Trip to Hazyview, South Africa: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Hazyview – Mpumalanga Destination Kruger National Park about 60 km from Mbombela

How to get there

Aeroporto Internacional Kruger Mpumalanga (MQP) Mbombela · 45 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP), Hazyview is about 45 km via the R538, roughly a 40-minute drive. From Mbombela it is about 60 km via the R40 or R538. From Johannesburg it is around 400 km via the N4, about 5 hours.

How many days

Two or three days, with full-day safaris in the southern Kruger and a morning at the Albasini ruins. Many people stay longer, alternating the park with the Panorama Route, about an hour away.

When to go

From May to September, in the dry season, safaris generally yield more sightings. In summer the heat is strong and rains fall in the afternoons, but the region turns green.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes, unless the safari includes transport. The gates are 15 and 45 km away, and there is no public transport to them.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Hazyview

Morning
Early safari
Enter Kruger through the Phabeni gate at opening time and drive slowly along the road to Skukuza.
Afternoon
Albasini ruins
On the return, stop at the Albasini ruins near the Phabeni gate and visit the small museum.
Late afternoon
Return before the gate
Exit the park before the gate closes and rest at your guesthouse.
Evening
Dinner in Hazyview
Dine at a town restaurant and arrange the guided safari for the next day.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Hazyview a good base for Kruger?

Yes. It is about 15 km from the Phabeni gate and about 45 km from the Paul Kruger gate, with many guesthouses and safari operators.

Which Kruger gate is closest to Hazyview?

The Phabeni gate, about 15 km from town.

Can you take a guided safari leaving from Hazyview?

Yes. Several operators run half‑day or full‑day safaris in open vehicles, departing from town.

How far is Hazyview from the Panorama Route?

Graskop is about 50 km away, under an hour by car via the R535.

Your trip to Hazyview.