Would it be advisable to undertake a road journey through self drive. Map p388 on the doorstep of lower sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Originally the kruger park was the sabi game reserve, and it was only in 1927 when the national parks act was declared that the kruger national park came into existence by merging the sabi game reserve with the shingwedzi game reserve. Kruger national park is a south african national park and one of the largest game reserves in africa. History of the park the kruger national park was first established by the president of the transvaal, paul kruger, in 1898. A firsttimers guide to kruger national park rough guides. Kruger park main map load a detailed kruger park map showing camps and lodge locations, entrance gates, vegetation, roads and routes, around the park, as well as airport locations and the surrounding territory. Its pretty hard to begin planning for your first safari without coming across kruger national park.
The park is the size of a small country and supports a huge variety of wildlife. The kruger national park is the flagship of south africas national parks and rated as the ultimate safari experience. Map of greater kruger park greater kruger park map, south. It covers an area of 19,485 km 2 7,523 sq mi in the provinces of limpopo and mpumalanga in northeastern south africa, and extends 360 km 220 mi from north to south and 65 km 40 mi from east to west. Detailed map of kruger national park showing the location of all major lodges, tented camps, attractions, campsites, rivers and roads. Stories of the kruger do you need a kruger park map. Krugers revolutionary plan only fully came to fruition in. Our featured kruger national park book is, the kruger. At nearly 2 million hectares in size, the kruger national park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms. Kruger national park map a high quality map booklet. A simplified geological map is presented in conjunction with this paper. South africas kruger national park is one of the worlds largest big five game reserves. A practical guide to kruger self drive safari for first timers. They made their own camps in enclosures of thorn bush.
Kruger national park bird list start of kruger national park safari. Kruger park is the most popular tourist destination in south africa and for good reason as this vast wilderness expanse teeming with wildlife offers an unparalleled african safari experience. I hear, too, that there are a couple of good guides by andy and lorraine tinker as well. Kruger park map resource for kruger park roads and lodges, as well as gate times, cell phone coverage, selfdrive safari maps and kruger park walking trail. Hello i m planning to visit kruger national park with my wife and 2 kids aged 4 and 2 years respectively. Google map of the kruger national park wild wings safaris.
The worldrenowned kruger national park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in africa. Download a pdf file of this map kruger national park. The name alone conjures images of crackling braais and campfire tales, of dogeared maps and inviting dirt roads, and of elephants that are inevitably too close for comfort. By browsing through this site you agree to our use of cookies.
Ive found it useful for navigating the park and for help in identifying wildlife. Digital map of kruger national park with gps coordinates. Detailed map how to drive from or tambo international airport to the panorama routelowveldkruger national parkswaziland and kwazulu natal. The kruger park map shows the location of the main restcamps as well as 5 bushveld camps, 2 bush lodges and 8 luxury private lodges. Self drive from johannesburg to kruger national park kruger. Kruger national park map, location and plan kruger. Many of our guests visit the kruger when they stay in the houses of homes of africa. Kruger national park was first established as a wildlife refuge in 1898 when it was proclaimed as the sabie game reserve by the president of the transvaal republic, paul kruger. Kruger national park bosbokrand hoedspruit mica gravelotte leydsdorp diphuti dublin kampersrus klaserie mogaba branddraai. A map of the kruger national park in mpumalanga, south africa, indicating the rest camps, big 5 areas, adjoining private game reserves and national park areas. This map of the greater kruger national park shows its location, the main camps of kruger park, as well as the surrounding private game reserves, like sabi sand and timbavati reserves, which share unfenced borders with kruger.
Guide to safari in kruger national park, south africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the south african lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, sanparks kruger national park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and. Kruger national park maps kruger park travel information. Inside south africas kruger national park your ultimate. Realising that the lowveld animals needed to be protected, the area between the sabie and crocodile rivers was set aside for restricted hunting in 1884. Stories of the kruger has spent 12 months developing the ultimate kruger park map. The high res kruger park map contains indepth information regarding roads and infrastructure, distances and points of interest. It also includes a list with a number of highly recommended accommodation options outside the kruger national park. No matter the weather in kruger national park, there is no wrong season to visit kruger but different times of the year offer different highlights. Orient yourself with this map of gates and entrances which shows all the main camp layouts and road system in kruger national park. This kruger park map includes everything you can think of, you can see what you get in the map below. With 177 listings in kruger national park, our handy kruger national park map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your kruger. Established in 1926 it was the first national park in south africa.
Mar 03, 2020 really interested in something that speaks a lot to the various park not private accommodations. It is probably true to say that every first time visitor to the kruger wants to see a lion. Kruger national park is located in south africa, approximately four hours from the international hub of johannesburg. Greater kruger and sabi sands map kruger national park. It is made up of endless lowveld plains with occational hills, rivers and some gorges. A comprehensive road network that is fine for 2wd cars means kruger is one of the best parks for selfdrive safaris. Map of kruger national park hotels and attractions on a. Tambo airport in joburg there are two main options to get to the park, i tried them both out. When you look at the map below remember that each small black dot represents a single leopard sighting. No doubt leo is the king of the african big 5 and the most often sought.
