Emergency Assistance
In an emergency, stay calm. Use the quick-dial buttons below to contact emergency services directly, and review the checklists for immediate next steps.
Limited Cellular Reception Alert
Many areas in Kruger National Park have weak or no cellular signal. We strongly recommend saving these emergency numbers in your phone contacts now and keeping a screenshot of this guide offline.
Immediate Contacts (Tap to Call)
KNP Emergency Centre
Official Kruger Call Centre (SANParks)
Skukuza Medical Centre
Resident Doctor & Medical Assistance
National Emergency
General Mobile Phone Emergency Line
Malaria Hotline
Official malaria advice line (Skukuza Medical Centre)
7am – 4pm daily
Breakdowns & Repairs by Region
Satara – Punda Maria
Official SANParks roadside breakdown and repair contact for this section of the park.
Tshokwane – Malelane
Official SANParks roadside breakdown and repair contact for this section of the park.
Specific Emergency Procedures
Proactive Safety Measures
Essential Prep: Avoid Emergencies
Most issues in the park are preventable. Adopt these habits to guarantee a safe, stress-free self-drive journey.
Save Camp Coordinates
Know where your destination camp is and track distance/time markers on your dashboard.
Check Fuel & Water
Always tank up at camps before heading on long loops, and carry at least 3-4 liters of fresh water.
Important Legal Disclaimer: The Emergency Information on this page is compiled for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not operate, control, or guarantee the service, availability, or response time of any listed third-party medical practitioners, rangers, or towing services. By using this information, you agree that you act entirely on your own behalf and at your own risk. Tusker Trails accepts no liability for any delays, lack of signal connectivity, erroneous entries, or adverse outcomes resulting from reliance on these details.