The
Kruger Park of nearly 2 million hectares, was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Low Veld, is today unrivalled in the diversity of its wildlife forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.
The Kruger Park can be explored on a
Self Drive Safari or joining any of the various
Kruger Park Tours.
The infrastructure of roads, waterholes, hides, picnic sites and restcamps spread through the park to ensure the visitor maximum exposure to the fauna and flora this remarkable reserve offers.
AccommodationKruger Park Accommodation is available in restcamps, bush lodges and bush camps which are fenced and closed at night. See
Kruger Park Map with location of the different restcamps.
The Restcamps in the Kruger Park offer different
Accommodation Types - from huts and bungalows to upmarket guest houses and guest cottages. All accommodation units are serviced daily and bedding, towels and soap are provided. Most of the units have either air-conditioning or fans.
There are also a number of private
Game Lodges in Kruger Park.
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Kruger Park AccommodationTourist FacilitiesAll the major
Kruger Park Restcamps have electricity, a first-aid centre, a shop, barbecue and communal kitchen facilities, a laundromat/laundry tubs, a restaurant and/or self-service cafeteria, public telephones and a petrol station.
Radio and television are not provided in the park, however visitors who bring their own may not disturb other visitors.
Skukuza Restcamp has a resident doctor, post office and banking facilities.
Licensed restaurants not available at
Crocodile Bridge and
Orpen Restcamp and also not in satellite & bush camps. Information centres with guides can be visited at
Skukuza,
Letaba and
Berg-en-Dal.
Swimming pools for resident guest are only at
Pretoriuskop,
Berg-en-Dal,
Shingwedzi and
MopaniOutdoor ActivitiesThe
Kruger Park Outdoor Activiets on offer vary from short nature walks, game drives, 4x4 overland drives to wilderness trails which lasts three nights and two days.
Game ViewingThe Kruger Park is home to a very high concentration of the
Big Five. And South Africa is very fortunate to have the largest
variety of animals in the world.
Also refer to the
Frequently Asked Questions on game viewing.
HealthThe Kruger Park falls within a
malaria infected area and the necessary precautions have to be taken. Please consult your doctor/chemist.
How to Get to Kruger ParkPlan your journey by viewing details of
How to Get to Kruger Park, view the
Kruger Park Map for the location of restcamps and check the
Travelling Time inside Kruger National Park.
Conservation Fees & RegulationsVisitors to Kruger Park pay a
conservation fee for every day spent inside the park. The fees are payable at the entrance gates and offices.
Visitors have to adhere to the
Park's Regulations and obtain an
Exit Permit when leaving.
Kruger Park Access Information:It is important to read more about the
upgrade on the access control system for the Kruger National Park.
ClimateThe 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
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