How do I get from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park?
Fly Directly to Your Safari Lodge Daily flights operate between Johannesburg and many of the private lodges surrounding the Kruger. This is the easiest and most convenient way to travel to the park. The flights take about 90 minutes and deliver you to the nearest airstrip of the lodge you are travelling to.
What is there to see between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park?
What to see on a road trip from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
- Make the spectacular Panorama Route the highlight of your road trip from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park.
- Take a peek through God’s own window.
- Marvel at the majesty of Blyde River Canyon.
- Explore the weird world of Bourke’s Luck Potholes.
Do I need malaria tablets for Kruger National Park?
However, it is always recommended to take malaria prophylaxis when visiting the Kruger Park. During the day, there is no risk of being infected, the malaria mosquito is only active during the night in areas up to 600 meters above sea level.
What vaccinations do I need to visit Kruger National Park?
- Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A vaccination is usually recommended for travel to Kruger National Park and South Africa.
- Typhoid. A food and water borne disease, typhoid vaccination is often recommended.
- Malaria.
- African Tick Bite Fever.
- Travellers’ Diarrhoea & Respiratory Illness.
- Rabies.
- Influenza.
- Sexually transmitted illness.
How safe is Kruger National Park?
As with most parks and reserves in South Africa, it is, in our opinion, very safe to travel around Kruger NP. Basically, all the people you’ll meet are either tourists or staff working for the tour operators, accommodations or park authorities. All of these people are there to make sure you’ll have a great trip.
Is it safe in Kruger National Park?
A safari tour of Kruger Park is safe as long as you abide by the rules and regulations of the national park. They’re put in place not only for your safety but to protect the Park’s incredible natural resources. Remember, you are in a wilderness area with wild animals and reptiles.
Is it safe to drive from Johannesburg to Kruger?
Yes, it would be safe for you and your mom to drive from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park. You will be driving on the left (same as the UK, opposite to the USA).
Is Kruger the best safari?
Safari is the biggest part of that, the main reason most Americans make the trip. Kruger itself is the nation’s top National Park for self-drive safaris, its answer to Yellowstone, with modern facilities, overnight lodges and good roads.
Can I go to Kruger Park when pregnant?
With the Kruger Park being a high risk malaria area it is not recommended that you travel there during your pregnancy. There are plenty of other options around South Africa for taking time out and enjoying the bush.
Is Kruger Park malaria free?
The Kruger is one of the two South African National Parks that are situated in malaria risk areas. It is important to note that the risk of malaria in both of these parks is usually low, even in the summer months.
Do I need a passport to go to Kruger National Park?
As from 1 September 2017, all visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce their identity document (ID), passport or alternative valid identification such as drivers licence card for scanning upon entering or exiting the Park.
Is Kruger a malaria area?
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK IS A HIGH RISK MALARIA AREA FROM OCTOBER TO MAY. It is a well-known fact that malaria is one of the most serious and common tropical diseases in the world. However, there is no reason why this disease should deter you from coming to the Kruger National Park if the necessary precautions are taken.
Is December a good time to visit Kruger National Park?
Most visitors to the Kruger National Park come for the wildlife and there’s no question that the dry winter season from May to October is considered the best time to go to Kruger for game viewing as well as walking safaris.
Can you drink the water in Kruger National Park?
Yes, water is safe to drink in Kruger Park, however bottled water is provided in all rooms courtesy of the lodge.