Kruger National Park safari options

If you want to go on safari in Africa, South Africa is the place to do it. Kruger National Park is where most people go on safari because of its large size, wide variety of animals and great range of affordable lodging options.

Travelers can either rent a car and stay in one of the park’s many government-run rest camps, or they can book a stay at a lodge in one of the Greater Kruger area’s private game reserves and embark on guided game drives.

Here are  the benefits of self-drive, guided and private tours to help you understand which is the best option for you.

The benefits of self-drive tours in the Kruger Park

You can go at your own pace

If you were on your own or had more time during Kruger National Park Safaris, you might be able to spend more time at a waterhole or watching the frantic antics of rutting impala, instead of constantly being on the move in pursuit of that elusive sighting.

Different group dynamics

This is contingent on the people you are travelling with. It stands to reason that you would unwind more easily in the company of loved ones. While working with others, factors such as language limitations, personality dynamics, and so on must be taken into account.

The benefits of guided tours to the Kruger Park

Superior game drives

Game drives in an open safari vehicle are unlike anything else and feel truer to the spirit of Kruger Safaris. First of all, you’re higher than in a regular sedan automobile, which means you have a far superior view.

Feel the breeze in your hair as you cruise the countryside in search of exotic animals. There’s a heightened sense of community as well. Your sense of smell, hearing, and sight  greatly increases when doing this.

Better inside information

An expert guide simply knows more about where to find the animals and birds on your “wishlist,” as well as their habits, routines, and other peculiarities.

Greater photographic opportunities

Again, you have the benefit of being high above the vehicle, and you won’t have to fight against any windows or frames. You will also have a skilled and enthusiastic birder and wildlife photographer, so he/she will instinctively try to position the car to give you the best possible shot before turning off the engine.

The benefits of private tours to the Kruger Park

Great value for money

The money you spend on a private tour will be well worth it. Especially considering how accommodating and knowledgeable your guides will be.

If you’re trying to save money, know that private safaris cost less per person the more people you have in your group. It is more cost-effective to schedule a private tour for a larger party of eight individuals than it would be for a smaller group of four. Gather your loved ones for an affordable and once-in-a-lifetime private Kruger safari.

Exclusivity

Since you won’t be sharing your private safari experience with anyone else, you’ll have more privacy. This means that you will be the only one on the tour, and no strangers will be joining you.

Next time you think of visiting Kruger National Park, consider the options listed above.