Elephant Walk offers Bed & Breakfast and Backpacker accommodation in Phalaborwa near the entrance gate to the Kruger National Park. Elephant Walk is a very popular B&B and Backpackers visited by guests from all over the world. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Zimswazi Golf Lodge offers luxury self catering bush lodge accommodation in the Phalaborwa District in the Valley of the Olifants, Limpopo. This secluded accommodation is set in the renowned Hans Merensky golf course. The Lodge sleeps 4 adults in 2... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Bateleur Safari Camp is ideal for couples, singles and small groups who are looking for a Timbavati safari that simultaneously exceeds expectations and offers an up-close experience of the true African bush and wildlife. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Looming several hundred feet over the Olifants river bushveld is an eponymous hilltop restcamp which provides an authentic experience of this area's rugged wildlife, varied flora and exquisite panoramic view. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The small, well known camp of Orpen is popular for its easy access to surrounding grassland vistas, with grazers accompanying the sweet grass, and predators trailing never far behind. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Wild Olive Tree Camp is right here on the border of the Kruger National Park at the Orpen and Manyelti Gate where a unique project has been established. A semi-luxury tented camp with spacious cottage tents was built and is operated by members of the …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Satara rest camp owes its bustling demeanour to its 200+ person accommodation, a community of campers set out in a series circles in the middle of the Kruger National Park. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Amafu Forest Lodge provides authentic self catering bush lodge accommodation in Kampersrus, in the Blyde River Canyon area in the Valley of the Olifants region of Limpopo. Choose from 7 chalets, being either a 2-sleeper, 4-sleeper or 8-sleeper. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
umVangati House provides stunning and exclusive bed and breakfast accommmodation in the Hoedspruit District in the Limpopo province. Tucked away in the heart of the Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa's most glorious scenic destinations, umVangati... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Shikwari Bush Lodge offers fully catered accommodation near the J.G Strydom Tunnel in the Hoedspruit district of the valley of the Olifants in Limpopo. Situated in Shikwari Nature Reserve, we offer two camps on the reserve close to Kruger Park... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
The Kruger National Park Area encompasses one of South Africa’s most celebrated wilderness landscapes, stretching across a vast expanse of bushveld, woodland, rivers and open savannah in northeastern Limpopo. It is a destination where wildlife is the main attraction, but ancient archaeological sites, dramatic scenery and a long conservation history add depth to the safari experience.
The park was established in 1898 as the Sabie Game Reserve, created under President Paul Kruger to protect dwindling wildlife populations from hunting. It was later expanded and renamed the Kruger National Park in 1926, following the consolidation of several protected areas. The name honours Paul Kruger, the former president of the South African Republic and an influential figure in the park’s early history.
Visitors can choose from self-drive safaris, guided game drives and walking trails, with the chance to encounter the Big Five alongside giraffe, zebra, hippo, cheetah and numerous antelope species. Waterholes and rivers are particularly rewarding places to pause, while keen birdwatchers can look for everything from colourful bee-eaters to large raptors and storks.
The northern parts of the park offer a distinctly different atmosphere from the busier southern areas. Mopane woodland dominates much of the landscape, while the Luvuvhu, Shingwedzi and Olifants rivers provide important wildlife corridors. Pafuri and Crooks Corner are especially memorable, combining rich biodiversity with fascinating stories of traders, hunters and early travellers.
The Kruger National Park & Mopani Region provides access to some of these northern landscapes, as well as nearby private reserves and cultural attractions. Whether travelling for a weekend or embarking on a longer safari, the area offers the timeless appeal of Africa at its wildest: wide skies, ancient trees and the thrill of never knowing what might appear around the next bend.