Where is Kruger National Park?

Kruger National Park is in Limpopo, 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 mammals 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 far in advance should you book accommodation in Kruger National Park?

SANParks opens accommodation bookings about a year in advance, and popular camps sell out within days for school holidays, long weekends and peak season. Book as early as you can for those dates. Stays just outside the park usually have availability much closer to the time.

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?

9 places are listed in and near Kruger National Park on Spekboom, from inside-park camps to nearby lodges. Every booking funds conservation.

Kruger National Park

Premier Big Five destination

Limpopo, South Africa

Big Five

Type: National Park
Province: Limpopo
Managed by: SANParks
Rating: Premier
Access: Public

About Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is South Africa's flagship national park, run by SANParks, and every first-time Kruger trip starts with the same question: do you sleep inside the park or just outside it? Inside, the SANParks rest camps put you in the bush at its rawest hours, with dawn game drives before the day gates open. They are booked through SANParks and the window opens 12 months ahead, so school-holiday dates go quickly. Outside, the lodges and guesthouses of the gateway towns that ring the park, Hazyview, Marloth Park, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa, buy you comfort, choice and often more safari per rand, with private reserves nearby and the park gates minutes away. There is no wrong answer, only a trade-off, and many trips mix a few nights of each. Spekboom lists stays on both sides of the fence, and every booking supports a named conservation or community cause.

Read the guide: Kruger: Inside or Outside the Park?