Mpumalanga
This quiet backpackers, 10km from Kruger's Crocodile Bridge gate, has a spacious lounge, terrace and watchtower gazing at the park across the river, where elephants are often spotted. The shipshape en-suite rooms and dorm have colourful bedspreads, and there are two- to four-bed cabins.
From Rte 571 (to Crocodile Bridge gate), follow the sign to Trees Too guesthouse and keep going past it for 1km.
29.06 MILES
This waterhole north of Berg-en-dal usually lives up to its name (renoster is rhino in Afrikaans). Late afternoon is best.
26.99 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. North of Lower Sabie, which means it can get crowded in peak season. Given how prolific wildlife is in the area,…
21.63 MILES
On the doorstep of Lower Sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Given its proximity to the rest camp, it can get busy.
29.43 MILES
Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.
28.53 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.
21.63 MILES
On the doorstep of Lower Sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Given its proximity to the rest camp, it can get busy.
26.99 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. North of Lower Sabie, which means it can get crowded in peak season. Given how prolific wildlife is in the area,…
28.53 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.
29.06 MILES
This waterhole north of Berg-en-dal usually lives up to its name (renoster is rhino in Afrikaans). Late afternoon is best.
29.43 MILES
Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.