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As the flagship of South African wildlife and nature parks, Kruger National Park covers almost 2 million hectares of an unequalled diversity of life forms, fused with historical and archaeological sites. This world-renowned park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and it is one of the most popular game parks in the world.
Few visitors leave South Africa without visiting the Kruger National Park or one of the private reserves along its borders, but it is also frequented by locals in their own vehicles, as you can drive yourself around and stay overnight in one of the many public rest camps. A few exclusive private lodges that have been granted concessions within the Kruger National Park offers upmarket accommodation to the discerning traveller.
Overlooking the tranquil Mpanamana Dam, the camp provides breathtaking views of wildlife as it gathers around the waterhole.
The camp is designed to provide a luxurious retreat while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
Pel's Post, a discreet eco-luxe escape, offers an intimate wilderness retreat, where seclusion, serenity, and exclusivity define the experience.
With just sixteen exclusive rooms, the lodge provides an intimate, relaxed atmosphere where exceptional service meets the full Kruger Park experience.
Rhino Walking Safaris is one of the few places where visitors can explore the bushveld on foot, guided by armed experts, to witness wildlife up close.
The camp offers an authentic wilderness experience, characterized by breathtaking views, rich biodiversity, and a tranquil atmosphere.
This striking lodge offers an immersive wilderness adventure, allowing guests to experience the untouched beauty of the region like never before.
Named after the Tsonga word for the Olifants River, this camp offers guests a truly immersive nature experience.
As the oldest and smallest of the bushveld camps, it provides a unique atmosphere and superb game viewing.
The camp is nestled between dry riverbeds to the north and a dam to the south, with trees lining both, creating an authentic wildlife ambiance.
The area's diverse fauna and flora create a stunning backdrop, making it a dream destination for nature lovers and avid photographers alike.
he lodge is set against the serene green slopes of the lush Mopane veld. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape from the viewing decks that encircle a private watering hole.
Wake up to the sounds of nature, with thrilling game sightings right on your doorstep. It's the perfect base to experience the sharp contrast between the wilderness and the world out there.
This one-of-a-kind accommodation offers guests the chance to stay aboard a vintage train, overlooking the Sabie River, with uninterrupted views of the African wilderness.
The lodge offers an intimate and authentic bush experience, combining comfort and adventure in one of Africa's most renowned wildlife destinations.
Whether you are relaxing in the shade, birdwatching, or enjoying close encounters with Elephants, Letaba offers a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of the wild.
Surrounded by the beauty of the Lowveld, the camp provides comfortable accommodations in a serene setting, perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy nature's tranquility.
Surrounded by lush vegetation and the possibility of spotting game right from the camp's periphery, it provides the perfect balance of comfort and immersion in nature.
Maroela is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature and create unforgettable memories under the African sky.
The Mopani Rest Camp, located in the iconic Kruger National Park, offers a serene and scenic retreat on the banks of the Pioneer Dam.
Perched high above the Olifants River, the camp offers breathtaking views, exceptional wildlife sightings and a serene atmosphere perfect for unwinding.
Nestled among scattered trees and expansive plains, this charming camp provides the perfect escape for those seeking tranquility and a deeper connection with the wild.
Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, located in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park, is the park's oldest camp, rich in history and natural beauty.
Nestled in the Sandveld Region, often called the Botanical Garden of the Kruger, this peaceful camp offers an authentic safari experience in a unique and scenic environment.
Satara Rest Camp, located in the heart of Kruger National Park, exudes a rustic charm, with its accommodation arranged in a series of circular layouts.
Situated between the Lebombo Mountains forming a natural boundary to the east and isolated hills to the west, it offers excellent wildlife viewing, particularly for elephants and buffalo.
Enjoy magical evenings by the braai fires, and embark on scenic game drives along the Shingwedzi River towards the Kanniedood Dam, where rich wildlife encounters await.
The camp offers an intimate, exclusive experience with stunning bird hides overlooking the beautiful Sirheni dam, where you can sport the Big 5 and abundant wildlife.
As the park's largest camp, it combines convenience, comfort, and unparalleled access to the diverse wildlife that calls Kruger home.
This fertile landscape attracts large herds of grazers and their ever-watchful predators, providing exceptional game viewing opportunities.
The camp offers a natural bushveld experience with excellent privacy, a communal boma for campfire gatherings, and a bird hide for birding enthusiasts.
