Kruger National Park lies to the northeast of South Africa along the border with Mozambique. Covering over
7,700 square miles, this world-famous game reserve offers endless game watching opportunities and ranks
amongst the best in Africa. There are plenty of lodges and camps within the park which can be used as part of
your self-drive holiday. Alternatively, stay at one of the many luxury tented camps and lodges that lie outside the
park gates in private concessions, but within the Greater Kruger area. These private camps and lodges offer
exceptional game drives accompanied by game rangers, and usually offer other game viewing activities such as
guided bush walks and night drives. A safari in the Kruger can be incorporated as part of a longer self-drive tour
of South Africa, or is easily combined with a relaxing beach retreat in Mozambique, a vibrant stay in Cape Town
or a few days of wonder and adrenaline-filled activities in Victoria Falls.
Kruger National Park is serviced by two airports – Hoedspruit in the north and
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) in the south. Both have regular
flights to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
On arrival at the airport, travel to lodges is normally by road, which can take a
few minutes to a few hours depending on location. Some of the private game
reserves offer transfers via light aircraft.
On a self-drive holiday you will access the park via one of the gates situated
around the park’s boundary. Although dependent on the time of year the gates
normally open between 5am and 6am. A conservation fee will be charged on
entry. If you are not staying in one of the lodges in the park then you will need to
leave before the gates shut in the evening.
If you are staying at one of the many private lodges, then activities are generally
included as part of your stay. These can include early morning and evening game
drives with an experienced and trained guide.
Staying in a private game lodge offers the option of luxury combined with the
adventure of game viewing. The accommodation varies between each lodge, but
generally they offer luxury chalets, lodges, suites or tented camps.
Facilities can include air-conditioning, private and shared plunge pools, viewing
desks, en suite bathrooms and outdoor dining areas (bomas). Some
accommodation is more suitable for families than others, please refer to individual
accommodation descriptions for details.
Alternatively, Hazyview is a great place to base yourself for a safari, combining the
bush with the character and charm of a local town with a number of restaurants
and shops. See pages 40-41 for more details.
Kruger National Park
Pafuri
ZIMBABWE
MOZAMBIQUE
KRUGER
NATIONAL
PARK
Punda
Maria
Phalaborwa
Orphen
Kapama
• Imbali Safari Lodge
Jocks Safari Lodge •
Paul Kruger
Malelane
Nelspruit
Hazyview
Klaserie
Hoedspruit
airport
Kruger Intl airport
White River
Crocodile
Bridge
Lower
Sabi
Skukuza
Satara
Numbi
Timbavati
Game
Reserve
Sabi Sand
Manyaleti
Game
Reserve
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