Getting To The Kruger

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 Park Transfer Options

  • Kruger Road Transfers

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.
    Photo is © Google Earth

  • Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

    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.
    Photo is © Google Earth

  • Skukuza Airport

    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.
    Photo is © Google Earth

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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.
Shumbalala Lodge
One of the Shumbalala Lodges key attractions is its underground wine cellar in full view of the river. This unique facility is perfect for an intimate dinner for two or can be converted into a small conference room with added atmosphere.
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Hamiltons is located within the National Park itself within a private concession, one of South Africa's most distinctive camps offering unrivalled style, service, atmosphere as well as personalised cuisine in an area teeming with wildlife.
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.
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge with 9 thatched air-conditioned suites offers stunning views of the Sabie River and regular "Big 5" sightings is situated with the Kruger National Park on the Southern border with the Sabi Sand Reserve.
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