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Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park (KNP) lies in the north-east of South Africa and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River. The park covers and is divided in 14 different ecozones, each supporting different wildlife. It is one of the main attractions of South Africa and it is considered the flagship of South African National Parks (SANParks).

Understand
Kruger National Park is one of the biggest protected areas in South Africa and is widely considered to be one of the best national parks in the world. The park is similar in size to El Salvador, Israel, Slovenia, and Fiji, or to the US state of New Jersey. With over 1.5 million visitors annually, Kruger National Park is one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa.

History
The park was established in 1898 with the help and blessing of the South African Republic's president Paul Kruger as a protected area for wildlife and it first opened its gates to the general public in 1927.

The park is run by SANParks and is probably the best managed South African national park. Wildlife conservation, education and tourism are the main objectives of the KNP. Effective measures to prevent poaching are in place and as a result of this cars are generally inspected upon entering and leaving the park.

Kruger National Park is part of a larger transnational park initiative called the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. KNP alongside Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, the Gonarezhou National Park, Manjinji Pan Sanctuary, and Malipati Safari Area in Zimbabwe forms a continuous conservation area across the three countries. However, border restrictions at crossings still apply and border posts are not open all day.

Flora and fauna
The southern part of the park along the Sabie and Crocodile river is rich in water and has a lot of game viewing opportunities. Here you can see the best of African flora and fauna such as lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo, often referred to as the big five, but there are plenty of others to see as well. Driving around the Sabie River will always result in seeing some interesting animals. The vegetation around the Sabie River can be very dense forest and thicket and it gets a little bit more open driving down south to the Crocodile River. The northern part of the park supports less flora and fauna and is often referred to as the birding paradise.

If you choose to drive yourself, and aren't experienced in African animal tracking, you will still inevitably see elephant and buffalo, and a big variety of antelope. Impala are ubiquitous. Rhino are less common, but big enough to be seen by the untrained eye. Leopard are commonly seen by the experts, but are camouflaged and in trees, so to present a challenge to the untrained. Everything else is down to your luck of the day.

If you have limited time, and want to do Kruger, go in the dry season, stay at a camp like Olifants, and confine yourself to the south of the park along the southern rivers.

Climate
South Africa is located south of the equator and has therefore a reverse order of summer and winter than Europe and North America.

Generally the KNP boasts a dry and hot area, regardless of summer or winter. The South African summer (September -April) in the KNP is hot and sunny with occasional showers and temperature in the shadows range from 18-30°C. The winter (May–August) is warm and dry with temperatures ranging from 8-22°C. September–April: Hot and sunny with sporadic thunder showers. Average temperature 18-30°C. The climate chart to the right represents the climate in Skukuza, in the southern part of the park. The northern part of the park is generally about 2-3°C warmer.

Get in
Kruger is quite accessible by car and by air. Most visitors drive to Kruger or rent a car to take around the park, as cars allow more freedom in the park. However, many of the luxury camps offer all-inclusive packages which make renting a car unnecessary. The park also offers park-and-ride facilities for day visitors at Phabeni, Numbi and Paul Kruger gates.

By car
Kruger National Park has nine gates within South Africa and two international border crossings: one at Pafuri in the very north of the park and one at Giryondo in the north-central section of the park. The more established southern section of the park has five gates, whilst the central and northern sections only have two each. There is a significant gap between Phalaborwa gate and Punda Maria gate, making the Shingwedzi camp very remote. The park's gates are closed after sunset and visitors are not permitted to drive at night in the park. Driving in darkness is considered to be dangerous outside the park especially if you are not used to driving in Africa. Pedestrians walk along the roads and there are local taxi/minibus services. Both are difficult to spot at night. The area of the Numbi Gate has had incidents involving barriers on roads.

Gate Hours
It is not allowed to enter, walk or drive in the park unaccompanied at night, and entry gate and camp gate opening and closing times are strictly enforced.

If you are late on returning to the camp or found driving around at night, you will be fined very heavily. So make sure to be out or back in the camp before closing time!

