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Kruger National Park Area Backpackers Hostels

Map of the Kruger National Park, showing the locations of the park's rest camps, and backpacker's hostels in the area.

Hostels listed on Booking.com and Hostelworld

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Full contact details are included in case you want to book direct, plus useful info such as Safety Ratings and Value For Money, Solo Female Friendliness, and Digital Nomad scorecards.

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INSIDE THE PARK — SANPARKS REST CAMPS

Book directly at sanparks.org

KRUGER VIEW BACKPACKERS

AREA: LOWVELD — Kruger Park boundary / Malelane area

STREET ADDRESS: 61 Bosbok Street, Komatipoort, 1340, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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PHONE: +27 73 445 9665

WHATSAPP: +27 73 445 9665

EMAIL: info@krugerview.com

WEBSITE: N/A

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms, and chalets, some with direct views toward the Kruger Park boundary. Positioned for southern Kruger access via the Malelane and Crocodile Bridge gates.

PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R220–R340; private rooms from ~R650–R980.

KRUGER INN BACKPACKERS

AREA: LOWVELD — Kruger Gateway (Malelane Gate area)

STREET ADDRESS: 2007 Olifant Drive, Marloth Park, 1340, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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PHONE: +27 71 673 8484

WHATSAPP: +27 71 673 8484

EMAIL:N/A

WEBSITE: N/A

SOCIAL: Facebook

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms, and chalets in the Lowveld bush setting. Safari-oriented operation with guide services and Kruger access logistics built in.

PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R220–R350; private rooms from ~R650–R950.

OLD VIC TRAVELLERS INN

AREA: KRUGER / PANORAMA ROUTE

STREET ADDRESS: 12 Impala Street, Mbombela (Nelspruit), 1200, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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PHONE: +27 13 744 0993

WHATSAPP: +27 82 340 1508

EMAIL: oldvic@mweb.co.za

WEBSITE: oldvictravellersinn.com

SOCIAL: Facebook

Booking.com LEKKESLAAP

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms in a longstanding Graskop guesthouse-hostel with a strong independent backpacker reputation.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R300; private rooms from ~R560–R800.

HAZYVIEW ADVENTURE BACKPACKERS

AREA: LOWVELD — Hazyview / Kruger Gateway

STREET ADDRESS: Route R40 (White River Road), Numbi Park, Hazyview, 1240, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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PHONE: +27 83 859 0212

WHATSAPP: +27 83 859 0212

EMAIL: hazyviewadventure@gmail.com

WEBSITE: hazybackpack.weebly.com

SOCIAL: N/A

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms, and chalets. Full adventure activity programme — Kruger safaris, white water rafting, zip-lining, quad biking, horse trails through the bush.

PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R230–R360; private rooms from ~R680–R1,000.

SHIK SHACK TOURS & BACKPACKERS

AREA: PANORAMA ROUTE / KRUGER

STREET ADDRESS: Off the R531 Orpen Road, Sigagule Village, Acornhoek, 1380, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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PHONE: +27 72 662 0970

WHATSAPP: +27 72 662 0970

EMAIL: tourism@nourishecovillage.com

WEBSITE: shikshack.com

SOCIAL: Facebook

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories, private rooms, and chalets. Tour operator integrated — safaris, Panorama Route day trips, and adventure activities bookable on-site.

PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from ~R200–R320; private rooms from ~R600–R900.

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