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Kruger Family Safaris
Kruger National Park has long been a popular holiday destination with South African families. It is also catching on as a great family destination with overseas visitors. This is not surprising when you consider that this 19,485km²/7,523mi² park is home to around 150 mammal and 500 bird species, and ranks as one of the best places in the world to see the iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino). As safari destinations go, Kruger is also unusually well suited to families, thanks to a network of well-equipped and affordable rest camps that are as popular with budget-conscious self-drivers as they are with organized tours.
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3-Day Kruger National Park Experience
$683 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Kruger NP, Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.8/5 – 90 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Safari to Kruger Park plus Panorama Route
$1,211 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Central Kruger, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Wildlife Safaris
4.9/5 – 258 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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4-Day Tremisana/Treehouse Kruger Park Safari
$793 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 262 Reviews
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5-Day Private Game Reserve + Kruger National Park
$1,329 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLodge & Self Catering Accommodation
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Phalaborwa (Town), Tshukudu GR, Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 62 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Safari and Panorama Route - Midrange
$668 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 33 Reviews
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5-Day Incredible Greater Kruger to Canyon Safari
$1,178 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger, Panorama Route (Highlight), O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.9/5 – 63 Reviews
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4-Day & 3-Night Kruger National Park Budget Safari
$583 to $649 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.8/5 – 63 Reviews
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Best Seller
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7-Day Classic Eco-Safari in Kruger (Transfers Incl)
$4,071 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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3-Day Greatest Kruger Park -4 Star Lodge & Joburg Return
$747 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Southern African Tours
4.7/5 – 65 Reviews
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4-Day Zula Kruger Panorama Tour
$608 to $631 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sudwala Caves (Highlight), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Sabie (Town), Johannesburg (End)
Zula Zula Adventure Bus
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Midrange Tour to Timbavati Safari Lodge
$686 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1143 Reviews
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3-Day A Midrange Safari in Kruger National Park
$815 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.9/5 – 98 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park and Johannesberg
$722 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 50 people per vehicle)Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Pretoria (City), Johannesburg (End)
Pure Diamond Tours and Safari
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Best Seller
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5-Day Mid-Range Kruger Safari
$1,151 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Socioolite Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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3-Day Sabi Sand & Kruger Ensuite from/to Johannesburg
$927 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wild Kruger
4.9/5 – 56 Reviews
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5-Day Private Family Safari Gamedrives in Balule Reserve
$2,159 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Encounters
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Tour
$1,001 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 122 Reviews
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4-Day The Greater Kruger Tshukudu Safari
$1,515 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Tshukudu GR, Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
4.6/5 – 154 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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4-Day Kruger Tremisana Lodge Safari
$879 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
5.0/5 – 217 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Kruger Park Safari and Panorama Route Highlights
$761 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 125 Reviews
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7 Questions About Kruger Family Safaris
Answered by
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
7 Questions About Kruger Family Safaris
Philip Briggs
Is a Kruger family safari recommended?
“Yes! Kruger is a great holiday destination for families who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. Most children are totally enthralled by Africa’s amazing large animals, and love absorbing the sounds and sights of the bush. As with most family holiday options, however, Kruger can only be recommended to those who are likely to enjoy it, a category that may not include sulky teenagers, difficult toddlers and indoorsy youngsters. When it comes to making that judgment, you’re on your own!”
1What is the minimum age for children to go on a Kruger holiday?
“No minimum age restriction is imposed on entering Kruger. However, young children with a low boredom threshold, or who are prone to crying and tantrums, are unlikely to enjoy being cooped up on long game drives. If this sounds like your children, it might be better to postpone your Kruger safari until the kids are older and able to get more from the experience. Children vary so much that it's difficult to put an exact number on this, but we would advise you to think carefully before taking children under the age of five or six on any safari. Another age-related factor for Kruger is that it lies in a low malaria risk area, so if your children are too young to take antimalarial drugs, you may want to wait until they are older. Or, failing that, visit during the Dry season (May to September), when the risk of malaria is lowest.”
2Is it safe to go to Kruger with children?
“Kruger is a safe destination and very popular with South African families that include children of all ages. Having said that, you'll need to supervise toddlers and very young children to keep them from wandering off at rest camps or picnic sites, or from trying to pet habituated wildlife (which are animals that are used to seeing people and are therefore not very shy, most commonly impalas, bushbucks, warthogs, baboons and monkeys) in rest camps. Provided you are reasonably careful in this respect, young children are probably at no greater risk in Kruger than on any other holiday.”
3What is the recommended length of time for a family trip in Kruger?
“If this is your first family safari, 3 to 4 days should be sufficient to see a good variety of wildlife without things getting stale. That said, depending on how much time you have available and your family’s overall level of interest in wildlife, anything from a half-day safari to 2 weeks is possible. For some people, a day or two is all the time they need on safari before game drives start to feel repetitive and an element of boredom sets in. For others, there's no such thing as ‘too long’ when it comes to a safari, and a 2-week trip exploring Kruger from south to north would be their idea of a perfect holiday.”
4What else should I consider when choosing a family safari in Kruger?
“A big decision when visiting Kruger with kids is whether to arrange a guided safari package through a tour company or to make your own rest camp bookings and self-drive. Booking a full package tour will reduce the time-consuming and potentially stressful decision-making involved in planning a safari. It also means you won't have to conduct your own game drives, and gives you the benefit of an experienced wildlife spotter in the car. Having said that, a self-drive safari should be considerably cheaper than a tour, and many people prefer the freedom of exploring the park without a guide. There is no better or worse in this. It just depends on what you prefer.”
5What are the best family-friendly Kruger camps?
“Kruger’s rest camps are all reasonably well suited to families, but first choices for short safaris would include Berg-en-Dal, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie, Skukuza, Satara, Olifants and Letaba. These camps all meet two important criteria. Firstly, they are in the southern half of the park, which is more accessible than the north, and generally offers better wildlife viewing. Secondly, they are relatively large camps with family-friendly amenities such as a swimming pool and a restaurant, and space for short walks and other activities. We would advise against taking young children to smaller bush camps such as Balule, Tamboti and Maroela, as amenities at these places are limited and the atmosphere is best suited to adults seeking a quiet bush experience.”
6How will I keep the kids entertained on a Kruger family trip?
“The key to entertaining children on safari is encouraging them to engage with the wildlife and surrounding environment. Some children take to the safari experience easily, and delight in everything they see. Others might need more active encouragement. A good way to do this is to make a game of it. For instance, see who can spot the most new animals for the trip, or keep count of all the animals you see on any given day, or download a field guide app to help identify some of the park’s many colorful and distinctive birds. It also helps to keep game drives on the shorter side (up to around three hours), and to stretch your legs whenever you pass a viewpoint or picnic site where you’re allowed to get out of the car.”
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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.
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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
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Once in a life time unforgetable experiance . All staff members were very helpful +HIGHLY capiable.
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