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7-Day Kruger Safari Tours
The 19,485km²/7,523mi² Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest national park and most important refuge for savannah wildlife. Boasting a checklist of 150 mammal and 500-plus bird species, it is possibly the last place in Africa where sustainable breeding populations of lion, leopard, cheetah, African wild dog, elephant, buffalo, black rhino and white rhino still thrive. It is also a park that tends to reward those who allocate it sufficient time, and a 1-week safari is exactly that. It’s long enough to get a really good feel for several of Kruger’s habitats and see a wide variety of its astonishing range of iconic mammals and beautiful birds.
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7-Day Kruger - Kingdom of Eswatini - Saint Lucia
$1,645 to $1,790 pp (USD)
South Africa & Eswatini: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Mantenga (Cultural Village), Lobamba (Town), iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR, King Shaka Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 42 Reviews
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7-Day Highlights of South Africa - Cape Town to Kruger
$2,017 to $2,178 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Cape Peninsula, Winelands, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger NP, Cape Town (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.9/5 – 66 Reviews
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7-Day Panorama Route, Blyde River Canyon & Kruger Park
$3,722 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Moholoholo (Wildlife Sanctuary), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 126 Reviews
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7-Day Bush to Beach Kruger/Cape Flights Included Safari
$1,970 to $2,622 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Guest House & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Cape Town (City), Cape Peninsula, Table Mountain (Cape Town), O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Red Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 116 Reviews
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7-Day Classic Eco-Safari in Kruger National Park
$4,150 to $4,565 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-drive
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 43 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger Safari Experience Bush and Buffalos
$24,180 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Olifants West NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Ku Sungula Safari Lodge
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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7-Day Fly-in Kruger Park and Victoria Falls Combo
$4,022 to $4,830 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger, Hluhluwe & St Lucia Big 5 Safari
$1,629 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Bush CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, King Shaka Airport (Durban), Johannesburg (End)
Beyond Africa Safaris
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Kruger Safari and Mozambique Beach Combination
$4,774 to $5,770 pp (USD)
Mozambique & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Jock Concession (Kruger NP), Ponta Mamoli Beach (Beach), Maputo Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 452 Reviews
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7-Day Unforgettable Immersion in South Africa
$1,592 to $1,717 pp (USD)
Eswatini, Mozambique & South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Resort & ChaletYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Maputo (City), Ponta do Ouro (Beach), Hlane Royal NP, Mlilwane WS, Johannesburg (End)
Eden Africa Tours and Safaris
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7-Day Kruger, Panorama Route and Private Game Reserve
$2,981 to $3,221 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 107 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger Untamed & Train on the Bridge Fly in Safari
$3,223 to $4,099 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 141 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger on Budget and Panorama Self-Drive Tour
$828 to $911 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-driveBudgetGuest House & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Nelspruit (Town), Graskop (Panorama Route), Bourke's Luck Potholes (Panorama Route), Central Kruger NP, Southern Kruger NP, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Go Self-Drive Tours
4.8/5 – 11 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Private Kruger Camping Safari
$1,920 to $2,100 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Planet Safari
4.9/5 – 212 Reviews
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7-Day Classic Big5 Safari Kruger National Park
$3,394 to $4,087 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryGuest House
You Visit: Nelspruit (Start), Kruger NP, Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (Nelspruit), Nelspruit (End)
African Safari Guru
5.0/5 – 54 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Private Kruger, Canyon and Panorama Route Safari
$2,015 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, Thornybush GR (Greater Kruger), Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Junglers Adventure Tours
5.0/5 – 18 Reviews
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7-Day Ultimate Kruger Park & Panorama Route Tour
$1,883 to $2,506 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Kruger NP, Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Red Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 116 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Classic Eco-Safari in Kruger (Transfers Incl)
$4,150 to $4,565 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 43 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger Safari & Panorama Route - Fly-in
$1,597 to $1,757 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-drive
Mid-range Tented Camp & Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (Nelspruit), Johannesburg (End)
Go Self-Drive Tours
4.8/5 – 11 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger Park, Panorama Route & Swaziland Tour
$1,791 to $2,384 pp (USD)
South Africa & Eswatini: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Bush CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Mlilwane WS, Mantenga (Cultural Village), Johannesburg (End)
Red Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 116 Reviews
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5 Questions About 7-Day Kruger Safaris
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Philip Briggs
Philip Briggs is an Africa-specialized travel writer who grew up and lives in South Africa. He first visited Kruger as a child in the 1970s, and has explored its every accessible corner on countless subsequent visits.› More about Philip
5 Questions About 7-Day Kruger Safaris
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Where should I go on a 7-day Kruger safari?
