Kruger National Park: Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp fuel station temporarily closed for maintenance!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the filling station at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is currently closed for maintenance. The maintenance work has taken longer than initially expected, resulting in a temporary disruption in fuel availability at the camp.
Until further notice, visitors travelling to Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp are advised to fill up their vehicles before entering the park and to plan accordingly to ensure sufficient fuel for game drives and transfers between camps.

Nearest filling stations outside Kruger National Park
Travellers heading to Crocodile Bridge Gate will find several convenient refuelling options in nearby towns:

• Komatipoort (±12 km from Crocodile Bridge Gate):
• Multiple filling stations including Engen Komatipoort, Shell Komatipoort, and TotalEnergies Komatipoort. This is the closest and most reliable stop before entering the park.
• Malelane (±35 km from Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp):
• A slightly larger town offering several service stations such as BP Malelane, Caltex, TotalEnergies Malelane, and Engen One Stop Malelane. It’s an excellent option for travellers entering via Malelane Gate or heading toward Lower Sabie or Skukuza.

Nearest filling stations inside Kruger National Park
Once inside the park, the following rest camps offer fuel for visitors continuing their journey:

• Lower Sabie Rest Camp – Approximately 35 km northwest of Crocodile Bridge. Lower Sabie has a fully operational petrol and diesel station and is the closest in-park alternative.
• Skukuza Rest Camp – Roughly 90 km from Crocodile Bridge, Skukuza is the largest camp in Kruger and has a modern filling station with both petrol and diesel available.
• Letaba Rest Camp – Located in the north-central region of Kruger, Letaba also features a fuel station and serves as a reliable option for travellers on extended itineraries deeper into the park.

According to SANParks, “Petrol and diesel are available at all major camps,” but visitors should note that availability cannot always be guaranteed due to maintenance or delivery delays.

Travel tip
Before entering Kruger National Park through Crocodile Bridge Gate, ensure your vehicle’s tank is full and consider topping up again at Lower Sabie Rest Camp if your route continues into the park. Keeping a close eye on your fuel level is essential, especially when exploring remote areas with limited services.

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Kruger National Park: Two Rest Camps currently have no power suppy from Eskom! [update #2]

update (06 June 2024): SANParks just announced that Eskom power has been fully restored at Lower Sabie Rest Camp. Power was disrupted due to the storm that took down several power lines. The water shortage issue has since been resolved too, and the pumps are fully operational with Eskom power. 

update (05 June 2024): SANParks just announced that Eskom power has been restored at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp. Lower Sabie Rest Camp is still relying on generators for power supply.

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Lower Sabie Rest Camp and the Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in Kruger National Park currently have no power supply from Eskom* since last night (03 June 2024). These two camps’ power supply was affected by the storm from last night. The issue was escalated to Eskom as of this morning. Eskom indicated that they are currently inundated since the whole area was hard hit by the storm. SANParks is currently using its own generators, but they cannot power up the whole camp at one go. We'll keep you posted!

*Eskom is a South African state owned electricity public utility.

Kruger National Park: Problems with diesel pump at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp! [update]

update (15 March 2024): SANParks has announced that the diesel pumps have been repaired and are accessible again.

According to South African National Parks (SANParks), problems with the diesel pump are currently experienced at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in Kruger National Park. SANParks advises visitors to the Rest Camp to fill up at alternative stations until further notice. The closest petrol station inside Kruger National Park is located at Lower Sabie Rest Camp, which is situated approximately 36 kilometers northwest of Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp. The closest petrol station outside Kruger National Park is located in the town of Komatipoort, approximately 8 kilometers from Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp.
The Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp is located  in the south-eastern corner of the Kruger National Park, on the northern bank of the Crocodile River. It is situated near the Crocodile Bridge Gate.