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Places To Stay By Town
Choose your accommodation base around the kind of trip you want. Stay close to Kruger, explore the Panorama Route, combine safari with restaurants and activities, or slow down in one of the Lowveld’s smaller towns.
Stay Near Kruger
These towns work especially well for travellers who want easy access to Kruger while still staying outside the park.
Hazyview
One of the most convenient southern Kruger bases, with activities, restaurants and useful Panorama Route access.
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Malelane
A practical southern Kruger base for travellers using Malelane Gate and the N4 corridor.
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Komatipoort
A convenient base for south-eastern Kruger, Crocodile Bridge and wider Lowveld road trips.
Explore Komatipoort →
Hoedspruit
A safari-focused town with access to Orpen Gate, Greater Kruger, private reserves and activities.
Explore Hoedspruit →
Phalaborwa
A useful base for central and northern Kruger, including the Letaba and Olifants regions.
Explore Phalaborwa →Lowveld Towns
Stay in the wider Lowveld for access to shopping, restaurants, road connections and a broader range of activities.
White River
A relaxed Lowveld base with access to Kruger, Mbombela and scenic day trips.
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Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Useful for shopping, restaurants, transport connections and wider Lowveld travel.
Explore Mbombela (Nelspruit) →Kaapsehoop
A quieter mountain escape known for misty scenery, walking, village atmosphere and famous free-roaming horses.
Explore Kaapsehoop →Stay Along The Panorama Route
Use these towns as bases for waterfalls, viewpoints, forest scenery and heritage attractions.
Sabie
A useful base for waterfalls, forests, outdoor activities and Panorama Route exploring.
Explore Sabie →
Graskop
One of the most practical bases for the Panorama Route’s major viewpoints and attractions.
Explore Graskop →
Pilgrim’s Rest
A characterful historic stop for travellers exploring the scenic and heritage side of Mpumalanga.
Explore Pilgrim’s Rest →Choose The Right Base
The best town depends on whether your trip is mainly about safari, scenery, activities, restaurants or a combination of everything.
Stay Closer To Kruger
Hazyview, Malelane, Komatipoort, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa are useful starting points.
Stay Near A Gate →Stay In Sabie Or Graskop
Use a scenic base when waterfalls, viewpoints and mountain drives are a major part of your trip.
Explore Panorama Route →Stay In White River Or Mbombela
Useful if you want restaurants, shopping, road connections and a wider regional base.
Discover The Lowveld →Stay Longer In One Place
Instead of moving every night, choose one good base and explore outward from there.
Explore Self-Catering →WOK Curated Stays
Handpicked accommodation worth considering across Kruger, the Lowveld and Panorama Route. As WOK’s accommodation partnerships grow, this section can feature selected places that genuinely fit each destination.
Curated Safari Bases
Selected stays around Hazyview, Malelane, Komatipoort, Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa.
Ask WOK About Curated Stays →Curated Lowveld Stays
Handpicked accommodation in White River, Mbombela and other useful Lowveld bases.
Ask WOK About Curated Stays →Curated Scenic Stays
Selected accommodation around Sabie, Graskop and the wider scenic route.
Ask WOK About Curated Stays →Handpicked Places To Stay
A growing collection of accommodation selected for location, experience and how well it fits a Kruger, Lowveld or Panorama Route trip.
Ask About Curated Stays →Make More Of Where You Stay
Discover handpicked experiences and day plans that fit naturally around your chosen town, accommodation and itinerary.
Explore WOK Experiences →Your Trip. Your Pace. Your Kruger.
Personalised trip planning and local recommendations built around your dates, interests, accommodation, route and budget.
Plan With WOK →Plan Your Trip
Bring towns, accommodation, Kruger gates, driving and experiences together into one route that works across Kruger, the Lowveld and Panorama Route.
Start Planning →Explore More Places To Stay
Choose the accommodation style that works best for your trip, budget and travel style.
Rest Camps
Stay inside Kruger and begin your safari from within the park.
Explore Rest Camps →Private Safari Lodges
Choose an immersive guided Greater Kruger safari stay.
Explore Safari Lodges →Self-Catering
Choose cottages, villas and apartments with more flexibility.
Explore Self-Catering →Hotels & Resorts
Explore accommodation with additional services and facilities.
Explore Hotels & Resorts →Guesthouses & B&Bs
Find smaller, more personal stays around the region.
Explore Guesthouses →Camping & Caravan
Explore campsites, caravan parks and outdoor accommodation.
Explore Camping →