Overview
Kruger covers nearly 20,000 square kilometres of north-eastern South Africa. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino all live here.
Visitors can self-drive on a network of roads and stay in rest camps, or join guided game drives.
Best time to visit
May to September, the dry season, when animals gather at water. Gates open and close at set times.
Highlights
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Self-drive safaris
Tarred and gravel roads link camps and waterholes.
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Skukuza
The largest rest camp, with a visitor centre.
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Guided drives and walks
Rangers lead dawn, sunset and night drives and bush walks.
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Birdlife
More than 500 bird species have been recorded.
Getting there
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport near Nelspruit and Skukuza Airport serve the south of the park. Johannesburg is about five hours' drive.
Practical tips
- Opening & tickets
- Opening times, permits and any fees change, so check the official website before you go.
- Time needed
- Allow three to five days.
Official information: SANParks: Kruger National Park. Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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