The Kruger National Parks offers a array of lodging options to select from; food for all kinds of travellers.
What kinds of accommodations are located in Kruger Park?
The Kruger National Park has an ideal accommodation for any visitor!
There’s a wide range of lodging options to choose from, and a lot will depend on the degree of convenience and comfort you desire. If you’re happy to go off the beaten path can do it, and people looking for something a bit special will discover what they are looking for. Families have plenty of options on all levels.
It is worth noting that the Kruger National Park boasts Private Game Lodges that are situated within the borders within The National Park – these are known as Concession areas. The private Kruger Park accommodation offers you an all-inclusive safari experience, including luxurious accommodation with bathroom facilities daily breakfast and evening game drives on 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 while others offer en-suite rooms with various configurations.
Pay a single daily rate or a package rate that includes specific meals, drinks as well as game viewing and leisure facilities. Each lodge is individually managed and are situated on private concessions of land within the Kruger Park, which offers great game viewing.
The luxurious and exclusive game lodges provide 5-star accommodations as well as services and game activities. Each lodge is distinctive with a personal touch. Luxury is the norm for the moment. Many lodges are able to accommodate guests who require wheelchairs. There is the possibility of elegantly furnished en-suites that are decorated in a thatched suite or a safari tent which is constructed on an elevated platform.
Each suite is equipped with the deck of its own and, in some cases, the suite has a private 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 regularly and come with various amenities including the use of bottled water, hairdryers and international adaptors, as well as a pesticide that is safe and non-toxic.
Self-Catering Rest Camp Accommodation
The typical Kruger National Park self-catering Rest Camps and exclusive catering Bush Camps as well as Lodges, as well as traditional satellite Camps provide a range of low-cost self-catering options. Camping facilities range from rustic camps Tented camps and cottages and huts for budgets to fully-equipped bungalows. Accommodations do not include all games-viewing activities, which are available separately, as are the other extras such as the cost of meals or conservation charges.
People staying at Kruger Park Self-Catering Camps can adhere to their own schedules for food, game viewing and just to relax. The self-catering options are all suited to those who bring themselves with their own kitchen equipment as well as other supplies. Self-catering guests are able to mix and match various choices and camps to create an all-inclusive holiday that is tailored to their budget as well as the needs of a group or family. In this case, guest houses are ideal for group bookings since they come with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.
The majority of camps have facilities for communal use such as kitchens and ablutions that are available to guests staying in more rustic units. The Kruger Park self-catering units come with an individual braai (barbecue) facility. Basic kitchenware, including bedding, crockery and cutlery are typically available, however most guests prefer to take their own.
Types of Rest Camp Accommodation
Guesthouses: This class includes multiple bathroom and bedroom units, some with lounge space and, often, bar facilities with a stunning view. The luxurious units are located at the top of the camping area. The kitchens are well-equipped and some units are equipped with barbecues, microwaves, air conditioning and microwave facilities. There is a limited number of channels DSTV satellite television is offered.
Guest Cottages – These guest cottages are a collection of bedrooms with fully-equipped kitchens with at least two bathrooms, one of which is an en-suite. There are some that have air conditioning, barbecue areas, or other amenities.
Family Cottages: Family cottages consist of multi-bedroom units that have air conditioning, a living space 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, with living rooms, bathrooms and kitchen. There are some that have an additional bedroom, a bathroom with an en-suite as well as air-conditioning, verandas and outdoor barbecue areas.
Bungalows are single bedroom units that have bathrooms. The majority of units are air-conditioned. There are some that have communal kitchens and others have their own kitchenettes that are equipped with basic kitchen appliances as well as barbecue areas. Certain bungalows offer view of the river’s perimeter and others are upgraded to luxurious status.
Safari Tents – The long-lasting constructed canvas tents are situated in fixed structures (stilts) and many of them include fridges or fan as well as a tiny veranda. There are some that have a communal kitchen as well as toilet facilities, while some have additional luxurious amenities.
Huts – These are one-room units, which have communal kitchens and facilities for communal ablution. Certain units come with a refrigerator, fan and air conditioning. There aren’t cooking tools or cutlery and crockery however the communal kitchens are equipped with electric stoves and sinks.
Camping Sites – Within this category are sites for tents or caravans. The majority of them have electricity (except Balule, Tsendze and some located at Punda Maria). The campsites in 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 hotplates, electric hotplates as well as washing up facilities. Camp sites are spread throughout Kruger National Park.
Other Options for Accommodation
The process of choosing the best hotel for your trip can be a daunting task! We at Siyabona Africa we aim to give you the most memorable safari experience you can get and we offer a variety of packages and accommodation to meet your individual requirements.
There are numerous excellent accommodation options that provide excellent safari and game-viewing experiences in private Reserves that share the borders that are unfenced and not fixed and borders with Kruger National Park, which means that the animals can roam free. Because it is less crowded, this means your wildlife encounters will be closer and intimate.
There are numerous lodges, guest houses and hotels, as well as self-catering accommodations and exclusive-use villas located near Kruger Park that allow easy access to the park for game viewing on a self-drive as well as guided drive drives that we can organize.
