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The largest game reserve in South Africa, Kruger National Park is basically a synonym for the word "safari." Home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunningly diversity of trees and flowers, Kruger is the country’s flagship national park. Adventurers can explore the park in a 4x4, take a bush walk or fly above in a hot-air balloon.
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1. Wolhuter Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By AfricaLinx - Pretoria, South Africa
40mins drive from Berg en Dal in southern Kruger Park is the base camp for the Wolhuter Trail. The A frame huts sleeps 2 under thatch. Not spacious with thatch roof and mesh windows. A short walk to the shower with hot water and seperate flush toilet. The camp is shaded with large trees and the waterhole next to the camp will attrack some wildlife in dry season. Our visit was in the peak of an extraordinary rain season. The bush was bursting with energy and water in obscene abundance. Every stream was flowing and dams were full. Stephen, our guide took us along the streams, game viewing was a challenge but the lush bush and water made up for that. We select to swop the afternoon walk for a game drive exploring the valleys and rivers in the area. Afternoon sundowners was at the Stollsnek Dam where we shared the sunset with hippos, elephants, buffalo, fish eagle and many more. Great experience in the bush, supported by our guide Stephen that shared 20yrs of stories from ranger experience.
2. Lonely Bull Trail
3. Idube Game Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 99 reviews
4. Mphongolo Backpacking Trail
5. Bushmans Trail
6. Sweni Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By MarkRieth05
I have just recently spent 2 amazing days walking the Sweni trails in the Kruger park. I was fortunate to be able to share this experience with some bush loving family. We were a group of six although the maximum the walk can accommodate is 8. We were well looked after by the 2 trail rangers David and Rhulani. They navigated us through the plains and riverbeds of the Sweni area and I always felt comfortable and secure. They shared many stories around the camp fire and dinner table and were very knowledgeable and passionate about the bush and their trail guiding.We had some amazing sightings of all the animals. I learnt so much about animal behaviour, and tracking spoor and just being surrounded by lots of game. Our accommodation was in a bush camp with small huts with warm beds and communal hot showers were good. James our resident chef made sure we were well fed with sumptuous dinners and breakfast brunch. The walks were well coordinated and can vary in distance to suit the group. This walk has been a highlight of my many bush experiences and to be able to share the animals `space` was amazing. `Kudos` to David, Rhulani and James for creating special memories!
7. Inn Africa Tours & Safaris
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Inn Africa Tours & Safaris is based in Komati poort and Opern Gate close to Kruger national park, Crocodile bridge gate. We offer full day drives and half day drives in the Kruger National Park and Manyeleti game reserve. We also offer Panaroma activities, tours from OR Tambo International air port to any where in South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique.
Reviewed By Kenkyaw - Toronto, Canada
Our lodging recommended Jerry to us and we could not be happier with his guided tour. Jerry is always on time, kind and friendly. He showed us around the southern section of Kruger for two days and we managed to spot all the animals. Jerry's been a guide for 20 years and he knows the park and its animals inside out. He also specialises in birds which adds an extra layer of information on our tour. I highly recommend Inn Africa for their Kruger Tour.
8. Game drives at Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 277 reviews
Reviewed By Lutsedutours - Acornhoek, South Africa
Phalaborwa Gate offers an interesting landscape; granite stands forms a series of kloppies that have been used as navigational landmarks for centuries. The grass of this region is both sweet and sour, but is usually scattered due to lack of rainfall. The best game spotting is in the drainage lines and the contours around dry stream beds as the more luscious grasses are usually found in the lower lying areas. You have an opportunity to exit your vehicle within 10 kilometres/6.2 miles from entering Phalaborwa Gate
9. Nyalaland Wilderness Trail
10. Olifants Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By VenessaN14
Another awesome walk. Olifants camp was being renovated so walked and drove from unfenced honorary rangers camp. Brilliant tracking, good birding, excellent ranger skills. Aaron and absalom and shadrack really went out of their way to make us safe and comfortable. Always worth it.