“If you’re a first-time safari-goer whose main priority is seeing as much wildlife as possible, focus on the area south of the Sabie River. This most southerly sector of the park is renowned for its concentrations of wildlife, and it’s particularly good for lions, leopards and rhinos. The downside of the far south is that its relative proximity to Johannesburg, its convenience to day visitors and its high concentration of rest camps means it tends to be the busiest part of the park in terms of tourist traffic, which dilutes the bush atmosphere. For this reason, the ideal option for a 1-week Kruger safari would be to split your time between a southern rest camp, such as Skukuza or Lower Sabie, and one in the quieter central region. Central camps such as Satara, Olifants and Letaba also offer good wildlife viewing, particularly for lion and cheetah, but have a more restful atmosphere. If your budget allows, consider tagging on a couple of nights at a concession lodge within the park or a private reserve bordering it. Guided game drives at these all-inclusive lodges generally excel when it comes to close-up sightings of big cats and other large predators.”
1How do I get away from the crowds on a Kruger trip?
“If you really want to avoid the crowds on a 7-day Kruger tour, ignore the advice about focusing on the far south. For all its positives, this is by far the busiest part of the park, and you'll be much less conscious of other tourists if you stick to the central and northern sectors. Central Kruger, bounded by the Sabie River to the south and Letaba to the north, offers an excellent compromise between good wildlife viewing and relatively low tourist numbers. There are also a few scattered rest camps north of the Letaba, but while these generally have a wonderful wilderness atmosphere, wildlife viewing tends to be erratic and will disappoint most first-time safari-goers. If you do decide to spend time in the south, it is still possible to stay away from the crowds by avoiding surface roads in favor of dirt roads wherever possible. Bearing in mind that southern Kruger carries a high volume of domestic tourism, it is also advisable to avoid visiting over long weekends and school holidays.”
2Am I likely to see the Big Five on a 7-day Kruger safari?
“You should see most of the Big Five over the course of a 7-day Kruger safari, and with a bit of luck you will see them all. The most common members of the Big Five in Kruger are elephant and buffalo, which you’re likely to encounter on a daily basis, along with hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog, baboon and a good variety of antelopes and birds. Of the rest of the Big Five, you'd be exceptionally unlucky to miss out on lion and white rhino during the course of a full week in Kruger, but leopard sightings are more hit-and-miss, as are encounters with the relatively scarce and secretive black rhino.”
3What is the best time of the year for a Kruger trip?
“The winter months of May to September offer optimum wildlife-viewing conditions in Kruger, but the cusp months of March, April and October are also pretty good. The main reason for this is that winter coincides with the Dry season, when animals tend to cluster around water sources and the thinned-out vegetation makes it easier to spot them. The dry conditions also mean fewer mosquitoes, which reduces the risk of being exposed to malaria. Having said that, Kruger can be visited productively at any time of year, and birdlife is more prolific and the scenery greener during the summer months of November to April.”
4What accommodation can I expect?
“Accommodation options within the park are quite varied. The most luxurious option is an all-inclusive package at one of the five-star concession lodges that lie within Kruger or in the various private reserves that form part of the same unfenced ecosystem. The lodges offer top-notch wildlife viewing on guided game drives on land that’s closed to the public. Budget-conscious visitors generally opt for one of the park’s official rest camps, which cater primarily to a domestic market and are thus very affordable. Most Kruger rest camps offer the choice of camping in your own tent or sleeping in a simple self-catering bungalow, and amenities generally include restaurants, well-stocked supermarkets and barbecue facilities. There's also plenty of accommodation outside Kruger’s main entrance gates, but these are not so well positioned for game drives in the early morning, which tends to be the most productive time of day.”
5Kruger Reviews
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Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
Africa’s Best DIY Safari
South Africa’s premier wildlife reserve divides opinion. Some who’ve visited supposedly ‘wilder’ parks argue that the Kruger’s developed infrastructure, complete with paved roads and large public camps, undermines the wilderness...
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Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
South Africa’s flagship park with excellent facilities and unrivalled game-viewing
South Africa’s largest park most certainly fulfils most visitors’ expectations of seeing magnificent herds of game roaming across acacia-studded savannah. After countless visits at different times of the year, I have found it can get a...
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amazing , stunning,
Our stay in Letaba camp was a disgrace, Ive booked 2 Charlet number B7 and B8 from 18 till morning of 25 July 2024, Tried my best to transfer to any other camp in the park , but unfortunately all booked. The 2 reception ladies got a huge...
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The number of wild animals I could see there is great, I'm so happy I chose this park for my first safari in South Africa!
Its scenic beauty is unmatched and the park is organized like a little city among the animals, which is awesome!
The parks we visited during our stay were varied. The first evening safari we didn’t see the animals we hoped. However the full day drive the following day made up for this. We saw everything we hoped to, mainly the Hippis and Giraffes....
It is everything that thousands of others have experienced. It is soo big that it would take weeks to discover each region, but we were thankful for seeing the best that we could in a limited timeframe.