KrugerPark.com Review

We all realise that times have progressed and there are bound to be new operational requrements to manage this very special resource.

My only and serious bone of contention is regarding the movement of staff inside the park.

For years as you also mention, it was that special time of day at sunrise when you get up early to be first out the gate, or that late last minute drive before the camp gates close when the most memorable sightings were seen.

Today it is absolutely a disappointment only to see numerous and often very fast driving vehicles transporting staff at exactly those most precious times of the viewing experience charging to get out of the park or to get to another camp.

Please can the restrictions on staff movements again be implemented so that they travel at least an hour after standard gate opening time, or after closing times.

I have also been witness to staff vehicles been allowed to access 15 or 30 minutes before opening time whilst we an other visitors are waiting in line to enter the park or to leave our camp.

What is the point of being the early riser if any animals that do rest on or close to the roads will always be driven away by the vehicles whose occupants do not care about the animal sightings or the expectations of paying visitors to get that special experiences of yesteryear

Kruger is great but the facilities are not world class, the entry procedures are shambolic and one has to drive through communities who feel it is their duty to trash the environment to get there.

+ praise. One of the best parks in the world for spotting animals (big five). You can do various types of safaris, from self drive along the paved road that connects the camps, to highly skilled rangers who scan the tracks of predators to track them down (obviously to take pictures). The vegetation is sometimes tall and does not allow for vision, but there are many private reserves with Rangers who are very adept at finding animals. Entrance to the park is very cheap, the price goes up you want exclusivity.

One of the most amazing lifetime trips, huge number of free animals living in their natural habitat, may to august is dry season and animals will be near small ponds, lakes and rivers, other months are greener because it rains. Drive all day, safari at night and early morning. The official park camps are clean and have honest prices, rent an entire bungallo for the family.

Awesome spot to watch elephants. If you ever get a chance to stay inside the park over night it would be a life time experience.

Second visit to Kruger. Every visit blows me away. Will definitely be back.

This is one of the very top holiday destinations in our country. Just love it

It's a Good place to see nature they are 3 popular site

I went to Grugher National Park a few years ago and I must say that it leaves you speechless for its beauty.

An unforgettable experience! We stayed 5 nights in the park, and loved ever minute of it!

Great experience would never of thought you could get so close to the wild animals

We visit the Kruger National Park every year, where we enter at Crocodile Bridge gate. The amount of traffic this year was very high, so we have major concerns about the number of animal deaths on the roads. This year these deaths were More

We saw the elephant, Zebra, kudu, giraffe and springbok

Place like no other. Secluded and beautiful. Lots of wildlife and game drives are also available

Easy to spot the big 5!! African bush experience what a gem heaven on earth for all animal lovers!!!

Kruger is still a fantastic place to visit and a valuable national asset. Law and order though seems to be crumbling. Many people totally ignore the speed limit.

I hope all the wild animals in the world can have a free and comfortable living environment

I went there last month with my family it's a great place, please try to visit one day there.

NO WIFI IN NATURE'S PARADISE
**In this documentation, I shall confine myself to my experience at Kruger park to help other visitors, but not about the park itself, but for posting some photographs captured during our 13 day stay there.
My wife and I flew in to Skukuza Airport inside Kruger National Park with SAA Airlink flight at 1130 on 11/03/19. We collected our rented car from Avis at the airport. After that I went to the Kruger Parks Office situated at the airport. Here, (or at the first point of entry) the Park officials check your booking and advise you on the amount payable as "conservation fees". The daily amount payable depends on whether you are a visitor from South Africa, SADC or international. (R 96, 186 & 372 for adults and half rate for children below 11 years of age). If you had purchased 'Wild Card membership' you do not need to pay conservation fees. If you are booked in at one of the rest camps, they give you an "Overnight Visitors Permit". This must be kept safe as you need to produce it together with proof of having paid "conservation fees" at every Rest Camp at Check-in.
We had booked to spend 12 nights at Kruger.
SATARA - 5 nights - 11, 12, 13, 16, 17 March 2019.
LETABA - 2 nights 14 - 15 / 03 /19.
LOWET SABIE - 18 - 19 /03 /19.
SKUKUZA - 20, 21, 22 /03/19 and outward flight.
Facilities available:
* In March, park gates opened at 0530 and closed at 1800. Late comers are fined!
* At the reception you can book activities including safari drives and day walks.
* All bungalows we stayed in were clean and neat. Each unit was cleaned on a daily basis. Facilities available depends on the cost.
* Each residential unit had an individual barbecue facility.
* There were swimming pools for residents.
* Separate picnic facilities were available for day visitors including swimming pools.
* Park Shops provided our day to day requirements including food items (veggies, meat, drinks, wines, spirits) and day-to-day needs.
* Fuel stations
* Car wash (except at Lower Sabie)
** We could get Wi-Fi connections only at 'Cattle Baron Restaurant' at Skukuza. All other camps and restaurants had no WiFi.
*** Visitors were warned to be vigilant of monkeys who would take away your stuff if you are not careful.
*** There were power outrages at every camp on and off. Take alternate lighting - but not
candles - All roofing - reed covered straw.
*** The roads are dimly lit. A torch would help if you plan to have dinner at the restaurant or walk about.
*** We had meals at 'Tindlovu Restaurants' at Satara, Letaba, Olifants as well as Mugg&Bean at Lower Sabie. Tasteless and little value for money. Avoid them if you can! The 'Cattle Baron Restaurant' at Skukuza, though expensive, was tasty and had variety.
*** This period in March is not the optimal time to visit the park. The overgrown vegetation at the tail-end of the rainy season reduces visibility and consequently photographic opportunities.
We went to Kruger to be among nature. We did see the big five in addition to Cheetah, Hippo, Zebra, hyena, Giraffe and many antelope and a wide variety of birds. We shall be there next year again, but during the dry season. Selection of captured photos attached.

