Kruger Park Fly-in packages
There are a number of routes that can be taken to reach Kruger National Park; however, the majority of visitors from outside the country opt to either take a hassle-free guided road transfer or a commercially scheduled flight to get there.
3 Day Buffalo Camp Fly-In Safari
Kapama Buffalo Camp is the latest in Afro-chic glamping with luxurious tented accommodation situated on a lush riverbank lined with tall indigenous trees. Located in Kapama Private Game Reserve, guests have access to 13 000 hectares of pristine bushveld that falls within the Greater Kruger National Park. The modern eco-camp exudes by-gone safari luxury, with each ensuite deluxe safari tent is air-conditioned and fully-equipped for comfort and convenience. Perched on a wooden deck with stilts, the tented accommodation is built using natural stone and wood with modern décor accents of burnt red and gold. Luxury features include a Nespresso machine and mini-bar, and heated under-blankets for chilly evenings
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 27800
ZAR 32100
per person
3 Day Buffalo Camp Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Elephant Plains Sabi Sands Fly-In Safari
The lodge offers a variety of accommodation options, from rondavels and luxury suites to the Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite. Other facilities include two swimming pools, a gym and games room. The exclusive, open-plan suites sports a lounge, double bedroom, en-suite bathroom and a private viewing deck with spectacular views over the riverbed and veld. All feature air-conditioning, overhead fans, fireplaces, mosquito nets, electronic safes, mini bars and tea and coffee facilities.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 19740
per person
3 Day Elephant Plains Sabi Sands Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari
Experience the breathtaking beauty of this region while staying at a beautifully transformed game lodge in a secluded area of the reserve. Our 3-Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari includes return midday flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hoedspruit Airport.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 21195
per person
3 Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Hamilton’s Tented Lodge Fly-In Safari
Staying in luxury tented accommodation that exudes ‘Out of Africa’ romance and elegance, you’re promised an outstanding safari experience with morning and afternoon game drives and a magical “sofa safari” from the privacy of your own viewing deck. Hamiltons Tented Camp is situated in pristine bushveld on a 10 000 hectare private concession which is restricted to the exclusive use of safari lodges operating in the concession.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 39550
per person
3 Day Hamilton’s Tented Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Hoyo Hoyo Lodge Fly-In Safari
Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge is a luxury ecotourism destination that’s located in Mluwati Concession in central Kruger National Park. It’s architectural design isinspired by the rich cultural heritage of the local Tsonga tribe and you experience their vibrant lifestyle through its colourful décor elements, unique spa treatments and fascinating storytelling. Guests have exclusive access to the private concession as well as unrestricted access to the public roads in the Kruger Park. Mluwati Concession is one of only a few private concessions in the national park, in a protected wilderness area that’s renowned for its outstanding biodiversity and incredible Big 5 sightings.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 27560
per person
3 Day Hoyo Hoyo Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Imbali Lodge Fly-In Safari
The 3-day Imbali safari tour takes guests to the heart of the Kruger National Park to the Mluwati Concession. Glorious days at Imbali Safari Lodge are spent exploring the vast wilderness region on sunrise and sunset game drives and enjoying hours of relaxation and pampering back at the lodge, as well as a magical “sofa safari” from the privacy of their own viewing deck. The private concessions within the iconic Kruger National Park are areas of land where carefully selected operators have a license to offer all the benefits of a luxury safari lodge on a private reserve. Guests staying at Imbali Lodge are taken on game drives in an open safari vehicle within the private concession and have access to the public roads of Kruger Park.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 30550
per person
3 Day Imbali Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
Kambaku Safari Lodge located in the Timbavati Game Reserve, consists of eight beautiful thatched chalets and 3 inter-leading family units erected in a semi-circle around a waterhole. You can relax on your private veranda and watch animals coming down to drink. The central lodge areas are built to blend in with the surrounding bush and offers a swimming pool, bar, boma, library and curio shop. There is a game viewing hide and Wi-Fi is available, as well as spa treatments on request.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 27200
per person
3 Day Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Kapama River Lodge Fly-In Safari
Fly from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport, located only 20min drive away from the Kapama River Lodge, Stay in luxury family-friendly accommodation at the largest safari resort in the reserve; starting and ending your day with outstanding Big 5 wildlife sightings on long game drives in beautiful bushveld surrounds.
