How to Get There by Road

Updated: April 2010

How to get there by road

Recommended route from Johannesburg / Pretoria: Take the N12 / N4 highway to Nelspruit. From Nelspruit, take the R40 through White River and onto Hazyview. At Hazyview turn right onto the R536 towards Paul Kruger Gate, Kruger National Park. Once through the gate, drive straight (on the H11) for approximately 12km. You will reach a four-way crossing (do not take the left turning to Skukuza Camp unless you want to do some shopping, see the camp, have rest break or you have some spare time). Proceed straight for another 2km until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at this junction, cross the low water bridge over the Sabi River and continue for approximately 1km until you reach another four-way crossing, where you turn right (onto the H1-2). Approximately 4km later you will cross the Sand River. Again, keep heading straight and approximately 1km after the second Maroela Loop turning; you will see a dirt road on the left, signposted “Rhino Walking Safaris”. Turn left (ignoring the No Entry Sign) and proceed for 2.5km. The road will then turn sharply left, with Rhino Post Safari Lodge a further 2.7km on.

Notes on Entering the Kruger Park: The Kruger National Park has several entrance gates, although Rhino Walking Safari guests are advised to enter through Paul Kruger Gate, as it is the closest to the lodge. Guests must enter the Kruger Gate 45 minutes before closing time to allow sufficient time to drive to Rhino Post. Guests who know in advance that they will be unable to make the gate 45-minutes before closing time can arrive as late as 7pm. There will however, be a surcharge per vehicle (refer to rates) for an escort to accompany guests to the lodge. Prior arrangements are necessary to ensure this is available.

Rhino Walking Safaris: Guests arriving for their first night at Plains Camp must advise reservations of their estimated arrival time as the scheduled transfer time to Plains Camp is at 14h00. For people travelling from Johannesburg we advise departing at 07h00 at the latest. Guests arriving after 14h00 will be transferred to Plains Camp at the next convenient opportunity. Very late arrivals might be only transferred after the game drive returns at 19h30/20h00.

Agents please note: Rhino Walking Safaris will not hold the responsibility of informing your clients of the importance of arriving before transfer and gate closing times.

Check In: 13h00 Check Out: 10h00

Jan & Feb / Mar & Apr / May – July / Aug & Sept / Oct / Nov & Dec
Gate Opening / 05h30 / 06h00 / 06h00 / 06h00 / 05h30 / 05h30
Gate Closing / 18h30 / 18h00 / 17h30 / 18h00 / 18h00 / 18h30

Rhino Post Safari Lodge – 013735 8923 or 083631 4956

Reservations – 011467 1886 Emergency no: 083625 8159 or 082881 6033

Lodge GPS Coordinates – S24 º 58.0 E 031 36.0 º

Isibindi Africa Reservations: Tel: +27 (0) 35 474 1473 Fax: +27 (0) 35 474 1490 email:

Rhino Walking Safaris Reservations: Tel: +27 (0) 11 467 1886 Fax: +27 (0) 11 467 4758 email: