Choosing how you fly to South Africa and specifically how you plan on getting to Kruger National Park (KNP) is crucial to making the most of your trip.
Option 1: Fly Into Johannesburg (JNB)
Ideal for budget-conscious travellers with flexible schedules.
→Read Article: Flying into Johannesburg
Closest KNP Gate: ~400km
Option 2: Fly Into Nelspruit (MQP)
- Also known as Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
- Nelspruit is also known as Mbombela
Great for travellers on a tight schedule, or those looking to do less long-distance driving.
→Read Article: Flying into Nelspruit
Closest KNP Gate: ~65km
Option 3: Fly Into Skukuza (SZK)
- The only airport with a handful of daily flights located near Skukuza, KNP’s main rest camp.
It is expensive and only worthwhile if you stay within KNP and are on a tight schedule.