The camp, named after the Tsonga word "tsendzeleka" (meaning "to ramble around like someone lost in the bush"), is set among ancient leadwood, mopane, and apple leaf trees.
Whether you're exploring the wild on thrilling game drives or simply unwinding in ultimate comfort, Imbali Safari Lodge offers an unrivalled expedition in blissful luxury.
The camp boasts elegant tents featuring teak floorboards, luxurious mosquito nets, and indulgent slipper baths, perfectly combining comfort with the natural beauty of the surroundings.
At Hoyo Hoyo, the warm embrace of authentic Tsonga hospitality will rejuvenate your spirit and relieve the pressures of everyday life.
The shimmering river below and the expansive sky above inspire a series of elevated, open spaces that are at once exhilarating and serene.
Singita Lebombo Villa offers a serene, nature-infused retreat with an open, organic design that fosters an immediate connection to the surrounding landscape.
Tucked away in the riverine forest, Sweni Lodge is an intimate sanctuary, enveloped by lush greenery and overlooking the tranquil river.
A renowned, luxury safari destination perfectly nestled at the confluence of the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park.
Set within a pristine private concession, the lodge features breathtaking views of the surrounding bushveld, combining luxury with a true wilderness experience.
Nestled beneath ancient trees, overlooking a natural spring and the Lwakahle River, Lukimbi provides a constant reminder that you are now immersed in the heart of Africa.
Shaded by towering trees that arch over the camp and nestled along the Luvuvhu River, Pafuri Luxury Tented Camp is steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking scenery and exceptional biodiversity.
Surrounded by majestic baobabs and rich history, this cosy homestead offers privacy and comfort.
This camp offers a peaceful escape from the crowds, providing guests with an authentic wilderness experience amid stunning riverine and savanna landscapes, rich wildlife, and cultural heritage sites.
Overlooking the seasonal Timbavati River and surrounded by lush indigenous trees, this tranquil retreat invites you to unwind and connect with nature.
With its elegant, timeless charm, the lodge provides luxurious accommodations in a serene and inviting setting, perfect for families and couples alike.
Located in the north-eastern part of South Africa and with the first part of the park established in 1898 to protect the wildlife inhabiting the Lowveld, Kruger Park is currently home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals.
Man’s interaction with the lowveld environment over many centuries – from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela – is very evident in the Kruger National Park. These treasures represent the cultures, persons and events that played a role in the history of the Kruger National Park and are conserved along with the park’s natural assets.
The park extends 360 km from north to south and 65 km from east to west. To the west and south are the two provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. In the late 1990s, the fences between the Kruger Park and Klaserie Game Reserve, Olifants Game Reserve and Balule Game Reserve were dropped and these reserves were incorporated into the Greater Kruger Park with 400,000 ha (4,000 km2) added to the Reserve. In 2002, Kruger National Park, Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe and Limpopo National Park in Mozambique were incorporated into a Peace Park, the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park.
Kruger Park forms part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, an area designated by the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve.
Kruger Park falls in the summer rainfall season with hot rainy summers starting in October and ending around March. The summer rains transform the arid park into a lush flowering paradise, but the increased foliage does make animals harder to see.
The winter months from April to September are extremely pleasant with warm dry days and cold nights. Traditionally, the best game viewing is in the winter as the vegetation becomes sparse and water is restricted to rivers and water holes.
With the Kruger National Park being so vast it naturally has a tremendous botanic diversity. In essence the Kruger National Park can be divided into 16 macro ecozones. The northern half of the park, north of the Olifants River is predominantly mopane veld, while south of the Olifants the ecozones are thorn veld.
Plant life consists of four main areas, which correspond roughly to the four quadrants of the park. The main veld types are determined by the rainfall gradient (400 to 750 mm per annum) and geological substrates.
In the late 1990’s, the fences between the Kruger Park and the neighbouring reserves, including the Olifants , Klaserie and Balule Game Reserves, were dropped to incorporate these reserves into the Greater Kruger Park, which added 400 000 hectares to the original Kruger Park. A variety of upmarket accommodation facilities for the discerning traveller are provided at these reserves.
A variety of facilities are provided at all the Main Rest Camps while amenities at the satellite camps are more basic and limited.
Ideally situated between Skukuza and Satara and offers food and refreshments. Gas Skottel Braai are available for hire and you can stock up on all the items that you forgot to bring.
Located on the banks of the Sabie River. In the shop on site, you can eat, drink or shop for curios and skottel braais are available in addition to a delicious full snack menu.
