How to Get to Kruger National Park

Airports, onward transport, and entry requirements for Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Getting There

Nearest Airport: Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP) near Nelspruit, or OR Tambo International (JNB) Johannesburg

Flight Hubs: Johannesburg is the main hub, direct flights from London, Dubai, Amsterdam, New York. MQP has connections from Johannesburg (1h).

Local Transport: Hire car is essential, collect at MQP or drive 4-5h from Johannesburg. Standard sedan fine on tar roads; 4WD needed for some dirt routes.

Visa: US, UK, EU, Canadian, Australian and most Western passports: visa-exempt for tourism stays of up to 90 days. Others need a port-of-entry visa.

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