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Where nearly 2 million hectares of unrivaled diversity of life forms fuses with historical and archaeological sights – this is real Africa. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.
Truly the flagship of the South African National Parks, this enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public-entry game parks in the world.
Visitors can explore the park in their own vehicles, stay at public rest camps, or choose exclusive private lodges. It boasts 12 main rest camps, 5 bushveld camps, 2 bush lodges, and 4 satellite camps.
Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, Kruger offers a world-class wildlife experience with unparalleled diversity. It is home to 336 tree species, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, and 147 mammals, and leads in environmental management techniques.
The park also preserves significant cultural treasures, such as bushman rock paintings and archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela, reflecting centuries of human interaction with the environment and history.
- Province: Mpumalanga
- Nearest City/Town: Skukuza/Phalaborwa/Malelane
Notifications
Intention to Adopt the Kruger National Park Management Plan 2018 – 2028 and the Generic Environmental Management Programme
This serves as notice of the intention to adopt the Kruger National Park Management Plan 2018 – 2028 and the Generic Environmental Management Programme for the Kruger National Park as Environmental Management Instruments and to exclude Identified Activities from the Requirement to obtain an Environmental Authorisation.
Guests advised to use Phabeni Gate instead of Numbi Gate
Please note that due to safety and security concerns, guests are advised to enter/exit the Kruger National Park via Phabeni Gate instead of Numbi Gate. Guests are also advised to make use of the R40 road instead of the R538 between White River and Hazyview.
Malaria Alert
Please take note that Kruger National Park falls within the malaria endemic area of South Africa. Please consult your travel doctor/general practitioner about how you can prevent malaria while visiting.
Kruger National Park encourages the public regarding Malaria preventive measures
We request visitors who contract malaria after having visited the Park to immediately report this to the doctors in Skukuza, as this can assist in recording and identifying the affected areas. There are resident medical doctors permanently based in Skukuza, Kruger National Park’s main camp, and the public can consult them for information and advice prior to their visit to the Park on +27 13 735 5638.
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What To Do
- 4×4 Trails
- 4×4 Eco Trails
- AM Spa Kruger
- Backpacking Trails
- Birding
- Bush Braais & Breakfasts
- All Activities
News
Kruger National Park K9 Handlers Receive Backpacks From Legacy
Kruger National Park (KNP) K9 Handlers received 35 backpacks to the value of R 53 130.00 on Tuesday, 04 March 2025, as part of the ground mobility cap...
Global Scientists Assemble In The Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park (KNP) will once again host scientists, researchers, and Protected Area Managers from around the world at the 22nd Annual Savanna ...
SANParks On High Alert As Nxanatseni Receives Isolated Heavy Rains
South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that Kruger National Park disaster management teams are on high alert in Nxanatseni (northern ...
Arrest Of Former Staff Member
South African National Parks (SANParks) today acknowledged the arrest of its former employee after the South African Police Services (SAPS) storeroom ...
Update – Elephant Tramples A Tourist
South African National Parks (SANParks) announced today that circumstances around the death of Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed, 59, from eMkhondo (formerly Pi...
