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A Dik-Dik at Letara Camp - Kruger National Park
A Dik-Dik at Letara Camp
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self drive: Keeping to the speed limit
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on January 17, 2005
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  • One rather rough road! - Kruger National Park
    One rather rough road!
    by Jenniflower
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    The average speed limit is about 30kms an hour... going up to 40km an hour when you are just outside a camp.

    Although this may seem really slow to you, these speed limits are there for a reason. Many animals just dart out in front of your car from thick bush on the side of the road as you are travelling, and keeping to the speed limit will ensure they arent harmed, as you will be able to brake in time!

    If you see someone being irresponsible in this manner, please take down their number plate number and report them to the next ranger you see driving past, or at the next camp you visit.

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  • Phone: +27 (21) 424 1037
  • Website: http://www.krugerpark.org/
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    Let the adventure begin...
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  • By kzngirl on November 18, 2005
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  • Before entering the park, you will need to pay an entrance fee at the gate, in addition to this, your details and those of your car (registration) will be taken. It is a good time to buy a cold drink, snack at this point if you haven’t already brought some along. It could be a few hours before you reach your camp.

    You will be able to buy a route map from the reception point, which is vital for your trip around the park. This will help you plan which areas of the park you which to visit during your stay.

    Your car will also be checked – the boot and inside – for any illegal items, poaching equipment etc. This will also happen on your way out.

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    self drive: Travel in the park
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  • By kzngirl on November 18, 2005
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  • Kruger Park has been designed as a self-drive game park, therefore, to get the most out of your game park experience, I would advise driving/hiring a car when visiting.

    As we live in South Africa, we haven't yet had a need to hire a car while on our visits to the park. However, that is not the case for everyone, and I have found a very informative link on the official website for Kruger National Park, describing the kind of cars available to hire and how to go about it.

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  • Website: http://www.krugerpark.co.za

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    self drive: Self drive in Kruger
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  • By Dakasor on January 1, 2005
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  • The best way to see Kruger (and the rest of south africa) is, by far, to rent your own car and drive yourself. South Africa is a modern country with excellent car hire services. I rented a car from Tempest car hire for 1 month, a Toyota sedan for about 9500 rand or so. In Jeffrey's bay on the coast, the reverse went out ... I called and they brought me a new car from Port Elizabeth in a couple hours. Great service.

    In Kruger, driving yourself allows you to explore at your own pace, which is what it is all about. Much better than being stuck with a bunch of gawking tourists. The downside is that it may not be easy to see smaller game ... including leapards, cheetah and lions ... but don't get hung up on marking off "the big 5". Enjoy the beauty of the park and drive slowly.

    The main roads in Kruger are paved, but the majority are not. The secondary roads are dirt and gravel, generally well-maintained. Unless there is some serious flooding, you do not need a 4x4.

    If you are American (not sure about other nationalities), I suggest you get an international drivers licence before coming. I believe that's required by law in SA but I'm not 100 percent sure. I only had my American licence, and I was not stopped once. You could probly pull it off without an int'l licence, but best to be safe and get it if you can. Also: don't ever go more than 10 km above the speedlimit in SA .. there are plenty of speed traps around the country (for good reason, lots of people die on roads there).

    I drove to Kruger from Joburg. It took about 4.5 hours.

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    self drive: The best 4x4xfar!
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  • Updated By Jenniflower on January 17, 2005
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  • 4x4 in the KNP - Kruger National Park
    4x4 in the KNP
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    If you plan on driving along sandy roads or trails that might be bumpy... make sure you are driving in a car that has good steering and is preferably a 4x4. They are built for this type of adventurous trip

    (although they are proilifically used in ordinary suburbs too for some reason!)

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  • Website: http://www.krugerpark.org/
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    self drive: Kruger park roads
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  • By 7311275152084 on February 20, 2004
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    Obviously I feel the best way to see the Kruger is to go with a professional guide. You can do a self drive but will miss a lot of important stuff and even miss a lot of animals as you are not trained to spot animals effectively in the bush. However, roads are all in very good condition and a normal vehicle is sufficient to get you everywhere you need to be. Excellent maps are available throughout the park and it is very easy to navigate yourself around.
    DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR VEHICLE!!! unless at a designated picnic or viewing spot. i have often come across people out of their vehicles trying to get a better view of animals not realising a leopard or lion is only 40 metres away! Its serious guys, this place is not a zoo and animals will attack if they feel threatened or cornered. There are picnic spots throughout the Kruger where you can get out, stretch legs, go to the toilet or cook yourself breakfast or lunch.
    Take some of the more adventurous dirt roads, you will encounter fewer people and have more of the Kruger to yourself.

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    Kruger park Gps way points
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  • By nora_south_africa on October 27, 2006
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  • A site with Gps way points in Kruger National Park

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  • Website: http://www.sanparks.co.za/parks/kruger/get_there/gps.php

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    THE BEST 4X4 TRAIL BY FAR
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  • By Braveheart.southafrr on August 30, 2003
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  • 4x4 trail - Kruger National Park
    4x4 trail
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    IN THE PARK THERE IS THE BEST 4 X4 TRAIL THAT ONE CAN GETIT HAS BEEN VOTED THE BEST 4 X4 TRAIL , THE ROUTE IS ROUGHLY 500 KM LONG AND ONLY 4X4 VEHICLES AND AGAIN ONLY 5 VEHICLES AT A TIME ARE ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL........

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    airport: AIRPORT
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  • Updated By Braveheart.southafrr on August 26, 2003
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  • i believe i can fly - Kruger National Park
    i believe i can fly
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    THEY NOW HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RIGHT MPUMALANGA SO NOW IT IS SO EASY TO GET THERE , BEFORE YOU HAD TO FLY TO JOHANNESBURG INTERNATIONAL THEN DRIVE TO THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK NOW ONE CAN FLY STRAIGHT THERE ........................

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    self drive: IN AND AROUND THE KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
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  • Updated By Braveheart.southafrr on May 24, 2003
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  • 4X4 BY FAR - Kruger National Park
    4X4 BY FAR
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    TO GET IN AND AROUND MPUMALANGA ONE NEEDS A TRUCK OR BAKKIE AS WE CALL THEM, AS A LOT OF THE PLACES CARS ARE TO LOW TO GET THROUGH, AS I DISCOVERED. MANY PLACES I HAD TO TURN BACK.

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  • Phone: 011 7975300
  • Website: www.bushlore.com
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