{"id":210,"date":"2014-06-23T15:04:49","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T15:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.big5boutique.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2025-04-23T11:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T11:43:46","slug":"kruger-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/kruger-national-park","title":{"rendered":"A Kruger National Park Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zimbabwe\">Kruger National Park<\/a> is South Africa\u2019s\u00a0oldest and most famous national park. Spanning from Mozambique to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zimbabwe\">Zimbabwe<\/a>, with a footprint the size of Switzerland, Kruger is home to the largest variety of wildlife species on the entire African continent.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The first three lucky tourist cars entered the park in 1927. Although times have changed,\u00a0<a title=\"Kruger Safaris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zimbabwe\">Kruger National Park<\/a> remains a truly wild expanse for any safari goer. That said you need to pick your region with a degree of care. Some areas of Kruger are to be avoided; large numbers of visitors, tarred roads, huge lodges and minibuses queuing up at sightings.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some of the best lodges are to be found in the private reserves on the south west border of Kruger National Park. Historically these reserves were fenced private farms but have now been fully integrated to the greater National Park and the wildlife moves freely throughout without any restrictions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2014\/06\/feature-kruger.jpg\" alt=\"kruger national park\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2014\/06\/feature-kruger.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2014\/06\/feature-kruger.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2014\/06\/feature-kruger.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2014\/06\/feature-kruger.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2014\/06\/feature-kruger.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Best for Big 5<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Sabi Sands Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Why Go<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking to get up close and personal with the usual Big 5 suspects then Sabi Sands would be an obvious choice. Dissected by the meandering Sabi River, which helps to create one of the most efficient eco-systems in South Africa, Sabi Sands has an unrivalled concentration of big cats in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where to stay<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/cheetah-plains\">Cheetah Plains<\/a>, is one of the top lodges and should be on any South African safari A-list.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1107 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2015\/04\/Selous-1.jpg\" alt=\"kurger national park\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2015\/04\/Selous-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2015\/04\/Selous-1.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2015\/04\/Selous-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2015\/04\/Selous-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2015\/04\/Selous-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Best for Wild Dog Lovers<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Timbavati<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Why Go If you have your heart set on seeing Wild Dog in action, then the Timbavati concession should be high on your list. A truly wild and extremely diverse ecosystem encompassing 53,000 hectares of land and home to far fewer lodges than most of the neighbouring concessions, the Timbavati private reserve is the real deal. The wild dogs make a wonderful addition to your perfect Kruger Big 5 safari.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Where to stay<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/umlani-bushcamp\">Umlani<\/a> is a great bush camp with all the luxuries you need and none that you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/SA-Kruger-sabi-sandsRGP_Barter0921201176.jpg\" alt=\"kruger big 5 safari kruger national park\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" \/><\/h3>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Best for Honeymooners<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Kruger National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Go<\/strong> Your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.big5boutique.com\/experiences\/honeymoon\">honeymoon<\/a> is something you simply have to get right. Any of the top reserves in South Africa would be on the list in terms of overall game viewing. The most crucial factor here is deciding what you are looking for. Are you looking for relaxation and pure indulgence after the hecticness of your wedding? Or are you looking for a more adventurous and wild safari experience?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/garonga-safari-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garonga Safari Camp<\/a> should be high on the agenda. This owner run camp is all about the experience of simply being in the bush and being well looked after.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know everything about how to plan your Kruger safari. 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