Accommodation Near Kruger National Park. The easiest and quickest way to reach Kruger National Park is to take a 1-hour direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg to Skukuza Airport (situated inside the park) or to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport near Nelspruit (Mbombela) town - located about an hour outside of the southern Kruger gates. For road travel, the fastest route (self drive or shuttle) is driving along the N4 highway to the southern gates, taking about 4.5 to 5 hours.
Accommodation Near or Adjacent to Kruger National Park
For travellers who wish to stay outside the borders of the Park and only make daily trips to the Park, to explore other tourist attractions during their holiday, there are towns and villages near every entrance to the Kruger National Park. There are numerous accommodation options to choose from at each town or village near the Kruger National Park in South Africa, ranging from budget friendly backpackers to upscale villas - Backpackers, Safari Lodges, Cottages, Self Catering, Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Guest Houses, B&B's, Camping, Resorts.
Towns near the Kruger National Park Vary by the Section of the Park you wish to Visit.
Southern Region (Mpumalanga)
Hazyview: Located just outside the park's central-southern area, offering swift entry through the highly popular Phabeni Gate (about 10 km) and the Paul Kruger Gate (about 48 km).
Malelane: Situated directly on the N4 highway, leading right into the Malelane Gate.
Komatipoort: A border town that serves as the closest base for entering via the Crocodile Bridge Gate.
White River: A slightly larger, tranquil town that serves as an excellent, balanced base for day trips into the park via the southern gates.
Central Region (Mpumalanga / Limpopo border)
Hoedspruit: Located in the lowveld, this town is perfectly positioned for those wanting to access the park via the central Orpen Gate.
Northern Region (Limpopo)
Phalaborwa: A major mining and tourism town featuring the centrally-located Phalaborwa Gate.
Tzaneen: A larger commercial town in the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains, serving as a popular staging point for the northernmost areas of the park.
Louis Trichardt (Makhado): Located further north, offering a launching point for accessing the remote Punda Maria Gate.
Most Popular Portals to Find Various Accommodation Options Outside the Reserve:
LekkeSlaap: Ideal for comparing local guest houses and self-catering lodges near the southern gates.
safari in Kruger National Park: Provides a directory of lodges located right at the entrance gates.
SA-Venues.com: Browse vetted B&Bs, luxury tented camps, and villas bordering the park.
Booking.com: luxury lodges, boutique hotels, and self-catering spots located in the towns immediately bordering the park.
