Navigating the park at your pace, you dictate the sightings and stopovers, ensuring a tailored wildlife encounter. The well-maintained road network and clear signposts enhance navigation, making it both accessible and enjoyable.

Encounter diverse ecosystems, from lush riverbanks to expansive savannas, all from the comfort and safety of your vehicle.

With the freedom to choose your routes and timetables, self-drive safaris in Kruger provide a unique blend of exploration, relaxation, and the thrill of wildlife discovery.

Pick up a Map at any of the Gates or Park Shops for a rewarding self drive inspiration

• Visitors enter the Kruger National Park at their own risk 
• Firearms and weapons must be declared at the entrance gate 
• Visitors must remain in their vehicles at all times unless in designated areas. You may not sit on car window sills or use sunroofs for game viewing and doors are to remain closed 
• Adhere to speed limit hundreds. Animals and birds are killed by speeding vehicles Speed traps are set up throughout the park 
• Stay on designated roads at all times. Off-road driving prohibited 
• Gate times must be strictly adhere to 
• General road rules apply to the Kruger National Park. A valid driver's licence is required and driving under the influence of alcohol is an offence 
• 4,000KG buses and 25 seater vehicles are restricted to tar roads only 
• Overnight visitors must report to reception before occupying any accommodation or campsites 
• Feeding animals is prohibited. By feeding them they become aggressive and dependent on this food supply and the park has no alternative but to shoot them. So for their sake do not feed them 
• Do not remove any flora or fauna 
• No pets or animals of any kind may be brought into the Kruger National Park 
• The Kruger National Park is a fire free and smoke free zone 
• Roller skates bicycles motorbikes and skateboards are prohibited 
• No littering it can be dangerous for the animals 
• The park is a noise free zone be considerate towards other visitors

Malaria poses a risk in Kruger, although it's generally low, especially during dry seasons with limited water.

Not all mosquitoes transmit malaria, so a bite doesn't guarantee illness. While anti-malarials are advised, they're not foolproof.

Optimal prevention involves minimizing bites: cover exposed skin, use repellent, and burn mosquito coils, particularly from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes are active. Malaria incubation typically spans 7 to 14 days, potentially longer with anti-malarials.

Malaria symptoms include headaches, chills, fever, sweating, fatigue, dizziness, muscle pain, weakness, vomiting, and more. In case of doubt, seek immediate medical advice.