By plane
There are three airports with commercial scheduled flights near Kruger National Park. From south to north, they are Kruger Mpumalanga at Mbombela, Hoedspruit Airport, and Phalaborwa Airport.

From Mozambique
While most visitors to Kruger come from South Africa, given the park's substantial border with Mozambique there are several entry points convenient for tourists coming via Mozambique. Crocodile Bridge gate is near the town of Komatipoort, which borders the Mozambican town of Ressano Garcia. It is 110 km (and a roughly 1 hr 45 min drive) from Maputo. If coming from Maputo province, this is likely the fastest entry to the park. Malelane gate is also fairly close along the N4.

Kruger also has two border crossings which give access to Mozambique's Limpopo National Park as part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, one at Giriyondo and another in the very north at Pafuri.

Fees
As with all South African National Parks, there are daily conservation and entry fees for the park. It may also be beneficial for one to buy a Wild Card, which provides entry to either selections of parks in South Africa or all of the South African National Parks. If you are not a resident of South Africa, you can choose to either pay daily conservation fees or buy an international visitors wildcard (valid for entry to all SANParks parks). The break even point is about 4-days conservation fees equal to a wildcard. You can purchase a wildcard or pay conservation fees when you are booking your accommodation, or you pay on admission (if you are not staying in the park) or at your camp. If you are visiting other parts of South Africa, you may want to consider the discounts available for Table Mountain and other parks before making your calculation.

When you enter the park you will be given an admission permit. It is very important to retain this, as you have to present it on the way out of the park to be permitted to exit.

The following conservation fees apply for Kruger National Park as of November 2022:

Anyone without a South African ID or Southern African Development Community passport will be charged the standard conservation fees. Up to date tariff information can be found on the SANParks website.

By car
The infrastructure of the park is outstanding by African standards and roads inside the park are of very good quality and potholes on the main roads are rare. Smaller side tracks are close to the original landscape, but manageable with a normal car, although a 4x4 offers probably a better comfort on this type of terrain. KNP roads have speed limits, ranging from 20 to 50 km/h and it is not wise to go much faster, because game tend to cross the roads out of nowhere. Driving off road is not allowed.

Take care when approaching animals. They are wild and unpredictable. If you have the feeling that animals get angry, leave! Elephant and rhino can be very dangerous to you and your car!

It is custom to share information about animal sightings with other park visitors. This happens casually and information is exchanged when two cars from the opposite direction meet and stop for a short chit-chat, there are also sightings boards at all the camps, showing where recent sightings were made. However, it is strongly discouraged to share wildlife locations on social media, due to poaching concerns.

Avis is the only car rental company with an office inside the park at Skukuza Camp, but other companies from Mbombela and at the two above mentioned airports are happy to provide you with a car as well. You may want to consider an air-conditioned car in the hot climate of the KNP.

Petrol stations within the park do accept payment by most bank cards.

The maximum speed limit is 50 km/h on tarred roads, 40 km/h on gravel roads and 20 km/h in rest camps, and is generally obeyed. However lower speeds afford greater safety and better sightings. It takes roughly 10 hours to cross the KNP in south - north direction. Distances between camps sites are on average 1-2 hours in the south and a little bit more in the north. Consider the distances between camps when planning your trip and remember that you are not allowed to leave your car once you left a camp site. Toilets are present at all the camps and picnic areas, but not at the hides. A road can be blocked by buffalo or elephant crossing, adding 20 minutes unexpected journey time to your trip. Leave some slack in your travel time calculations to enjoy the scenery.

During the summer rainy season, there is the possibility of gravel roads and bridges being closed due to flooding. Certain areas of the park may be inaccessible. Exercise caution if driving on these secondary roads during and after heavy rainfall.

Navigation
Make sure you have an up-to-date map, enough to eat and drink, cameras and binoculars, reference books and a litter bag with you, a litter bag is normally issued by the park's staff when you enter the park, but feel free to ask at camps and picnic spots. Maps can be purchased in all main camps at each gate. It is not advisable to rely solely on directions from satnav, as most satnav apps or devices will attempt to navigate you via private roads.

