Fodor's Expert Review Skukuza

Skukuza is highly popular because it lies in an area teeming with game, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, and sits on a bank of the crocodile-filled Sabie River, with good views of dozing hippos, elephants, and grazing waterbuck. More like a small town than a rest camp, it has a gas station, police station, airport, post office, car-rental agency, grocery store, and library. Visit the museum and education center to learn something about the park's history and ecology. Even if you don't stay here, it's worth a visit to stroll along the banks of the Sabie River to spot game and birds. If you can book one of the guesthouses (pricey but worth it), you'll have exclusivity and privacy. Don't forget to visit the newly restored train restaurant for a bite to eat. The Kruger Station has a deli, great coffee, a cinema and regular wine tastings.