Restaurants are available at all the Main Rest Camps. Boma Braais and Bush Braais are offered by some of the restaurants. This is a traditional South African barbecue offering three meats and a selection of salads and freshly baked breads.
The Lifestyle Centre along the historical Selati Railway line at Skukuza Camp, is centred around the station’s past and pays homage to a significant piece of history. The following facilities are offered at the Kruger Station:
Attracting visitors from all walks of life, who are interested in wildlife, birds, history and those who generally love nature and the natural environment, are welcomed at Kruger National Park and the surrounding Nature Reserves.
An exciting assortment of activities are available for young and old to participate in, bringing you even closer to nature. Experienced, professional and armed guides act as leaders on all the excursions, including eco trails, backpacking, day walks and game drives. Interpretation of the environment is done and participants learn about the bush and animals in an exciting way.
The guided 4×4 trails allow visitors to get off the beaten track and explore territories of the park that are rarely seen. It is essential to travel with a 4×4 vehicle to minimise environmental damage and some of the trails have dongas or riverbeds that would make normal vehicles unfit for these trails, especially during the wet season. These trails serve as the gateway to a real wilderness experience in the park.
The world-class spa facility is situated in the heart of the Kruger National Park at Skukuza and captures the stillness of the bush, punctuated by birdsong and the rustle of leaves.
Most of the rest camps in Kruger offer guests the opportunity to take part in daily early morning and afternoon guided walks. Professional, experienced and armed field guides take groups of up to eight persons out of the camp’s boundaries to explore the surrounding wilderness areas on foot.
Ensuring the safety of the guests, these guides share their knowledge of the fauna and flora and to explain natural wonders, enriching their knowledge of the African bush and wildlife.
The walks are informative and relaxed and don’t take longer than
a few hours, focussing on the things not easily seen from a vehicle.
Being out on foot, an area is covered more intensely and guests are
able to experience nature using all their senses. Large game in the
area offers the possibility of encounters and the exhilarating experience
of approaching them on foot.
Several guided backpacking trails are conducted in the large wilderness areas, giving guests access to experience the park without constraints of a prescribed route. Stretching over a few days and nights the trails have no facilities and guests must carry their own equipment, food and water with them.
The combination of the Parque Nacional do Limpopo, Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park forms the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, covering a total of 3.7 million hectares.
This is one of the largest wilderness conservation areas in the world and provides the perfect opportunity for an adventure without boundaries which can be explored on a wilderness experience.
This exciting adventure destination is accessed from South Africa through border posts in Kruger located at Giriyondo, north of Letaba, or Pafuri in the north-east at Crook’s Corner. Access from Moçambique is via the Massingir dam in the south or Mapai in the east.
More than 500 different bird species have a home in Kruger National Park, some of them not to be found anywhere else in South Africa.
Numerous water points make for excellent birdwatching, while there are eleven bird/game-viewing hides in some of the camps and picnic sites in the park. Several more are earmarked for construction when sufficient funds become available.
Most species breed in summer when rains sustain most vegetation and food, but the larger birds of prey conversely breed during the dry winter, when their prey is most exposed.
Out of the 507 species of birds found at Kruger, 253 are residents, 117 non-breeding migrants, and 147 are nomads.
Some of the larger birds require large territories or are sensitive to habitat degradation. Six of these birds, which are basically restricted to Kruger and other extensive conservation areas, have been assigned to a fanciful grouping called the "Big Six Birds".
Bird hides are wooden shelters that overlook a natural dam or river. A fenced walkway with a door leads visitors from the parking area to the hide.
The structure is almost entirely enclosed, allowing a viewing gap with seats running along the opening from where the scene outside can be enjoyed. Identification posters and information on birds found in the area are displayed on the walls.
Some of these hides are in camps, and some are situated in an area where wildlife roams free. Keep this in mind when exiting a vehicle to enter the bird hide.
This list excludes in-camp hides that are in selected camps such as
at Bateleur, Punda Maria, Sirheni, Talamati, Tamboti and private hides
at Letaba for residents of Fish Eagle Guest House and at Shingwedzi
for Rentmeester Guest House.
Two of the birding hides are equipped with mattresses, bed linen and basic cutlery and crockery and toilet facilities are available for those sleeping over.
Reservations must be made in advance and each group may only sleep over one night at a time. Take note that there is no electricity at the hides and the facilities are rustic and very basic. Visitors must bring their own food, wood and drinking water along.
