The Kruger Area is a great place to explore the natural
beauty of South Africa. There are backpacker hostels
in Nelspruit, Graskop and Phalaborwa. Phalaborwa hostels
are the closest to the actual park. Graskop hostels
are very central and can be used as access points
to both the Kruger National Park and the scenic panorama
route. Nelspruit is the shopping capital of the Kruger
area and also a springboard for Mozambique and Swaziland.
There are also borders now between Kruger and Mozambique
through the trans-frontier national park. This is
a great way to get to Mozambique - ask at any of the
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Kruger National Park
Since the park was first opened in 1898, it has grown
into one of the best for game viewing in the world.
1863Km of road winds through the park, 697km of which
are tarred. Driving is allowed between sunrise and
sunset. There are many fenced rest camps for overnight
stays and the park offers night drives. The best time
for game viewing is during the dry winters when the
foliage is low and the trees are bare. While the 'Big
5' – lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo,
are the biggest attractions, there are 114 species
of reptiles, 507 species of bird and at least 140
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Where to stay
Nelspruit
An easy-going city with a reputation for sweep-you-off-your-feet
friendliness. Easily accessible to the Kruger Park, Swaziland
and Mozambique.
Graskop
A ‘Grassy Hill’ is an apt description of this
little forestry town on the Panorama Route. It’s a
10 minute drive to God’s Window, 30 minutes to Pilgrim’s
Rest and an hour to the Kruger Park. Adventurers can do
the Graskop Gorge Swing, abseil, go white water rafting
and mountain biking.
Komatipoort
Komatipoort is at a great junction between Mozambique and the Kruger National Park.
Phalaborwa
The town of two summers. The Phalaborwa Gate to the Kruger
Park is less than 1km from town. You can do night drives,
day drives, hiking safaris into the park and a river safari
on the Olifants River.
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On Route
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Kruger Area Hostels
Nelspruit
Graskop
Komatipoort
Phalaborwa
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Kruger Area Tours & Safaris
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Kruger Area Transport Operators
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