Kruger National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in South Africa
About Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is one of the biggest protected areas in South Africa and is widely considered to be one of the best national parks in the world. The park is similar in size to El Salvador, Israel, Slovenia, and Fiji, or to the US state of New Jersey. With over 1.5 million visitors annually, Kruger National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. The park was established in 1898 with the help and blessing of the South African Republic's president Paul Kruger as a protected area for wildlife and it first opened its gates to the general public in 1927. The park is run by SANParks and is probably the best managedSouth African national park. Wildlife conservation, education and tourism are the main objectives of the KNP. Effective measures to prevent poaching
Top Attractions in Kruger National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Kruger National Park:
- ★Albasini Ruins
- ★AM Spa Kruger
- ★Anna Ledeboer Plaque
- ★Big Five game
- ★Big Six birds
- ★Bushmans Trail
- ★Five Trees
- ★Gardenia Hide
Where to Eat in Kruger National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Afsaal Traders Rest
- 🍴Albasini Ruins
- 🍴Babablala
- 🍴Berg-en-Dal
- 🍴Cattle Baron Skukuza
- 🍴Lower Sabie
Where to Stay in Kruger National Park
- 🏨Balule
- 🏨Bateleur
- 🏨Berg-en-Dal
- 🏨Biyamiti
- 🏨Bookings at SANParks
- 🏨Boulders Bush Lodge
Kruger National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: