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Emergency 066 3000 991

Emergency 066 3000 991

MEMORISE THIS NUMBER! This is the unique Kruger Lowveld Tourism Emergency Help Line. It is available 24 hours to assist tourists in any form of distress: Accident, Crime incident, Death or serious illness, Bribery by an official on the road, Displacement (lost), Arrest. The operator will assist you telephonically or assign emergency services or a […]

Consult a Kruger Park Specialist

Consult a Kruger Park Specialist

The Kruger National Park is one of the most iconic places to visit in the world! The place is huge and distances inside are deceiving because the speed limit is 50km/hour on most road, with the occasional traffic jam (elephants in the road). There are numerous accommodation options from camping to 5-star luxury game lodges. […]

A Home away from Home

A Home away from Home

I hate to unpack every day, while some other people love to experience a different town every night while they travel. If you have young children (or hate to unpack like me), the Kruger Lowveld can easily be explored from one base. Choose one of the centrally located towns like Nelspruit, White River or Hazyview, […]

Visiting Eswatini (Swaziland)

Visiting Eswatini (Swaziland)

Swazi history and heritage are firmly ingrained in all facets of Swazi society, as one of the few surviving kingdoms in Africa, guaranteeing an exceptional experience for all visitors. Along with the rich culture, hospitable nation prides itself with its breathtaking, wildlife reserves and an intriguing blend of contemporary and traditional festivals, ceremonies, and events. […]

Getting Here & Getting Around

Getting Here & Getting Around

Accessing the Kruger Lowveld region from within South Africa or neighbouring countries is effortless by both air and road. By air There are three main aerial gateways to the area, which are Skukuza Airport (SZK) in the Kruger National Park, Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport (HDS), and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (also known as KMIA airport code: […]

Local Languages & Cultures

Local Languages & Cultures

Local is lekker Lekker is an Afrikaans word meaning, Awesome, and loosely translated, this South African phrase means that things that are from home are awesome. This applies to the Kruger Lowveld region, where we have all things lekker-people, food, attractions and the vibe! Language Our region is a melting pot of cultures with a […]

What to Pack

What to Pack

Apart from yourself, your travel documents and your bank cards, almost everything is readily available in South Africa. Our region has plenty of modern shops, banks and pharmacies. The weather in the Kruger Lowveld is generally very pleasant and one of our main attractions, where people come to escape from the cold weather. In fact […]

Safety Tips

Safety Tips

MEMORISE OUR TOURISM EMERGENCY HELP LINE NUMBER: 066 3000 991 1. Use common sense anywhere: Do not walk alone Do not walk around with expensive jewellery Do not display expensive items / wallet / backpack Do not leave valuable items / shopping bags in the car Be discreet when paying at a shop / street […]

Visiting Maputo

Visiting Maputo

The capital of Mozambique is not only famous for its extensive coastline with breathtaking beaches, its nightlife and nostalgia of a bygone era, Maputo is just a two-hour drive via the Lebombo/Ressano Garcia Border Gate from Nelspruit/Mbombela and is easily accessible by scheduled shuttle or tour or by self-drive. The border gate operates 24 hours […]

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