The private game reserves that make up the Greater Kruger are unfenced, and the wildlife region shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. You’re guaranteed outstanding wildlife sightings while enjoying the peace and tranquility of one of the most popular Big 5 safari destinations in South Africa.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 29600
per person
3 Day Kapama River Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly-In Safari
Depart Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a short 50min flight to the Hoedspruit Airport. You stay in the newest safari lodge in Kapama Private Game Reserve, the Kapama Southern Camp, which is family-friendly and offers guests outstanding Big 5 wildlife sightings and complete relaxation in stunning bushveld surrounds. The private game reserves that make up the Greater Kruger are unfenced, and the wildlife region shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. You’re guaranteed outstanding wildlife sightings while enjoying the peace and tranquility of one of the most popular Big 5 safari destinations in South Africa.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 29600
per person
3 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-In Safari
Join us for two nights at one of the most exciting new experiences in the iconic Kruger National Park—and all of South Africa—the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 28540
per person
3 Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp Fly in Safari
The upscale tented camp that is open seasonally in Kruger National Park. The Satara Plains Camp is Nestled near the renowned Satara rest camp, our nomadic concept transports you to a land teeming with the majestic Lion population, offering a one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure. It has 30 tents, the rustic and exclusive atmosphere of the camp, which is next to an open plain, gives tourists a chance to focus on the beauty of the wild.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 27995
per person
3 Day Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Kruger Untamed Tshokwane River Camp Fly in Safari
The first upscale tented camp that is open seasonally in Kruger National Park. This camp will offer an unimagined highlight for Nature lovers who want to get closer to nature.
The Tshokwane River Camp is a unique and exclusive place hidden in an undiscovered part of the world-famous Kruger National Park only an hour from Skukuza Airport.
It has 30 tents, the rustic and exclusive atmosphere of the camp, which is next to a dry riverbed, gives tourists a chance to focus on the beauty of the wild. Large tented bedrooms that are 24 m2 and have front and back openings, side windows and a covered patio. Fresh sheets, soft duvets, and warm blankets, chemical toilets and hot water bucket showers, will help people get a good night’s sleep.
SEASONAL CAMP – only open:
01st May 2025 – 30th September 2025
- Local Flights Included
from
per person
3 Day Kruger Untamed Tshokwane River Camp Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Sabi Sands Nkorho Lodge Fly-In Safari
Nkorho Bush Lodge accommodates a maximum of sixteen guests in eight stylish yet homely en-suite thatched chalets. The accommodations offer a relaxed atmosphere in luxurious surroundings, where guests will experience sheer contentment and tranquillity. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts under a thatched deck overlooking an open plain while dinners are enjoyed around an open fire in a typical leadwood boma. Afternoons can be spent cooling off in a unique rock pool before going on a game drive as the day closes. A laundry service is also available on request.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 27912
per person
3 Day Sabi Sands Nkorho Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Fly-In Safari
Kambaku River Sands is located on the banks of a dry riverbed in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The lodge is unfenced and allows for game like elephant, buffalo and bushbuck, to roam freely, making it an ideal game viewing spot. Both animal lovers and birding enthusiasts can experience nature first-hand here while staying in deluxe suites.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 32800
per person
3 Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
3 Day Umkumbe Sabi Sands Lodge Fly-In Safari
Our 3 Day Umkumbe Lodge Fly-In Safari includes return flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Skukuza Airport in the heart of the Kruger National Park and then a road transfer into the Sabi Sands Private Game reserve. The accommodation is comfortable and suitable for those looking for a value for money option in the Sabi Sand. All rooms are en-suite and airconditioned. Some rooms are set up to allow families or small parties of three friends with separate but connected rooms. Umkumbe has three Standard and seven Superior rooms, with the latter larger with outdoor en-suite showers.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 18880
per person
3 Day Umkumbe Sabi Sands Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Elephant Plains Sabi Sands Fly-In Safari
Elephant Plains Game Lodge is where you will find comfortable style and affordable luxury in the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Bordering the national park, with no dividing fences, the Sabi Sand is world-renowned for excellent game viewing and you can be sure of game drives and bush walks that will live up to your imagination. Apart from close encounters with the Big 5, you might even be treated on some wild dog or cheetah sightings.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 26123
