Greater Kruger Game Reserves

Tailor-made Greater Kruger Game Reserves Holidays

The Kruger is South Africa’s beating heartland. Big 5 animals stream through the crisp savannah and emerald forests from rumbling herds of buffalo in their hundreds to prides of lion weaving through the long grass of the river banks. While much of the Kruger National Park sees many tourists, the Greater Kruger lies in its quiet westerly parts where you can tune into the thriving plains and roaming wildlife without interruption. Each one of its private concessions offers swathes of undisturbed African bush to explore on a walking safari or in a decked-out 4×4.

Not only does this remote area reveal an incredible amount of game but it also offers plenty of effortless ways in which to watch the wildlife unfold. Wake up to malachite sunbirds chirping around the aloes. Before a bush breakfast you could be treated to the sight of elephants crunching through the scrub or the whooping calls of spotted hyena that can be heard from miles away. Investigate pockets of thirsty pans with a ranger who can spot even the most elusive of paw prints hidden by the dust, or veer off-road in an open-top jeep to catch that breath-stealing sight of a leopard loitering in the trees.

Find the perfect spot in which to absorb South Africa’s flagship safari park with insightful advice from one of our destination experts.

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Celebrate Africa's wildlife and culture at Jock Safari Lodge

— by Philemon Mhlanga

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Safari activities at Jock Safari Lodge, Kruger’s first private concession

— by Lazarus Mkhonto

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Sleep out under the stars in a treehouse at Tinga Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve

— by Ryno Vosloo

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Dine in the bush at Tinga Lodge in Lion Sands Game Reserve

— by Cathrine Vosloo

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Wildlife watching from your private plunge pool at Tinga Lodge, Lion Sands Game Reserve

— by Cathrine Vosloo

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Safari for the soul at Garonga

— by Bonginkosi Mkhabela

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Spend a night under the stars on Garonga’s sleep out deck

— by Josia Sibuyi

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Plan your holiday withAlfred&

Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Laura, who's travelled extensively in South Africa. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - ex banker who can show you the hottest foodie spots in Cape Town, the award-winning young sommelier who can introduce you to Stellenbosch's finest wines and the walking safari ranger who can guide you to the best game.

Laura Preston

Travel Expert for Alfred&

Having travelled extensively through Africa, Laura has a wealth of experience. She is passionate about Tanzania’s diversity from the quiet wilds of Ruaha that feel completely private to the silvery sands of Zanzibar and Stone Town’s spice-laced streets. In South Africa, she sought out the best views over Table Mountain, cocktail in hand, as well as the lesser-visited Kruger conservancies for more exclusive safaris. But her favourite place in the world has to be the Serengeti for its wide-open plains and incredible game that epitomise that feeling of Africa.
Wayne Howarth

Head Safari Guide at Kariega Game Reserve

Wayne loves being outdoors and has spent most of his life between the family farm and working on Private Game Reserves in the Eastern Cape. He has been guiding at Kariega for 12 years. His qualifications include Field Guide Association of South Africa (FGASA) Level 2, Advance Rifle Handling, Skippers Licence Category R and first aid. One of his career highlights was becoming a finalist in the 2021 Safari Guide of the Year competition.
Rupesh Kassen

Founder and guide of Eat Like A Local

Rupesh Kassen abandoned his decade-long career in banking to move to East Africa, where he trained and worked as a chef. He later became immersed in South Africa’s food scene and worked as a food critic before setting up Eat Like A Local in Cape Town. Rupesh now offers guided food tours to showcase the city and its diverse culture and history through food.
Fundi Ziqubu

Sommelier

Fundi was born in Durban and fell in love with wine when it was introduced to her by a few Capetonian friends. On discovering her passion she got the chance to study wine with the department of tourism in collaboration with the Sommeliers Academy. Being appointed sommelier at Lanzerac was a career highlight and in 2019 Fundi was named most up-and-coming wine steward by the Distell Inter-Hotel challenge.
Ntobeko Ntshingila

Duty Manager at Three Tree Hill Lodge

Ntobeko has been part of the Three Trees family for 13 years and describes it as a lovely journey with lots of room for growth and experience. She has her own family, including a daughter of 18, and a son, aged three. She lives in a nearby village with her parents, four siblings and three nephews. When not spending time with her family she manages her broiler chicken business, which brings her extra income.
Cheryl Blackburn

Owner and guide, Three Tree Hill Lodge

Being born in the Kruger National Park instilled in Cheryl a love of nature and wildlife. Having lived and worked as a guide in the Kruger reserve, and also in Botswana, she eventually got the opportunity to run her own lodge, with her growing family, in the lush KwaZulu Natal Drakensberg region. She still finds time to guide guests on foot, tracking white rhino in the neighbouring Spioenkop Game Reserve.