Kruger makes TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Top Outdoor Destinations’

Zebras at Kruger National Park. Photo: David Tomaseti / unsplash

South Africa’s Kruger National Park has made TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Destinations for Outdoor Enthusiasts’ at their Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2022.

Zebras at Kruger National Park. Photo: David Tomaseti / unsplash

Kruger National Park a top spot for the outdoorsy

Kruger National Park has made it into the Top five in TripAdvisor’s category of ‘Destinations for Outdoor Enthusiasts’, listed alongside several other stunning national parks including Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, Jim Corbett National Park in India and Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica.

According to TripAdvisor, “Kruger National Park is basically a synonym for the word “safari.” Home to over 500 bird species, 100 reptiles, nearly 150 mammals, multiple archaeological sites, and a stunningly diversity of trees and flowers, Kruger is the country’s flagship national park. Adventurers can explore the park in a 4×4, take a bush walk or fly above in a hot-air balloon.”

As per their site, TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winners are decided by actual travelers, who go, try and share their experiences.

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Kirstenbosch also took home a TripAdvisor award

Mountain meets flora at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

In other news regarding TripAdvisor’s 2022 awards, the ever-popular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden was also awarded a prestigious title from TripAdvisor: ‘Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best’, which places the garden in the top one percent of ‘things to do’ in the world.

This Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award is also the highest achievement of excellence that the travel industry recognises, so the win is a big deal for Kirstenbosch! The V&A Waterfront was also awarded a Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award, while Groot Constantia, Cape Point and the Cableway received a Travellers Choice Award – placing these three attractions in the top 10 percent.

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.