​User Reviews – Kruger NP

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Celia   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: April 2015 Reviewed: May 23, 2015

Email Celia  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A beautiful animal, bird or view round every corner.
Overall rating
5/5

I have been to quite a few locations round the world in pursuit of my hobby of wild-life photography. Nowhere else is the abundance of wild-life so available. The 'big five' are wonderful to see but so is the profusion of smaller things - birds, reptiles, butterflies etc. and I came away with a great portfolio of photographs.
I had great help from my guides, both English for photography and South African for bushcraft. The standard of accommodation was good at the various camps we stayed at and most notable was the friendliness and helpfulness of the camp staff everywhere. I'll be back as soon as I can!

Brendon White Visited: August 2011 Reviewed: May 18, 2015

Kruger - The rewarding NP
Overall rating
4/5

The Kruger National Park is unlike any other park I have ever been to. Having been to many National Parks, Nature Reserves and Game Farms throughout Southern Africa my idea of the ‘bush’ consists of long, dusty roads that rattle your car apart (Which has happened to me on several occasions), ablution blocks that consist of a whole in the ground for you to do your business and a bucket full of holes to be used as a shower if anything! These for me all make up part of the overall experience, which is why I was so surprised to find tarred roads, supermarkets and fully equipped ablution blocks (you can even do your laundry there!) in the Kruger NP and for those willing to spend a little extra there is luxury accommodation to be enjoyed. At first I wasn’t sure if I liked this about the park because this meant that every guy and his dog (Pets aren’t allowed) could drive through in their tiny little car causing traffic jams at every sighting of a lion or leopard or any other members of the ‘BIG 5’. However that is exactly what is so great about the park; it is one of the very few places you can drive though by yourself and see the ‘BIG 5’ on your first day. I often hear people talking about Kruger and boasting about how early in the day they had seen the entire big 5. That’s just the ‘BIG 5’ that everyone has built a hype around, the park offers way more of just about anything, being a birder the Kruger is a great place to see over 550 species of birds thanks to the large diversity of habitat, it is hard to leave the park without a photo of the beautiful Bateleur or Lilac-breatsted Roller. Overall I was able to overlook the traffic jams and commercial traits because the park always delivers.

John Bragg of Oregon Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: May 16, 2015

Overall rating
5/5

Kruger (the tiny portion I saw) has large numbers of animals and is a photographer's heaven. Terrain is hilly bushveldt. Huge rivers (Sabie and Sands rivers) are full of hippos and crocodiles (I saw both but only at a distance). There can been traffic, but if you go with someone familar with Kruger, you can find recondite little places that are away from the crowds and it might be just you, your guide, and that leopard.

Differences between Kruger and the adjacent private game reserve are that Kruger closes promptly at 6pm (reserves permit night driving for watching predators), requires vehicles to remain on paved or rocked roads (reserves allow off-road driving); requires roofed vehicles with side doors (reserves allow open body safari vehicles); and of course, Kruger has more traffic. Kruger also has lots more animals because it is so much bigger than all the private reserves combined. I hope to go back to the Sabie River country. I selected a small, family-operated safari company with a bush camp inside Sabi Sands and their main camp just outside of the reserve, about fifteen minutes from the Paul Kruger Gate. The bushveldt is simply fascinating for a photographer, and especially at sunset.

moonnuthatch   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: March 2014 Reviewed: May 6, 2015

Overall rating
5/5

Birding and animals superb, but too commercialisedfor my liking. Understandable, but too many vehicles gather round the most notable animals.

South Africa Nature and Stuff   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: May 6, 2015

Email South Africa Nature and Stuff  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
5/5

best game in South Africa

Richard Mak   –  
Malaysia MY
Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Apr 22, 2015

Email Richard Mak  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wildlife Kingdom
Overall rating
5/5

We able to seen almost all the big fives, except the leopard.. I guess we just happen visited at the right weather, this is my first trip to South Africa and is my first time to have so many wildlife surrounding, so near to the nature, all the locals I met are so friendly & helpful.
I will be going back soon..

Amy Visited: July 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

Overall rating
4/5

We had a great experience in Kruger, especially due to our oustanding guide, Simon. We stayed in the rondavels in Skukuza, which were very clean and comfortable. Skukuza camp has everything you need and is very pleasant.

Glenda Hall   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

Email Glenda Hall  |  35-50 years of age

Overall rating
5/5

Our driver clearly loved his job, and was very passionate about all the animals, he was keen to let us see as many different species as possible and knew so much about their habitats. We got to see many of the animals very closely especially one lioness that crossed right in front of our landrover... emergency stop! what an experience!
Such a wonderful variety of birds as well. As a keen birder, I was in my element in Kruger and South Africa in general :)

Andy Visited: December 2014 Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015

Magnificent stay as always.
Overall rating
5/5

Have been to Kruger many times over the last 30 years and it never disappoints. It's very easy to self drive but make sure you get off the tar onto the dirt roads. This time we were fortunate to see a cheetah with her 2 young Cubs who were playing around a tree all to ourselves.
Accommodation we stayed at Satara camp which is a good area to look for predators. The camp has recently had a facelift and though accommodation is simple it's comfortable. The restaurant has improved tremendously with the introduction of 'Mugg & Bean' in several camps. They have a very good selection of food and reasonably priced.
Suggest you visit outside school holidays as it then becomes too busy. It's a huge park so make sure you spend several days. We can also highly recommend the tented accommodation.

Jeanie - The Dog Lady   –  
Australia AU
Visited: October 2013 Reviewed: Apr 19, 2015

Email Jeanie - The Dog Lady  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

A magical place where dreams can come true
Overall rating
5/5

Kruger National Park is wonderful for the first time safari goers. Anybody wanting to see the wildlife up close and personal , then Kruger is the place to be.
My first ever safari was in the Kruger National Park. It pays to find a good company to book with , I did my homework and found a wonderful SA based company(Wild Wings Safaris) who went beyond my expectations. It also pays to have a good guide. I believe that I had one of the best. (Simon Vegter)
The Kruger is a place where you can enjoy the luxury of 5 star accommodation or sleep in a tent under the stars. It has everything to suit each of us. The wildlife throughout the park is amazing , the scenery is wonderful , it has a range of different accommodations and places to eat ranging from restaurants to cooking your own meals in the communial kitchens or private Braai (bbq). Most of the camps have a small grocery store and restaurant.
I have self driven in the Park on a few occasions and from what I have learn't and put into practice from my guide , I have always felt safe.
You do not need a four wheel drive to get around , a standard car would do the trick. There are petrol stations at most camps and tarred roads throughout the park.
Having visited other parks since the Kruger , the only negative I can see is , The kruger park is very commercialised now , and many tourists fight for the best spots at a sighting. If you are after seclusion and wilderness that is still very wild , then parts of the kruger would not be for you.
My highlight of my trip would be spending time with the African Wild Dogs.

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