Self-drive is the most popular way to visit Kruger, and there are many places to stay inside Kruger for people to use as a base whilst they explore the Park.

Staying in the Park is extremely popular with locals and overseas visitors alike, and booking in advance is essential as the camps do get booked up, especially over the key holiday periods.

To find out more about the different types of camps in Kruger for self-drive visitors, click here. For gate opening times and entrance fee information, please click here.

Driving in the Park

In the Kruger Park, there is an excellent infrastructure of roads, some of which are tarred, others gravel. Good, clear signposts and maps help to make the driving experience easy and enjoyable.

The speed limit is 50 km/h (30 mph) on the tarred roads, and 40 km/h (25 mph) on the gravel roads - and there are speed traps in operation!

Drivers MUST remain on the roads at all times, and are NOT allowed to drive off-road or get out of their vehicles, except at designated viewing points.

There are also several excellent picnic sites, all with toilet and cafeteria facilities, where you can also sit outside at tables and enjoy the sun for a while.

To help you plan your route through the Kruger Park, see our detailed map for self-drive visitors, and read more about the different regions within the Park that you can explore.

You can either browse our selection of rest camps in the Park below, or if you would like us to include a stay in one of Kruger's self-drive camps as part of your trip to South Africa, please click here.

Suggested Holiday Itinerary

Suggested Itineraries

Prices from US$ 2,992 pp*Cape Town and Safari Combo
14 day itinerary.
Guide price valid for travel in September 2012

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*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.

Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.

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Lower Sabie Rest Camp, Southern Kruger NP

National Park Camp

   Average guest rating:4.2

Lower Sabie is renowned for both the plentiful game in the area, and magnificent surrounding scenery. The camp is extremely pleasant, with extensive lawns and plenty of trees, a swimming pool, restaurant, cafeteria, fuel station and a well-stocked shop.

From ZAR100 ( approx US$ 13 ) per person.

Balule Rest Camp, Central Kruger NP

National Park Camp

   Average guest rating:4.2

Close to the Olifants River, Balule is actually a satellite unit of Olifants Camp, and is situated only 11 km away. Accommodation is in basic huts that can sleep up to 3.

From ZAR140 ( approx US$ 19 ) per person.

Shingwedzi Rest Camp, Far Northern Kruger NP

National Park Camp

   Average guest rating:4.0

This is one of the more popular camps in Kruger. It is a large camp, with a big swimming pool, an enormous reception / shop / restaurant / cafeteria complex, and a braai area overlooking the river.

From ZAR182.5 ( approx US$ 25 ) per person.

Skukuza Rest Camp, Southern Kruger NP

National Park Camp

   Average guest rating:3.7

Skukuza is the Park's headquarters, and by far the largest and most busiest of all the camps in the Park. The enormous shop is well-stocked with foodstuffs, curios, film - even clothing and books.

From ZAR195 ( approx US$ 26 ) per person.

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp, Southern Kruger NP

National Park Camp

   Average guest rating:3.7

This camp borders the Crocodile River in the south-eastern corner of the Park, and mainly serves as an Entrance or Exit Gate to the south. The camp has a fuel station, a small shop offering basic items, and a laundrette.

From ZAR200 ( approx US$ 27 ) per person.