South African National Parks publishes a medium detail map on their website which can be used to supplement your GPS to prevent you from taking the wrong roads, but it is still recommended to buy a guide book when you get there, as the maps in the guidebooks are more detailed. OpenStreetMap also tends to have better, more up to date information than Google or Apple maps, but still has a tendency to send you along private roads sometimes. It is recommended that you use the table of travel times provided by SANParks in the Kruger Park guidebooks or on their website when calculating travel times especially, as the GPS will typically use the speed limit to calculate travel times, which can be highly unreliable in the park since it's not unusual to have to stop and wait for a herd of elephants or zebra to cross the road before proceeding.

Filling stations
Given the size of the park, it is often a source of anxiety for first-time visitors to find petrol. Fortunately, this is not as big a concern as it first appears, as most of the main camps have petrol. The camps with petrol stations are:

 * Berg-en-Dal
 * Crocodile Bridge
 * Letaba
 * Lower Sabie
 * Mopani
 * Orpen
 * Olifants
 * Pretoriuskop
 * Punda Maria
 * Satara
 * Shingwedzi
 * Skukuza

Visitors to the far northern region should be aware that there are no petrol stations in the Makuleke contract park and the closest petrol station is at the Punda Maria rest camp.

By foot
It is possible to go on guided walking tours, which you can arrange through the camp reception, or in advance with SANParks. However, the rangers in Kruger National Park have a policy of not surprising animals, which means you are going to be walking briskly through bushland with a couple of armed guides ahead of you, rather than stealthily moving through the bush to get a glimpse of an animal that hasn't seen you. The reality of this is that most animals will well have truly gone from the area before you get there, and the chances of wildlife spotting are dramatically reduced over what you might see by game vehicle or by car. Still, you might be lucky.

Unauthorised walking is not allowed and also extremely foolish.

Park and Ride
Kruger Park offers day visitors an option to do a park and ride tour at Numbi, Phabeni, or Paul Kruger gates. They have daily tours starting at 07:00 for morning drives and 14:00 (in summer) or 13:30 (in winter) for afternoon drives. Information about bookings can be found on the SANParks website.

See
Although the main attraction of Kruger is the wildlife, this just barely scratches the surface of what the park offers. From archaeological sites to memorial plaques, from baobab trees to some of the oldest rocks on the planet, Kruger offers a spectacular variety of attractions.

Wildlife
The main attraction of the park is wildlife viewing, and most of the camps have boards for reporting sightings of some of the most popular animals in the park. Due to poaching concerns, rhino sightings have been removed, and guests are asked not to report the locations of any animal sightings on social media.

The best times for sightings are during sunrise right when the gates open and sunset right before the gates close when animals are the most active. Sightings are also likely easier during the dry winter season when veld foliage is less dense and animals are likely to congregate around water sources. During the wet summer, there is a multitude of birds with summer seasonal visitors and a key time for birdwatchers.

If you're new to wildlife viewing, it's worthwhile to get one of the park's animal guidebooks to help you out. There are also a few lists to check off of what you've seen:

Marula Region (South)
The southernmost region of the park, and the most visited, is the Marula region. It is the most densely populated with wildlife as well.

Nkayeni Region (Central)
North of Skukuza is the Nkayeni region of the park, with Satara rest camp centrally located in the region and the Orpen gate is the only gate in the area. It is bordered to the north by the Olifants River.

Nxanatseni Region (North)
The Nxanatseni region is by far the largest region of the park, with almost half the land in the park being in this region.

Do
The biggest draw of Kruger is the nature. Flora, fauna, and beautiful landscapes all combine to make a generally pleasant and relaxing experience. It's possible to spend weeks in Kruger slowly driving around looking for animals, stopping at the various hides and other waypoints to see what's there, and just generally taking life at a snail's pace. However, Kruger offers a variety of ways to see things you wouldn't otherwise see with guided drives and walks, as well as a variety of other experiences both in and out of camp.

Wildlife experiences
The basic way to see the wildlife is to tour the park by car during the daylight hours when the park is open. This is a very effective way of seeing wildlife, even for first timers. There are many other wildlife experiences on offer.