per person
4 Day Elephant Plains Sabi Sands Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari
Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hoedspruit Airport, just a 30-minute drive from Greenfire Game Lodge.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 28195
per person
4 Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Hamilton’s Tented Lodge Fly-In Safari
Hamiltons Tented Camp is an exclusive safari destination located in northern Mpumalanga Province on a 10 000 hectare private concession in the iconic Kruger National Park. It’s named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton who was instrumental in establishing the national park which is the oldest and largest one in Africa. Hamiltons Tented Camp captures the romance and elegance of the pioneering safari era with its themed ‘Out of Africa’ décor. Luxurious features include antique hip baths, an outdoor shower, dreamy beds draped in breezy mosquito nets, cooling air-conditioning and warm fires in winter as well as Nomadic African spa treatments which you can have in the comfort of your safari tent. Dining at Hamiltons Tented Camp is a decadent affair, complete with fine crystal wine glasses, pewter silver water jugs and elegantly-dressed butlers waiting attentively on you.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 54935
per person
4 Day Hamilton’s Tented Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Hoyo Hoyo Lodge Fly-In Safari
The 4-day Hoyo Hoyo safari tour takes guests to the heart of the Kruger National Park to the Mluwati Concession. Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge is one of three luxury safari lodges in the concession and promises guests luxurious accommodation in a spectacular setting and an outstanding safari experience. The private concessions within the iconic Kruger National Park are areas of land where carefully selected operators have a license to offer all the benefits of a luxury safari lodge on a private reserve. Guests staying at Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge enjoy game drives in an open safari vehicle within the private concession as well as the Kruger Park itself.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 36950
per person
4 Day Hoyo Hoyo Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Imbali Lodge Fly-In Safari
The 4-day Imbali safari tour takes guests to the heart of the Kruger National Park to the Mluwati Concession. Imbali Safari Lodge is one of three luxury safari lodges in the private concession and promises guests luxurious accommodation in a spectacular setting and an outstanding safari experience. The private concessions within the iconic Kruger National Park are areas of land where carefully selected operators have a license to offer all the benefits of a luxury safari lodge on a private reserve. Guests staying at Imbali Lodge are taken on game drives in an open safari vehicle within the private concession and have access to the public roads of Kruger Park.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 41435
per person
4 Day Imbali Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
Fly from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport and experience the Kambaku Safari Lodge that is located in the Timbavati Game Reserve, consists of eight beautiful thatched chalets and 3 inter-leading family units erected in a semi-circle around a waterhole. You can relax on your private veranda and watch animals coming down to drink.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 35960
per person
4 Day Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kapama Buffalo Camp Fly-In Safari
Kapama Buffalo Camp is the latest in Afro-chic glamping with luxurious tented accommodation situated on a lush riverbank lined with tall indigenous trees. Located in Kapama Private Game Reserve, guests have access to 13 000 hectares of pristine bushveld that falls within the Greater Kruger National Park. The modern eco-camp exudes by-gone safari luxury, with each ensuite deluxe safari tent is air-conditioned and fully-equipped for comfort and convenience. Perched on a wooden deck with stilts, the tented accommodation is built using natural stone and wood with modern décor accents of burnt red and gold. Luxury features include a Nespresso machine and mini-bar, and heated under-blankets for chilly evenings.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 44900
per person
4 Day Kapama Buffalo Camp Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kapama River Lodge Fly-In Safari
This is a prime Big 5 safari destination located in the heart of the Greater Kruger National Park, with two perennial rivers running through the reserve that attract an abundance of game and birdlife. Our fly-in package includes return flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport, ideally located only 20min drive away from the Kapama River Lodge.
The private game reserves that make up the Greater Kruger are unfenced, and the wildlife region shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. You’re guaranteed outstanding wildlife sightings while enjoying the peace and tranquility of pristine bushveld on the 4-day Kapama River Lodge Safari Tour.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 41150
per person
4 Day Kapama River Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly-In Safari
Kapama Southern Camp is a family-friendly Big 5 safari destination in the Greater Kruger National Park, located in Kapama Private Game Reserve. Our fly in package includes return flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport, ideally located only 30min drive away from the Kapama Southern Camp.