Kruger’s game drives are for guests who want to get closer to the wild side of nature and experience the Park’s animals up close.
Game Drives are offered at most of the rest camps and information is available and reservations can be made at reception at the camp.
Guests are transported in open vehicles and an experienced guide interprets the natural bush and offers insight into the ways of the Kruger Park. The duration of the Game Drives are approximately 3 hours.
Morning drives leave half an hour before official gate opening times, which vary according to the time of year, which means you will be the only guests driving around at that time. On the morning drive you will be able to enjoy the tranquillity of the Kruger National Park and watch the sunrise over unspoilt bush.
These drives leave the camp before dusk and return after sunset. Look out for grazers in the cool afternoon and predators starting their nightly hunts. Sunset is a time when night animals emerge and a drive during this period is the perfect opportunity to witness the beauty of the bush as it changes from day to night. Learn about fauna and flora from our expert guides and return to camp with a spot-lit night drive.
The only way to see nocturnal animals is by joining a night drive, which departs at either 19:30 or 20:00, depending on the time of year. These outings last for around two hours. Experienced and knowledgeable guides enlighten guests on these creatures of the night and their secretive activities. It is also a wonderful opportunity to view the star-filled Southern sky away from city lights.
Depending on availability, guests may book a game drive vehicle and driver for the entire day. Trained officials take visitors to sections of the park that are usually inaccessible to tourists.
A Bush Braai is an unforgettable experience not to be missed. A game drive leads you to an open area where burning lanterns and fires provide guests with the opportunity to listen to the sounds of the bushveld and the distant animals calling, while the food is grilled on open fires. A variety of game meat and sausages is on offer, accompanied by delicious vegetables and a variety of salads. Freshly prepared desserts and coffee or tea complete the delightful meal. A cash bar facility is available.
Two types of bush braais (barbecues) are offered:
Skukuza, the main rest camp of the Kruger National Park, has the wildest golf course in the world!
Staying in a rustic, primitive camp and experiencing the African bush on foot is an experience unparalleled by any other, bringing guests closer to the ultimate wilderness and wildlife destinations on the African continent.
Driving around in an open game drive vehicle and staying in a luxury
lodge is not necessarily an authentic experience. Wildness, remoteness,
tranquillity, peace and to top it all: no other people, is offered to
the more adventurous tourist!
Olifants Rest Camp is currently the only camp offering this activity which allows guests to explore Kruger’s environment on a mountain bike.
Contribute to local empowerment by making use of the “Park & Ride Scheme.” The Community driven project is a joint venture between Kruger Safari Expert and Vuswa Fleet Services. It is an initiative to empower people on the periphery of Kruger National Park.
Because the Kruger National Park is located in the Lowveld region of South Africa, it is very hot during the summer months and even during most of the winter. To enable visitors to cool off in the heat, swimming pools are available at most of the rest camps. These pools are only available for camp residents, but additional swimming pools for day visitors are offered at the Skukuza and Letaba.
Well over 255 recorded archaeological sites - ranging from early Stone Age, roughly 1 million years ago, to various Iron Age settlements and recent historical buildings - hold cultural and spiritual importance, while others reveal an exciting and romantic history of the area.
The 19th century trading post of the famous Portuguese trader, Joao Albasini is found at the new Phabeni Gate, 10 km from Hazyview.
A late Iron Age site and trading place for the BaPhalaborwa, Venda and Portuguese - situated 12 km from the Phalaborwa gate on the road to Letaba Rest Camp.
A stone walled site dating back to 450 – 500 years ago – believed to be a trade site and part of Zimbabwean culture which included the Mapungubwe historical site.
With an estimated 1 500 lions, 17 000 elephants, 48 000 buffalo, 1 000 leopards and just over 2 000 rhinos inhabiting the Kruger National Park, sighting the “Big Five” is very possible when doing game drives.
Even though it should not be a prerequisite on a safari and sightings of specific animals absolutely happen on the luck of the draw, these animals are a huge attraction to visitors.
Kruger is one of the premier game-watching destinations in the world. Approximately 147 mammal species occur in the park. It is possible to see all the classical African big game, including elephant, black and white rhino, hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthog and many antelope species. Large carnivores include lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena. There are also many smaller mammals which are equally enticing.
