I hired a car at J'burg airport and headed up to Kruger for a week self-driving around. A 2WD road car is fine even on the gravel tracks. Booking accommodation before going is recommended on the SAN web site.

I stayed at three different 'camps' from the south to the north to view a range of habitats. Self-driving gives you much more freedom to take photos (I recommend turning off the engine, taking a beanbag and 300mm+ lens to get sharp shots). The 'camp sites' offer guided bush walks which I highly recommend.

Four-hour drive from Johannesberg airport to the nearest entry gate.

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My best tip - the small stuff can be as interesting as the big stuff. Take dung beetles - beautiful. Turn one upside down and take a look at the way the legs articulate. Insects especially are often quite photogenic, and are usually easier to approach than any of the "big 5".

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