How far is the Kruger National Park from Cape Town/Johannesburg?
How far is the Kruger National Park from Cape Town/Johannesburg?
The Kruger National Park is a five-hour drive or a one-hour flight from Johannesburg. From Cape Town, flying is the easiest option, with a three-hour flight to Nelspruit followed by a one-hour road transfer or a direct flight to Skukuza inside the park.
Located in the northeastern corner of South Africa along the Mozambique border, the Kruger National Park is one of the country's premier safari destinations. It is easily accessible:
- From Johannesburg: A five-hour drive or a one-hour direct flight to either Skukuza or Nelspruit (Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport).
- From Cape Town: A direct flight to Nelspruit takes three hours, followed by a one-hour drive to Kruger. Alternatively, direct flights to Skukuza within the park are available.
Other Helpful Travel Distances
- Cape Town to Johannesburg: Two-hour flight or 12-hour drive.
- Johannesburg to Durban: One-hour flight or six-hour drive.
- Cape Town to Port Elizabeth via the Garden Route: 90-minute flight or eight-hour drive.
- Johannesburg to George (Garden Route): Two-hour flight.
- Johannesburg to Victoria Falls: Two-hour flight.
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