The Kruger National Park along with the surrounding private and provincial reserves form the core of South Africa’s premier wildlife destination with healthy populations of all the quintessential African big game species. Its Big 5 country at its best with a plethora of lodges, camps and safari activities to match all tastes and budgets. From traditional self-catering, self-drive safaris in the Kruger National Park to some of Africa’s finest award winning private lodges, the region has it all. The Kruger is South Africa’s largest national park and spreads several hundred kilometers from north to south and spills over in to neighbouring Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park. Its a massive expanse of land encompassing a diverse range of habitats with great birding, splendid plant life and astounding vistas. This area is a must on any nature lovers ‘to do’ list.

Useful Information

The Lowveld Region is South Africa’s safari capital… Be sure not to miss:

  • Self-drive safari through Kruger National Park
  • Guided luxury safari at one of the area’s private game lodges
  • The Panarama Route – Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window & Bourke’s Luck Potholes
  • Pan for gold in Pilgrim’s Rest
  • Wilderness walking safaris in Kruger’s remote north
  • Visiting one of the many world class wildlife rehabilitation centres

Parks and Reserves

Balule Private Nature Reserve

Balule Private Nature Reserve is a conservancy of independently-owned game farms that share an unfenced border with the Kruger. It is located in the Lowveld region of South Africa, a…

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Kapama Game Reserve

Kapama Game Reserve is a privately owned reserve in South Africa, and as such, there are no other vehicles traversing the property. The 13000 hectares consists of old farmlands that…

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Klaserie Private Game Reserve

South Africa's 60 000 hectare Klaserie Game Reserve shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park and another with its sister reserve - the Timbavati. The Klaserie is made…

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Tours and Trips

3-day Kruger and Lowveld Safari

Experience the magic of one of the world's greatest wildlife sanctuaries. The Kruger National Park is renowned for its incredible diversity of wildlife, which includes the iconic African big 5.…

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Duration: 3 days, 2 nights (minimum)
Budget: $300 - $500 p.p.p.d.

5-day Kruger & Lowveld Tour

South Africa’s Kruger National Park is renowned worldwide. This massive expanse of bushveld and wilderness is home to an incredible abundance of animal, plant, bird and reptile species. The area…

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Duration: 5 days
Budget: Less than $150 p.p.p.d.

Best of Both: Kruger and Sabi Sands

This five-day packaged safari provides guests with a comprehensive South African Kruger and Lowveld experience. You visit the Hazyview area of the Kruger National Park for two nights, and the…

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Duration: 5 days
Budget: $300 - $500 p.p.p.d.

Lookout for

Elephant
Black Rhino
White Rhino
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
African Wild Dog
Jackal
Buffalo
Giraffe
Kudu
Nyala
Wildebeest
Zebra
Impala
Waterbuck
Eland
Warthog
Baboon
Honey Badger
Porcupine

Key Species

MAMMALS
Lion
Leopard
Elephant
Rhino
Buffalo

BIRDS
Martial Eagle
Lappet Faced Vulture
Bateleur Eagle
Saddle-billed Stork
Ground Hornbill

REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Water Monitor Lizard
African Rock Python

TREES
Marula
Baobab
Fever Tree

HABITAT TYPES
Savannah Woodland
Rocky Outcrop
Open Grassland
Riverine
Thornveld

Wildlife Ratings

Big 5: 9.5
Mammals: 9.5
Birds: 9.5
Reptiles: 8.5
Trees: 8.5
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