The reserve spans some 13 000 hectares, made up of lush savanna grasslands and riverine forests with two perennial rivers running through the reserve. The abundance of water attracts a rich selection of game and birdlife. Southern Camp is the newest addition to Kapama Private Game Reserve and was set up with the whole family in mind. There are 15 luxury ensuite Suites and 10 new-built Villas, which includes 3 spacious Family Villas. Each suite and villa is air-conditioned and stylishly decorated in a contemporary fusion of African-safari chic décor.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 41150
per person
4 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-In Safari
Spend 3 Nights and 4 Days at ne of the most exciting new offerings in the iconic Kruger National Park – in fact, in the whole of South Africa – is the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge. This unique concept perfectly combines Africa’s most breath-taking natural splendor with exquisite luxury aboard a newly refurbished train. Permanently stationed on the historical Selati Bridge high above the Sabie River at Skukuza Rest Camp, the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge now offers the most unique accommodation anyone could imagine. What is more, this re-envisioned train pays homage to the first guests who explored the park by train nearly a century ago since it is positioned in the exact spot where that historical train would park overnight. Whether you’re in search of a one-of-a-kind adventure, an engrossing break or to simply immerse yourself in the finest of luxuries, Kruger Shalati will take you on a special, most extraordinary journey. The lodge, with its 31 rooms, consisting of 24 carriage rooms and 7 Bridge House rooms, all provide a most original experience, tailor-made to enjoy utter comfort in an awesome way.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 39710
per person
4 Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp Fly in Safari
The upscale tented camp that is open seasonally in Kruger National Park. The Satara Plains Camp is Nestled near the renowned Satara rest camp, our nomadic concept transports you to a land teeming with the majestic Lion population, offering a one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure. It has 30 tents, the rustic and exclusive atmosphere of the camp, which is next to an open plain, gives tourists a chance to focus on the beauty of the wild.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 34995
per person
4 Day Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Kruger Untamed Tshokwane River Camp Fly in Safari
The first upscale tented camp that is open seasonally in Kruger National Park. This camp will offer an unimagined highlight for Nature lovers who want to get closer to nature.
The Tshokwane River Camp is a unique and exclusive place hidden in an undiscovered part of the world-famous Kruger National Park only an hour from Skukuza Airport.
It has 30 tents, the rustic and exclusive atmosphere of the camp, which is next to a dry riverbed, gives tourists a chance to focus on the beauty of the wild. Large tented bedrooms that are 24 m2 and have front and back openings, side windows and a covered patio. Fresh sheets, soft duvets, and warm blankets, chemical toilets and hot water bucket showers, will help people get a good night’s sleep.
SEASONAL CAMP – only open:
01st May 2025 – 30th September 2025
- Local Flights Included
from
per person
4 Day Kruger Untamed Tshokwane River Camp Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Sabi Sands Nkorho Lodge Fly-In Safari
Nkorho Bush Lodge is a real African Jewel. Situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve which shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, an abundance of wildlife can be enjoyed here. Nkorho Bush Lodge offers the true safari experience, with luxurious comfort and getting as near to nature as humanly possible. Your days will be filled with tranquillity and the excitement of African wildlife in equal quantities, starting with a game-drive with an experienced ranger and tracker to witness the bushveld awakening and relaxing for the rest of the day.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 37470
per person
4 Day Sabi Sands Nkorho Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
4 Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Fly-In Safari
Kambaku River Sands features ten thatched suites that overlook a waterhole, each decorated in genuine African style.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 44810
per person
4 Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Elephant Plains Sabi Sands Fly-In Safari
Elephant Plains Game Lodge opened its doors in 1998 and has been in the same family ever since. The lodge is situated on the dry Manyeleti riverbed, overlooking an open veld and watering hole. The main building houses a reception area, dining areas, lounge, bar and wine cellar, as well as a curio shop for those souvenirs. It can accommodate a maximum of 24 guests, guaranteeing a warm, friendly atmosphere and personal service.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 33190
per person
5 Day Elephant Plains Sabi Sands Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari
The luxury Fly-In Safari lodge package at Greenfire Game Lodge is renowned for its striking contemporary architecture, secluded location, and breathtaking views of the seasonally dry Mohlabetsi River.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 35095
per person
5 Day Greenfire Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Hamilton’s Tented Lodge Fly-In Safari
