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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Built on the banks of the Sabie River with magnificent views extending onto the Park itself, the philosophy of the safari experience at Lion Sands is to deliver a consistently professional, informative & holistic safari.
Londolozi Tree Camp
We are sure that Tarzan could never have dreamt of this camp, even in Hollywood. In every detail and feature, from the private swimming pools and viewing decks to the Ralph Lauren wallpaper and chocolate plaited leather beds, this exclusive treetop camp provides a matchless aura of quality.
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.
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
Little Bush Camp, hidden on the banks of the Msuthu River, is the newest addition to the Sabi Sabi Reserve 's family of 5-star lodges. Six luxury suites, each with a private viewing deck overlooking a riverbed, are designed in contemporary African style.
Chisomo Safari Camp
Chisomo Safari Camp is tucked deep away in the wildlife-rich Karongwe Game Reserve, friendly staff offering up not just warm hospitality, but fine cuisine complemented by excellent Big 5 game viewing.
Londolozi Founders Camp
Enchanting, intimate and child-friendly, Londolozi Founders Camp is ideally situated to provide an insider's view of the secrets of river life. Ten idyllic cottages repose in the shade of ancient ebony and matumi trees along the banks of the Sand River.