacation: South Africa and Mozambique
This luxury Safari and Beach Vacation gives you a beach escape in Mozambique as well as a South Africa safari.
Rovos Rail Golf Safari: South Africa Package
Embark on a luxurious tour of South Africa’s top golf courses and safari highlights! Play spectacular golf courses, including Leopard Creek, Gary Player, Durban Country Club, and more. Non-golfers will tour the KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields and enjoy game drives in South Africa’s best safari parks.
Ultimate Golf Package: South Africa
Play the best golf courses in South Africa, including the exclusive Leopard Creek, with our Ultimate Golf Package.
South Africa Safari Vacation: Cape Town Adventure and Safari
On this South Africa Safari Vacation, get the best of Cape Town and an incredible luxury safari experience in the Sabi Sands region of Kruger National Park.
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.
Big 5 Safari South Africa
Enjoy an unforgettable, 5-star safari vacation in the famous Sabi Sands region of South Africa.
- Stay at 2 of Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges
- Big 5 game drives in exclusive private reserves
- All meals, drinks, and safari tours included in your package
- 24/7 local support when you book with Africa Endeavours