Leopard looking at camera with a cute, inquisitive expression on it's face, taken by Finn Bartlett in Kruger Park, Waterberg Reserves

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Exclusive safaris on Kruger’s wild frontier.

Bordering the Kruger National Park, the private reserves offer some of South Africa’s most refined safari experiences. With open borders allowing wildlife to move freely, these reserves combine luxury, exclusivity, and world-class game viewing in pristine wilderness.

Our Destinations In Kruger Private Reserves

Kruger National Park
Balule Private Game Reserve
Camp Jabulani
Kapama Private Game Reserve
Baobab Lodge at night
Klaserie Private Game Reserve
What to pack will sometimes depend on the kind of Safari you're going on.
Makalali Private Game Reserve
Mala Mala Sable Camp
Mala Mala Game Reserve
buffelshoek view
Manyeleti Private Game Reserve
Hippos at the water's edge
Motlala Game Reserve
Inyati Game Lodge
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Jackalberry Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve
Ngala Tented Camp View
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Our Tours In Kruger Private Reserves

Type
Activity
Style
Price
Sort
South Africa - 4-day Sabi Sand Safari with Dulini Lodge - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 4-day Sabi Sand Safari at Dulini Lodge – Private accommodated
Africa
4 days
From $5,490
Southern Africa - 9-day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Kruger Classic Safari - Tailored Driven
Southern Africa – 9-day Victoria Falls, Cape Town & Kruger Classic Safari – Tailored Driven
Africa
9 days
From $3,560
South Africa - 13-Day Best of South Africa Safari - Group Accommodated
South Africa – 13-Day Best of South Africa Safari – Group Accommodated
Africa
13 days
From $4,050
South Africa - 8-day Cape Town & Greater Kruger Immersive Safari - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 8-Day Cape Town & Greater Kruger Immersive Safari – Tailored Driven
Africa
8 days
From $2,570
South Africa - 4-day Sabi Sands with Chitwa Chitwa - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 4 day Sabi Sands with Chitwa Chitwa – Tailored Driven
Africa
4 days
From $4,850
A group of guests observing a family of meerkats in Oudtshoorn
South Africa – 13-Day Best of South Africa – Group Accommodated
Africa
13 days
From $3,295
South Africa - 10-day Kruger to Cape Luxury Escape - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 10-day Kruger to Cape Luxury Escape – Tailored Driven
Africa
10 days
From $7,415
South Africa - 9-day Greater Kruger Simbavati Big Five Safari - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 9-day Greater Kruger Simbavati Big Five Safari – Tailored Driven
Africa
9 days
From $5,250
South Africa - 4-day Sabi Sand Safari with Umkumbe Safari Lodge - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 4-day Sabi Sand Budget Safari with Umkumbe Safari Lodge – Tailored Driven
Africa
4 days
From $1,285
South Africa - 4-day Sabi Sand Safari with Umkumbe Bush Lodge - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 4-day Sabi Sand Safari with Umkumbe Bush Lodge – Tailored Driven
Africa
4 days
From $1,290
South Africa - 4-Day Sabi Sand Safari at Savanna Tented Lodge - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 4-Day Sabi Sand Safari at Savanna Tented Lodge – Tailored Driven
Africa
4 days
From $3,510
South Africa - 4-day Sabi Sand Safari with Lion Sands Tinga or Narina Lodge - Tailored Driven
South Africa – 4-Day Sabi Sand Safari with Lion Sands Tinga or Narina Lodge – Tailored Driven
Africa
4 days
$5,300

Why Visit the Kruger Private Reserves?

Luxury, privacy, and unrivalled wildlife encounters.

The Kruger Private Reserves provide an intimate safari experience, with flexible activities and superior wildlife encounters that go beyond what’s possible inside the national park.

✳ Exclusive Access

Fewer vehicles and private concessions mean uninterrupted sightings.

✳ Luxury in the Wild

Stay in beautifully designed lodges offering gourmet dining, spa treatments, and personalised service.

✳ Superior Wildlife Viewing

Enjoy off-road tracking of big cats, guided bush walks, and night drives.

Best Times to Visit the Kruger Private Reserves

Exceptional safaris throughout the year.

The reserves deliver incredible game viewing year-round, though seasonal changes bring distinct advantages.

🌱 May to September (Dry Season)

Peak wildlife viewing as animals gather at waterholes; cooler temperatures make safaris comfortable.

🌱 October to April (Green Season)

Lush scenery, birding at its best, and predator action as young antelope attract big cats.

🌱 All Year

The reserves’ resident wildlife ensures rewarding safaris whenever you visit.

Exclusive Wilderness, Endless Wonder.

Kruger National Park
Leopard looking at camera with a cute, inquisitive expression on it's face, taken by Finn Bartlett in Kruger Park, Waterberg Reserves
Hyenas in Kruger on a giraffe kill
2 White Rhinos grazing in the Kruger National Park
Elephant calf in the Kruger National Park curious about a dead tree that has fallen over.
Leopard looking straight into the lens with a snarl on its face, spotted in the Kruger National Park.
Wild Doge taking a drink and looking at the camera at the watering hole in Mala Mala
Kruger National Park
Leopard looking at camera with a cute, inquisitive expression on it's face, taken by Finn Bartlett in Kruger Park, Waterberg Reserves
Hyenas in Kruger on a giraffe kill
2 White Rhinos grazing in the Kruger National Park
Elephant calf in the Kruger National Park curious about a dead tree that has fallen over.
Leopard looking straight into the lens with a snarl on its face, spotted in the Kruger National Park.
Wild Doge taking a drink and looking at the camera at the watering hole in Mala Mala

Experience Safari, Exclusively.

Discover the private reserves of the Greater Kruger with Indigo Safaris. From luxury lodges and private guides to exceptional wildlife encounters, we’ll craft a safari that is personal, seamless, and unforgettable. Start planning your Kruger private safari or speak to a safari expert today.

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