Kruger Area Guide

Southern Kruger Accommodation

Gates: Malelane, Crocodile Bridge, Paul Kruger, Phabeni, Numbi (not recommended) From JHB: 5–6 hours' drive via N4 to Nelspruit. 1-hour flight to KMIA, then 1 hour to nearest gate. Best: Dry season (May to September) for easiest game viewing. Shoulder months (April, October) for fewer crowds and lower prices. Wet season (November to March) for birding and green landscapes.

72 accommodation listings in Southern Kruger

Skukuza Rest Camp
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Shishangeni by BON Hotels

Private concession lodge inside Kruger near Crocodile Bridge β€” Big Five with full-board luxury

Crocodile Bridge Β· 25 minutes
🌍 Inside Kruger National Park 🦁 Private concession β€” off-road driving πŸ† Prime Big Five territory
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Pestana Kruger Lodge

International hotel brand meets Kruger safari β€” stylish lodge on the Crocodile River inside the park

Malelane Β· 15 minutes
🌍 Inside Kruger National Park 🏨 International hotel standard πŸ¦› Crocodile River frontage
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Jock Safari Lodge

Kruger's first private lodge β€” where the legend of Jock of the Bushveld comes alive

Malelane Β· 40 minutes
πŸ›οΈ First private lodge in Kruger 🦁 Exclusive Big Five concession 🏊 Private plunge pools

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