The affordable holiday properties bordering Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is the highlight of the South African lowveld.

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Developers and investors flock to the region to benefit from tourism.

But you can also retire there or get holiday accommodation within driving distance of the most popular gates.

These are your options.

Homes start from R300 000 close to Kruger National Park

You can buy an acre for as little as R250 000 in Hazyview or a hectare in Baberton for R300 000.

But some of the most affordable plots are in developments that demand fees and enforce strict building requirements.

For example, in one development, land sells for R250 000, but buyers must pay an additional R80 000 in fees and build a R1.8 million home.

This list shows what your options are if you want to buy affordable property where your only expenses are rates and taxes.

Hazyview

Hazyview in Mpumalanga is the main town bordering Kruger National Park. From most locations in the town, you can get to the park in less than 45 minutes.

The closest gate to Hazyview is Phabeni Gate.

If you’re coming from Gauteng, the Phabeni

Property in Hazyview starts from R240 000 for 550 square metres.

In Numbipark, a part of Hazyview that’s closer to Kruger National Park, property starts at R249 000 for 800 square metres.

A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom house in Numbipark is listed for R899 000 on Private Property.

Then there’s a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a carport and pool, listed for R1.2 million.

Hazyview Rural

Hazyview Rural offers buyers value for money.

According to one Private Property listing, buyers can get a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Ximhungwe for R300 000.

Hazyview Rural is on the outskirts of Hazyview and adds about 15 minutes to the drive to Kruger National Park.

Sabie

In Sabie, buyers can get a half-acre level plot for R350 000. A vacant plot with a slight slope starts at R250 000.

Homes in Sabie start at R550 000.

According to one Pam Golding listing, buyers can get a 2-bedroom townhouse for R580 000.

The drive to Kruger National Park from Sabie is just under an hour without traffic.

But residents don’t need to drive to the park to indulge in nature and wildlife. Several nature reserves border Sabie.

There’s Mount Sheba, a private nature reserve with buck and several trails.

Graskop

It’s a one-hour drive from Graskop to Phabeni Gate.

But buyers who move to the area benefit from the area’s amenities.

For this reason, property in Graskop is limited.

Currently, only 26 listings are on the market.

Land starts at R430 000, while homes start at R795 000.

White River Central

White River Central possibly has the best access to Kruger National Park.

It’s under an hour’s drive to the Paul Kruger Gate and about a 40-minute drive to Phabeni Gate and Numbi Gate.

Buyers who want to move to a developed area will love White River Central.

An 87-square-metre flat is on sale for R535 000. The unit has a garage, and the complex has a pool.

Rates, taxes, and levies on these properties are below R1 600 a month, and buyers could get an income from short- or long-term lets.

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