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South Africa's northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga host some of the most famous and wildlife rich reserves in the world where you can see the Big Five animals of Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino & Buffalo,  as well as countless other noteworthy species. For many a Safari does not only represent seeing the big five but it is also about experiencing the breathtakingly beautiful landscape and interacting with the welcoming local population.

Kruger National Park bordering Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces is a must-see for international and local visitors. It welcomes over 1,3 million visitors to the park every year and the number is growing every year. It hosts over 507 species of bird, 336 types of trees, 147 species of mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish varieties and 34 types of amphibians. This is not surprising as the park is 18 989 square kilometeres in size. 

Kruger  forms part of the Peace Parks  Foundation's Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park which currently incorporates parks in South Africa and Mozambique. Eventually it is envisaged that the park will include reserves in Zimbabwe which will create a colossal park for wildlife viewing.

Visitors can access Kruger by road from Johannesburg which will take approximately four hours;   or they can fly into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport based in Nelspruit, and drive approximately 90kms to reach the Southern part of the park.

The north and central parts of Kruger can be accessed via Phalaborwa and Orphen Gates and from the South via Malelane, Crocodile Bridge, Numbi, Paul Kruger and Phabeni Gates.

If you are looking for a place to stay in the Kruger area we recommend Protea Hotel Kruger Gate which is located at the Paul Kruger Gate entrance to the Park, or Grand Kruger Lodge which is located near the Malelane Gate. For a luxurious stay we recommend Jock Safari Lodge which is a five star privately owned reserve in the South of the reserve; or the five star Lion Sands Private Game Reserve also in the South of the park. For a camp on one of Kruger's famous rivers we recommend Tinga Private Game Lodge - a five star lodge in the centre of the park on the Sabie River.

May is the start of the Safari Season in South Africa so head north east to the Kruger National Park and see how many animals, birds and trees you can find.

Remember that as winter arrives there are many special offers available for the Johannesburg region so check them out here.

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