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Kruger National Park
The world-renowned Kruger National Park in
South Africa offers a
wildlife
experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world.
Kruger Park is a self-drive destination (see
example of itinerary) although a variety of
safaris are offer ed for those not wishing to drive themselves.
 Accommodation
Accommodation is available in 12 main
restcamps with accommodation ranging from huts and safari tents to 2/3 bed bungalows, to smaller
bush lodges and
bushveld camps.
Please consult the
map
for location.
Tourist Facilities
Licensed restaurants are available in
Berg-en-dal,
Lower Sabie,
Skukuza,
Satara,
Olifants,
Letaba,
Mopani,
Shingwedzi,
Pretoriuskop
and Punda Maria.
Not available at Crocodile Bridge, Orpen and Bush Camps.
Laundromats are available at Skukuza, Berg-en-Dal,
Olifants, Pretoriuskop, Lower Sabie, Mopani, Shingwedzi, Letaba,
Satara and Crocodile Bridge.
Information centres and display manned by qualified
officers are at
Letaba,
Skukuza and
Berg-en-dal.
Grocery
and curio shops are available at all camps except Bush Lodges.
Swimming pools are available for resident guest only in
Pretoriuskop,
Berg-en-dal,
Shingwedzi and
Mopani.
Petrol and diesel is available in all the rest camps and all the
entrance gates except Paul Kruger, Punda Maria, Numbi and Phalaborwa. |
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 Public telephones are available in all the rest camps and bushveld camps, and entrance gates.
Radio and television are not provided in the park, however visitors who
bring their own may not
disturb other visitors.
Skukuza rest camp has a
resident doctor, post office and banking facilities. If you are not
familiar with the Kruger Park we suggest you take your time in planning your
safari and remember advance bookings are necessary. (Bookings can be made up
12 months in advance)
Climate
The climate is subtropical with hot summers and warm, dry winters. Summer rains fall
between October and March.
Average Temperatures
Spring (Sept - Nov): Daily Max 30°C; Daily Min 16°C
Summer (Dec - Feb): Daily Max 32°C; Daily Min 20°C
Autumn (March - May): Daily Max 29°C; Daily Min 16°C
Winter (June - Aug): Daily Max 26°C; Daily Min 9°C
Health
Important - Malaria prophylactics are essential. Please consult your doctor/chemist.
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