The Kruger National Park

Situated in the north east of South Africa this area is hugely popular with overseas tourists. The area is synonymous with the Big Five game experience. Access to the region is easy with regular direct flights from Europe to Johannesburg which are timed to meet the frequent connections to the new Kruger/Mpumalanga International Airport. Many visitors choose to self-drive this route. It’s an easy journey from Johannesburg and driving times range from between 4 - 5 hours depending on which area you are visiting. We recommend that you take in the famous Panorama Route through the rugged mountain range of the northern Drakensberg. The most spectacular stretch of the route is the dramatic Blyde River Canyon.

The Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest and most diverse reserve is also one of its oldest. The Kruger is justifiably famous for regular viewing of the Big Five as well as rarer highlights such as cheetah and African wild dogs. Visitors can expect to see some 30 mammal species in a typical three day visit. There are a number of private reserves adjacent to the park that offer an exclusive safari experience.

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve, situated in the southern area of Kruger is by far the most popular, there are several up market lodges here where you can enjoy an unsurpassed safari experience. The Timbivati and Thornybush Game Reserves are situated in the northern regions and although less popular in comparison to the Sabi Sands area, there are some really special lodges to choose from. Cost is comparably more expensive when staying at a private lodge, but no one ever regrets paying a bit more for the unique experience of a private reserve.

You can easily combine a visit to the Kruger region with time in the Cape region via the network of domestic flights.