What is the difference between the Kruger National Park and a private game reserve/lodge?
The Kruger National Park is a vast area of publicly owned land that lies on the border of South Africa and Mozambique. The area was set aside for conservation more than 100 years ago and has for the past century been a refuge for the wild creatures of Africa. Within the borders of the Park are a number of fenced-off “restcamps”, where affordable accommodation is available to the public. Spread throughout the Park is a vast network of well-maintained roads, suitable for normal vehicles. Animals and birds are viewed from the safety and comfort of your air-conditioned touring vehicle. In the Kruger Park itself you can expect to see numerous species of antelope, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, elephant, buffalo, and with a bit of luck also rhino and lion. The private game lodges, situated in privately owned game reserves adjoining the Kruger National Park, are more luxurious, intimate and personal than the Kruger Park rest camps.Their main advantage is however the enhanced game-viewing opportu
