Yes, you can wear shorts when on safari in Kruger National Park. However, if you are doing Horseback safaris and quad bike safaris long pants may be required. For walking safaris long pants may be preferred in order to avoid scratches from grasses and thorns. Remember to always check the weather forecast and your safari travel itinerary before packing!

Sneakers, tekkies, trainers or comfortable walking shoe are all fine for a standard 4x4 safari. Just wear shoes in which you will be comfortable sitting for most of the day.

Yes, you can wear leggings on safari. We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and breathable layers as the weather in and around Kruger can vary from season to season, and day to day.

Yes, you can wear jeans on safari, especially in winter when mornings and evenings can be chilly. Jeans are an accessible and durable addition to your South African safari packing list. Many local travellers and tourists wear jeans and denim short when on safari. However, guests are encouraged to please check their safari itinerary and weather forecast before making any packing decisions.

The South African winter is a great time to go on safari in Kruger National Park. As the temperatures are cooler making for a more comfortable experience. The dryer conditions make for easier game viewing as animals congregate around water holes and rivers. The bush is less dense offering better visibility.

Here is a list of items to consider when doing a summer safari in Kruger National Park: Wide-brimmed hats are recommended. Sunglasses Sunscreen Shorts, dresses, and lightweight clothing Trousers, long pants, and jeans Cotton t-shirts and breathable layers Swimwear if a pool is available

Here is a list safari gear to consider when doing a winter safari in Kruger National Park: Warm jacket A lightweight waterproof or windproof layer / jacket. Comfortable footwear, like trainers or sneakers. Long pants or trousers. Beanies or wool hats are advantageous for cold nights. Warm clothes that are easy to layer. Hats Sunglasses Sunscreen Warm socks A blanket for the frisky morning in open vehicles (if not provided by your lodge)

Please pack all your medication from home. You will find pharmacies in town around Kruger National Park, but only the very basics are available from the park shops. Consult your home pharmacy or order a standard medical travel kit, including the basics like tablets for headache, nausea relief and diarrhoea. Consider whether to take Malaria prophylaxis. Consult your doctor before travelling to Kruger Park and South Africa.

We recommend you do bring swimwear on your safari. Many Kruger National Park Camps and many lodges have swimming pools. Some luxury lodges in the Greater Kruger National Park even have spas, steam rooms and even saunas. While travelling to Kruger, you may also stay in accommodation with a swimming pool.

If you are only doing a traditional 4x4 safari, you only need the footwear in which you are comfortable. In case you will be walking, make sure to bring a sturdy pair of shoes, again making sure they are comfortable and broken in. When planning a speciality safari, like horse-back safari, quad bike safari or walking safari make sure to check the footwear recommendation from your service provider.

No, Kruger National Park is not Malaria free, but relatively low risk. SANParks recommends travellers take prophylaxis when visiting the park. When we were living overseas and visiting Kruger, we used to take Malaria tablets if staying in the park for a long time. Now that we live in White River and visit Kruger Park much more often, we don't! In reality, we estimate most South African travellers don't take prophylaxis. Also note, Malaria prophylaxis is not a 100% guarantee y

Dressing for a safari in the Greater Kruger Park depends as much on what your itinerary looks like as it does on the time of year and location you choose. Light and neutral tones, buildable layers and a windproof and waterproof jacket are always recommended. If you will be in a 4×4 open air vehicle, sunblock, sunglasses and a hat are always a good idea, even in the winter!

We recommend you take these essential items for your Kruger Park Safari, regardless of the season: Long-sleeve shirt Cotton t-shirts and breathable clothing Sun cream / sunscreen / sunblock Comfortable shoes (preferably closed toe shoes) Trousers or long pants Lightweight jacket (even in the summer) Waterproof jacket Sunglasses Hat This list is strictly for a standard vehicle based safari for a few couple of days. Should you be doing a walking safari the essential list would

The Echo Caves is another well known cave system on the Panorama Route (The other being the more famous and more visited Sudwala Caves). This amazing description of the Echo Caves dates from 1963 but still captures it’s appeal and history. The Echo Caves byJ. A. Coffee Tour buses of the South African Railways stop at these spectacular caves, which are believed to be approximately fifty million years old. Mysterious, deep, dark caverns; labyrinths and side passages in which gr

Toerbusse van die Suid-Afrikaanse Spoorweë doen aan by hierdie skouspelagtige grotte wat na bewering nagenoeg vyftig miljoen jaar oud is. Geheimsinnige diep donker spelonke, doolhowe en sy gange waarin grillige langbeen harige monsters met groot blink oë rondwaal; waar vladerende vlermuise gedurig ruisend loop bok oor die naakte stalagmiete en stalaktiete; waar helder stroompies sagies vloei na die onbekende dieptes van die aardbodem — dit is die prentjie wat meeste van ons i

The Abel Erasmus pass has been a sightseeing destination on the Panorama Route for many years. These amazing photos show how the view on the Olifants river looked from the Abel Erasmus viewpoint looked.

Due to the closure of Phabeni Gate today, Skukuza can only be accessed from Paul Kruger Gate, Numbi Gate and Malelane Gate. Crocodile Bridge Gate remains closed, no access from Skukuza to Lower Sabie.

The Skukuza to Phabeni Gate route is currently closed due to flooding, as a stream has cut off access along the S1 road. Phabeni Gate is therefore inaccessible via Skukuza at this stage.

Day visits with quotas have re-opened in Southern Kruger gates of Malelane Gate, Numbi Gate and Paul Kruger Gate. All private guided safaris vehicles (OSVs) form part of the quota Vehicles (OSVs) will form part of these gate quotas. Most likely all dirt roads remain closed for safety and to protect their integrity. Game viewing and travel is therefore limited to main tarred roads.  For independent day visitors, we recommend you call the gate ahead to check whether the quota h

This interactive map  from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is great to explore South Africa geography and location of Nature Reserves and other protected environments. They are arguably offering the best topographic and terrain base map layers for Mpumalanga and South Africa exploration and travel planning for the adventurous, hikers and nature lovers. This map is similar but is overlaid with protected areas  showing the official South African Regist