40 Acres Guest Farm
Magaliesburg
Savanna biome
Can support BirdLife South Africa
From R 4,150 a night
13 km away
Where to stay near Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Urban game reserve
Gauteng, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Krugersdorp Game Reserve is a small reserve on the western edge of Johannesburg, inside Gauteng, a place for a morning drive rather than a safari: white rhino, giraffe, zebra, eland and a fenced lion camp, with chalets and camping for a night out of the city. It sits on the edge of the Cradle of Humankind, so it combines with the caves and the Magaliesberg. It is malaria-free and forty minutes from Sandton, and its value is exactly that closeness.
Things to do: Nature appreciation · Photography
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
Wildlife near Krugersdorp Game Reserve
What people record most across Gauteng. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Gauteng, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
No stays are linked to Krugersdorp Game Reserve yet. These are the closest ones we have, by straight-line distance from the park, so check the drive before you book.
Teak Place Guest Rooms
Gauteng
Grassland biome
Can support BirdLife South Africa
Price on request
18 km away
Phefumula Country Retreat
Magaliesburg
Savanna biome · Meerkat
Can support BirdLife South Africa
From R 1,000 a night
19 km away
The Pecan Cottage
Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Grassland biome · Jacaranda
Can support Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
From R 1,200 a night
30 km away
Greenside East House
Greenside East, Johannesburg
Grassland biome · Jacaranda
Can support Friends of Zoo Lake
From R 2,000 a night
31 km away
Auckland Park Manor
Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Grassland biome · Jacaranda
Can support Friends of Zoo Lake
From R 1,200 a night
32 km away
When to visit Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Most of the rain at Krugersdorp Game Reserve falls from November to March, peaking in January at about 126 mm. The dry season runs from May to September, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 26°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 4°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 126 | 26 | 16 |
| February | 94 | 26 | 16 |
| March | 77 | 25 | 14 |
| April | 52 | 23 | 11 |
| May | 14 | 21 | 7 |
| June | 6 | 19 | 4 |
| July | 3 | 19 | 4 |
| August | 5 | 21 | 6 |
| September | 13 | 25 | 10 |
| October | 56 | 26 | 13 |
| November | 84 | 26 | 14 |
| December | 124 | 26 | 16 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 1568 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
26.0817° S, 27.7073° E800 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Krugersdorp Game Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Krugersdorp Game Reserve: your questions
Where is Krugersdorp Game Reserve?
Krugersdorp Game Reserve is in Gauteng, South Africa.
Is Krugersdorp Game Reserve malaria-free?
Yes. Krugersdorp Game Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Krugersdorp Game Reserve?
In Gauteng, commonly recorded species include animals such as Southern African Hedgehog, Black Wildebeest, Blesbok, Serval and birds including Eurasian Bittern, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Ovambo Sparrowhawk, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
When is the rainy season at Krugersdorp Game Reserve?
Most of the rain at Krugersdorp Game Reserve falls from November to March, peaking in January at about 126 mm. The dry season runs from May to September, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 26°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 4°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 1568 m above sea level.
When is the best time to visit Krugersdorp Game Reserve?
The best time to visit Krugersdorp Game Reserve is Mar-May, Aug-Oct.
What is there to do at Krugersdorp Game Reserve?
Popular activities at Krugersdorp Game Reserve include nature appreciation, photography.
Parks near Krugersdorp Game Reserve
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
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Other parks and reserves that share something with Krugersdorp Game Reserve.
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Official information
- Park website: www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger (opens in a new tab)
