Malopeni Eco Trail (Kruger NP)
Kruger NP, Phalaborwa Gate area
Gravel and easy dirt — any high-clearance vehicle will manage. · OL assessment
About this route
A 71 km guided overnight eco trail out of Phalaborwa Gate in northwestern Kruger, run daily with a SANParks guide. Maximum 5 vehicles of up to 4 people each; high-clearance 2x4 vehicles are also permitted. Guests camp self-catered at an unfenced site in a section of the park closed to normal traffic.
The facts
On the ground
Getting there
±520 km from Johannesburg · ±870 km from Durban · ±1 915 km from Cape Town
Phalaborwa Gate (trail departure point). The pin marks the start point or booking gate — not the route itself.
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What your rig needs
Sensible starting kit for this route.
- Comms & navigation backup4x4 Equip
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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