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TravelingDebby
IT
Visited:
October 2002
Reviewed: Feb 14, 2017
Email TravelingDebby | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
One of the most exciting experiences I've ever had!
My advice is to visit the park with experienced rangers, although you can also visit Kruger Park with your own vehicle following the paved roads and crossing the animal sighting areas.
A day in the park is an adventure like no other! I still recall peering persistently into the bush in search of lions and the astonishment mingled with fear for the unexpected crossing of huge elephants! After dark, when the day comes to an end and you return to camp tired but excited, it's really great to share experiences with the other “explorers” perhaps with a “braai” (barbeque) around a nice fire.
For those who want to experience a more "comfortable” safari, there are several private reserves (located in the western area of the park) whose cozy and luxurious lodges offer an excellent service that can satisfy even the most
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demanding tourist. Within the private reserves sightseeing of game is virtually assured though, I must admit, the effect of surprise is less satisfying and the feverish search of animals less appealing...To sum up: a safari at Kruger Park is a real "full immersion" in the wild at close contact with all the species of animals.
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Every day is the best day in Kruger!
As for the safari, we did a 5 day tour on the panorama route. Our guide Jaco was highly knowledgeable with regards to
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all animals, nature and landmarks/stop offs along the way as well as highly interactive with us. We did the group rides at camps, but the best part of the trip was our time spent riding in the safari van with Jaco as he knew and explained more than we were hearing when going out on group trips from base camps (day, night and bus walk guided tours). That is not to say that the camp trips were not great, but sometimes they lacked or failed to share deeper knowledge about the animals and the territory. Furthermore, Jaco cooked for us each night with many options. While riding in the park I found myself wondering what a kudu or impala might taste like… not to worry, most likely you were going to get to try one of the game meats at night which only added to the experience. During out trip it rained 3 of the days we were in Kruger National Park, but we still managed to see the Big 5! Much of that is due to the fact that Jaco was readily available and willing to take us out to continue to look for animals even after we did the guided group tours. Jaco did not want us to leave without getting the entire experience and bang for our buck. I remember seeing 3 leopards in one day and we were all excited and I asked Jaco what the best day he ever had in Kruger and he said "As a guide in this park, every day is the best day" and even after 3 days in the pouring rain I can honestly see why he thinks that! Needless to say at this point if you read this far, RAS can do it all and you will most likely leave making an additional friend in your tour guide along the way!
Ellen
US
Visited:
September 2016
Reviewed: Jan 13, 2017
Email Ellen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unmatchable experience!
We were lucky enough to stay inside the park's borders, at Skukuza camp. We were glad to be able to do so, since having to leave the camp each evening and drive back in the morning would have minimized our morning/evening wildlife drive windows; most animals are more active during those hours.
It's impossible to predict what animals you will see on any given drive, and some of ours were disappointing. Others were stunning! After being told leopards are only rarely spotted in the park, we saw two on the same drive, one ambling across the road. On another occasion we hadn't seen anything particularly for the first hour or so, then stumbled across our first, huge herd of zebras.
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There were plenty of other people around, both at Skukuza and driving around the park. It was impossible to forget the real world when you spotted other cars every five or ten minutes. Still, for someone who's previously only seen this kind of wildlife in zoos, it was a life-changing experience.
Marina Kudrya
RU
Visited:
September 2016
Reviewed: Jan 3, 2017
Email Marina Kudrya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Vacation in the wild
The next day we say a pride of lions sunbathing on the road - also a great scene. I won't be despising each of our days, just will say that we saw the big five game and many more animals, except the wild dog.
The landscape along the road was mostly yellow or red grass, however there were a few stunning canyons. The bird hides were always available.
We rented an
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SUV with a tent and it was enough. All the rest camps have showers, water for cooking and dishwashing, basic stoves and boiling water, and barbecues. Among the rest camps we liked Tzendze the most. A couple of days we stayed in hotel roms (the tents in Lower Sabie facing the river definitely worth every cent).We didn't do to the restraunts, but there are some with beautiful views over the rivers.
This time we didn't take a guide, however the next time we are going to try a night tour and/or a walking tour. I think if you take a guide it's better chance to see predators.
Among other things I'd like to mention:
we encountered very few mosquitos and insects in general due to the fact it was dry season;
If you travel for a couple of days I'd suggest to take a guided tour
If you're traveling for more then 3 days and are going to visit more sanparks, buy a wild card
Early morning and sunset are the best time for predators and visiting waterholes
Look where the traffic jams are: probably there's something interesting going on
Raffaella
IT
Visited:
August 2016
Reviewed: Nov 28, 2016
Email Raffaella | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The kruger is so big and so full of animals that you need to go there and stay there for some days sleepling in different lodges
Daryl L. Hunter - Hole Picture Photo Safaris
US
Visited:
October 2016
Reviewed: Nov 16, 2016
An amazing place, full of photo opps despite the drought.
amanderson2
US
Visited:
June 2016
Reviewed: Nov 2, 2016
Email amanderson2 | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The best wildlife experience
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during busy seasons I have found off roads and areas that were barely trafficked. The park is well run, maintained, and organized and provides an outstanding safari experience in many forms to fit all tastes.
Splendid trip
Went to Kruger in dry season so game viewing was excellent. Saw all Big Five as well as many antelope, hippos, crocodiles, birds, wild dogs, porcupines, hyena, apes, and variety of other stuff. Only missing was young but not the right season.
Was very dry and brown so lot of good sightings around Sabina river and waterworks.
Camp Skukusa was excellent, guides were knowledgeable, food was good and roads were good. Good time to visit SA with exchange rate.
Marcelo
BR
Visited:
August 2016
Reviewed: Oct 19, 2016
Email Marcelo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Outstanding experience
We stayed at Skukuza camp in company of Outlook Safaris. I do not have words to describe our experience during range drives, accommodations and Outlook Safari services. They are really prepared and organized to offer best experience during your visit, since transfer from airport to Skukuza everything were made by professionals. Breakfast, branch, dinner, game drives, animals information etc., were perfect.
Matteo
IT
Visited:
August 2016
Reviewed: Oct 11, 2016
Email Matteo | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Beautiful experience especially for who make the first trip!
Kruger is amazing, there are many animals. We visited the park in august and we stayed at the Satara rest camp and Shindzela tented camp for a very wildest experience!