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
- Dulini Leadwood Lodge
Situated on the banks of the Sand River, Dulini Leadwood Lodge is, without doubt, one of our most popular Sabi Sand Lodges offering fully sized private plunge pools to refresh on those warm days, and a fireplace providing a refuge when cool nights creep in.
- Jackalberry Lodge
Jackalberry Lodge is situated in the heart of the Thornybush Game Reserve, which is one of the world's premier "Big 5" game viewing areas, is, without doubt, one of our most popular Thornybush Lodges that we have on offer.
- Motswari Geiger's Camp
Motswari Geiger's Camp is a home from home offering exclusive lodging for up to 10 guests all on a sole use basis, private game drives and safari walks all add up to one of the best Timbavati lodges and wildlife experiences out there. Perfect for small groups of friends or families.
- Cheetah Plains Lodge
Cheetah Plains Lodge and Game Reserve lies in the north-west corner of the famed Sabi Sand bordering the Kruger Park and Mala Mala Reserves, a small luxurious and private exclusive-use safari lodge that is aimed purely at the up-market safari traveller.
- Lion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge offers up 20 large thatched safari suites, River Lodge is all about spirit, warmth, nature and relaxation all rolled up into that home from home feel. Located in the Southern Sabi Sand Reserve overlooking the Sabie River.
- Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe River Lodge with an enchanting view over the Makhutsi River and into the 'Big 5' bushveld of the Karongwe Reserve, a lodge option that is ideal families and/or small groups of friends, even those on honeymoons will fall in love with what is on offer.