 * Bush drives First-time visitors may want to consider to book a guided tour through the KNP with local park guides. Bush drives are available from Berg-en-Dal, Letaba and Skukuza camps and some other camps, and cost R380-490 per adult (50% less for children) (Mar 2023). Experienced rangers will take you in a 4x4 car to the KNP either for a sunrise or a sunset drive and explain to you and your party the finer details of game spotting.
 * Night drives Discovering the KNP on your own is a great adventure, but there are a few things that you can not do without a ranger. One of them is to have a night drive through the park to see nocturnal creatures such as lions, leopards and hyenas. Tours take a couple of hours and leave usually shortly before the main gates close at night.
 * Landrover Lebombo Eco-Trail
 * The 3 brand new 'Transfrontier Trails do Limpopo'
 * The Shingwedzi 4x4 Eco-Trail
 * The Machampane Wilderness Trail
 * The Massingir Hiking Trail
 * Wildlife films Several rest camps show wildlife films 6 days a week in the evenings. These camps are: Berg-en-Dal, Letaba, Mopani, Satara, Shingwedzi and Skukuza.

Hiking Trails
Discovering African flora and fauna on foot is an unforgettable lifetime experience and only few places in Africa offer such tours. You can join a group of up to 8 mates and 2 rangers on a hiking tour that lasts for 3 days and you learn a lot of things about South African wildlife. There is no way that you could see animals closer than on this tour. Imagine seeing lion, elephant or rhino only a few meters from you. This is a breathtaking experience. Trails follow circular routes and you return each evening to the safety of your camp where dinner awaits. The duration of the trails is three nights and two days, either from Sunday to Wednesday, or from Wednesday to Saturday. Hikers meet at the designated rest camp at 15:30 on Sundays or Wednesdays from where they leave by vehicle for their trail camp after a short briefing.

 * Metsimetsi trail is best enjoyed during the South African winter, check in at Skukuza camp and you will travel north to the N’waswitsontso river nearby the Satara camp.
 * Nyalaland trail Check in Punda Maria camp in the north of the KNP to spot crocodile, elephant and hippo as well as bird watching is going to be on your agenda. Buffalo also frequent the area. Birdlife is prolific.
 * Olifants Trail Check in at Letaba Camp. The trail crosses the Olifants River as well as the Letaba River which supports a variety of wildlife, including large predators, elephant and buffalo. Also listen out for the call of the African fish eagle.
 * Sweni Trail Check in at Satara Camp. The Sweni area is popular, in that, there is a high density of both predator and prey, and a trail experience here give hikers the opportunity to observe lion and even cheetah.
 * Wolhuter Trail In the southern part of the park (white rhino country), between the Berg-en-Dal and Pretoriuskop.
 * Sweni Trail Check in at Satara Camp. The Sweni area is popular, in that, there is a high density of both predator and prey, and a trail experience here give hikers the opportunity to observe lion and even cheetah.
 * Wolhuter Trail In the southern part of the park (white rhino country), between the Berg-en-Dal and Pretoriuskop.

Buy
Bigger camp sites such as Lower Sabie and Skukuza have comfortable shopping facilities and you can buy drinks, foodstuffs, souvenirs, as well as some other travel items you may have forgotten. The range is more limited at the smaller or more remote camps. It is easy for them to run out of particular items, so you have to make do with what is available. Fresh milk particularly can be in short supply.

Artistic wood carvings can be bought as well and is usually of reasonable quality and cheaper than in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Carvings can be found in and around the gates to the Kruger National Park as well.

Animal skins and rugs are available as well.

Eat

Most of the main camps have shops where you can buy raw food to cook, as well as wood or charcoal for fires. All accommodations have areas for cooking. Campsites tend to have communal kitchens, but most rondavels, bungalows or cottages will have private kitchens or kitchenettes. There are also picnic areas out in the wild. Some of these areas, such as Tshokwane, will sell cooked food on site. Others only have braai facilities for you to cook for yourself. Many of the camps have cafeterias and restaurants, but in general there's not too much variety (see below). The menu is the same at each camp, with a range of only 10 or so dishes. Most visitors familiar with the park are self-catering in their lodges or at the picnic areas.