Best place in the world to relax, unwind and be in nature,. A must visit for all nature lovers. Home of the big 5 and much much more.

Just splendid! You can see almost all of the Big 5 here and much more. Check out my photos ;) pls don't download them without permission

Not my favourite camp but it's still the Kruger - best place in earth!

What to say about this park. Without leaving the paved roads you can see most of the animals. We focus on the southern area and enjoy watching all kinds of wildlife. The area between Skukuza and Lower Sabie is where we saw more life since the road that joins them goes along the Sabie River. Respect the speed rules as animals cross the road frequently.

I had fabulous outing. The stuff was always on point..as for the nature, it was breathtaking as always

First of all the park is very well kept. Secondly, have to give it to all the tour operators also who's stff is really diciplined and courteous.
We saw big 4 of the 5 and one in our party saw the cheetah at a distance.
So it was really good for us.

Still one of the best places to visit in SA. The camps have improved significantly over the past years

Kruger National Park has really moved with the times! The checking in process was simple and the staff efficient and helpful. I visited 3 times in the free week so this was brilliant! All the rest camps have been upgraded. Signage is good and all facilities in good order ( including the toilets). I am proud to be a South African as Kruger Park is world renowned and is up to overseas standards. :)

Enjoy very much, but shops are to expensive for South Africans, prices are dollar based!!

Amazing animals in their natural habitat. The Kruger Park is definitely a must visit. Put it on your bucket list if you have never seen it. To see ginormous animals in their natural habitat is exhilarating. There are no words to explain seeing giraffes moving elegantly in the park. Turning into a gravel road and suddenly facing the huge elephant is awe inspiring. You could drive down a road and suddenly see a pack of wild dogs, lions or an individual cheetah. You never know what to expect. Every visit will give you a different experience. Magical

Absolutely amazing experience, we'll gladly come again.

The park gives a renewed appreciation for nature but, at times, leaves you feeling that humans should not be allowed in the park and should rather be kept out to view things from a greater distance.

Entrance can be expensive but it's for a good cause and free if you have a national parks card.

A bigger car is recommended though not required as you are able to get everywhere via tarred roads.

What an awesome park. We experienced and saw so much.

Take your time to explore and enhance your chances of seeing the big five.

Beatiful place,my son Ayrton and I were lucky enough to spend 3 days and 2 nights.
We saw Leopards,Lions,Elephants,all kinds of baboons and the landscape is beatiful.
I wish I could go again!

The park is beautiful, there are a lot of animals and the organization is at the top when you use the 4x4 accompanied by a Rangers. However, there are really too many people. In addition the fact that the majority of roads are paved break the Safari aspect.
It would no doubt be necessary to return to a more natural organization. Personally I preferred in South Africa smaller and more natural parks. But Kruger is one of the obligatory passages in the tour operator.

The place is well looked after,tour guides are knowledgeable and patient.

Wonderfull. Everything is green. Animals are plenty. Stayed at berg and dal, wonderful camp. Very friendly staff but the accommodation is not up to scratch. Broken chairs and roof that needs to be redone. But utherwish it was wonderful. Please go if you want to see big 5 plus more. Enjoy.

Its good to be in kruger but only whites have access to everything but they say we are rainbow nation that troubles me

What to say? Simply fantastic! I saw practically everything that could be seen in a place like this. You feel out of the world.

Walkable autonomously by following the instructions better if with 4x4 to be able to walk the rough but less trafficked slopes and be able to enjoy the wild nature in peace. We have seen everything: elephants, zebras, gazelles, rhinos, lions, buffaloes and leopards. Often noticed imprudence in getting out of the car or opening the windows to better photograph. Even saw children leaning out of the window! It is prudent above all not to annoy the elephants with noises (of the motor for example) or hindering their way. An elephant easily destroys any car. With due caution we live a unique wild experience!

Wildlife viewing kids learning relaxing holiday. Accomodation old school but adequate. Shops well stocked.

The most wonderful relaxed atmosphere ever!! Draws you close to nature and it's tranquility.!!

The ablutions at Pretorius Kop and Skukuza are not good. Dispensers not working , basin drains blocked. Towelling all over the floor. Doors do not lock
This is my first visit in 2 years and I am embarrassed as a SA citizen. I am also a pensioner but find the cost of accommodation prohibitive