Lebombo Overland Eco Trail (Kruger NP)

Kruger NP eastern boundary, Crocodile Bridge to Pafuri

Mpumalanga / LimpopoEco trail

Difficulty2/5

Rougher going — high clearance needed, 4x4 recommended. · OL assessment

Cost4/4

Popularity64/100

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About this route

A guided self-drive convoy trail running roughly 500 km along Kruger's eastern Lebombo mountains boundary from Crocodile Bridge to Pafuri over five days. Maximum 5 guest vehicles with 4 occupants each, accompanied by SANParks trail guides, camping at unfenced sites with no facilities beyond Enviro-loos. Operates weekly in the dry season only.

Grade 2Open

The facts

Distance

500 km

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Best season

April to October (trail operates dry season only)

Nearest town

Komatipoort (start); ends near Pafuri Gate

Accommodation

Camping

Booking

Required

Guided

Yes

Operator

SANParks (Kruger National Park)

Route & booking info ↗

On the ground

Water crossingsDeep sandCorrugationsOff-grid: 4 daysNo cell signalLow range neededStock-4x4 friendly

Getting there

±460 km from Johannesburg · ±600 km from Durban · ±1 860 km from Cape Town

Crocodile Bridge Gate (trail start). The pin marks the start point or booking gate — not the route itself.

Directions to the start ↗

Photos

Aleph500Adam · Public domain

Photo: Bernard Dupont · CC BY-SA 2.0

What your rig needs

Sensible starting kit for this route.

Snorkel & diff breathers
TJM Snorkels
Recovery & tyre deflation kit
Tough Dog Recovery / 4x4 Equip
Suspension check
Tough Dog
Dual battery or portable power + fridge
Intervolt / EcoFlow / 4x4 Equip
Comms & navigation backup
4x4 Equip

Your nearest Opposite Lock fitment centre partner will confirm the right spec for your vehicle before you spend a cent.

Route information is a guide, researched July 2026. Conditions, fees and access change — always confirm with the operator before you travel. You travel at your own risk.

Last researched: 2026-07