Kruger National Park Traveling Information
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When Traveling To Kruger National Park:
Malaria is endemic in the park, particularly during the summer
months (November - March). Please use a mosquito repellent and ask your
doctor about malaria prophylaxis.
We advise you to adhere to the speed limits and take the travel
times between camps and between gates and camps into consideration.
Speed limits are strictly enforced and speeding is likely to result in a hefty
fine.
Kindly also note the gate closing times of the rest camps given
below. Latecomers may face a stiff fine.
Daily
flights from Johannesburg to Skukuza and Phalaborwa. No aircraft may land at
Skukuza or any other landing strip within the park without prior permission from
the Park Warden.
Access roads to 8 entrance gates are tarred. Tourist roads in the park are
either tarred, or good gravel roads; Speed limit: 50 km/h on tarred roads, 40
km/h on gravel roads and 20 km/h in restcamps. An average speed of 30 km/h on
tourist roads is recommended for maximum safety and enjoyment. Kruger Gate is
approximately 500 km from Johannesburg; Phalaborwa and Punda Maria gates both
some 550 km. Since entrance gates and restcamp gates are closed at night, allow
sufficient traveling time to ensure timeous arrival at your restcamp.
Kruger Park Travel Tables:
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Gate
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Route
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Approximate
Distance from Johannesburg
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Crocodile Bridge
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N4 via Witbank & Nelspruit to Komatipoort
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475 km
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Malelane
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N4 via Witbank & Nelspruit to Malelane
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428 km
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Numbi
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N4 to Nelspruit, R40 to White River, R538/R539 to
Numbi
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411 km
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Paul Kruger
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N4 to Nelpruit, R40 to Hazyview, turn right to gate, or
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460 km
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N4 to Belfast, R540 to Lydenburg via Dullstroom, R37 to
Sabie, R536 to Hazyview, on to gate
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470 km
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Orpen
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N4 to Belfast, R540 to Lydenburg via Dullstroom,
R36 and R531 to Orpen via Ohrigstad, JG Strijdom Tunnel and Klaserie.
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490 km
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Phalaborwa
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N1 to Pietersburg, R71 to Phalaborwa via Tzaneen
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490 km
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Punda Maria
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N1 to Louis Trichardt, R524 to Punda Maria
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550 km
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Pafuri
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N1 to Louis Trichardt, on to Messina, but turn
right at R525
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600 km
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The times reflected in the table below are approximate minimum times via the
shortest route traveling at legal speed limits. Allow additional time for stops
along the way.
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Camp
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Gate
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Minimum
travelling time
(Hours:min)
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Phalaborwa
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02:00
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Bateleur
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Punda Maria
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02:30
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Phalaborwa
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03:30
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Berg-en-Dal
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Malelane
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00:20
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Crocodile Bridge
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02:15
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Numbi
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02:15
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Paul Kruger
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02:15
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Biyamiti
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Malelane
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01:15
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Crocodile Bridge
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01:15
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Crocodile Bridge
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Crocodile Bridge
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00:00
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Malelane
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02:00
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Paul Kruger
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02:15
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Letaba
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Phalaborwa
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01:30
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Orpen
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02:30
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Lower Sabie
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Crocodile Bridge
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01:00
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Numbi
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02:30
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Paul Kruger
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01:30
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Malelane
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Malelane
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00:00
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Maroela
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Orpen
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00:10
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Mopani
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Phalaborwa
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02:15
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Punda Maria
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02:45
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Olifants
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Phalaborwa
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02:00
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Orpen
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02:15
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Orpen
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Orpen
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00:00
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Pretoriuskop
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Numbi
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00:20
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Malelane
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01:45
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Crocodile Bridge
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02:30
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(via S1)
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Paul Kruger
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01:30
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Punda Maria
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Punda Maria
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00:20
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Orpen
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01:30
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Roodewal
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Orpen
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01:45
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Phalaborwa
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02:30
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Satara
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Orpen
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01:15
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Phalaborwa
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03:00
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Shimuwini
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Phalaborwa
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01:15
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Shingwedzi
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Pafuri
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02:30
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Punda Maria
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01:15
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Phalaborwa
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03:30
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Sirheni
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Punda Maria
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01:15
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Skukuza
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Paul Kruger
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00:20
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Numbi
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01:30
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Malelane
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01:45
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Crocodile Bridge
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02:00
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Talamati
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Orpen
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01:15
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Kruger National Park Gate Hours
| Gate
Times |
Nov-Jan
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Feb
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Mar
& Oct
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Apr
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May-July
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Aug-Sept
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Park Gates
Open
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05:30
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05:30
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05:30
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06:00
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06:00
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06:00
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Camp Gates
Open
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04:30
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05:30
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05:30
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06:00
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06:00
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06:00
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Park &
Camp Gates Close
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18:30
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18:30
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18:00
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17:30
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17:30
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18:00
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