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Kruger Luxury Safari Tours
Greater Kruger more than delivers when it comes to top-of-the-range luxury safaris. There are a dozen upmarket lodges in exclusive concessions within the national park. And a cluster of world-class private reserves, notably Sabi Sands, Timbavati and Manyeleti, abut the unfenced western border. Rivaling Cape Town as South Africa’s most iconic tourist destination, Kruger National Park is one of the world’s oldest and largest wildlife sanctuaries. It was founded in 1898 and extends over 19,000km2 / 7,300mi2 of classic African bush.
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Best Seller
5-Day Kruger & Sabi Safari
$3,392 to $4,094 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Discover Africa
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Sabi Sand Reserve Luxury Safari, Greater Kruger
$2,963 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryBush Camp
You Visit: Skukuza (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Kruger (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 75 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day 5 Star Lukimbi Safari Lodge - Kruger National Park
$2,043 to $2,239 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Nelspruit (Start), Southern Kruger, Nelspruit (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 92 Reviews
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3-Day Imbali Safari Lodge - Kruger National Park
$1,067 to $1,109 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Kruger NP, Hoedspruit (End)
Traipsing Africa's Safaris and Tours
5.0/5 – 48 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Fly-in Private Kruger Guided Safari
$2,076 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Bungalow
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Nelspruit (End)
Fleet Foot Safaris
4.8/5 – 26 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
11-Day South Africa Family Lux Safari
$4,835 to $5,671 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Resort
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Franschhoek (Cape Winelands), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Ker & Downey Africa
5.0/5 – 87 Reviews
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4-Day Imbali Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park
$1,996 to $2,073 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
BST Tours
4.8/5 – 26 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Week South Africa - Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
$50,000 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Lion Sands GR (Sabi Sands), Kruger NP, Skukuza (End)
The Safari Partners
5.0/5 – 95 Reviews
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4-Day Secluded and Inclusive Kruger Park Lodge Safari
$1,259 to $1,444 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Hoedspruit (End)
Moriti Private Safaris
5.0/5 – 108 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger Gold Safari
$3,442 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Wine Escapes (Pty)Ltd TA Wild Escapes
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11-Day Romantic Wine Lions & Islands Seychelles
$6,690 to $6,741 pp (USD)
South Africa & Seychelles: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Cape Winelands, Kruger NP, Praslin, Mahé (End)
Amazing Africa
5.0/5 – 15 Reviews
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11-Day Just the Highlights: a Family Adventure
$7,370 to $8,030 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Victoria Falls, Livingstone Airport (End)
Timbuktu
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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11-Day Kruger & Cape Town (Special Package)
$4,694 to $4,978 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Cape Town (End)
Greatest Africa
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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6-Day Kruger Park Private Lodge & Panorama Route Safari
$3,893 to $4,333 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
The Mzansi Experience
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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10-Day Cape Town Winelands and Kruger Explorer
$3,705 to $4,553 pp (USD)
South Africa: Self-driveLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Waterfront (Cape Town), Franschhoek (Cape Winelands), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Giltedge Africa
4.9/5 – 82 Reviews
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3-Day Lux Hamiltons Tented Camp in Kruger National Park
$1,277 to $1,340 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Luxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.8/5 – 28 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Tour - Greater Kruger and National Park
$1,565 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Hoedspruit (End)
Khalanga Safaris
5.0/5 – 21 Reviews
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4-Day Unforgettable Kruger & Panorama Safari
$844 to $1,010 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryGuest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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5-Day Kruger National Park & Blyde River Canyon
$1,339 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), OR Tambo Airport (End)
Southern Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 24 Reviews
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4-Day Fly-in Kruger Park V I P Safari of a Lifetime
$2,014 pp (USD)
South Africa: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Africa VIP tours
5.0/5 – 4 Reviews
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6 Questions About Greater Kruger Luxury Safari Tours
Answered by
Philip Briggs
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Bradt guidebooks to African destinations, including the guide to South Africa.
6 Questions About Greater Kruger Luxury Safari Tours
Philip Briggs
Why should I choose Greater Kruger for a luxury safari?
“It is quite simply one of the world’s finest destinations for a safari holiday, with all the Big Five present in good numbers. Greater Kruger incorporates several private reserves that share unfenced borders with the national park proper. Wildlife viewing can be a bit hit-and-miss on a self-drive trip in the national park proper. However, guided game drives from Kruger’s luxury concession lodges and in the bordering private reserves, such as Sabi Sands and Timbavati, are superb. All game drives from concession lodges and private reserves are undertaken in open 4x4s with experienced guides and trackers. Night drives are permitted and a certain amount of off-road driving is allowed. All of this enhances the likelihood of intimate encounters with lions, leopards and other predators for which the region is famed. How to choose between a concession lodge and a private reserve? The concessions are typically much larger and carry far lower volumes of traffic, meaning they possess a more genuine wilderness feel. That said, generally, wildlife viewing is more erratic as animals in the concessions tend to be less habituated to vehicles. ”
1What does a luxury safari in Greater Kruger include?
