The Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) services the town of Nelspruit, and is close to the Kruger National Park. You want to get on the cheapest flight from Durban to Nelspruit. The way to make sure that you get on the cheapest flight is to:
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Airline |
Airports |
Stops |
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Durban to Nelspruit Airport |
non-stop (1h20m) |
Only South African Airways (SAA) fly direct from Durban to Nelspruit.
Your options are to drive through Swaziland (487km) which involves 2 border crossings, or around the south-west edge of Swaziland. On the way you'll see the Valley of a Thousand Hills, the St Lucia Wetlands, Kosi Bay and Sodwana Bay.
Baz Bus (hop on hop off) |
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There are no direct train trips from Durban to Nelspruit.
To get a quote for a charter flight from Nelspruit, email your details to cheapflights@southafrica.to (please be aware that charter flights are significantly more expensive than regular scheduled flights).
Here are your options for Kruger Airport car hire:
Having landed in Nelspruit and rented a car, you may want to stay in Nelspruit, in the Kruger National Park or in beautiful White River.
Here's a list of guest houses, bed & breakfasts and other accommodation in Nelspruit (South Africa):
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Your options for accommodation in the Kruger National Park:
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Beautiful White River is situated in between Nelspruit and Hazyview. Here are your options for accommodation in White River: