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Greater Kruger National Park

Greater Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa, covering 19,623 km² (7,576 sq mi). It is the largest of South Africa's 24 national parks. Nationalpark in Südafrika.

Area
19,623 km²
Nearest airport
PHW · 35 km

Nearest airports to Greater Kruger National Park

  1. 1
    Hendrik Van Eck Airport Flag of South AfricaPhalaborwa, South Africa Airports in South Africa
    PHW35 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit Flag of South AfricaHoedspruit, South Africa Airports in South Africa
    HDS59 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Skukuza Airport Flag of South AfricaSkukuza, South Africa Airports in South Africa
    SZK106 kmstraight line

More about Greater Kruger National Park

Greater Kruger National Park is one of 24 national parks in South Africa — Nationalpark in Südafrika. It covers 19,623 km² (1,962,300 ha) — about 12.5 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in South Africa (39.1% of the country's national park area).

Visiting Greater Kruger National Park

The closest airport is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), about 35 km away — around 45 minutes by car; alternatively Eastgate Airport / Air Force Base Hoedspruit (HDS, 59 km). Other national parks within reach include Kruger National Park (19,623 km²), Limpopo National Park (10,000 km²), Banhine National Park (7,000 km²) and Hlane Royal National Park (300 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

How big is Greater Kruger National Park?

19,623 km² — about 1,962,300 hectares or 7,576 square miles.

What is the nearest airport to Greater Kruger National Park?

Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), about 35 km away in a straight line.

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