Natural Wonder · Skukuza, South Africa
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa covering an area of 19,623 km2 (7,576 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Built 1926.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Skukuza, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Built | 1926 |
| Elevation | Elevation: 370 m |
| Coordinates | 24.0000° S, 31.5000° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Kruger National Park is known for
Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa covering an area of 19,623 km2 (7,576 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
About Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa covering an area of 19,623 km2 (7,576 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the country's northeast. It extends 360 km (220 mi) from north to south and 65 km (40 mi) from east to west. The administrative headquarters are in Skukuza.
History
A Game Commission was established in 1891 with J.M. Malan of Rustenburg as chairman, which resulted in the establishment of the game law of 1891. As early as 1867 individual farmers in the South African Republic started publishing notices in the Staatscourant which prohibited hunting as a measure to preserve game on their private land.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Kruger National Park website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Skukuza |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) |
| Distance from the airport | 22.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) · Mbombela, South Africa · 98.7 miles away
- Polokwane International Airport (PTG) · Polokwane, South Africa · 129.4 miles away
- Maputo Airport (MPM) · Maputo, Mozambique · 148.8 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kruger National Park?
Kruger National Park is a national park in South Africa covering an area of 19,623 km2 (7,576 sq mi) in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
Where is Kruger National Park located?
Kruger National Park is in Skukuza, South Africa. Its coordinates are 24.0000° S, 31.5000° E.
How do I get to Kruger National Park?
The nearest town is Skukuza, and the nearest airport is Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW), about 22.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Kruger National Park built?
Kruger National Park was built 1926.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kruger_National_Park — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24451 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.sanparks.org.za/parks/kruger/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.