Kruger National Park Family Packages

How To Reach

By Air

Most travellers board a flight to O. R. Tambo International Airport which is close to Johannesburg. Once you reach here, you can book your onward flight depending on where you want to go. For instance, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport which is about 42 km from the Kruger’s Numbi Gate; you can also book a flight to Hoedspruit for the northern and the central section or Phalaborwa for the northern section of the Park.

By Road

If you wish to, you can also take a road trip from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park. You can hire a car and enjoy the drive to the Park.

Best Time To Visit

Kruger National Park is a year round destination. However, the dry season is the best time to visit this Park for better visibility and wildlife spotting.

Winter Season (June to August)

This is the beginning of the dry season and the rainfall is relatively less. This is the time when the vegetation gets a little sparse and it is a lot better for wildlife spotting. The average temperature around this time hovers around 9°C - 27°C.

Spring Season (Sep - Oct)

This is the time when the Park is at its driest and vegetation is sparse. Water becomes a little scarce during this time and most of the animals can be seen moving towards the waterholes to quench their thirst. Average temperature ranges between 16°C - 30°C during this time.

Summer Season (Nov - Mar)

November and December the rains are back and the vegetation are growing lush and green. When the vegetation grows thicker then spotting animals becomes a little difficult. This is also the time when you can get a glimpse of the animals with their young ones. The temperature is around 19°C - 31°C.

Autumn (April - May)

In April, the rain starts to subside and the dry season starts to set in. Most of the vegetation is getting a brown hue with the weather changing. The temperatures start to drop around 16°C - 29°C.

Places To Visit

Elephant Hall Museum

This is a very fascinating place to visit in Kruger National Park. It is a great place to be included in your Kruger National Park family packages. The Museum showcases the evolution of elephants. Some of the most fascinating exhibits are the ivory of the greatest tuskers of Kruger National Park. The place also has several exciting games for the kids.

Crooks Corner

Crooks Corner is an interesting place in the far northeastern corner of Kruger Park and it forms a triangle where the Luvhuvhu and Limpopo meet. This is also the point where three countries, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe share a meeting point.

Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Sabi Sand Game Reserve is a wonderful place and it offers some of the best Big Five viewing than any other place. It also provides excellent luxurious safari experiences with exceptional services and mouth-watering cuisine. You can pick from several different safari experiences to suit your requirements.

Renosterpan

Renoster means rhino in Afrikaan and Renosterpan is a small waterhole located between Malelane Gate and Afsaal Picnic site. This waterhole is frequented by the famous white rhino and other large animals of the area.

Babalala Picnic Spot

This enchanting picnic spot is located between Shingwedzi and Punda Maria. Here you will find toilets and seating areas with a wonderful thatched roof overhead. All this is built around an old Sycamore tree. The Mphongolo River nearby is an excellent place to enjoy some birdwatching.