Staying in luxury tented accommodation that exudes ‘Out of Africa’ romance and elegance, you’re promised an outstanding safari experience with morning and afternoon game drives and a magical “sofa safari” from the privacy of your own viewing deck. Hamiltons Tented Camp is situated in pristine bushveld on a 10 000 hectare private concession which is restricted to the exclusive use of safari lodges operating in the concession.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 70320
per person
5 Day Hamilton’s Tented Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Imbali Lodge Fly-In Safari
Imbali Safari Lodge is a splendid 5-star luxury lodge that lies nestled in a grove of ancient Jackalberry and Tamboti trees on the banks of the seasonally-dry N’waswitsontso River in the iconic Kruger National Park. It’s one of three luxury lodges in the Mluwati Concession. The safari operators have exclusive access to the 10 000-hectare private concession and unrestricted access to the public roads of Kruger Park. Each air-conditioned deluxe suite is stylishly decorated in neutral colours with enchanting African touches. Large glass doors open onto a private viewing deck with its own plunge pool.Luxurious features include an ensuite bathroom with stone and marble fittings and a Victorian-style bath and walk-in shower and a massive King-size bed with mosquito netting and quality linen.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 53220
per person
5 Day Imbali Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
Fly from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport and experience the Kambaku Safari Lodge that is located in the Timbavati Game Reserve, consists of eight beautiful thatched chalets and 3 inter-leading family units erected in a semi-circle around a waterhole. You can relax on your private veranda and watch animals coming down to drink.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 44720
per person
5 Day Kambaku Safari Lodge Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kapama Buffalo Camp Fly-In Safari
Enjoy the ultimate Big 5 safari experience staying in luxury tented accommodation at Kapama Buffalo Camp, which is one of four exclusive properties on a 13 000-hectare private game reserve. This wildly popular 5-day luxury tented safari tour takes you to the heart of the safari capital of South Africa and promises outstanding wildlife sightings, prolific birdlife and romantic old-world charm.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 57700
per person
5 Day Kapama Buffalo Camp Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kapama River Lodge Fly-In Safari
Our fly-in package includes return flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport, ideally located only 20min drive away from the Kapama River Lodge.
The private game reserves that make up the Greater Kruger are unfenced, and the wildlife region shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park. You’re guaranteed outstanding wildlife sightings while enjoying the peace and tranquility of pristine bushveld on the 4-day Kapama River Lodge Safari Tour.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 52400
per person
5 Day Kapama River Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly-In Safari
Southern Camp is the newest addition to Kapama Private Game Reserve and was set up with the whole family in mind. There are 15 luxury ensuite Suites and 10 new-built Villas, which includes 3 spacious Family Villas. Our 5 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly in Safari, includes return flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to the Hoedspruit Airport.
The Family Villas have their own private plunge pool, otherwise you can spend time relaxing on the expansive wooden deck around a sparkling pool. Guests dine indoors on chilly evenings in the elegant lodge restaurant or under the stars at the rustic outdoor boma. For a romantic treat, you can book a sleep-out in the bushveld.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 52400
per person
5 Day Kapama Southern Camp Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-In Safari
Enjoy 4 Nights at one of the most exciting new offerings in the iconic Kruger National Park – in fact, in the whole of South Africa – is the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge. This unique concept perfectly combines Africa’s most breath-taking natural splendour with exquisite luxury aboard a newly refurbished train. Permanently stationed on the historical Selati Bridge high above the Sabie River at Skukuza Rest Camp, the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge now offers the most unique accommodation anyone could imagine. What is more, this re-envisioned train pays homage to the first guests who explored the park by train nearly a century ago since it is positioned in the exact spot where that historical train would park overnight. Whether you’re in search of a one-of-a-kind adventure, an engrossing break or to simply immerse yourself in the finest of luxuries, Kruger Shalati will take you on a special, most extraordinary journey. The lodge, with its 31 rooms, consisting of 24 carriage rooms and 7 Bridge House rooms, all provide a most original experience, tailor-made to enjoy utter comfort in an awesome way.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 50880
per person
5 Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kruger Untamed and Train on the Bridge Fly in Safari
Embark on a unique safari experience combining two distinctive accommodations in Kruger National Park. Begin with a two-night stay at an exclusive seasonal tented camp, open during the dry winter season. Nestled in the southern part of the park, the Tshokwane River Camp offers 30 luxury tents featuring chemical toilets and hot water bucket showers, blending comfort with an authentic bush atmosphere. Set alongside a tranquil dry riverbed, this camp provides a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, ideal for Kruger Park enthusiasts seeking a close encounter with wildlife.
