Set in the north-eastern corner of the country, Kruger National Park offers an African safari adventure of a lifetime.
Spanning nearly two million hectares, it is the largest national reserve in South Africa and renowned across the entire world.
This expanse of subtropical woodland provides a vast range of scenery, diverse flora, and spectacular wild animals of all sizes and characters. As such, Kruger National Park is known for having the highest population-density of the Big Five animals in South Africa, serving up ample opportunity to see lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and African buffalo.
The iconic park also promises to deliver a multitude of African safari animal sightings such as giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, and hyenas.
However, should you be set on an African lion safari or unwilling to the leave the site without encountering the sight of a leopard up close, your best option may be to head to one of the park’s private game reserves, known for specific sightings and accompanied by expert guides.
Private reserves within Kruger National Park also offer night game drives and guided bush walks, giving you the opportunity to be completely immersed in the wild.
With all of Africa’s supreme wild creatures, the park is additionally home to 137 other mammals and is a bird lover’s paradise with over 500 varieties.
The best time for wildlife viewing is during the dry months from June to September, when the vegetation is less thick. During this period, animals make their way to rivers and watering holes which create excellent game viewing opportunities.
