The Kruger Park is the premier safari destination in South Africa and is home to numerous luxury safari camps. Going to the Kruger for the first time can be a bit daunting if you don’t know where to stay. If you’re struggling to decide on where to stay, then browse through our consultant’s top safari camps. They’ve visited a number of different reserves and lodges, and the below are their top choices.
1. Brett’s Choice: nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Budget: Comfortable. Rates between USD 200 – 350 per person sharing per night
Reason’s why nThambo is a top choice:
- very experienced management couple
- Elephants often drink out of the pool
- Eco-friendly camp
2. Liselle’s Choice: Lion Sands River Lodge, Sabi Sand in the Kruger Park
Budget: Luxury. Rates are from USD 550 + per person sharing per night
Reason’s why Lion Sands River Lodge is a top choice:
- Tree house sleep out
- Outstanding service
- Knowledgeable guides
3. Anne-Marie’s Choice: Tanda Tula Safari Camp in the Timbavati Game Reserve
Budget: Premier. Rates over USD 550
Reason’s why Tanda Tula is a top choice:
- Amazing friendly staff
- On a water hole
- Luxury tented safari
- Lovely big pool
- Superb bush breakfasts and top class dinners
- Overnight walking safari and sleep under stars options
- Timbavati White Lions!
Celeste’s Choice: Hamilton’s Tented Camp, Mluwati concession of the Kruger National Park
Budget: Luxury. Rates between USD 350 – 550 per person sharing per night
Reason’s why Hamilton’s is a top choice:
- Small & intimate tented camp
- Completely rebuilt last year & reminiscent of old safari style lodge
- Located in a private Kruger concession
- Excellent guides
5. Natasha’s Choice: Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Game Reserve
Budget: Comfortable. Rates between USD 200 – 350 per person sharing per night
Reason’s why Reason’s why Simbavati is a top choice:
- Wonderful staff
- Situated on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River – therefore you get great game viewing right from the comfort of the deck
- Great game viewing
