Kruger National Park Gate Distances
Choose a gate based on your first camp, not just the shortest drive from Johannesburg. You still need time to reach the camp before the gates close.
Road distances from Johannesburg
| Entrance gate | Approximate distance | Main approach |
|---|---|---|
| Crocodile Bridge | 475km | N4 via Mbombela and Komatipoort |
| Malelane | 428km | N4 via Mbombela and Malelane |
| Numbi | 411km | N4, R40 through White River, then R538/R539 |
| Orpen | 490km | N4, R540, R36 and R531 via Dullstroom and Klaserie |
| Pafuri | 600km | N1 to Makhado/Musina area, then R525 |
| Paul Kruger | 460–470km | Via Hazyview on the R536 |
| Phabeni | 430–440km | Via Hazyview on the R536 |
| Phalaborwa | 490km | N1 and R71 via Polokwane and Tzaneen |
| Punda Maria | 550km | N1 to Makhado, then R524 |
Match the gate to your first camp
| Destination | Practical entrance | Distance inside Kruger | SANParks planning time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berg-en-Dal | Malelane | 12km | About 30 minutes |
| Crocodile Bridge Camp | Crocodile Bridge | At the gate | No onward transfer |
| Lower Sabie | Crocodile Bridge | 34km | About 2 hours |
| Pretoriuskop | Numbi | 9km | About 20 minutes |
| Skukuza | Paul Kruger | 12km | About 30 minutes |
| Skukuza | Phabeni | 39km | About 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Orpen Camp | Orpen | At the gate | No onward transfer |
| Satara | Orpen | 48km | About 2 hours |
| Punda Maria Camp | Punda Maria | 10km | About 20 minutes |
| Letaba | Phalaborwa | 51km | About 2 hours |
| Mopani | Phalaborwa | 74km | About 3 hours |
| Olifants | Phalaborwa | 83km | About 3 hours |
Airport and Lowveld reference distances
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is about 15km from White River and 22km from Mbombela.
- From White River, Numbi is about 31km, Phabeni 46km and Paul Kruger 87km.
- From Mbombela, Malelane is about 64km, Numbi 52km, Phabeni 67km and Paul Kruger 108km.
- Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport is about 68km from Orpen and 74km from Phalaborwa Gate.
- Phalaborwa's Kruger Park Gateway Airport is about 3km from Phalaborwa Gate.
Plan your arrival
Plan the drive to Kruger and the drive inside the park separately. Map apps do not allow for gate queues, gravel roads or wildlife stops. Choose a gate near your first camp and leave plenty of time before closing. See the itinerary guide when planning transfers between camps.