Kruger Area Guide

Northern Kruger Accommodation

Gates: Phalaborwa, Punda Maria, Pafuri (border gate) From JHB: 6–8 hours depending on which section. Phalaborwa Gate is the closest northern entry (about 6 hours). Punda Maria is 7–8 hours. Flight to Phalaborwa Airport, then 5 min to gate. Best: Wet season (November to March) is actually the best time for birding, with migratory species arriving. Dry season still good for general game at waterholes. The north is less seasonal than the south because visitor numbers are low year-round.

12 accommodation listings in Northern Kruger

📷
SANParks Rest Camps Big 5
★★★☆☆ Northern Kruger

Boulders Bush Lodge

Exclusive-use SANParks bush lodge for groups — your own private camp inside Kruger

Orpen · 2 hours
🏠 Exclusive-use — entire camp is yours 🪨 Set among granite boulders 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for groups & families
From R7,300 /unit
View Details →
1 2

Explore Northern Kruger

Read Our Northern Kruger Area Guide

Everything you need to know about staying in Northern Kruger — gates, wildlife, best time to visit, and insider tips.

Read Area Guide

Explore More

Other Kruger Areas

Central Kruger Hazyview Hoedspruit Komatipoort Malelane Marloth Park Nelspruit & White River Phalaborwa Southern Kruger