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 = 1840kmHoedspruit 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.
Photo is © Google EarthKruger 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.
Photo is © Google EarthSkukuza 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.
Photo is © Google Earth
- MalaMala Sable Camp
Sable Camp is situated at the southern end of the Game Reserve in a prime elevated position overlooking the Sand River and surrounding African bush, an ideal retreat for the more reclusive traveller who prefers privacy and exclusivity.
- Kapama Buffalo Camp
A traditional African safari camp, Buffalo Camp offers a unique and intimate experience in the African bush, ideal for discovering big game Africa in true safari tented style without compromising on comfort.
- Becks Safari Camp
The amazing Becks Safari Lodge combines innovative design and luxury living, an upmarket offering for those that demand only the best. Located in the 'Big 5' Karongwe Reserve, Becks offers luxury living with an absolute appreciation for the surrounding South African bushveld.
- Kambaku Safari Lodge
Kambaku Safari Lodge, a small and intimate lodge that is perfect for 'Big 5' safari experiences in both the Timbavati and Klaseries Game Reserves. The lodge is perfect for couples and small groups of families and friends alike.
- Klaserie Sands River Camp
The Privately owned Klaserie Sands River Camp situated on the banks of the Ntsiri River offers up luxury accommodation and 60 000 hectares of wildlife-rich bushveld to explore. This amazing camp is nestled between lofty Jackalberry and Leadwood trees.
- Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Umkumbe Safari Lodge is ideally located in the heart of the Sabi Sand Reserve in the Kruger. The Sabi Sand Reserve is considered by many to be the premier reserve within South Africa due to large concentrations of wildlife and in particular, leopard.
