The Kruger National Parks offers a array of lodging options to select from; food to all types of travelers.
What kinds of accommodations are at Kruger Park?
The Kruger National Park has an ideal accommodation for any tourist!
There’s a wide range of lodging options to choose from, and it all depends on the convenience and comfort you desire. People who are content to take a risk can do it, and those looking for something more special will also be able to find what they’re looking for. Families can choose from a variety of options on all levels.
It is worth noting that the Kruger National Park boasts Private Game Lodges within the borders within The National Park – these are classified as Concession zones. The private Luxury Safari Lodges in The Kruger National Park offer you the complete safari experience that includes luxury accommodations equipped with en-suite amenities as well as daily morning and evening game drives in an open safari vehicles, and all of your meals.
Private Game Lodges
Private Game Lodges within Kruger National Park are defined by luxurious comfort, personalized service and privacy. Some lodges provide exclusive safari suites that are tented and permanent and others have en-suite thatched rooms with various configurations.
Pay a single daily rate or a package price that includes specific meals, beverages as well as game viewing and other recreational facilities. The lodges are individually managed and are situated on private concessions of land within the Kruger Park, which offers great game viewing.
These exclusive and luxurious private game lodges provide 5-star accommodations as well as services and game activities. Each lodge is distinctive and personalized luxury is the norm for the moment. Many lodges are able to accommodate guests who require wheelchairs. There is the possibility of beautifully decorated en-suites in a tin suite or a safari tent that is constructed on an elevated platform.
Each suite is equipped with the deck of its own and, in some cases, an in-house plunge pool. Guests can enjoy top quality towels, linens and other toiletries, and there’s an ironing service and laundry available. The suites are maintained every day and are equipped with a range of amenities like the use of bottled water, hairdryers and international adaptors. They also have a secure and insect-proof.
Self-Catering Rest Camp Accommodation
The traditional Kruger National Park self-catering Rest Camps and exclusive Self-catering Bush Camps as well as Lodges as well as traditional satellite Camps provide a range of self-catering accommodations that are affordable. Camping facilities range from rustic camps and tented camps and affordable cottages, huts, to fully-equipped bungalows. Accommodations do not include all games-viewing activities, which can be booked separately as well as the other extras such as the cost of meals or conservation charges.
The guests staying at Kruger Park Self-Catering Camps can set their own schedules for eating, watching games and just to relax. The self-catering options are all suited to those who bring the equipment they require and other supplies. Self-catering guests are able to mix and match various options and camps to provide an all-inclusive holiday that is tailored to their budget as well as requirements of their family or group. In this type of situation, guest houses are particularly suitable for group bookings since they come with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.
The majority of camps have facilities for communal use like kitchens and washrooms that are offered to guests in more rustic units. The Kruger Park self-catering units come with an individual braai (barbecue) facility. Basic dishes, bedding, and crockery are typically available, however most guests prefer to use their own.
Types of Rest Camp Kruger Park Accommodation
Guest houses – The class comprises multiple bedrooms and bathroom units that have lounge areas and usually bar facilities and a private view. The luxurious units are situated in the best locations in the camping area. The kitchens are well-equipped and some units come with grills, air conditioners and microwave facilities. A limited channel of DSTV satellite television is offered.
Guest Cottages – These cottages are multi-bedroom units with fully-equipped kitchens and at minimum two bathrooms, one of which is an en-suite. Some are equipped with air conditioning and barbecue areas as well as other facilities.
Family Cottages-Family cottages include multi-bedroom units that have air cooling, a living area with a bathroom, kitchen and living room. Other features of some units include bathrooms with en-suite facilities as well as barbecue areas.
Cottages – The majority of them are single-bedroom units that include an open living space, bathroom and kitchen. Some come with an additional bedroom, a bathroom with an en-suite with air conditioning, verandas and barbecue areas outside.
Bungalows – These are one bedroom units, with bathrooms. The majority of units are air-conditioned. There are some that have communal kitchens and others have their own kitchenettes equipped with kitchen equipment as well as barbecue areas. Certain bungalows offer view of the river’s perimeter and others are upgraded to luxurious status.
Safari Tents Safari Tents – The permanently constructed canvas tents are situated upon fixed platform (stilts) and some of them have a fridge as well as a fan, and a tiny veranda. There are some that have a communal kitchen as well as toilet facilities, while some have extravagant trimmings.
Huts – These are single-room units that have a kitchen and ablution facilities shared by the community. Some units come with a refrigerator, fan and air conditioning. There are no cooking equipment or cutlery and crockery however, the kitchens shared by the residents have electric stoves and sinks.
Camping Sites – In this category are sites for tents or caravans. They are mostly powered (except Balule, Tsendze and some in Punda Maria). The sites at Lower Sabie have designated boundaries as well as their own water taps. There are communal bathrooms and cooking facilities that provide hot water that is available 24 hours a day as well as electric hotplates, and washing-up facilities. The campsites are situated throughout Kruger National Park.
Other Options for Accommodation
The process of choosing the best location for your vacation can be a daunting task! We at Siyabona Africa we aim to give you the most memorable safari experience and have a range of packages and accommodation that will meet your requirements.
There are numerous excellent accommodation choices that provide exceptional game and safari experiences in private Reserves that have border areas that are not fenced or fixed to Kruger National Park, which allows animals to roam freely. Since it’s less crowded this means the wildlife you see will be closer and intimate.
There are numerous lodges, guest houses and hotels, as well as self-catering accommodations and exclusive-use villas in close proximity to Kruger Park, which provide easy access to the park for game viewing on a self-drive and guided drives, which we can organize.