Something else that became an attraction to wildlife viewing, is a group of insects known as the “Small Five”. This group includes the Elephant Shrew, Ant Lion, Rhinoceros Beetle, Buffalo Weaver and Leopard Tortoise.
Kruger National Park also supports packs of the endangered African wild dog, of which there are thought to be only about 400 left in the whole of South Africa.
More than 500 different bird species have a home in Kruger National Park, some of them not to be found anywhere else in South Africa. Numerous water points make for excellent birdwatching, while there are eleven bird/game-viewing hides in some of the camps and picnic sites in the park.
The Kruger Park is inhabited by 114 species of reptiles, including black mambas, African rock pythons, and 3,000 Nile crocodiles 34 species of amphibians are found in the park, as well as 49 fish species. A Zambezi shark, Carcharhinus leucas, also known as the bull shark, was caught at the confluence of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers in July 1950. Zambezi sharks tolerate fresh water and can travel far up rivers like the Limpopo.
219 species of butterfly and skipper are native to the park. The fastest and most robust of these belong to the genus Charaxes, of which 12 species have been recorded. Genera Papilio and Acraea are also well-represented, with about 10 and 15 species respectively. The total number of Lepidoptera species in the park is unknown but could be in the order of 7,000, many of which range widely in African savanna.
Your safety and enjoyment of the Kruger National Park are very important. To ensure a pleasant and successful trip, it is essential to adhere strictly to the regulations which are intended for your protection and enjoyment.
Please read the green gate permit you will receive on entry and stick
to the rules.
To ensure a safe and joyful trip through our parks, kindly adhere to the Rules & Regulations as stipulated by South African National Parks.
The Kruger National Park is also home to the Office of the State Veterinarian. Please assist them by obeying these rules:
On the day of arrival occupation can be expected by 14:00 but not guaranteed, on the day of departure accommodation must be vacated by 10:00.
Late arrivals are only allowed in cases of emergency (proof and valid reason required) until 21:00 for guests with pre-booked accommodation at certain camps within 10 km distance from the relevant gate.
An extra late arrival fee will be charged which is payable at the gate. No late arrivals are allowed at Pafuri, Phalaborwa or Phabeni Gates or any other gates for camps more than 10 km away.
This enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public-entry game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds of different species; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians!
The far north of the park is the wildest and most difficult area to access and because of this, it has alluring qualities for the real adventurer. With greater ecological cooperation across African borders, several countries bordering South Africa have agreed to take down some fences, and those between Kruger and Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park and Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou, have been demolished to create the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. This unique political innovation has created a colossal wilderness area.
Rats, mice, bats and insects, snakes and other small mammals have been around the Kruger National Park (KNP) for many decades. This is due to the artificial nesting and roosting sites created for them by the buildings, as well as vast sources of food brought by visitors and left outside.
Insects are attracted to the lights in the camps. Even in camps where special bat-houses are installed, bats still make use of the buildings for nesting. It is almost impossible to keep the rodents and bats out of buildings as they originate from the surrounding natural bush and are able to crawl through very small holes.
Rodents, bats and other insects, reptiles and mammals form an integral part of the ecosystem and Kruger Park boasts an impressive diversity of rodents: 25 species of rodents (mice and rats), 9 species of shrews, 3 species of elephant shrews and 43 species of bats. Please accept that a visit to the park may inevitably lead to a close experience with a “creepy crawly”, be it a bat, mouse, spider, scorpion or insect.
Light draws many flying insects and with these insects come their predators. Both bats and frogs are predators feeding on insects. Please remember to keep screen doors closed as this will prevent these unwanted creatures from entering the room.
Should a bat enter the room by mistake, do not panic! Calmly place a towel over the bat and release it outside or call for assistance. Bats are small and interesting mammals with some of the most extraordinary adaptations to find food and survive.
These creatures are part of our environment but will most probably not harm you if not threatened. If you must walk around at night, please DO NOT DO SO WITHOUT A TORCH or headlight. If you do come across a snake, please do not try to catch it! Rather report this to the Manager on duty or to reception.
Interaction with monkeys, baboons and bushbuck can be entertaining for young and old, BUT PLEASE DO NOT FEED THEM.
When fed by humans, they become demanding and aggressive and may have to be put down when they become a danger to visitors. By feeding these animals you do not only aggravate the situation, but you also make them lazy and dependent on this food supply.
The same applies to animals you may encounter along the fences of the camps in KNP, including hyena. Do not throw food to them or attempt to touch or tease them. Wild animals will always be wild animals and will always be a danger to people, especially to children.
