Getting To The Kruger

The Kruger National Park is very easily accessible from all the leading cities around South Africa, our team at Uyaphi.com will advise you on the best options based on you as an individual as well as your budget.

Fly or drive or be driven, with each one of these options comes a cost, private air charters being the most expensive while the most cost-effective alternative would be a self-drive.

Kruger Road Transfers

Daily road transfers between Johannesburg and the Kruger National Park, including the Timbavati and the Sabi Sand, are available throughout the year. Private transfers are available on request and can be tailor-made to take in a few of the scenic and historical stops along the way. All transfers are guided by fully registered and professional English speaking driver-guides.
Kruger Self Drive

A Kruger Self Drive safari is by far and away the cheapest option (vehicle choice dependant of course) when it comes to getting to the Kruger from any part of South Africa. These safaris are for those who love the open road and love exploring at their own pace; one can stop off at the Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes or any of the numerous scenic and historical spots en-route.
Kruger Air Shuttle

A daily air shuttle service is available from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to the Sabi Sand, Timbavati and Kruger regions allowing one to get access to most of the establishments that we offer on Uyaphi.com. Should you require a private charter you can contact one of our consultants and we will advise on the costs and the routings.
Baggage Restrictions

Baggage Restrictions on all light aircraft and private air charters into the Kruger, Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Thornybush, Kapama reserves are limited to 20kg per person(including your hand luggage and camera equipment) in soft-sided bag that has no wheels (this is strictly adhered to). This is due to space constraints on board the aircraft. This does not apply to commercial flights.
Kruger Distance Table

Durban - Malelane Gate = 420km
Johannesburg - Malelane Gate = 750km
Bloemfontein - Malelane Gate = 830km
Port Elizabeth - Malelane Gate = 1440km
Cape Town - Malelane Gate = 1840km
Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport

The Eastgate Airport (close to the town of Hoedspruit) is your gateway to the Timbavati, Thornybush and Kapama Game Reserves in the heart of South Africa's bushveld. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport with currently twice daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg and once a day three times a week from Cape Town.
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Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

KMIA is the gateway to the southern regions of the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, located 23km's from Nelspruit and a mere 30-minute drive to the Gates of the Kruger. Numerous daily flights between Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and even Zambia's Livingstone Airport, KMIA is the most popular airport in the region.
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Skukuza Airport

Skukuza Airport inside of the Kruger and bordering the World famous Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, this is the perfect airport in which to access the Lion Sands Game Reserve as well as the Private Tinga, Jocks and Rhino post concessions. Flights in here are offered by either SA Airlink or private charters with Airlink offering up 14 scheduled flights a week.
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Best Spas in the Kruger

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Sabi Sabi Selati Camp

Sabi Sabi Selati Camp, originally created without electricity to preserve the ambience and ecological footprint now has overhead fans and air-conditioning. The camp is still lit at night by the gentle flicker of oil lamps, the warm glow of fires and the spectacular canopy of the Southern sky.

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Twelve 12 luxuriously appointed tented suites, Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers some of the best game viewing traversing 1000's of hectares of pristine African wilderness within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

Londolozi Pioneer Camp

Pioneer Camp is part of the early history of Londolozi, a certain old English eccentricity combined with an African twist. Guest suites are kitted with historic memorabilia, telling the story of times gone by and furnished in an environment of indulgence.

Serondella Lodge

Serondella Lodge accommodates only eight guests in 4 luxuriously appointed suites, the camp is set along the banks of a Monwana tributary. Each suite is carefully positioned to ensure privacy and stunning vistas.

Africa On Foot

Africa On Foot an affordable and authentic safari camp located in the Klaserie Game Reserve offers professional Big Five walking safaris and focus on tracking predators & other big game; as well as educating guests about the local fauna and flora.

Thornybush Game Lodge

Thornybush Game Lodge offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers and on foot, whether you are a couple or a family looking to occupy your little ones Game Lodge is certainly the destination of choice for you.