The Greater Kruger
The world-famous Kruger National Park, as well as the private game reserves of Klaserie, Umbabat, Balue, Timbavati, Mayeletu and Sabi Sands make up what is known as the Greater Kruger. The Greater Kruger is well known as a premier wildlife destination and a must visit part of South Africa to experience the ultimate big 5 safari. Stretching form the Pafuri region famous for exquisite landscapes and exceptional birding actross the game rich river systems of the Olifants, Letaba, Sand and Sabie Rivers to the Crocodile River in the south. Wildlife is plentiful in this region and there are a variety of accommodation options are vast ensuring the Greater Kruger fits all budgets. From super luxurious private game lodges to rustic camp sites, there is something for everyone and the area offers unique and exciting safari options from self-drive safaris to wilderness walking trails and privately guided game drives.
Useful Information
Greater Kruger Highlights:
- Self-drive safaris through Kruger National Park
- Guided safaris in the neighbouring private game reserves
- Walking trails in kthe Kruger
- Seeing the Big 5 up close
- Being pampered in a luxury game lodge
- Getting within metres of leopards in the Sabi Sands
- Seeing honeybadgers in camp int he Timbavati
- The massive hippos and crocs of the Pafuri
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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
Warthog
Baboon
Crocodile
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 |
Mammals: | 9 |
Birds: | 9 |
Reptiles: | 8 |
Trees: | 9 |