“Lodges in the Kruger concessions and private reserves, such as Sabi Sands and Timbavati, usually operate on an all-inclusive basis. Rates include four- or five-star accommodation and all meals, as well as expertly guided game drives in open 4x4s. Many top-end lodges now include laundry and most drinks, such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, local beer and house wine. This isn’t always the case so do check in advance. Tips are not included and can add up. Check with your operator about expectations for tips and bring enough cash to cover it. As a rule, rack rates for private reserves and concession lodges will not include transportation to the lodge, but package prices quoted by a tour operator will.”
2How long do I need for a luxury safari in Greater Kruger?
“A three-night stay in a Kruger concession lodge or adjacent private reserve will allow six game drives or walks. In most cases, this is enough time to be reasonably confident of seeing most of the Big Five. It’s not so long that people with low boredom thresholds will start to tire of the regime of early starts, late evenings and twice-daily game drives. Then again, the bush can be very addictive. Dedicated photographers and wildlife enthusiasts might easily spend a full week in Greater Kruger, perhaps dividing their time between two or three lodges, and still not feel satisfied. ”
3How does a typical day unfold on a luxury safari in Greater Kruger?
“The typical day starts with a pre-dawn wake-up call and a bracing pot of tea or coffee. You then head out on an early morning game drive, usually returning to the lodge mid-morning for a late breakfast. The lunch break is long and relaxed, especially during the southern hemisphere summer (November to March), when days are longer and temperatures are hotter. It’s the perfect opportunity for an after-lunch nap. Following a light afternoon tea, you head out on an evening game drive. This usually incorporates a sundowner drink, before turning into a night drive. A spotlight is used to pick out wildlife that are more active at night. Then it’s back to the lodge for a three-course bush dinner around the campfire. Most concession lodges and private reserves associated with Kruger are exempt from the national park’s restrictions on driving between sunset and sunrise. This means the daily schedule can make the most of the finest wildlife-viewing hours. Either side of sunrise and sunset is when big cats and other predators tend to be most active. A guided wildlife walk, ideally in the morning cool rather than the heat of the afternoon, provides a recommended change of pace. This is especially the case if you’re spending more than two days in Kruger, and particularly if you have a strong interest in birds or smaller wildlife.”
4What type of accommodation can I expect on a luxury safari in Greater Kruger?
“Accommodation for an all-inclusive luxury package at Kruger is in one of the dozens of small bush lodges set in exclusive concessions within the park or in bordering private reserves, such as Sabi Sands and Timbavati. These private lodges vary in standard from quite luxurious to six-star bush chic. Some have an organic stone, wood and thatch style, in keeping with the bush surrounds. Others, usually the pricier options, are more ambitious in terms of architecture and decor. At the very minimum, you can expect large and very comfortable chalets or bungalows with en suite showers, and private verandahs looking out over the bush. The cuisine and wine list are world-class, and the service is usually faultless. Many lodges have swimming pools, spas or gift shops.”
5What are the typical costs of a luxury safari in Greater Kruger?
“The cheapest Kruger luxury safari clocks in at around US$500 per person per night sharing, but some ultra-luxurious lodges charge more like US$1,000 per person. The price of a Greater Kruger luxury safari depends strongly on how far up the luxury scale you want to go. Prices also depend on the season. Plenty of lodges offer discounted low-season rates and special one-off packages during the southern hemisphere winter (May to September). This is the best time of year for wildlife viewing in Greater Kruger. The concession lodges are less well-known than those in the private reserves, which means they tend to be more competitively priced. ”
6Kruger Safari Reviews
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...
Anthony is a photographer and writer for travel magazines and Lonely Planet, including the guides to Kenya and Botswana & Namibia.
Kruger: South Africa’s Most Prolific Park
Kruger belongs in the elite of African wildlife parks and experiences. At once a byword for abundance and hugely accessible, Kruger is a brilliant place for first-time safari-goers. The infrastructure of paved roads is classic South Africa,...
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Kruger is enormous, and the size of the park and its openness to all kinds of vehicles makes for more potential animal sightings. It also makes for more potential traffic jams. Sightings rely on animals being close to the roads, but there...
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Had to stay on paved, rather wide roads. other than a lion that was laying next to the road, there was no way to really get close to nature. however, there were many animals sighted and i still had a nice time
I have previously seen a great deal more wildlife - maybe the weather affected where the animals were to be found! Also there had been a fair amount of controlled burning and so there was little feeding for much of the wildlife, and given...
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Great experience. I saw at Kruger the Big 5, and I loved seeing all the animals in their habitat, without any sort of fence. The park is also very well maintained and well guarded, and animals are clearly well looked after by guides and...