Breakfast is included. Dinner, safaris and spa treatments can be added.
Travel info
Travel guide to Marloth Park and the Kruger
Leriti Safari House is a luxury safari lodge in Marloth Park, on the southern edge of the Kruger. This is the practical side of planning your stay: getting here, arriving, safari days, what to pack, the seasons and malaria.
Getting here
Getting to Leriti
Leriti is in Marloth Park in the southern Kruger Lowveld, close to the Kruger National Park and Lionspruit Game Reserve. Most guests arrive by self-drive or pre-arranged transfer, and once your stay is confirmed we send final directions and arrival notes.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) is the most practical airport, with a rental car or a transfer from there. Skukuza Airport is closer on the map, but the drive runs through the Kruger at park speeds, so it usually takes longer.
Travel times
From Johannesburgwithout stopsabout 4½ hours
From Mbombela (Nelspruit)by roadabout 1½ hours
From KMIAby roadabout 1½ hours
Crocodile Bridge GateKrugerabout 25 minutes
Malelane GateKrugerabout 35 minutes
Allow 5½ to 6 hours from Johannesburg with stops. Roadworks, traffic and school holidays can add time. Kruger gates generally open between 05:30 and 06:00 and close between 17:30 and 18:30, depending on the month.
Arrival
Arrive, unpack and slow down
Leriti is designed to feel easy from the moment you arrive. Before your stay, we share your arrival details and parking information.
Safaris may be possible on arrival or departure days where timing and availability allow, and on your last day you are welcome to leave your luggage with us for a final safari or local experience.
- Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00
- Check-out by 11:00
- Luggage held when needed
- Early arrival by arrangement
- Late check-out by arrangement
- Let us know if you arrive late
Safari days
Safari days start early
Morning drives head out in the cool of first light, when the bush is at its quietest. Bring a warm layer even in the hot months: an open vehicle can feel surprisingly cold before sunrise. Breakfast is waiting when you return from a sunrise drive, and on a half-day morning drive you take a breakfast box with you.
Afternoon drives run from the warmth of the day into the softer evening light, when wildlife activity can change. Every safari comes with a snack box and a drink, and departure times are confirmed when you book. Kruger conservation fees and extra meals are separate unless confirmed in your booking.
When to visit
When to visit Marloth Park and the Kruger
There is no single best time. Summer is hot, green and often humid, with days commonly around 30 to 33°C (86 to 91°F) and the chance of afternoon rain. The warmer, wetter months also broadly overlap with the main malaria season, from September to May.
Winter is drier, with warm days and much cooler mornings and evenings, often around 6 to 27°C (43 to 81°F), and the thinner bush can make wildlife easier to see. South African school holidays bring more visitors to the Lowveld, so allow a little extra time for the journey and park entry.
What to pack
Pack for the rhythm of the Lowveld
Leriti is relaxed and informal, so there is no need to overpack. The useful things keep you comfortable as the temperature changes between early safari mornings, warm afternoons and evenings at the lodge.
For safari
- Warm jacket or fleece
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
Around the lodge
- Lightweight clothing
- Swimwear
- Insect repellent
- Something comfortable for evenings
Useful extras
- Camera and binoculars
- Chargers and power banks
- Personal medication
- A day bag for safari drives
Practical notes
A few practical things worth knowing
Most of the practical side is taken care of before you arrive. These are the details worth knowing in advance.
Transfers
Airport and local transfers are not included in the room rate, but we can arrange them at additional cost. Send us your arrival point, travel details and number of guests and we will get a transfer quote.
Health and comfort
Use insect repellent, especially in the evenings, drink enough water in warm weather and keep personal medication with you. Tell us about dietary or special requirements before you arrive.
Accessibility
Our Classic Rooms (Garden Level) suit guests with limited mobility best. Portable ramps can be provided and our team can help with wheelchair movement around the lodge. Please discuss specific needs with us before booking.
Travelling with children
Guests under 16 stay by prior arrangement or as part of a Leriti Private Reserve stay. Children under 12 can join a Kruger safari on a privately booked vehicle with their parents or guardians.
Malaria
Malaria and the southern Kruger
Leriti lies in the Kruger Lowveld, a malaria transmission area of South Africa. For most visitors that means being informed, taking sensible precautions and talking to a doctor or travel-health professional about antimalarial medication before travelling.
The aim is not to be alarmed by malaria, but not to ignore it either.
Understanding the risk
Malaria occurs in the Lowveld and Kruger region. Risk varies through the year with rainfall, temperature and mosquito activity. The main season falls across the warmer, wetter months, broadly from September to May, while the cooler, drier winter months usually bring a lower risk.
Reducing mosquito bites
The mosquitoes that can transmit malaria are most active between dusk and dawn. Simple precautions make an important difference:
- Insect repellent on exposed skin, particularly in the evening
- Long trousers, socks and long sleeves after sunset
- Air-conditioning or fans where available
- Screened windows and doors kept closed
Should I take malaria medication?
That depends on your travel dates, medical history, age, pregnancy, other medication and where else you are travelling. Discuss your trip with your doctor, pharmacist or a travel clinic rather than relying on general advice online. Preventative medication reduces risk but does not replace mosquito precautions.
Medical care nearby
Marloth Park has access to local medical services, with further facilities in the surrounding Lowveld, and our team can help you reach appropriate care if you feel unwell. If you develop an unexplained fever or flu-like illness during or after your trip, see a doctor promptly and say that you have been in the Kruger Lowveld.
Good to know
Questions about travel
How do I get to Leriti Safari House?
Leriti Safari House is in Marloth Park in the southern Kruger Lowveld. Most guests arrive by self-drive or pre-arranged transfer, and we share final directions and arrival notes before you arrive.
Which airport should I fly into?
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) is the most practical airport for Leriti, about 1½ hours away by road. Continue by rental car or a transfer we arrange at additional cost.
Which Kruger gates are closest to Leriti?
Crocodile Bridge Gate and Malelane Gate are the two most practical entrances, and Crocodile Bridge is the one our safaris use most often. Kruger gate opening and closing times vary by month.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Early arrival or late check-out may be possible by prior arrangement.
What should I pack for a Kruger safari stay?
A warm jacket or fleece for early drives, comfortable closed shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent and a day bag. Even warm months can feel cold before sunrise in an open safari vehicle.
Is Marloth Park in a malaria area?
Yes. Marloth Park and the Kruger Lowveld are malaria transmission areas. Risk varies through the year, so take sensible mosquito precautions and discuss antimalarial medication with a doctor or travel-health professional before travelling.
Is there Wi-Fi at Leriti?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi works across the whole property.
Can Leriti arrange airport transfers?
Yes. Airport and local transfers can be arranged at additional cost, along with safaris, spa appointments and other details around your stay.