KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

South Africa

Considered to be one of the greatest national parks, the 19,500 km2 glorious Kruger National Park is home to an unparalleled number of animals, where Africa’s iconic safari species live out their days… With granite hills that scatter the bushes of the south, Lebombo Mountains rise from the savannah in the east, and tropical forests cut across the north, adventure awaits the adventurous! 

Sabi Sands,Sabi Sands - Baloon Safari

For a more private experience, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is a collection of privately owned reserve that stands adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Without having any fences in between, it allows free movement of the animals that come through. Sabi Sand may be the best place to view leopards in the wild, but the Timbavati Game Reserve is most famous for its white lions! 

Sabi Sands - Cheetahs,Sabi Sands - Elephants
Blyde River Canyon

Aside from its abundant wildlife, the park is also home to hundreds of cultural heritage sites, including 130 rock art sites, as well as more than 300 archeological sites that feature history as early as the Stone Age to the Iron Ages. Recognizing the importance of conserving them due to their cultural, spiritual and historical significance, three are currently open to the public. These include: the Albasini Ruins, Masorini, and Thulamela. 

Spanning almost 50 km long, the Blyde River Canyon (a.k.a. Motlase Canyon) is made up of varied rocks, with lush subtropical foliage that makes it the largest ‘green’ canyon in the world. The name ‘Blyde’ means ‘happy’ in Dutch, which was the name given to the river in 1800’s when several pioneers that made the expedition to Delagoa Bay – which is what you’ll feel when you return from seeing such a spectacular sight yourself. 

Masorini
Rock Art at Drankensberge,Thulamel
Singita Sweni Lodge

Like Singita Sweni Lodge, serving it all in its own rustic charm. Without having to “roughing it,” the tranquil sanctuary is built on stilts on the banks of the Sweni River, with expansive decks and outdoor showers that make you feel like you’re in the heart of it all… 

There’s a number of luxury lodges to choose from, where one is able to experience all the famous park offers at one’s own convenience… 

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Singita Lebombo Lodge

Ever wondered how many lashes do zebras have? Wonder no more, as the wall-to-wall glass windows at the Singita Lebombo Lodge that overlooks the Kruger National Park allows you to count while you floss. 

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Get up close and personal as soon as you get out of bed, or at the guided Land Rover safaris to see the jewels of the African wilderness. Or would you rather swim under the starry African skies, or maybe practice your archery? 

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