Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is South Africa's premier wildlife destination and one of the largest game reserves in Africa, spanning nearly 20,000 square kilometers across the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Its roots trace back to 1898 when the Sabie Game Reserve was established by Paul Kruger to curb excessive hunting and preserve the region's diverse fauna. In 1926, the area was officially proclaimed as the country's first national park and opened to the public shortly thereafter. The park is world-renowned for hosting the 'Big Five', lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros, within its varied landscapes of savanna, woodland, and riverine forests. It forms a critical component of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, an international initiative linking protected areas in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique to restore ancient migratory routes. Today, Kruger is a global leader in ecological research and conservation strategies, particularly in the ongoing battle against rhino poaching. Its extensive network of rest camps and world-class infrastructure makes it an accessible yet wild environment for millions of tourists seeking an authentic African safari experience.

Nearby cities

Polokwane

The capital of the Limpopo province is the largest urban center in northern South Africa.

Phalaborwa

Known as 'The town of two summers', it is situated right at the central gate of the Kruger National Park.

Thohoyandou

The former capital of the Venda homeland is today the cultural and commercial center of the Vhembe region.

Mokopane

Formerly called Potgietersrus, the town is surrounded by one of the richest agricultural areas in the country.

Sabie

Sabie is a picturesque forestry town on the banks of the Sabie River, surrounded by spectacular waterfalls and dense pine forests.

Tzaneen

The second largest town in Limpopo is situated in a lush, green, fertile region producing tropical fruits.

Hazyview

A key hub for adventurers, the gateway to Kruger National Park and the scenic Panorama Route.

Graskop

Graskop is a charming small town on the Panorama Route, famous for spectacular viewpoints like God's Window and the Graskop Gorge Lift.

Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit is a major safari hub located between Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon, renowned for its wildlife conservation …

History & landmarks

Skukuza

Skukuza is the bustling administrative capital and largest rest camp of the Kruger National Park, situated on the banks of the Sabie River.

More places

Palabora Copper Mine

South Africa's main producer of refined copper, originally famous for having the widest man-made hole in Africa.

Foskor Phosphate Plant

A major producer of phosphate rock and phosphoric acid, essential for agricultural fertilizers.

Thulamela Ruins

The Thulamela ruins are a stone-walled archaeological site associated with the Late Iron Age and the Zimbabwean culture.

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Modikwa Platinum Mine

An independently managed platinum mine on the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex.

Makapansgat

Makapansgat is a significant paleontological valley with an extremely long record of human occupation spanning millions of years.

Venetia Diamond Mine

The largest producer of diamonds in South Africa, currently transitioning from open-pit to underground mining.

Mapungubwe

Mapungubwe was a pre-colonial urban settlement and African kingdom that flourished south of the Limpopo River.

Medupi Power Station

A large dry-cooled coal-fired power station, significantly contributing to the national grid.