Greater Kruger Park
The Greater Kruger Park refers to the Kruger National Park itself as well as the Private Game Reserves on the Western border of the Kruger National Park such as the Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Kapama and Thornybush Private Game Reserve.
The Kruger National Park is operated by South African National Parks and is the largest game reserve in South Africa and one of the world’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries. It covers some 7 500 square miles offering a rich diversity of ecosystems that support over 145 mammal species including the Big 5 and over 500 bird species.
The untamed environment stirs deep emotions. Visitors experience meaningful and often life changing encounters with wildlife replacing bustling city life with the tranquil sounds and splendour of nature. Time slows down as your body adjusts to the natural rhythms of the African bush.
The distinction between National Parks and Private Game Reserves is an important one. The benefits of a Private Game Reserve include:
No restrictions on access or driving times;
Only specialised safari vehicles are permitted, no public vehicles are permitted in search of the wildlife;
The accommodation is more luxurious;
You will be accompanied on your game drive by an expert ranger and tracker ensuring that your wildlife and game viewing experience is safer, superior and more informative;
Only two vehicles are permitted on a single sighting resulting in an intimate wildlife experience and fantastic photographic opportunities.
Safari Lodge
Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Umkumbe Safari Lodge is owner managed and run; ensuring guests enjoy a personal, rustic and real South African safari experience. The lodge consists of ten chalets/rooms with most overlooking the Sand River. Guests regularly see elephants, hippos, buffalo and antelope grazing in the river bed.
Safari Lodge
Elephant Plains Game Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers excellent Big 5 game viewing, luxurious accommodation and sumptuous cuisine. The lodge caters for the discerning traveller, offering a variety of accommodation options, varying from rondavels and luxury suites to the Manyeleti honeymoon suite.
The lodge is owner run and can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests, guaranteeing a personal service and attention to detail.
Safari Lodge
Inyati Game Lodge
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Set on the lush banks of the Sand River, Inyati Game Lodge offers the ultimate safari experience combining diverse wildlife with authentic African hospitality. From the warm welcome you receive upon arrival, to the comfortable chalets, hearty home style cuisine and highly experienced guides, every guest departs with unforgettable memories and the imprint of Africa in their soul.
The reserve has a dense concentration of wildlife and is home to the Big 5 – elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Cheetah, giraffe, zebra, wild dogs and a vast variety of antelope and other species may also be closely observed.
Safari Villa-Exclusive use
Fitzpatrick's at Jock
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Fitzpatrick’s at Jock is the perfect haven for small groups, families and individuals seeking to unwind amidst the natural beauty of the Kruger National Park. The lodge offers three perfectly appointed rooms that cater for children.
Guests can soak up the African sun by their private pool while listening to the sounds of the wild. Fitzpatrick’s at Jock is child-friendly and offers the ‘Kids on Safari’ programme to encourage educational and recreational wildlife activities.
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Jock's Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Jock Safari Lodge ensures guests will experience a stay of seclusion and in pure harmony with the natural surroundings. Twelve secluded thatched suites, offering utter privacy, are veiled with lush trees and reed walls. Each leads on to a private deck with plunge pool and a Sala, an outdoor day bed, all with a spectacular view of the riverbed.
Jock Safari Lodge will help your soul capture the essence of finding your inner peace amidst the calls of the wild.
Safari Lodge
Imbali Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park, South Africa
Sheltered in a riverine forest overlooking the seasonal Nwaswitsontso river, Imbali is built on the site of a 400-year-old African settlement that has yielded such evidence of an ancient culture as clay pots, bone tools and grinding stones.
Plush leather sofas, African patterned tapestries and traditional artifacts fight for their place of pride amidst thatched Tsonga roofs, stone columns and the odd tree that emerges unapologetically through the teak deck; an impressive Jackalberry keeping diners company as it rises through the lodge’s floor and peeps well out over the Tsonga-styled thatched roof.