At these luxury lodges, you’re likely to encounter a wide variety of wildlife and birdlife. At Skukuza Safari Lodge and Kruger Gate Hotel, you can expect to spot elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, hippos, and a range of predators such as Lions, wild dogs and hyenas. The park’s birdlife is equally impressive, with sightings of birds like the secretary bird, Southern carmine bee-eater, Woodlands Kingfisher, and numerous species of hornbills and rollers. Pungwe Safari Lodge, set in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, offers a more exclusive experience where you may come across impalas, warthogs, and cheetahs, along with birds like the African fish eagle and marabou stork. At Imagine Africa Tented Camp in the Balule Game Reserve, expect to see a rich variety of wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, and baboons, with exciting birdwatching opportunities for species such as the lilac-breasted roller and southern ground hornbill. These lodges provide excellent chances to observe the diverse and dynamic wildlife of the region.