Greater Kruger
Private Reserves, Personalised Adventures
Where Kruger’s wild heart meets exclusive private reserves, Greater Kruger offers uncrowded Big 5 encounters, off-road sightings, and deeply personal safaris guided by expert trackers.
Exclusive Lodges & Camps in Private Big 5 Reserves
Our handpicked collection of Greater Kruger safari lodges and bush camps places you in the heart of South Africa’s most iconic safari destination. Stretching along the unfenced western border of the Kruger National Park, the Greater Kruger region is home to a mosaic of private Big 5 game reserves, offering exceptional wildlife sightings and an authentic, uncrowded safari experience.
From intimate walking safaris in the Klaserie, to traditional lodges overlooking dry riverbeds in the Sabi Sands – our Sun Destinations Collection is curated for travellers seeking something personal, immersive, and rooted in wilderness.
Expect thrilling game drives, off-road sightings, and highly personalised safaris, guided by expert trackers and rangers who bring the bush to life.
The Essence of Exploration
From intimate walking safaris in the Klaserie, to traditional lodges overlooking dry riverbeds in the Sabi Sands – our Sun Destinations Collection is curated for travellers seeking something personal, immersive, and rooted in wilderness.
Expect thrilling game drives, off-road sightings, and highly personalised safaris, guided by expert trackers and rangers who bring the bush to life.
Explore South Africa’s Premier Game Reserves
Our properties are situated within some of the most sought-after private reserves in the Greater Kruger. With no fences between these reserves and Kruger National Park, animals roam freely, ensuring an authentic wilderness experience that blends comfortable luxury with the thrill of the wild.
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Situated in the north-western sector of Greater Kruger, just outside the town of Hoedspruit. Known for its raw beauty and minimal vehicle traffic, ideal for walking safaris and intimate wildlife encounters.
Balule Nature Reserve
Located in the central-western part of Greater Kruger, bordering the Olifants River, Balule is easily accessible via Hoedspruit. Home to diverse habitats and some of the best game viewing near waterholes, especially during the dry season.
Olifants West Nature Reserve
Nestled in the southern section of Balule, at the foot of the northern Drakensberg escarpment. A rich wildlife corridor with abundant sightings and breathtaking views of the Drakensberg mountains.
Sabi Sands
Found in the south-eastern reaches of Greater Kruger, adjacent to the Skukuza area of the national park. The Sabi Sands is South Africa’s most celebrated reserve for close-up Big 5 sightings, especially leopard.
With no fences between these reserves and Kruger National Park, animals roam freely, ensuring an authentic wilderness experience that blends comfortable luxury with the thrill of the wild.