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Eastern Circuit / National Park

Kruger National Park

Mpumalanga & Limpopo Provinces

Area
19,485 km²
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The place

South Africa's flagship park, offering exceptional Big Five game viewing and self-drive safari opportunities.

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Known for

  1. 01Big Five
  2. 02Self-drive safaris
  3. 03Diverse wildlife
  4. 04Luxury lodges
  5. 05Archaeological sites
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Who you'll meet

African Lions African Leopards African Elephants Black Rhinoceros White Rhinoceros Cape Buffalo Cheetahs African Wild Dogs Spotted Hyenas Brown Hyenas Giraffes Plains Zebras Blue Wildebeest Greater Kudus Common Waterbucks Impalas Bushbucks Common Elands Sable Antelopes Roan Antelopes Warthogs Hippos Crocodiles Chacma Baboons Vervet Monkeys

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What to do there

Highlights

  • Big Five Sanctuary
  • Self-drive Safari Opportunities
  • 147 Mammal Species
  • Excellent Infrastructure
  • Archaeological Heritage
  • Diverse Ecosystems
  • Research Excellence
  • Conservation Leadership

Ways to explore

  • Self-drive Game Drives
  • Guided Game Drives
  • Walking Safaris
  • Night Drives
  • Bird Watching
  • Photography
  • Archaeological Tours
  • Bush Braais
  • Wilderness Trails
  • Research Programs
  • Educational Tours
  • Cultural Heritage Tours
  • Golf (Skukuza)
  • Swimming (rest camps)
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When to go

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr — recommended
May — recommended
Jun — recommended
Jul — recommended
Aug — recommended
Sep — recommended
Oct — recommended
Nov
Dec

Our recommended months

Kruger experiences a subtropical climate with wet summers (October-March) averaging 16-35°C and dry winters (April-September) with temperatures 6-26°C. The dry season offers optimal game viewing with minimal rainfall and moderate temperatures. Summer rains support lush vegetation and active bird life, though some roads may become challenging.

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Staying & getting there

Where you'll stay

  • SANParks Rest Camps
  • Luxury Private Lodges
  • Bushveld Camps
  • Camping Sites
  • Self-catering Chalets
  • Safari Tents
  • Backpacker Accommodation

Getting there

Kruger National Park offers multiple access points via nine entrance gates. Main gates include Paul Kruger Gate (near Skukuza), Phabeni Gate, Numbi Gate, and Malelane Gate in the south, and Phalaborwa Gate and Orpen Gate in central areas. The park is accessible from Johannesburg (4-5 hours), Nelspruit (1 hour), and various regional airports including Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

25.00°S, 31.50°EOpen in Google Maps
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Before you go

  1. 1.Adhere to designated roads and tracks
  2. 2.Observe park speed limits (50km/h on tar, 40km/h gravel)
  3. 3.No getting out of vehicles except at designated areas
  4. 4.Gates close at sunset - plan accordingly
  5. 5.Book accommodation well in advance
  6. 6.No feeding of animals
  7. 7.Carry out all litter
  8. 8.Respect archaeological sites

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