How far in advance one should make reservations for Kruger and flights?
Seems our next trip to South Africa (Kruger, Garden Route or alternatives) and Victoria Falls has slipped from May/June next year to November next year.
So I have two questions: - How far in advance one should start look for/making accommodation reservations at Kruger? - Except Garden Route which I have not seen yet and Panorama Route (which I've seen) what are other recommended nice and safe road trips in South Africa? |
The public rest camps in Kruger, concessions in Kruger, on lodges in the contiguous private nature reserves?
Given SA's road traffic fatality and DUI rates, the question is what you consider safe? Johan |
Originally Posted by johan rebel
(Post 28550858)
The public rest camps in Kruger, concessions in Kruger, on lodges in the contiguous private nature reserves?
Originally Posted by johan rebel
(Post 28550858)
Given SA's road traffic fatality and DUI rates, the question is what you consider safe?
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Originally Posted by invisible
(Post 28549748)
Seems our next trip to South Africa (Kruger, Garden Route or alternatives) and Victoria Falls has slipped from May/June next year to November next year.
So I have two questions: - How far in advance one should start look for/making accommodation reservations at Kruger? - Except Garden Route which I have not seen yet and Panorama Route (which I've seen) what are other recommended nice and safe road trips in South Africa? Leaving from Cape Town, you can do either the Garden Route via the N2, or head in the direction of Namibia on the N7. Lots to see.do on the way if you don't want to go the whole way there. Leaving from Joburg, the drive to Swaziland is very beautiful, you can also split off and head to Kruger or Mozambique depending on how you are feeling. Safety wise, as long as you are only stopping in designated areas (petrol stations, small towns etc.), you should have no major concerns RE crime. |
I'm booking a trip now for next May. I tend to think that you should book as soon as know what your plans are. Otherwise, you know the plans, but the airlines and hotels don't!
RichardAtCT, you mentioned a few places nice to drive to in your post. Can you take a rental car from JNB out of the country? |
Originally Posted by RichardAtCT
(Post 28554697)
Leaving from Cape Town, you can do either the Garden Route via the N2, or head in the direction of Namibia on the N7. Lots to see.do on the way if you don't want to go the whole way there.
I was planning to allocate about 18 days for whole trip: 2 days for VF, and the rest splitted across Cape Town, Garden Route and Kruger. How many days the drive towards Namibia will take? I don't want to backtrack.
Originally Posted by RichardAtCT
(Post 28554697)
Leaving from Joburg, the drive to Swaziland is very beautiful, you can also split off and head to Kruger or Mozambique depending on how you are feeling.
Safety wise, as long as you are only stopping in designated areas (petrol stations, small towns etc.), you should have no major concerns RE crime.
Originally Posted by StartinSanDiego
(Post 28557678)
RichardAtCT, you mentioned a few places nice to drive to in your post. Can you take a rental car from JNB out of the country?
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Here's a few photos of the bungalows available in the various camps within Kruger. This one was for 1/2 people, and had shower/WC as well as kitchen either inside or on the patio. Importantly, they are air conditioned and have a fridge!
Other options, apart from camping/tents are huts which are similar to the above, but without the bathroom or kitchen. I think they may have a sink. |
Originally Posted by invisible
(Post 28558250)
I never investigated that direction. Could you tell what are highlights there?
I was planning to allocate about 18 days for whole trip: 2 days for VF, and the rest splitted across Cape Town, Garden Route and Kruger. How many days the drive towards Namibia will take? I don't want to backtrack. Any countries except SA are not an option unfortunately - couple of people in our group do not have visa free entry anywhere in that region and getting visas from South Africa are enough hassle already. |
Even though early November is less popular than winter (it will be hot and may have started raining), the more popular locations (south and central) can still sell out quickly in the National Park rest camps. As I understand it, accommodation opens for booking 10-11 months out, on the first day of the month, so for November 2018 bookings will open 1 January 2018.
Originally Posted by invisible
(Post 28554173)
Considering that budget is no more $100/night for two with all taxes and fees, I'd assume that public rest camps are the only options.
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Thanks for info. The $20-$25 per person fee applies even if you do not stay at park and enter for day visit/drive?
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Originally Posted by RichardAtCT
(Post 28554697)
the school holidays (end of November).
November is a relatively quiet month by Kruger standards. Johan |
Originally Posted by invisible
(Post 28570885)
Thanks for info. The $20-$25 per person fee applies even if you do not stay at park and enter for day visit/drive?
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Originally Posted by konagirl2
(Post 28574023)
If you buy an International Wild Card for a couple travelling together, it saves you money after 6 days/nights. Current fees are here: https://www.sanparks.org/docs/touris...time1500363862.
Am I correct? |
Originally Posted by invisible
(Post 28574120)
If I read correctly this document, fee per day is R304 per person or 608 per couple, while Wildcard per couple is R845. Meaning that even after 2 days Wildcard saves money.
Am I correct? |
Originally Posted by invisible
(Post 28574120)
If I read correctly this document, fee per day is R304 per person or 608 per couple, while Wildcard per couple is R845. Meaning that even after 2 days Wildcard saves money.
Am I correct? |
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