Destination

Kruger National Park

Highlights

Big Five on a single game drive

Self-drive safari on 1,800km of roads

147 mammal species and 517 bird species

Historic rest camps with bush atmosphere

Sunrise and sunset drives with expert guides

Night drives for nocturnal wildlife

Best Time to Visit

Kruger is a year-round destination but each season offers a different experience. **May to September** (dry season) is best for game viewing — sparse vegetation and animals concentrated at water sources make sightings reliable. **October** is hot but dramatic, with thunderstorms building and animals crowding remaining water. **November to April** (wet season) is best for birding, newborn animals, and lush green landscapes at lower rates.

Budget Guide

SANParks rest camps (bungalows/rondavels) R800-2,500/night ($45-140). Private concession lodges $300-1,500/night. Camping R350-600/site/night ($20-35). Conservation fee R440/adult/day ($25). Budget self-drive safaris from $50/day. Luxury lodges (Singita Lebombo) $1,500-3,500/night all-inclusive.

Getting There

Fly into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) near Nelspruit, or Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport for the central section. KMIA is served by direct flights from Johannesburg (1 hour) and Cape Town. Skukuza Airport within the park handles charter flights. By road from Johannesburg: 4-5 hours to southern gates.

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