Posted by: JSB | February 18, 2010

Luxury lodges in the Kruger National Park

There are 7 private concessions licensed to operate within the boundary of South Africa’s Kruger National Park. Here guests can expect every modern luxury and excellent dining while getting to enjoy the natural wonders that the Kruger National Park has to offer. Take advantage of winter game viewing at this selection of Uyaphi’s favourites:

Imbali Concession
A 10,000-hectare private concession area in the western reaches of the Park.

Imbali Safari Lodge has 12 immaculate suites on the banks of the Nwatswitswonto River featuring large expanses of glass and magnificent wooden decks for better game-viewing. Private plunge pools have views over the riverbed and the plains beyond.

Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is set on the banks of the Mluwati River boasting 6 luxurious traditional tsonga huts. Glimpse the culture and lifestyle of the Shangaan people; the legendary boma feast hosted by the resident Shangaan Chief is a must.

Hamiltons Tented Camp offers 6 magnificent tented chalets with slipper baths and outdoor showers with a superb view of the Ngwenyeni Dam. This bush camp is a favourite: unrivalled design, service, ambience and personalised cuisine.

Singita Concession
A huge 15,000-hectare concession in the eastern reaches of the Park.

Singita Lebombo Lodge has 15 lofty rooms that hug the mountainside offering unsurpassed views from sparsely adorned spaces created of wall-to-wall glass.

Singita Sweni Lodge offers more of a personal feel to its sister lodge with 6 suites flanking the Sweni River. Even when you’re indoors, you feel close to the river and trees due to the floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

Jock of the Bushveld Concession
A 6,000-hectare concession in the south.

Jock Safari Lodge was one of the first privately owned camps, magnificently situated at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers (the pool literally sits at the confluence!) 12 luxury air-conditioned suites with private outdoor salas overlook the river. Little Jock is a more private experience with 3 luxurious suites to ensure that personal service is a priority.

Makuleke Concession
A massive 24,000-hectare concession in the remote northern reaches of the park

Pafuri Camp features 20 luxurious tented rooms looking out over the Luvuvhu River in the wildest and most biodiverse corner of the Park. This scenic area is the ancestral home of the Makuleke people and nearby Crook’s Corner sees the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers and 3 countries meet: Zimbabwe, South Africa and Mozambique.

Mutlumuvi Concession
This 12,000-hectare concession in the west shares 15 kilometres of unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sand reserves. This is the home of the Rhino Walking Safari, where you can experience a 4-day or 6-day wilderness adventure.

Rhino Post Safari Camp is set under magnificent Tamboti trees. Stilts raise the 8 spaciously appointed suites allowing superb views of the Mutlumuvi riverbed from bedroom, bathroom and private deck. Plains Camp features 4 African explorer-style tents nestled in an Acacia Knobthorn thicket that overlooks the spectacular Timbitene Plain and its abundant wildlife.

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