Before leaving your accommodation, ensure that all foodstuffs are put away securely. Monkeys and baboons have already learnt to open up fridge doors and cupboards and climb through windows in search of food.
Bushfires are very common in African Savannas, especially during the dry season between May and October. Fires in Kruger are managed using the patch mosaic fire philosophy, whereby fires are ignited at selected localities and left to burn, creating a natural patch mosaic of burnt and unburned patches.
The extent of all fires in the Kruger National Park is mapped on a monthly basis using satellite imagery and information gathered by Rangers.
These patch fires, although randomly ignited, are closely monitored by the Section Rangers and only ignited under favourable conditions when the Fire Danger Indices (FDI’s) are low to moderate.
Patch fires are selectively used to reduce the amount of fuel and to create patches of burnt and unburnt areas. This generally prevents the hot, high intensity uncontrolled fires from becoming unmanageable later in the season.
Rangers will generally stop setting fires when the FDI’s become too high and conditions too dangerous. This usually happens during August and September when hot berg wind conditions can easily cause fires to run away and turn into disaster fires.
Once the rainy season starts lightning fires may occur and such fires are allowed to burn freely to allow lightning a chance to contribute as one of the natural sources of fire.
During a fire, the grass layer is often burnt completely. However, only the dead leaves are burnt, whilst the roots are still healthy. The early burns may sometimes resprout and this green flush during the dry season will benefit certain antelope species.
Research also indicates that bush encroachment tree species, such as sickle bush, may be knocked back by these burns, giving improved game viewing pleasure as positive spin-off.
Animals can hear, feel and smell a fire when it is still very far away and most mammals normally have enough time to escape. Snakes and many kinds of insects, escape into holes in the ground, where they are safe, because the heat from the fire seldom penetrates the soil below 5 cm depth.
The risk of contracting malaria is often a concern when visiting the Kruger National Park. The Kruger is one of the two South African National Parks that are situated in malaria risk areas. The other park is Mapungubwe National Park. It is important to note that the risk of malaria in both of these parks is usually low, even in the summer months.
Malaria is a mosquito borne disease transmitted exclusively through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito. The highest risk period is between November and April – the end of the summer rainy season. Following the bite of an infected mosquito, an individual may remain asymptomatic for 12 – 35 days, depending on the species of malaria. This is known as the incubation period.
Lately there has been an increase in the amount of Malaria diagnosis in Kruger National Park. We therefore advise all visitors to cover themselves by taking chemoprophylaxis whilst visiting the Park. Your family physician will be able to advise you on the most suitable medication.
Malaria should be suspected in patients with any unexplained fever after visiting an area where malaria is endemic. The symptoms of malaria include:
When malaria becomes severe, it can cause symptoms such as:
Most types of mosquitoes that are encountered will not carry the malaria parasite and if an individual is bitten, it does not mean that they will contract malaria.
The best way to reduce the risk of malaria is by preventing mosquito bites. Mosquitoes most often bite between dusk and dawn. People are advised to stay indoors during this period or cover exposed skin with light clothing or insect repellents.
Remember to spray one’s ankles. Burning anti-mosquito coils and ensuring netted screens are kept closed will significantly reduce your risk for contracting insect bites. All of the accommodation available in Kruger is fitted with netted screens.
Malaria prophylactic drugs can be taken that will further decrease the chances of contracting malaria. It is a difficult decision whether or not to take malaria prophylactics when visiting the Kruger National Park.
It is also important to know that taking malaria prophylaxis does not
guarantee that one will not contract malaria, but it decreases the risk
of contracting the disease. Malaria should be excluded in anyone who
presents with unexplained fever within 12 to 35 days after entering
a malaria area. A blood test is the most accurate, although rapid tests
are available that are also very accurate.
Travelling to Paul Kruger Gate from:
| Crocodile Bridge Gate | Komatipoort | Extension of Rissik Street |
| Malelane Gate | Malelane | R570 road off the N4 |
| Numbi Gate | Hazyview | R569 road |
| Phabeni Gate | Hazyview | R536 road |
| Paul Kruger Gate | Hazyview | R536 road |
| Orpen Gate | Klaserie | R531 road |
| Phalaborwa Gate | Phalaborwa | R71 road |
| Punda Maria Gate | Thohoyandou | R524 road |
| Pafuri Gate | Musina | R525 road |