For most travelers, there are a few trips considered bucket list must-dos: seeing the northern lights, sleeping in a tropical over-water bungalow, and walking through Times Square in New York City are just a few. And for many, one of those dream trips is also taking an African safari.
Fortunately, many reserves and national parks in Africa are well-suited to visitors, and one of the easiest to visit is Kruger National Park. The large park is in South Africa and is just a few hours by car from Johannesburg, though there are also smaller airports near the park. Many of the Kruger National Park lodges in the area offer safaris as part of the room price, and considering they can also arrange transportation from you from area airports, visiting doesn’t need to be stressful.
Of course, you can also just book a Kruger National Park safari package, which will usually include everything you need to visit: transportation from the airport, lodging, meals, and all your activities. All you have to do is show up, and you’re good to go. A single-day safari will usually run around $70-$90 with a tour operator, though you can also book them directly with the park (assuming you have your own transportation to the meeting point).
If you’re thinking about booking any Kruger National Park lodges or Kruger National Park safari packages, read on for 19 amazing lodges, packages, and hotels, ranging from affordable hotels to five-star safari adventures.
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Kingfisher Creek Lodge is an absolutely steal of a property, with starting rates below $100 (and below $80 in the off-season). All rooms at the small Kruger hotel have balconies or patios, outdoor showers, and Wi-Fi, and the hotel can arrange your pickup from any area airport. Shared amenities include a bar a pool with sun loungers, plus a bush-view firepit perfect for evening sundowners. Safaris are not included, but breakfast is included in all rates, and dinner in most. When you book on Expedia.com, it’ll list exactly what is and isn’t included before you reserve.
The lodge is inside the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve, and while it takes about 45 minutes to drive to Kruger, wildlife sightings are common along the entire drive from the lodge to the park’s Orpen Gate (and on the lodge property).
If you’ve been dreaming of staying in one of the more expensive tented Kruger National Park lodges but aren’t stoked on spending hundreds of night, Kingfisher Creek Lodge is a fantastic option — it’s actually a bit surprising that it isn’t more
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