Luggage Requirements for Kruger safari

Luggage requirements for your Kruger safari.

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For Kruger park safaris, this blog encourages our guest to pack light luggage. We have space for one suitcase and a backpack or laptop bag.
Weather in Kruger National Park and which clothes to pack.

Weather in Kruger National Park and which clothes to pack.

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This blog provides the average weather when visiting Kruger National Park and what clothes to pack based on this. You will need a jumpsuit set and a beanie for the cool morning and evening game drives.
Braai / BBQ

Food you will eat on your Kruger National Park Safari

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Please note: On our safaris you will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy these dishes, although dietary requirements are catered for, depending on your needs. This is just a brilliant example of everyday lovely foods eaten by the South African Nation.
Safari Needs

What to pack on your Kruger National Park Safari

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Not sure what to pack on your Kruger National Park Safari? Get it right to prevent paying for overweight luggage! Make sure you pack the right clothes on your Kruger National Park Safari, light cotton in light tones which is always best in our South African hot climate.
Malaria / Yellow fever low risk in Kruger National Park

Malaria / Yellow fever is a low risk in Kruger Park

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Malaria and so-called yellow fever is only a low risk when staying inside Kruger National Park. As you know Kruger National Park and Greater Kruger Park is a Malaria Area (however not all areas are high risk and in fact, most are a low risk).
Guests filming lions at a Private Game Reserve

The difference between a private game reserve and a Kruger National Park safari

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Seeing animals in their natural habitat (inside the Kruger National Park) rather than smaller private game reserves is explained in this blog post.
Tipping guidelines on African Safari

Tipping guidelines on an African Safari.

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Tips on an African Safari. The African Safari hosts, rangers and trackers are not expected to get tips. When someone gives it out of their own goodwill, they are grateful as well as find it as a compliment if they are tipped.
Thulamela Historial Site Kruger Nationa Park

Historical Places to see in Kruger National Park

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The following Historical Sites are only a few of many more to see in the Kruger National Park, however, these are some of the main ones spread across the length of the Kruger National Park.
Jacob Zuma resigned

Xenophobia in South Africa

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Xenophobia is the dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries according to the dictionary.
Crime in South Africa

Should travellers be worried about crime in South Africa?

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Kruger National Park's rest camps are know to be low crime areas, although statistics for crime in the country remains high. Safaris are usually well protected in terms of security.
South African Power Crisis

The South African Power Crisis and your Kruger Park Safari

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The South African Power Crisis has no effect on a Kruger Park Safari. While the country gets hit by rolling black-outs / “load shedding” to cut back power usage, Kruger National Park has generators (driven by sun power) while you are on safari with us.
SAA Troubles

How to fly to South Africa despite the troubles at SAA

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Flying to South Africa can still be done despite the recent troubles at SAA. On 6 December 2019 the heavily endebted South African Airways (SAA) announced it will be placed under business rescue. This is not a bad thing, since it will now be able to continue operating.
south africa has it all - Xenophobia in South Africa

South Africa still has it all, despite recent protests!

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There was a travel warning issued abroad last week, however caring South Africa still welcomes you with arms wide open! Our staff will always be updated about the latest news in South Africa, to know which routes to avoid (where there is protest action like there was recently in the Kruger region).
Foreign currencies will not be accepted at South African shops or as tips.

Foreign currencies will not be accepted at South African shops or as tips.

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When you are visiting South Africa for a safari, be sure to exchange your local currency to South African Rand. Foreign currencies are not accepted at shops in South African or as tips. When you tip a waiter/waitress or host on safari or at a restaurant, tip in Rand. The restaurants or shops will have Credit Card machines branded Visa or MasterCard.
TAKING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL ON SAFARI

TAKING YOUR OWN ALCOHOL ON SAFARI

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To ensure a safe and joyful trip through our National Parks, kindly adhere to the rules and regulations under SANParks (South African National Parks Authority). The consumption of alcohol in public areas of The Kruger National Park, is allowed.
Rest Camp Safety

Kruger National Park rest camp safety and rules

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Kruger National Park Rest Camps have rules to ensure your safety. This blog explains a bit more of these rules and why they are important to follow.
Ebola is in Africa, but not in South Africa

Ebola is in Africa, but not in South Africa.

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Many tourists question if Ebola is a problem in South Africa. This blog will ease your mind. Ebola is in the far west corner of Africa, not in South Africa. You will be safe from this virus if you come to South Africa for a safari, you will not get it here.
Kruger National Park is under threat of Rhino poaching.

Kruger National Park is under threat of Rhino poaching

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Kruger National Park is under threat of Rhino poaching, when President Filipe Nyusi (President of Mozanbique) visited Sabie town on Saturday with a message to the local communities to conserve the wildlife in their country, a marauding gang of poachers nearby hunted down one of the country’s prize 12-years-old rhino bulls and butchered the helpless endangered animal’s horn while it was still alive.
Book your Kruger Park Safari packages before booking flights

Book your Kruger Park Safari packages before booking a flight

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Kruger Park Safari Packages need to be available for your travel dates before booking a flight. To avoid disappointment, make sure to get an early flight on the day you arrive, should you start the safari that same day.
Drought in Cape Town

Cape Town Drought and Garden Route Considerations

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The Cape Town drought is confined to the city itself. We offer tours along the Beautiful Garden route.
Wild Kruger Park Tours is a Green Company

Wild Kruger Park Tours is a Green Company

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Wild Kruger Park Tours is a GREEN company. We are trying to have a huge impact on the environment and our natural resources, by going GREEN.
international plug converters

International Plug Converters on an African Safari to charge Cameras and Cell Phones

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Having the correct international plug converters to charge camera batteries and cell phones on an African Safari is very important. You do not want to be stuck with a camera that is flat (and being unable to capture that perfect photo) or be in a foreign country without any contact with your family, due to a flat cell phone battery.
Overnight Accommodation in Johannesburg - Jozee House

Suggested and Affordable Overnight Safari Accommodation in Johannesburg

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As long as the overnight accommodation in Johannesburg is located in one of the suburbs of Johannesburg (preferably close to OR Tambo) pick-up can be arranged (except for our Kruger & Sabi Sand Safaris, where you have to stay in one of the suggested hotels or lodges below which are within Sandton Central or around OR Tambo).
Kruger Camping Safari

Kruger Camping Safari Version 2.0

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A Kruger Camping Safari upgraded! Take an amazing Big 5 game safari in Kruger National Park and enjoy camping in style with beds, cooling and electricity.