What To Bring
We recommend you bring the following general items with you to Senalala:
- Cameras, binoculars, and a flashlight/torch.
- Comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots for walks and sandals to wear within the camp.
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, and personal toiletries.
- Summer:
- Lightweight, neutral clothing and swim wear as well as warm clothing for game drives.
- Winter:
- Lightweight, neutral clothing for daytime and a warm insulated jacket, beanie and scarf for game drives.
- Medications & necessary PPE (personal protective equipment).
- Anti-Malarial Prophylactics are essential all year round. Please consult your physician.
Seasons
Senalala is a year-round destination with spectacular game viewing in different seasons throughout the year.
Summer is from late September to March and features moderate to high temperatures (24-38°C / 75-100°F), with the warmest days occurring between December and February. Summer is typically the rainy season, with the majority of rainfall occurring between October and April.
Winter is from April to August and features cool to moderate temperatures (8-28°C / 45-82°F), with the coolest days occurring in June and July. Winter is dry with generally moderate daytime temperatures.
Cold early morning and evening temperatures mean guests should have warm clothing for the game drives; however, the campfire typically provides adequate warmth for evenings within the lodge.
Getting Here
FLIGHTS
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HOEDSPRUIT AIPORT
Our closest Airport is called Hoedspruit Airport, approximately 1 hours drive from Senalala. -
KMIA
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, also referred to as KMIA is located in Mbombela (Nelspruit), which is approximately 3 hours drive from Senalala.
For ease of travel, we recommend our guests to fly to Hoedspruit Airport. There are daily flights between Johannesburg-Hoedspruit and Cape Town-Hoedspruit.
The airlines flying these routes are Airlink and CemAir, and pricing and availability can be checked on their websites below:
Transfer companies will do a return transfer for guests from Hoedspruit Airport to Senalala, at an additional cost.
Flying and taking a transfer is the quickest and easiest way to get to Senalala from Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Flights between Hoedspruit and Johannesburg, Cape Town
ROAD TRANSFERS
Road transfers are another option for guests traveling to Senalala. Please contact the lodge for more information.
SELF-DRIVE
Guests who are adventurous (comfortable traveling in unfamiliar places) and are keen to explore South Africa to see the countryside can self-drive to Senalala, with the journey from Johannesburg taking approximately 6-7 hours, counting one or two stops along the way for something to eat or drink. We recommend guests not to leave Johannesburg later than 08:00 on the day of arrival should they wish to make the afternoon game drive.
The drive can be done in a sedan, as the road is asphalt (tarred) all the way from Johannesburg until the last 7km within the Klaserie, which is well maintained gravel.
It is IMPORTANT that after you enter the gate to the Park, you use the map provided by Senalala, as ALL navigation systems are are unable to comprehend the private internal roads. PLEASE DO NOT FOLLOW A GPS.
Health & Travel
We are pleased to confirm that all Senalala employees have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
We are located in a low-risk malaria zone, but guests are still advised to take appropriate prophylactics. It is also recommended that you consult your doctor/physician before travelling.
