Unfenced private reserves share open boundaries with the national park. A private vehicle changes the day.
For families we usually book two or three nights at a private camp in Klaserie or a neighbouring reserve: all meals, two game drives a day, a guide and vehicle that are yours. Conservation levies and gate fees may be payable locally. A Graskop overnight on the way in makes the Panorama Route possible without rushing the first drive.
Read: best time to visit Kruger and private reserve versus the park.