Transportation and directions to the Kruger Gate: South Africa, From Johannesburg /Gauteng follow through N4 road to Nelspruit. Then take the R40, north to Hazyview. At Hazyview take the R536 which leads directly to the Paul Kruger Gate, and on to Skukuza. Here you should secure a map of the Parks internal road layout. 

Directions to the Orpen Gate: From Johannesburg/ Gauteng: follow the N4 out to Nelspruit. From there take the R40, north to Hazyview, Bushbuck Ridge and heading on to Klaserie. Just before Klaserie turn right on to the R351 - which will take you to the ORPEN GATE of Kruger National Park in South Africa. Here you should secure the map of the Parks internal road layout.

Rediscover an era where the only thing more than the creatures, was the creature comforts. Historically themed along the lines of a big game hunter's camp encompassing the bygone era of the early 1900's, Hamiltons Tented Camp allows indulgence in pure luxury, combined with the sounds and smells of the African bush.

HOW TO GET THERE
By Air:

• SA Express from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Cape Town to Hoedspruit
• SA Airlink from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit

• Private Charters available to private airstrip, lodge will do transfer

BY ROAD:

• After departing from Johannesburg International Airport
• Take the R21 highway towards Pretoria (North)
• Before Pretoria, take the N4 highway East
• Turnoff at Belfast, take the R540 towards Dullstroom (approximately 37km)
• At Dullstroom, take the R540 towards Lydenburg (approximately 43km)
• At Lydenburg, take the R36 towards Ohrigstad (approximately 62km)
• At Ohrigstad, take the R527 towards Hoedspruit (Note: You will pass through the JG Strijdom Tunnel)
• 16km before Hoedspruit at the Swadini Reptile Centre, turn right onto the R531 towards Klaserie
• After approximately 30km, turn left onto the Orpen Gate Road (R531)
• After 40km you will reach the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park (Please note: you will need to pay a gate entrance fee of R30, and entrance through this gate should be no later than 16:00 else a late permit will be required)

ORPEN GATE ENTRY: (Estimated Driving Time: 2 hours)

• Take the H7 towards Satara
• Drive for approximately 6.7km
• Turn right onto the S106 (Dirt Road)
• After 1.6km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati
• After 19.5km, turn right onto the S145
• After 13kms you will reach a T-junction, turn right onto the S36
• 6.5kms further the roads forks, keep right (follow the Hamiltons signage and proceed through the no entry sign)
• Carry on along this road for 2kms, going through a low water bridge
• Approximately 400 meters after the low water bridge turn right at the no entry sign
• Take the first road to your right and you will find Hamiltons Tented Camp.

GATE ENTRANCE FEES

Fees are currently R30 per person for RSA ID/passport holders, R60 per person for SADC ID/passport holders, and R120 per person for other passport holders. Please retain your receipt or permit, as it must be handed back to the attendant at the gate on departure.

GATE ENTRANCE TIMES

Please be aware of gate entrance times into Kruger National Park as they do vary throughout the year, depending on the season. Entrance into the park via Orpen Gate should be no later than two hours prior to gate closure time and via Kruger Gate should be no later than three hours prior to gate closure times.

Gate Opening Times:

October - March	05h30
April - September	06h00

Gate Closing Times:

November - February	18h30
March - April	18h00
May - July	17h30
August - October	18h00

SPEED LIMIT

Whilst driving within the Kruger National Park, please adhere to the legal speed limit of 50km per hour on tarred roads and 40km per hour on dirt roads.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please adhere to the Kruger National Park safety precautions, and do not disembark from your vehicle unless you are in a designated area.

CELLULAR PHONE COVERAGE

Cellular phone signal is only available at the entrance gates and close to Skukuza, it is therefore recommended to make your last necessary calls at the gate upon entry.

LOCATION:

Situated in the Kruger National Park in the Limpopo Province approximately:

· 50km from the Orpen Gate
· 80km from the Kruger Gate
· 110km from Hoedspruit
· 150km from Phalaborwa