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Kruger National Park

South African National Parks, P O Box 787, Pretoria, Nelspruit, South Africa
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Nelspruit
4.5 of 5 stars 184 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Backpacking
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Tallahassee, Florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I spent a couple of weeks in South Africa, and Kruger National Park was the highlight! WOW. I only wish I had spent more than a few days there. The self-driving option was best for my budget, and with a little patience and persistence, we were able to see 4 of the Big 5 in the park, plus lots of... More

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Dubai
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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I was shocked at how badly the Kruger National Park is being managed the last time I went there in November 2011 and was now left completely speechless when I realised that the standards have dropped even further upon my recent visit in April/May. The Kruger National Park itself as a self drive/self catering/DIY camping destination is absolutely mind blowing... More

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West Lakes, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Lied Kruger in general & really no dislikes. We saw 4 of the big 5 in one day & overall about 14 different species of animals & numerous birds. More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

No year is complete without me visiting KNP. I only wish the Protea backed accommodation was better More

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Male
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Just came back from three most amazing days at the Kruger and I can't stop looking at the pictures! First day first lion, and an altogether of zebras, giraffes, hippos, rhinos and so on. I could never forget the great feeling of spotting animals while carefully driving around, so touching even to see baby elephants and baby giraffes nursing!! Great... More

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north west
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Cost us 430 rand for day entry for 2 UK citizens and 1 SA citzen (the locals get in cheaper) Everyone told us we would need at least 3 days but we didn;t believe them so just went for a day As we drove to the Malelane Gate entrance we stood on the bridge over Crocodile river absolutely mesmerised by... More

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Holon, Israel
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Great sight seeing, animals, birds. Dave from Kruger Flexi Tours took care of everything and made this the best tour ever! More

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Chicago, Illinois
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We've heard: crowded, overdeveloped, 5 cars for each animal. Nonsense. It was simply beautiful, full of animals, and well managed. And, not a small thing: with reasonably priced lodging options, and great, inexpensive game drives (Lower Sabie was the best when we were there, around Mach 20). It was heartwarming to see all middle-class South Africans coming there in great... More

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Xenia, Ohio
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Always a superior park to visit. We have never been disappointed in the 25+ years we have gone. More

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Pretoria
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

We had a long five days week end at the Kruger National Park, and it was amazing... you can really enjoy the pleasure to be far from everything...Tv, Internet, Radio, Newspapers, and then...you can live with the Kruger's time. Therefore, We invite you to have a very soon wake up -around 05.30 and take a drive during 2 hours while... More

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