Kruger Park Accommodation Types

The Kruger National Parks offers a range of different types of accommodation to select from; food to all types of travelers.

What options do I have for Kruger Park accommodation?

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 satisfaction and ease you want. If you’re happy to take a risk can do it, and those looking for something special will be able to find what they’re looking for. Families can choose from a variety of options on all levels.

It is worth noting that the Kruger National Park boasts Private Game Lodges within the borders within The National Park – these are known as Concession areas. The private Luxury Safari Lodges in Kruger National Park. Kruger National Park offer you an all-inclusive safari experience that includes luxury accommodations equipped with en-suite amenities 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 set in a variety of settings.

Pay a single daily rate or a package rate that includes specific meals, beverages as well as game viewing and other recreational facilities. The lodges are privately owned and located on private land concessions in the Kruger Park that offer great game viewing.

The luxurious and exclusive game lodges provide 5-star accommodations along with services and games. Each lodge is distinctive with a personal touch. Luxury is the norm every day. Many lodges are able to accommodate guests who require wheelchairs. There is the possibility of beautifully decorated en-suites in a thatched suite or a safari tent which is constructed on an elevated platform.

Each suite comes with an individual deck, and, in certain cases, the suite has a private plunge pool. The guests are treated to high-end towels, linens and other bathroom amenities. There is also an ironing service and laundry available. The suites are cleaned every day and are equipped with a range of amenities including the use of bottled water, hairdryers and international adaptors. They also have a secure and insect-proof.

Self-Catering Rest Camp Accommodation

The traditional Kruger National Park self-catering Rest Camps as well as privately-owned catering Bush Camps as well as Lodges, as well as traditional satellite Camps offer a wide range of self-catering accommodations that are affordable. Camping options range from rustic camping sites and tented camps as well as affordable cottages, huts, to fully-equipped bungalows. Accommodations are not inclusive of all games-viewing activities, which are available separately, as are the other extras such as food and fees for conservation.

The guests staying at the Kruger Park Self-Catering Rest Camps are able to adhere to their own schedules for food, game viewing and just to relax. Self-catering is a great option to those who bring themselves with their own kitchen equipment as well as materials. Self-catering guests are able to mix and match various options and camps to provide the most of their holiday, according 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.

A majority of camps offer communal facilities like kitchens and washrooms that are offered to guests in more rustic accommodations. Each of the Kruger Park self-catering units come with an individual braai (barbecue) facility. Basic kitchenware, including bedding, crockery and cutlery are usually available, but most guests prefer to take their own.

Types of Rest Camp Accommodation

Guesthouses: This type of accommodation includes multiple bathroom and bedroom units that have lounge areas and, often, bar facilities and a private view. The larger luxury units are located at the top of the camping area. Kitchens are well-equipped, and some units come with barbecues, microwaves, air conditioning and microwave facilities. A limited channel of DSTV satellite TV is available.

Guest Cottages – These guest cottages are a collection of bedrooms with fully-equipped kitchens with at least two bathrooms, of which one is an en-suite. Some are equipped with air conditioning and barbecue areas as well as 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. Some properties include en-suite facilities, as well as barbecue areas.

Cottages – The majority of them are single-bedroom units, with an open living space, bathroom and kitchen. Some come with an additional bedroom, a bathroom with an en-suite with air conditioning, verandas and outdoor barbecue areas.

Bungalows are single bedroom units, with bathrooms. A majority of them have air conditioning. Some are equipped with communal kitchens while others have private kitchenettes that are equipped with basic kitchen appliances as well as barbecue areas. Certain bungalows feature views of the river or its perimeter Some are upgraded to luxurious quality.

Safari Tents Safari Tents – The permanently decorated canvas tents are placed upon fixed platform (stilts) and many of them have a fridge as well as a fan, and a tiny veranda. A few have a kitchen with communal 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 kitchens shared by the residents have electric stoves and sinks.

Camping Sites – In this category, there are campsites for tents and caravans. They are mostly powered (except Balule, Tsendze and some in Punda Maria). The campsites in Lower Sabie have designated boundaries and have their own water faucets. There are communal washrooms and cooking facilities, with 24/7 hot water as well as electric hotplates, and washing-up facilities. The campsites are situated throughout Kruger National Park.

Other Options for Accommodation

Finding the perfect hotel for your trip isn’t easy! We at Siyabona Africa we aim to provide you with the most enjoyable safari experience you can get and we offer a variety of lodging options and packages that will meet your requirements.

There are a variety of excellent lodging choices that provide exceptional game and safari experiences in private Reserves that share border areas that are not fenced or fixed and borders with Kruger National Park, which means that the animals can roam free. Since it’s less crowded this means the wildlife you see are closer and personal.

There are also numerous bed and breakfasts, lodges, guest houses hotels, self-catering facilities, and exclusive-use villas located near Kruger Park, which provide easy access to the park for game viewing on a self-drive and guided drives, which we can organize.