Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Skukuza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skukuza

Skukuza is a must-see destination in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Skukuza deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Skukuza

Skukuza in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skukuza in December
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Skukuza in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 108 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Skukuza, with an average rainfall of 8 mm.

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How to Get to Skukuza

Plane

When flying to Skukuza, you’ll arrive at Skukuza (SZK), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skukuza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Skukuza is to pick up a car hire from Nelspruit, which is about 82 km from Skukuza. You’ll find branches of Bluu and Hertz, among others, in Nelspruit.

Plane

When flying to Skukuza, you’ll arrive at Skukuza (SZK), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Skukuza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 22h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Skukuza is to pick up a car hire from Nelspruit, which is about 82 km from Skukuza. You’ll find branches of Bluu and Hertz, among others, in Nelspruit.

Airports near Skukuza

ASSSabie Park Arathusa Safari Lodge
SZKSkukuza
MQPNelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga

Airlines serving Skukuza

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Air Botswana
Good (3 reviews)
fastjet
Excellent (6 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Skukuza

Average rates range from around £449 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £1,543 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Skukuza

Most booked hotels in Skukuza

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Elephant Plains Game Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£709+
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Inyati Game Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£776+
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Lion Sands River Lodge
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£2,138+
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Hiring a car in Skukuza

Hiring a car in Skukuza costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Skukuza.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Skukuza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Skukuza is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Skukuza costs £45 per day, on average, or £90 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Skukuza.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Skukuza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. The most frequently booked car type in Skukuza is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Urban Cruiser or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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