From
Kruger Mpumalanga International (KMIA / MQP)
To
Mjejane Game Reserve
~80 km~50 min
The closest commercial airport. Direct flights to/from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban. Most guests fly into here.
Airport & Private Transfers · Mjejane Game Reserve
Door-to-door,to your lodge.
Skip the rental queues and unfamiliar roads. Steven from Budzatja Safaris & Touring runs trusted transfers from KMIA, Skukuza and beyond — straight to your lodge inside Mjejane Game Reserve.
Why Steven
The driver our guests keep coming back to
Steven runs Budzatja Safaris & Touring out of Mpumalanga. He’s a registered safari guide, knows every Kruger gate, and looks after We Love Kruger guests every week of the year.
Airport pickup & drop-off
Steven monitors your flight and meets you at arrivals — no scrambling for a ride after a long flight.
Modern, air-con vehicle
Comfortable SUV with space for luggage and small group transfers. Family-friendly, safe driving.
Local Mpumalanga driver
Steven lives in the area and knows every gate, shortcut, and rest stop. He’s also a registered safari guide.
Available 7 days a week
Flexible pickup times — early morning, late evening, weekends and public holidays included.
Routes & distances
From the airport to your lodge
The most-requested transfer routes. Quotes on request — Steven factors group size, luggage, and pickup time into every booking.
From
Mjejane Game Reserve
To
Kruger Mpumalanga International (KMIA / MQP)
~80 km~50 min
Departure transfer — Steven plans the pickup against your flight time and traffic on the N4.
From
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
To
Mjejane Game Reserve
~110 km via Kruger~2 hrs
Skukuza sits inside Kruger. The drive south to Malelane Gate doubles as an unhurried game drive — bring a camera.
From
Mjejane Game Reserve
To
Skukuza Airport (SZK)
~110 km via Kruger~2 hrs
Allow extra time — Kruger speed limits are 50 km/h and animal sightings can slow you down (gloriously).
Need a different route — Hoedspruit, Maputo, lodge-to-lodge? WhatsApp Steven, he’ll sort it.
Book direct
Steven
Budzatja Safaris & Touring
Send Steven your flight number, arrival date, time, lodge name, and number of guests. He’ll confirm a quote and meet you at arrivals — name board and all.
- Quotes back within a few hours
- Card & EFT payment options
- Flight monitored — late arrivals are no problem
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FAQ
Common transfer questions
How do I get from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (KMIA) to Mjejane Game Reserve?+
Mjejane is roughly 80 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA / MQP) — about a 50-minute drive on the N4. The easiest option is a private transfer with Steven (Budzatja Safaris & Touring), our trusted local driver. He meets you at arrivals and takes you door-to-door to your lodge.
Can I get a transfer from Skukuza Airport to Mjejane?+
Yes. Skukuza Airport is inside Kruger National Park, about a 2-hour drive south through the park to the Malelane Gate, then a short hop to Mjejane. Steven runs this route regularly — and the drive doubles as a relaxed game drive.
How do I book a transfer?+
Contact Steven directly via WhatsApp on +27 82 344 8628 or email bookings@budzatja.co.za. Share your arrival flight, date, time, lodge name, and number of guests — he'll come back with a quote and confirm the pickup.
Can Steven do day trips into Kruger as well?+
Yes. Steven is a registered safari guide and runs full and half-day Kruger trips through Malelane and Crocodile Bridge gates. Ideal if you'd rather not self-drive on day one or two of your stay.