Located in the north-eastern corner of South Africa, the Kruger National Park and the Greater Kruger are considered two of the country’s greatest wilderness areas and most sought-after wildlife and safari destinations for avid local and international travellers and wildlife enthusiasts. Combined, the Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park boasts one of the finest and most diverse biospheres and wildlife and birdlife populations and destinations in Africa.

There is a difference between the Greater Kruger National Park and the Kruger National Park

The Greater Kruger National Park, also referred to as the Greater Kruger, is not the same as the Kruger National Park. Despite many local and international travellers and safari goers using these two terms interchangeably, there are several distinct differences between the two.

Essentially, the Greater Kruger National Park is a joint venture between the Kruger National Park and the surrounding associated Private Nature Reserves within Limpopo and Mpumalanga. The Greater Kruger Park consists of over 20 private nature reserves to the west of the Kruger National Park. Some of the Greater Kruger’s most sought-after private nature/game reserves include Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Kapama Game Reserve, and Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

Together, the Greater Kruger Park and Kruger National Park cover an estimated 20 000 000 hectares of African wilderness.

The Greater Kruger Park allows for unrestricted access

The Greater Kruger Park and its over 20 private nature reserves share an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. This gives visitors / guests staying at a private reserve in the Greater Kruger unrestricted access to the over 20 000 000 hectares of protected, unfenced, and unspoiled wild reserve.

Enjoy Day & Night-time guided open vehicle 4×4 safaris

When visiting the private reserves of the Greater Kruger guests are treated to both day and night-time guided safaris in open-sided 4WD vehicles with a professional and highly experienced guide and tracker.

The private reserves of the Greater Kruger Park do not have set opening and closing times, and don’t impose any strict time guidelines on game drives. This gives guests and wildlife enthusiasts visiting the Greater Kruger the opportunity to enjoy sunrise, sunset, day-time, and action-packed night drive safaris where they have the exciting chance to spot some of the Kruger’s remarkable nocturnal wildlife species.

Luxury 4 – 5-Star Accommodation

Revel in the beauty and uniqueness of the unspoiled African wilderness as you embark on an unforgettable luxury safari experience in the most exceptional private game reserves and safari lodges in the heart of the African bushveld, the Greater Kruger Park. The accommodation in the Greater Kruger reserves truly is the epitome of exclusivity, luxury, and tranquillity at its finest.

Renowned for its unrivalled luxury, pristine attention to detail, lavish features, state-of-the-art amenities, breath-taking views, bespoke safari experiences, and far more than you can begin to imagine, the Greater Kruger boasts a sensational selection of exclusive, five-star, award-winning Safari Lodges, and luxury camps.

Off-road driving is permitted in the Greater Kruger

In contrast to the Kruger National Park where visitors are solely restricted to game-viewing on public roads, and are under no circumstances permitted to drive off-road, especially to get a better up-close perspective and view of the Kruger’s vast wildlife, off-road driving, safari adventuring, and game-viewing is fully permitted in the Greater Kruger area.

Greater Kruger guides are free to drive and venture off-road, giving guests and avid game enthusiasts the unbelievably exhilarating opportunity to experience magnificent up-close wildlife and Big 5 sightings with limited vehicles and onlookers. Guides will get you as close to the action as possible, significantly heightening the thrill factor, guaranteeing the ultimate safari experience – This is without a doubt a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that should be on your African wilderness and safari bucket-list – no question about it!

Vast diversity of wildlife & birdlife

The Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park are two of the country’s greatest wilderness areas and most sought-after wildlife and safari destinations. Combined, these two premier national parks boast one of the finest and most diverse biospheres in Africa.

Home to a vast diversity of wildlife and birdlife, the Greater Kruger is renowned for its prolific African Big 5 sightings, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant, the Greater Kruger attracts avid wildlife enthusiasts from all around the world.

The Kruger supports the world’s largest population of white rhino, roughly estimated at 8,000, as well as the largest concentration of wild leopards anywhere in the world.

Besides the sought-after African Big 5, the Kruger is known for its spectacular sightings of several endangered or ‘rarely seen’ wildlife species, including the sable, roan antelope, cheetah, and African wild dog. In fact, the Kruger Park’s African wild dogs are one of the few populations of this endangered species left in the world).

It is estimated that the Kruger National Park is home to approximately 148 of southern Africa’s 350 mammal species, 507 bird species (representing roughly 60% of the total for South Africa), as well as 18 reptile, 35 amphibian and 50 indigenous freshwater fish species. Not to mention the remarkable species that make up the African Little 5, which include the leopard tortoise, rhino beetle, elephant shrew, ant lion, and the red-billed buffalo weaver.

The Greater Kruger is privately owned & exclusive

In contrast to the state-owned Kruger National Park, the Greater Kruger National Park is privately-owned, made up of several exceptional and highly exclusive private game reserves. The Greater Kruger, along with its array of private reserves, fall under an associate body known as The Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR).

The Greater Kruger National Park is very exclusive with avid safari goers, eager adventurers, and wildlife lovers traveling from all corners of the globe to experience everything it has to offer. Each of its private reserves only allow for a limited number of entries and have strict vehicle limits at wildlife sightings. This ensures profound, unobstructed wildlife encounters, game, and safari experiences.

The Greater Kruger is regarded as more of a collective ‘umbrella brand’ that extends to and includes the numerous members of the APNR as well as the range of private game reserves which form part of the national park.The latter was established to coordinate the interests of its members and to act as a single interest group interacting with government bodies that oversee conservation initiatives and ecotourism in the region.

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