​Getting There – Ithala GR

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

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Ithala Game Reserve is located about 400km/250mi north of Durban and can easily be reached by car. The drive takes approximately 5 hours*. The reserve is usually a stop on a larger guided or self-drive tour.

Most people visiting South Africa fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, but it is also possible to fly directly to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and what tickets would cost.

Domestic Flights

Several domestic carriers are available for flight bookings to Durban:

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – South Africa page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.

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