Fancy a Kruger National Park Safari?Going on a Kruger National Park safari is an adventure! There are safaris where you rough it in the wild. Then there are relaxing luxury safaris to go on and get pampered! These are popular choices:
A Kruger walking safari is more than just a tour. It's about being part of the park and not just watching it. Hear the incredible sounds and see the detail of the bushveld.
If you want luxury, stay at one of the privately owned concessions within Kruger National Park. They are 5 star lodges where you can have your own private chalet and plunge pool. You even get your own butler at some of them! Enjoy fine dining and drink champagne while watching the sun go down on a luxury Kruger Park South Africa safari. Relax with massages and spa treatments, go on private game tours or just unwind on your own private game viewing deck. Luxury lodges can even arrange to pick you up from nearby airports so you won't need your own car!
Not all campsites have a power point though. Check this when you make a booking. You'll have access to a shared kitchen and an ablution block. You might even want to combine your Kruger National Park camping safari with a walking safari or even a 4x4 route for the ultimate adventure! Go on a wildlife Kruger National Park safari and see the big 5 which were the most sought after hunting trophies:
You're almost guaranteed to see elephants and buffalos on a trip. You may see rhinos. Lions are quite lazy and often sleeping which makes them harder to see. Leopards are rarer. We spent 6 days in the park on one trip and only spotted a leopard 20 minutes before going home! Even if you don't get to see all of the big 5, you're bound to run into equally interesting animals, like: Plus the birdlife! There are over 500 species of birds in Kruger National Park to discover. If you're travelling on a budget, the cheapest way to stay in Kruger National Park is in your own tent or caravan. See which rest camps have camping facilities. Many of them do. Campsite prices start from R160 per night. Prices are valid until 31 October 2012. You need your own transport to travel within the park unless you have booked on a commercial tour which begins outside the park. Read more about budget Kruger safaris. If you're looking for a different kind of Kruger National Park safari, try the 9-hole Kruger Golf Course near Skukuza Rest Camp. The course is unfenced and you could encounter any kind of animal on it! Going on a 3 day Kruger National Park safari will give you enough time to see a good variety of wildlife and enjoy a game drive or walk. Or stay a little longer on a 4 day safari. If you're staying in a luxury lodge, you can fly to an airport and arrange to be picked up and taken to your accommodation. Check if you can do this when you make your booking. If you're staying at a rest camp, there is a bus shuttle service that picks guests up at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. The airport is 1.5 hours' drive from the park. You will need to book in advance. Take your car through Kruger National Park on a self-drive safari in your own time. Driving around the park is easy and the road conditions are good. For something more adventurous, there are a range of Kruger Park 4x4 routes to choose from. These trails go through parts of the park which regular visitors can't access. If you're staying outside of Kruger National Park and need an independent tour operator to take you into the park, try Katambora Kruger Park Tented Safaris. They can take you on overnight safaris or short trips if you need to. They will customise their safari just for you!
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Carry your own equipment on backpacking and 
Many of the Kruger National Park rest camps have campsites. You can pitch your tent or park your caravan or campervan.
Don't expect to see all of the big 5 on one single