Kruger National Park — Attraction in Mbombela

Here we will try to collect all our experience of staying in Kruger Park over the past few years and answer some questions. There are places on Earth worth visiting if you have the opportunity. Kruger Park is definitely one of those places. We had the experience of visiting the park both with a stop in it and with stops outside the park.

What is the best way to get to Kruger Park? To move around the park you will need a car. Rent a car in Johannesburg, where you are most likely to arrive, and on your own in about 5-6 hours with stops you will arrive at Kruger Park.

What is the best gate to enter the park? According to our experience, it is best to choose Paul Kruger Gate. The next possible stop from this gate is Skukuza Camp, where you can relax and spend the night. There is a shop, restaurant and good internet.

What part of the park is the most interesting to visit? We explored the park to Shingwedzi Camp. From our point of view, everything south of Olifants Camp is more suitable for independent travel. An extensive network of roads allows you to penetrate into all corners of the park, and the probability of seeing animals and rare animals here is quite high. Also in this part of the park almost all camps have internet. In camps to the north there may be problems with internet, for example in Shingwedzi it is practically not at all.

What camp to go? We can recommend the two camps, that we have liked the most over the years. It is Olifants Camp and Lower Sabie. In Olifants Camp you will find not only animals around the park (mostly elephants), but also the amazing view of the Olifants River- it is the best view you will see in Kruger. We strongly recommend renting a bungalow on the perimeter with a view of the river. This is a bungalow with numbers 1-7, 15 and 16 or, a little more expensive, 11-12 and 13. Low Sabie is almost always full around New Year, so we recommend going there 2 weeks before or after New Year. You rent a bungalow on the perimeter. Stunning views of the river with the opportunity to watch buffaloes or hippos right from your house. All bungalows around the perimeter from the 3 to the 22nd number are recommended for rent. Separately, I want to note, that it is in this park, that you are likely to see the largest number of animals. We saw here during the three days of our stay three times Lions in three different locations. And many other animals in the immediate vicinity...

My experience at Kruger National Park was simply unforgettable! 🌍🦁 I went on two safaris during my stay, and each one felt like stepping straight into a wildlife documentary – only this time it was happening right in front of my eyes.

The diversity of animals is breathtaking: I was lucky enough to see almost all of the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant. The only one missing was the rhino, but honestly, even without it I felt absolutely privileged by everything I witnessed.

The guides were outstanding: attentive, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about their work. They didn’t just drive us around; they shared stories, curiosities, and fascinating details about every animal and every corner of Kruger. Their dedication turned the safari into a real lesson on nature and conservation.

The park itself is immense, with landscapes that change at every turn – open savannahs, wooded areas, rivers… Each setting felt like the perfect stage for a new surprise. Being so close to wildlife in its natural habitat was one of the most thrilling experiences I’ve ever had.

🌟 I highly recommend Kruger to anyone who wants to feel the true essence of Africa. It’s not just a visit – it’s a profound experience that will stay in your...

My favorite place. Always enjoy going here. There were a lot of people from South Africa and overseas. We got to the gate at 6.30am, and we're lucky to beat the rush to get in. Adults and children over 18 need Id's. The forms were not hard to fill out and the cashier was efficient in her duties. We entered at numbi gate.

We saw a lot of game unfortunately no big cats. A lot of elephants and giraffes.

We bought a map from the skukuza shop which suggested some routes to take if you want to see the big five. The route started at numbi gate then to skukuza then to lower sabie then to berg en dal then back to numbi gate. I don't think it matters where you start, it's about driving to each place to ensure seeing...