Next, spend two nights at the renowned Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge Lodge. Perched atop the historic Selati Bridge overlooking the Sabie River at Skukuza Rest Camp, this unique lodge offers 31 rooms, including carriage rooms and Bridge House rooms. The lodge, a homage to the park’s early explorers by train, promises an unparalleled blend of luxury and natural splendour.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 45100
per person
5 Day Kruger Untamed and Train on the Bridge Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp Fly in Safari
The upscale tented camp that is open seasonally in Kruger National Park. The Satara Plains Camp is Nestled near the renowned Satara rest camp, our nomadic concept transports you to a land teeming with the majestic Lion population, offering a one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure. It has 30 tents, the rustic and exclusive atmosphere of the camp, which is next to an open plain, gives tourists a chance to focus on the beauty of the wild.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 41195
per person
5 Day Kruger Untamed Satara Plains Camp Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Kruger Untamed Tshokwane River Camp Fly in Safari
The first upscale tented camp that is open seasonally in Kruger National Park. This camp will offer an unimagined highlight for Nature lovers who want to get closer to nature.
The Tshokwane River Camp is a unique and exclusive place hidden in an undiscovered part of the world-famous Kruger National Park only an hour from Skukuza Airport.
It has 30 tents, the rustic and exclusive atmosphere of the camp, which is next to a dry riverbed, gives tourists a chance to focus on the beauty of the wild. Large tented bedrooms that are 24 m2 and have front and back openings, side windows and a covered patio. Fresh sheets, soft duvets, and warm blankets, chemical toilets and hot water bucket showers, will help people get a good night’s sleep.
SEASONAL CAMP – only open:
01st May 2025 – 30th September 2025
- Local Flights Included
from
per person
5 Day Kruger Untamed Tshokwane River Camp Fly in Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Sabi Sands Nkorho Lodge Fly-In Safari
Nkorho Bush Lodge accommodates a maximum of sixteen guests in eight stylish yet homely en-suite thatched chalets. The accommodations offer a relaxed atmosphere in luxurious surroundings, where guests will experience sheer contentment and tranquillity. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts under a thatched deck overlooking an open plain while dinners are enjoyed around an open fire in a typical leadwood boma. Afternoons can be spent cooling off in a unique rock pool before going on a game drive as the day closes. A laundry service is also available on request.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 47040
per person
5 Day Sabi Sands Nkorho Lodge Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
5 Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Fly-In Safari
Kambaku River Sands is located on the banks of a dry riverbed in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Limpopo province. The lodge is unfenced and allows for game like elephant, buffalo and bushbuck, to roam freely, making it an ideal game viewing spot. Both animal lovers and birding enthusiasts can experience nature first-hand here while staying in deluxe suites. This safari lodge is elegantly decorated with authentic African furniture in neutral colours and guests can relax in the spa area or at a swimming pool too. Game drives will take you to the heart of the bush, to spot more animals and take amazing photographs. An optional overnight sleep-out can expose more adventurous spirits to the core of the African bush.
- Local Flights Included
from
ZAR 56820
per person
5 Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Fly-In Safari
- Local Flights Included
Overview
Locals often choose to drive themselves, while tourists from outside the country prefer to fly or take a hassle-free guided road transfer.
There are regularly scheduled flights departing from all of South Africa’s major towns to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), which is located just outside Mbombela (Nelspruit). This is the option that will get you to Kruger Park the quickest.
As long as you book your accommodations and flights together, any Kruger Park destination expert will be able to assist you in making the necessary flight reservations.
It is possible to avoid all of the stress and uncertainty that comes with planning a trip by reserving one of the many all-inclusive vacation packages that are available for Kruger Park. These tour operators will make the necessary arrangements to schedule your flights and transfers to your safari lodge, as well as guarantee that you have the time to get at the Kruger Park entrance gates before they close.
You will be able to fly and get into any part of Kruger National Park in about three hours from any of the major centres in the country. It is very comfortable and quite easy to fly to Kruger Park, from any of the main departure centres to the three airports closest to the gates of the South and Central areas. It is therefore good to know which airports best serve which rest camps in Kruger Park.
There are three airports that serve Kruger Park, and they are as follows:
Phalaborwa Airport is located in the northern part of Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is located not far from Central Kruger National Park and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located near the southern part of Kruger National Park.
Flights to Kruger Park from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Visitors should keep in mind that these flight reservation services rendered by tour operators are usually only available in conjunction with your accommodation bookings. When completing your accommodation booking form, be thus sure to check the “Need a Flight?” option too.
Fly to Eastgate at Hoedspruit
If you plan on heading to Orpen, Maroela, Talamati, Tamboti, Satara, or Roodewaal Rest Camp, the best way to get there is to take a flight from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit.
