Mountains & forest
Climb into the Haenertsburg and Magoebaskloof area, where mist, forest and elevated scenery change the mood of the trip.
The R71 journey into Kruger National Park
Kruger Starts Here.
Before the safari, there is a journey worth taking. Travel east through Limpopo’s mountains, forests, subtropical landscapes and Lowveld on the way to Kruger National Park.
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Don’t just drive to Kruger. Journey there.
Follow the R71 through mountain country, Tzaneen and the Lowveld, with places to pause, stay and explore before the Kruger gate.
Forest & escarpment
Slow down where the mountains turn green.
Mist, forest, plantations, mountain views and outdoor experiences make Magoebaskloof one of the great contrasts on the journey toward Kruger National Park.
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One road. Three landscapes.
Subtropical pause
Break the journey in a greener, warmer landscape with room to stay, eat and explore before continuing east.
Toward the wild
Continue through the Lowveld toward Phalaborwa, where the route hands over naturally to Kruger National Park.
The handover point
From road trip to Kruger.
Reach Phalaborwa Gate after a journey through some of Limpopo’s most distinctive landscapes — then cross into Kruger National Park.
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Route stories
Travel before the gate.
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The journey before Kruger
Why a trip to Kruger can begin in the mountains and forests of Limpopo rather than at the park gate.
Route inspiration
Make time for Magoebaskloof
A green, elevated contrast to the Lowveld and safari landscapes that lie further east.
Kruger approach
Arriving at Phalaborwa Gate
How the R71 journey reaches its natural handover point from road trip to national park.
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