Kruger park entrance gates and camps map kruger park. Kruger national park map, sabi sands reserve map, timbavati reserve map, kapama reserve map, makalali reserve map, thornybush reserve map, selati reserve map, klaserie reserve map, umbambat reserve map, manyeleti reserve map, balule reserve map. Kruger, south africas first national park, has been part of the national psyche for as long as anyone can remember. Oct 04, 2018 the annual cost of running kruger r1,1bn in 20182019, the annual revenue shortfall of r247m, and possible options to fund that shortfall. Kruger national park map this booklet is a beautifully presented, 26page publication featuring south africas premier wildlife reserve. Mpumalanga is the gateway to the worlds greatest conservation area, the 100year old kruger national park see link for detailed information about this incredible national park.
Kruger national park, s1, baphalaborwa ward 12, baphalaborwa local municipality, mopani district municipality, limpopo, 20, south africa free topographic maps visualization and sharing. Are you looking for a kruger national park map or need to find out where the game reserve is. Compatible on any device, practical, userfriendly scale and ability to keep notes. Map of kruger national park detailed map with accommodation. This frequently used description has its origins back in the days of the big game hunters when those engaged in the socalled sport of killing large animals came to regard certain animals as being particularly difficult to. The pdf version received on any form of device is restricted to that number or device only. Map of the kruger national park wild wings safaris. To estimate the travel cost, find the trip cost from durban to kruger national park. Kruger national park why go astounding wildlife, ease of selfdrive access and incrediblevalue safaris. No transfer to unauthorized numbers or devices are allowed without the. On this page well show you where in south africa the park is, followed by a map of the park itself and then some things to consider if youre thinking about getting your own kruger park map. This kruger park map includes everything you can think of, you can see what you get in.
It is the userfriendly map that has everything and is available in english, afrikaans, german and french. Everything you need for your trip in the kruger national park. A comprehensive overview of the entire kruger national park, this map covers the 19,485 square kilometres of the reserve, denoting all 24 restcamps and numerous private lodges and outlining the major routes and principal rivers that run through the park. See the detailed map this interactive map shows the actual main camp layouts, complete with locations of kitchen areas, camping and caravan site, petrol stations, restaurants, laundromats, swimming pools and shops. Kruger national park maps map vom krugerpark karten aus sudafrika. The kruger national park is probably south africas bestknown national park and one of the largest in the country. The 30 best camps in kruger national park best price. There is a very informative series of maps towards the end of the report. To find the map for the shortest distance from durban to kruger national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the shortest option in the mode dropdown. See handy kruger national park maps to assist in planning your kruger park safari. The annual cost of running kruger r1,1bn in 20182019, the annual revenue shortfall of r247m, and possible options to fund that shortfall. Kruger national park topographic map, elevation, relief. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the south african lowveld, this national park of nearly 2 million hectares, sanparks kruger national park is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. The leopard is the most beautiful wild cat to be seen anywhere.
To fully understand kruger, please read the full kruger national park management plan. Inside south africas kruger national park your ultimate guide. I just love to pour over the minutia of a good book. Map of kruger national park select a camp icon to view. The second largest game reserve, the kruger national park is south africas flagship game reserve. South africas flagship national park, kruger park is worldrenowned for its superb game viewing and is one of africas largest and best game reserves.
Interested in overnight hides, and comparing bushveld and rest camps. Limpopo sabie sand sabie crocodile sweni nwaswitsontso luvuvhu luvuvhu mphongolo shitangeni mpanamana dam sabie. Geological units and new data gathered during regional mapping of the kruger national park are summarised. Limpopo mpumalanga mozambique zimbabwe south africa marepe phalaborwa r71 r40 r36 r40 r37 r40 r37 r40 r527 r531 r532 r533.
Please use street view as a guide only as we cannot guarantee its accuracy. The kruger national park is south africas oldest, largest and most successful national park in terms of both its local and international profile, and its ability to generate income from tourism sanparks, 2018a, 29. In 1926, the passing of the national parks act led to the merging of the kruger with nearby shingwedzi game reserve, creating south africas very first national park. By far the largest game reserve in south africa, it is larger than israel nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres 20 000 square kilometres from north to south along the mozambique border. Pafuri gate kruger national park right click i to zoom. The 30 best camps in kruger national park best price guarantee. Kruger is home to approximately 517 birds, 147 mammals, and 118 reptiles. To find out more please visit panorama route information. Panorama route detail and street level map showing the location of attractions and landmarks of the panorama route includuding blyde river canyon, bourkes luck potholes and gods window. This kruger national park map shows only selected camps and lodges.
If you are looking for kruger national park holiday accommodation, safarinow has a selection of safari, safari package, selfcatering holiday accommodation in kruger national park and surrounds. Kruger national park right click to zoom bosbokrand hoedspruit mica kampersrus klaserie acornhoek gqweta kiepersol hectorspruit plaston hazyview boulders bush lodge shimuwini bushveld camp letaba restcamp satara restcamp talamati bushveld camp pretoriuskop restcamp biyamiti camp crocodile bridge restcamp mopani. After the proclamation of the kruger national park, named for president paul kruger 18251904, in 1926, the first three tourist cars entered the park in 1927. Kruger national park right click to zoom bosbokrand hoedspruit. Kruger national park kruger national park get the best. Homes of africa offers luxury accommodations with private swimming pool within 40 minutes of the entrance of the kruger park orpen gate. Pdf the general geology of the kruger national park.
Kruger national park bosbokrand hoedspruit mica gravelotte leydsdorp diphuti dublin kampersrus klaserie mogaba branddraai ohrigstad. Plan your journey by viewing details of how to get to kruger park and check the travelling time inside kruger national park. Map krugerpark kruger national park homes of africa. Kruger national park is justifiably one of the most famous parks in africa.
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