What is the difference between the private and public reserves in Kruger?
In a nutshell, the private reserves are large concessions of land with fewer lodges inside and less people visiting them at a time. They are home to private lodges which are more luxurious and more expensive than the accommodation in the public reserves. The lodges on the private Kruger reserves generally include all meals and guided game drives in the cost, and on these reserves, the rangers are often (though not always) allowed to go off the road to follow large animals. In the public sections of the park, accommodation is cheaper, more basic and usually of a self-catering nature. Kruger rest camps are a great option for self drivers who are on a budget. Unlike the private Kruger reserves, all areas within the Kruger Park boundary are subject to strict park laws. Driving in the park’s public areas is only allowed on the network of tarred and dirt roads. Under no circumstances may you drive off-road (no matter how intriguing the animal sighting). Game drives in public areas can be muc