Direct flights departing and arriving in Hoedspruit from and to Johannesburg and Cape Town take place once a day, seven days a week.
Fly to Phalaborwa
If you will be travelling to Shimuwini, Boulders, Letaba, Olifants, or Balule Rest Camps, we recommend taking a flight from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa.
Fly to Skukuza
Skukuza Airport serves as the entry point to Sabi Sands as well as the other private game reserves that are located along Kruger Park’s borders. If you are staying at Skukuza Rest Camp, Jock Safari Lodge, Tinga Lodge, or Plains Camp, or if you are going on a Sabi Sand luxury privatesafari, you should fly into Skukuza Airport.
Skukuza offers nonstop direct flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town once a day, seven days a week.
Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Nelspruit
The Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga Airport provides direct flights to and from Johannesburg and Cape Town in both directions on a daily basis, seven days a week. Additionally, the airport provides direct flights to and from Durban King Shaka on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
These flights are most convenient for tourists who are going to camps in the southern part of Kruger National Park, such as Berg en Dal, Biyamiti, Crocodile Bridge, Malelane, Lower Sabie, Skukuza, Jock Safari Lodge, Lukimbi Safari Lodge, or Tinga Game Lodge.
What if you need to hire a car for use in Kruger National Park?
If you would prefer to do a self-drive excursion in the park itself, you can ask your tour operator to organise for a rental car waiting for you at Kruger International, Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa.
It is quite possible for you to fly in on a commercial line or by private charter, and further rent a car or 4×4 SUV for driving around in the park.
You can arrange to collect your car at either of these 3 airports near Kruger Park (Nelspruit, Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa) and take in some of the sights along the way driving the final few kilometres into the park.
Alternatively, you could also hire a car at Polokwane and then drive to Pafuri to explore the far northern section of Kruger National Park or the surrounding private game reserves.
To arrange a private charter flight into any of the Greater Kruger Park Lodges’ airstrips
This Fly-in Kruger Park Packages get you to your destination at any Greater Kruger private lodge quickly and conveniently, allowing you to maximise your time in the park. Flights are only booked in conjunction with your lodge reservation, at the time of reservation. This is applicable for accommodation on all safaris in safari lodges and camps located within the park itself or surrounding “Big 5” private reserves, e.g. Timbavati Game Reserve or Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
You can fly directly to any of the private reserves or lodges directly from Johannesburg international airport or Cape Town via the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport or the Hoedspruit Airport.
There are daily private scheduled flights to Greater Kruger Park:
- Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Phalaborwa, Hoedspruit or KMIA
- Durban or Cape Town to KMIA only
- Durban and Cape Town to Johannesburg and then onwards to Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa
Note that there are other baggage restrictions for these flights than for ordinary commercial flights:
Baggage allowances on light aircraft flights into Kruger National Park are restricted to 20kg, including your hand luggage, and only soft sided bags are allowed, as well as no wheels on the baggage permitted.
You might also like our Kruger Park Family Packages or Kruger National Park Couples Packages.
FAQ
1. If I’m flying to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, how do I get to the Private Game Lodge I’m staying at?
Transfers to and from the regional airports to the lodges can be arranged and normally forms part of your bookedsafari package. Depending on which lodge you are staying in, the road transfer can add another hour or more of total travel time.
2. How can I get to Kruger if I can’t drive there myself?
There are several transfer options into Kruger and the method you ultimately choose will mainly depend on the amount of time you have and the share of your budget you are willing to spend on such a transfer.You can either fly into a regional airport near the Kruger Park, fly into a private airstrip in or adjacent to the Kruger National Park, take a guidedroad transfer or rent a vehicle to self-drive.
3. Is flying a good option if I only have a few days to visit Kruger?
Yes, flying into Kruger National Park will save you valuable time and maximises the time you can spend on game viewing in the park. If you only have a few days to spend in the park, it is highly advisable to choose a fly-in option with your safari package.
4. Which regional airports are the closest to the Kruger National Park?
There are scheduled flights to and from the following airports, all within easy reach from Kruger National Park: In the Southern section there is the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), in the central section Hoedspruit Airport and in the north the Phalaborwa Airport.
5. How easy is it to get a flight –on how many days of the week do they operate?
There should be no issues getting a flight to Kruger National Park. There are daily scheduled flights to and from all the airports that service the Kruger Park. Depending on which airport you choose, will determine the number of flights departing from centres like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.