South Africa's flagship national park and one of Africa's largest game reserves — nearly 20,000 square kilometres of Big Five wilderness with excellent self-drive infrastructure.
May to September for dry season game viewing around water holes. June and July are coldest (bring warm layers for morning drives). October is the transition month — dry but warming up. Summer (Nov-Mar) brings rain, migratory birds, and lush green landscapes.
Daily conservation fees: $28/adult. SANParks rest camps offer camping ($15-25), safari tents ($40-80), bungalows ($60-120), and guest houses ($80-200). Guided game drives $25-40, night drives $20-30, bush walks $40-60. Self-catering saves significantly on meal costs.
Nine entrance gates along the park boundary. Phalaborwa Gate (north-central) is closest to Hoedspruit airport. Numbi and Phabeni Gates serve the southern section from Nelspruit/Mbombela. The Malelane Gate is the most direct route from Johannesburg (4.5 hours).
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