Getting to Kruger - Flights, Transfers and Driving

Flying:

Flying to Kruger is indeed a stress free event, with 3 world class airports operating in the Kruger Park area.

The southern section of the Park is serviced by the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), the central section by Hoedspruit Airport, and the northern section by Phalaborwa Airport. Airlines flying to these airports are SAAirlink and Nationwide Airlines.

SAA is the only airline that travels between Johannesburg and KMIA, as well as Johannesburg and Phalaborwa.

Flights:

Flights depart from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa Airport, Hoedspruit Airport and KMI Airport on a daily basis. KMIA also receives daily flights from Durban and Cape Town. Flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit is also possible, however, flights from Hoedspruit in via Johannesburg only.

Flights into KMIA are only suitable to the southern camps of the Park and the lodges in the southern part of the Sabi Sands.

The Skukuza Airfield, formally used for daily commercial flights from Johannesburg, is no longer open for commercial flights. No aircraft may land here without prior permission from the Park Director. Daily charter flights can, however, be arranged into Skukuza.

Flights from and to Kruger Park:
There are many daily flights from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and Johannesburg International Airport. Please enquire here

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Charter Flights:

Flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to the new and improved Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport depart daily, followed by a transfer via charter flight directly to your lodge, should that lodge have an airstrip.

Shuttle Bus Transfers:

Shuttle bus transfers can be organised from the airport into the National Park, however, it is advised to be mobile once you are in the Park as you are not allowed to leave the camp/lodge area on foot.

Please note that Siyabona Africa Travel can only assist with transfers if it is booked in conjunction with accommodation. The cost of the transfer will depend on the route that each individual client needs to travel.

Self Drive/Car Hire:

Self driving is an excellent way to discover the wonders of the Kruger National Park at your own pace. With this type of flexibility, guests can enjoy a more rewarding experience in the Kruger Park.

The roads leading to the Park are tarred and in good condition. Petrol stations are littered along the way and easy to follow road maps are readily available.

Car hire is available at KMIA, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa Airports, at the Skukuza Camp, or from all major towns in South Africa.

Please note that guests can book car rental through Siyabona Africa Travel if it is booked in conjunction with accommodation in Kruger Park. Rates are quoted individually based on the different vehicle types available, as well as the length of the car rental.

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