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Kruger N.P & Beyond

Discover the majesty and beauty of one of Africa’s greatest national parks. Covering nearly 20,000 square km and an array of landscapes, Kruger boasts one of the world’s greatest concentrations of the legendary Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo. This remarkable region is also home to an array of other exotic wildlife such as eagles, vultures, wild dogs, hyenas, monkeys and cheetahs. Visitors here also have a superb choice of lodges to stay in, including luxury and utterly unique accommodation experiences set amid the forests and the bush. Adjoining Kruger are a number of protected private parks which further expand the lands on which these animals can roam. Take a safari in Kruger National Park and experience the trip of a lifetime.

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  • Beautiful rhino grazing in Kruger National Park

  • Lioness and cub, Kruger National Park, South Africa

  • Viewing buffalo on a Kruger National Park game drive

  • Lilac breasted roller in Kruger National Park

  • Ge Selati River in the northern area of Kruger National Park

  • Elephant in Manyeleti Game Reserve

  • Leopard on the prowl in Kruger National Park

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

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  • 33℃
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Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

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When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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East Cape Tours create unforgettable holidays, tailored just for you. Explore, experience, and make priceless memories like never before. As tour operator and ground handlers, they’ve been curating dream holidays for 25 years. Tailor-made specialists that you can trust, they’re passionate about Southern Africa with first-hand experience in the destinations they offer.

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Explore is a global adventure travel company with 40 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading luxury river cruise & tour company with over 38 years’ experience in crafting worldwide tours, luxury river cruises, rail holidays and UK tours. Their commitment to quality & thoughtfulness has earned them a coveted Which? recommendation.

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Tropical Sky offers luxury tailor-made tours and holidays specialising in providing expert travel advice and exceptional unhurried customer service. With a wealth of experience we will find the perfect trip for you.

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Visions of Africa will guide you through discovering your dream holiday. The team have vast experience in creating the most perfect safaris and self drive trips tailored to your specific requirements. Speak with their experts about beginning your journey to this amazingly diverse continent.

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“We’re not your ordinary travel agency. We’re a community of travellers.
WeRoad was born to connect people, cultures and stories through that magical activity that we call ‘travelling’. We group people together and send them to live incredible adventures around the globe.”

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Hotels

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5* Last Word Kitara

Last Word Kitara is in the 60000ha Klaserie Private Nature reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, home to the largest and most diverse concentration of wild animals in the world, including the Big Five. Kitara is a real bush retreat in the more remote regions of the Klaserie, where game viewing is very exclusive. It’s the ultimate safari. Guests will have nature virtually to themselves. Six luxury suites are perched on the banks overlooking the Klaserie river where big game can be seen regularly. Day or night guests will be accompanied on game drives and walking safaris in small personal groups. The cuisine is discerning and the drinks most agreeable. Link your safari to visits to The Last Word’s other Intimate Hotels in Constantia, Franschhoek or Long Beach, Kommetjie. All meals and Wi-Fi are complimentary, as are select beverages, wines and premium spirits.

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5* Saseka Tented Camp

Saseka feels very much like a shining jewel in the Thornybush crown with a strikingly unique layout that finds a superb balance between cutting-edge design, classical style and feeling connected to the outside environment.
The nine luxurious tented suites combine stylish interiors, sweeping decks and private pools with uninterrupted views of the seasonal Monwana riverbed and world-class game viewing in this Big 5 reserve.

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5* Simbambili Game Lodge

Set in the famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Simbambili has world-class game viewing opportunities. The nine spacious suites face the riverbed and woodlands, each with its own private plunge pool, sala bed on the deck and a free-standing bath.
Guests are made to feel at home through the personal touches and calming nature of the setting, with many an hour spent on the main deck keeping an eye on the large waterhole and its ever-changing visitors just below.

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5* Thornybush Game Lodge

Game Lodge was the first of its kind in the Thornybush Nature Reserve, opening its doors back in 1961. Having undergone an extensive refurbishment in 2022/23, the lodge now combines a classic South African lodge feel with modern and quirky design elements. Alongside the 15 main suites is Kamara House, a 3-bedroom private villa providing the ultimate family or group escape.
This unfenced reserve enjoys an open system with the Greater Kruger ecosystem, making it an incredible wildlife viewing destination.

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