Tour the Kruger like a pro

Plotting a holiday route in the Kruger Park can be challenging - it's bigger than some countries! Don't stress. Our 10-day travel plan will take you from south to north and you won't miss a thing. Let's go!

- ESMA MARNEWICK

WHERE DO I STAY? 

We’ve only listed the camping options. Almost all the rest camps offer other accommodation like safari tents, rondavels and self-catering cottages. Rates range from R540 per night for two people to R3000 per night for four.

Our travel plan is just a guideline. Adjust it to suit your needs. The park is popular during school holidays and you should book at least a year in advance. The accommodation rates exclude the daily conservation fee of R115 per adult and R57 per child. The conservation fee is waived if you have a Wild card. It makes sense to get one if you’ll be in the park for more than four days, or if you often visit other national parks and reserves.

Contact: 012 428 9111; sanparks.org.

DAY 1-2 

You only have one goal today: Get to Crocodile Bridge. It’s about a five-hour drive if you live in Gauteng and 10 hours if you live in Durban. Capetonians… Well, you should have left already.

Get your permit at the office at the Crocodile Bridge gate and breathe in that heavenly thatched-roof smell. Claim a stand next to the fence, light a fire and wait for the first nightjar to call. Welcome to the Kruger National Park, one of the best places on earth!