Where is Kruger National Park?+
Kruger National Park is in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Does Kruger National Park have the Big Five?+
Yes. Kruger National Park is a Big Five area, home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
What wildlife can you see near Kruger National Park?+
In Limpopo, commonly recorded species include animals such as Rock Monitor, Black Mamba, Nile Crocodile, Nyala and birds including Red-headed Weaver, Southern Pied Babbler, Pel's Fishing Owl, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
How do you book a stay at Kruger National Park?+
Request inside-park rest camps on Spekboom. We confirm the dates with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. SANParks assigns the unit after confirmation. Gateway lodges and guesthouses listed here book the same way, so you can mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
How far in advance should you book accommodation in Kruger National Park?+
SANParks opens rest-camp bookings about a year in advance, and popular camps sell out within days for school holidays, long weekends and peak season. Request as early as you can on Spekboom for those dates. Stays just outside the park usually have availability much closer to the time, and you can book those here too.
Do you pay conservation fees at Kruger National Park?+
Yes. SANParks charges a daily conservation fee per person on top of accommodation, with lower rates for South African residents and SADC nationals. Wild Card members do not pay the daily fee. Tariffs are revised each year, so check current rates when you book.
When is the best time to visit Kruger National Park?+
The best time to visit Kruger National Park is Apr-Sep.
What is there to do at Kruger National Park?+
Popular activities at Kruger National Park include game drives, hiking, camping, bird watching, photography.
Where can you stay near Kruger National Park?+
Spekboom lists stays in and near Kruger National Park, from inside-park rest camps to nearby lodges. Request them here; Spekboom handles the SANParks confirmation. Every booking funds conservation.
