Lodges and attractions in the central section of the Kruger National Park
Tasteful, thatched Olifants floodplain lodge surrounded by Balule's pachyderms. Particularly elegant premium suites with natural design elements and some outdoor baths. Owner-led walking and driving activities. Ambitious cuisine and decent wine cellar.
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Piles of stone tiles rise from the earth to form this distinctive looking luxury lodge. Low vehicle density plus large traverse equals excellent sightings.
Chacma is a tiny traditional thatched camp offering 3 family friendly chalets in diverse, rugged Balule landscape. With the Olifants river running through the reserve close by, elephants are omnipresent and Big Five are excellent. There are plenty of secret viewpoints and sundowner spots.
Excellent value chalet lodge on a busy Klaserie waterhole with 6,000 hectares of traversing and a focus on producing Big Five sightings. Basic accommodation with a mix of double and family units.
Excellent small farmstead-style lodge near a very active waterhole. Excellent game viewing along the adjacent Klaserie river bank with a resident lion pride often active nearby.
The central sector of the public Kruger offers a number of large restcamps with good locations for game on perennial rivers or open plains close to waterholes. Satara is excellent for big cats. Olifants restcamp can’t be beaten for diverse activities including cycling and backpacking trails.
Five lodges with varying proximity and access to the Timbavati river are in the south. It is sparsely developed. Chances of wild dog sightings are unusually high. Walking is excellent. Close to Hoedspruit airport and on the same tar road, shuttles service the gate
The northern sector of Timbavati contains ten lodges spread along the banks of the seasonal Nhlaralumi river. A further drive from the airports is rewarded by flat plains famed for buffalo and elephant herds and white lions.
Elegant thatched lodge designed to evoke the romance and charm of a bygone era. 10,000 hectares of varied Timbavati traversing. Big Five; potential for white lion, wild dog, cheetah. Super service and food.
Set departures from Simbavati River Lodge with a professional wildlife photographer and specialist low-sided vehicle with four swivel seats and camera mounts. Inclusive 4 day package including pre- and post-drive briefings & instruction. Kit and vehicle also available for hire
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