Getting here
How to get to Marloth Park
Distances, times and the ways in, from someone who drives them every week.
From Marloth Park
| Place | Time | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Komatipoort | ~20 min | town, shops, station, border road |
| Crocodile Bridge Gate | ~25 min | closest Kruger gate |
| Lebombo border | ~25 min | Mozambique |
| Malelane Gate | ~1 h | south-western Kruger gate |
| KMIA Airport | 1 h 50 | flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town |
| Nelspruit (Mbombela) | 1 h 50 | the city, i’langa Mall, hospitals |
| Johannesburg | 4 h 30 | about 430 km on the N4 |
Times are one way from Marloth Park and depend on traffic and the gate queue.
By air
Fly to KMIA (MQP) from Johannesburg or Cape Town. From the airport it’s about 1 h 50 to Marloth Park on the N4. I collect you at arrivals; the fare is per car. Skukuza Airport is inside Kruger; ask me for a quote.
KMIA Airport transfersBy road from Johannesburg
About 430 km, 4 h 30 on the N4 toll road through Nelspruit, Malelane and Hectorspruit. Plan fuel stops along the N4 before arriving.
From Mozambique
The Lebombo border post at Komatipoort is about 25 minutes away. I collect from the border by arrangement.
Into Kruger from here
Crocodile Bridge Gate is about 25 minutes, Malelane Gate about an hour. Gates open at 05:30 to 06:00 depending on the season; a transfer is a road trip to the gate, and your guide or your own car takes you inside.
Inside Marloth Park
There are no fences between the houses and the animals. Drive slowly, especially at dusk, and never leave food in the car. If you’d rather not drive at all, I’m here for lifts to the shops and the gates.
Car hire or a transfer?
A transfer suits guests who want to settle in and leave the driving to someone local. A hire car gives you flexibility for daily exploring.
Fares from Marloth Park
- KMIA AirportR2,1601 h 50
- Crocodile Bridge GateR45020-25 min
- Malelane GateR7001 h
- KomatipoortR42020 min
- NelspruitR2,1601 h 50
- Malalane townAsk for a price1 h
Per private car, one way. Select your passengers when booking.
Questions people ask
How far is Marloth Park from KMIA Airport?
About 120 km, or 1 hour 50 minutes by road on the N4. Adrie meets you at arrivals; the fare is per car, for your private party.
How far is Marloth Park from Nelspruit?
About 110 km, or 1 hour 50 minutes on the N4.
Is there Uber in Marloth Park?
Arrange your transport in advance. Marloth Transfers offers pre-booked private trips with a local driver.
Can I get to Marloth Park without a car?
Yes. Fly to KMIA and book a transfer, then use lifts for the gates and the shops. Many guests never hire a car.
Which Kruger gate is closest to Marloth Park?
Crocodile Bridge Gate, about 25 minutes away. Malelane Gate is about an hour.