How to Book A Kruger National Park Safari Package

What’s Included in a Kruger Safari Package?

Our private Kruger safari packages all-inclusive typically include a range of premium services and amenities designed to offer an exclusive and comfortable safari experience. Key inclusions often include:

1. Private Game Drives – expert guides and trackers take you on personalized game drives, offering in-depth wildlife knowledge and close encounters with the Big Five and other species.
2. Luxury Accommodation – stay in high-end lodges with top-tier facilities and spacious rooms with breathtaking views of the bush. All meals and drinks included.
3. Guided Walking Safaris – experience Kruger’s wildlife from a different perspective with expert-guided walking safaris, offering a more intimate exploration of the park’s ecosystems.

Each private safari package is customizable, depending on your preferences and budget, ensuring a truly personalized and immersive experience in Kruger.

2. Choose Where to Stay in Kruger National Park from the most Popular Kruger Destinations:

Top Private Lodges in Exclusive Reserves Around Kruger National Park

For travellers seeking a premier safari experience, private lodges within exclusive reserves near Kruger National Park offer unrivalled luxury, seclusion, and exceptional wildlife encounters. Here are some of the best lodges in Kruger National Park for an unforgettable stay:

Best Lodges in Kruger National Park

1. Singita Lebombo Lodge – Located in a private Kruger concession, Singita Lebombo blends modern elegance with top-tier hospitality. Guests enjoy spacious suites, gourmet dining, and guided game drives, offering close encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife.
2. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge – Deep inside Sabi Sand Game Reserve, this ultra-luxurious lodge provides private plunge pools, exclusive safaris, and expert-guided wildlife experiences in a pristine setting.
3. Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge  – Renowned for its eco-friendly architecture and exceptional service, Earth Lodge offers a unique blend of luxury and nature, ensuring intimate encounters with the Big Five. It is undoubtedly one of the best lodges in Kruger National Park.
4. Royal Malelane – Set in Thornybush Game Reserve. Royal Malelane offers opulent accommodations, personalized safaris, and expert-guided walking safaris for an immersive bush experience.
5. Rhino Post Safari Lodge – Located within a private Kruger concession. Rhino Post offers an intimate blend of luxury and wilderness, with exceptional game drives and walking safaris. It is the best value for money option

3. Consider your budget for your Kruger Trip:

How Much Does a Kruger Safari Cost?

Kruger Park Safari prices in 2025 depend on the type of experience you choose, and your budget.

• Self-Drive Safari to Kruger Park – $120 to $250 per day
  Costs for accommodation range from $120 to $250 per day per person with car rental at around $ 80 per day.
• Mid-Range Guided Kruger Safari – $300 and $600 per day
  The cost for your Kruger safari will range between $300 and $600 per day with most of your needs, including game drives catered for.
• Luxury Private Kruger Safari – $800 – $2500 per day
  Be bold as you will spend at least $800 per day – and up to $2500 depending on the level of comfort and service you require.

Your choice depends on budget, and the type of experience you seek! 

Booking well in advance for your holiday also allows early booking discounts for your per night Kruger safari packages in 2025. Look for package deals that offer better value for money when you enquire with us.

4. Plan How to Get to Kruger National Park

Travel Options:

1. Fly-In Safaris to Kruger: Quick & Convenient
2. Self-Drive Safaris to Kruger National Park: Affordable & Flexible
3. Nearest Airports to the Kruger

Fly-In Safaris to Kruger: Quick & Convenient

The fastest way to get to Kruger National Park is by flying from Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport) or Cape Town International Airport to Kruger’s regional airports—Skukuza, Hoedspruit, or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA).

Most luxury lodges have private airstrips, allowing direct charter flights, so enquire at your time of booking with Voyage2Africa.

Fly-in safaris are ideal for those seeking a seamless, high-end experience with guided transfers to private lodges.

Self-Drive Safaris to Kruger National Park: Affordable & Flexible

Renting a car and driving from Johannesburg to Kruger (4–6 hours) is a popular option. Roads are well-maintained, and a 4×4 isn’t necessary. Self-drive safaris provide freedom to explore at your own pace

Nearest Airports and how to get to Kruger National Park

• Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) – Nelspruit (MQP) is only 40km from Kruger’s southern gates and good for southern Kruger and Sabi Sands.
• Skukuza Airport (SZK) is inside Kruger main Park and gives direct access to luxury lodges situated within the park.
• Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS) is 60km from Kruger’s Orpen Gate and perfect for access to central Kruger, Timbavati and Kasseri.
• Phalaborwa Airport (PHW) is only 3km from Kruger’s Phalaborwa Gate and the go to for northern Kruger access.

5. Book Your Kruger National Park Safari with Voyage2Africa:

Why book your holiday with Voyage2Africa?

Booking your Kruger safari with Voyage2Africa ensures a seamless, expertly curated experience tailored to your needs. Are we the best Kruger Safari Tour Operator? Only you can decide, but we have sent countless satisfied clients to Kruger National Park. We know our stuff, know the lodges and the managers well and we have very competitive rates to Kruger Park and surrounds.

We offer competitive pricing on luxury lodges, private safaris, and guided tours, and have exclusive rate arrangements with the properties we sell. Get access to our exclusive Kruger safari deals and last-minute discounts not available elsewhere.

Enjoy one of our carefully crafted itineraries with game drives, bush walks, and cultural experiences. They often combine other destinations in South Africa and Southern Africa as part of your holiday. Our safari specialists have first-hand experience of Kruger’s best locations.