Lodges in the private areas of the park and outside the park will cater food, often arranged in well-sheltered outdoor restaurants with open fireplace, and barbecue South African specialties such as:
 * wart hog sausage
 * springbok tenderloin
 * ostrich steak
 * biltong (dried meat) made of game, like kudu, impala or zebra.

Restaurants at camps
Most of the main camps have a single restaurant each, which are franchised with various chains popular in South Africa. An official listing of restaurants at camps in Kruger is available on the SANParks website.

Cattle Baron
As the biggest camp, Skukuza has luxuries most other camps don't get. One of these is the Cattle Baron, one of a chain of steak restaurants founded in 1987. Their Skukuza restaurant is one of two restaurants in South Africa's national parks (the other one being in Addo Elephont Park. The menu at Skukuza is somewhat different from the other Cattle Baron restaurants, but the menu on their website can give you a good idea what's available. The Cattle Baron will often (though not always) also serve various local foods such as mielie pap, boerewors, kudu steaks and malva pudding. Be sure to check their specials menu.

Tindlovu
Tindlovu is perhaps the most common restaurant in Kruger National Park. The first restaurant was opened in 2012 after decades of the founder dreaming of pursuing hospitality as a career. Tindlovu is mostly based in Kruger Park, but they also have two restaurants in Mbombela (Nelspruit).

Bush Braai and Bush Breakfast
Most camps offer Bush Braais and Bush Breakfasts, which are a wonderful way to have a dinner whilst experiencing the real bush. Bush braais begin with a roughly hour-long game drive in the afternoon, leading to the site of the meal, with preparation already underway. This meal typically lasts about 90 minutes and typically includes mielie pap, boerewors, game meat, a variety of vegetables and salad. Desserts and tea are also offered, and a cash bar is available. The braai will be followed by a 30-minute night drive back to camp. Bush breakfasts are fairly similar.

Prices vary, but can be confirmed by contacting the camp from which you'd like to do the bush braai. Note that you must be staying in the camp in order to do a bush braai or bush breakfast, as the breakfast leaves very early and the braai comes back after the gates close. More information is available on the SANParks website.

The following camps offer Bush braais:

Boma Braai
A Boma braai is an open fire barbecue in an open air boma in the camp. Boma braais are generally managed through the camp's restaurant and should be booked ahead. They are a nice trade-off for people who are either unable or unwilling to do a bush braai, but still want the feeling of being out in the wild rather than sitting at a restaurant. Bush braais often will not accommodate children (or will only accommodate a limited number of children, so groups with children may consider a boma braai instead.

Boma braais can be booked at the following camps:

Picnic sites
There are quite a few picnic sites of various size throughout the park. Some of the larger ones such as Afsaal and Tshokwane have kitchens where you can buy premade meals. The smaller ones (such as the Albasini ruins) might have no facilities directly available, requiring a short drive to nearby facilities. Many (but not all) picnic sites offer either skottels (gas-fired standalone cast iron frying pans) or braais with an option to buy firewood. Most of the main camps also have a day visitors area which serves as a picnic site. The Skukuza day visitors area is not within the main camp, but is a short drive downriver.

Marula region
The Marula region of the park between the Crocodile and Sabie rivers doesn't contain many picnic spots, as it is quite dense with camps. However, with the exception of the Albasini Ruins these spots are some of the best-stocked picnic sites in the park.

Nkayeni Region
The Nkanyeni region (between the Sabie river and the Olifants river) is home to the biggest picnic area in the park, Tshokwane. It also has a collection of other areas serving people driving up the less-used western roads and in the area around Satara.

Nxanatseni Region
The northernmost region of the park and in many ways the least developed, Nxanatseni has only a few picnic spots scattered around.

Drink
South African alcohol laws apply within the park. However, South African National Parks have some additional regulations regarding alcohol. There is a blanket ban on alcohol for day visitors - it is not allowed at picnic spots, in the day visitor areas at rest camps, and you are not allowed to drink alcohol whilst driving. (South African road law still applies in Kruger.) Day visitors are also not allowed to enter the park with any alcohol.

Overnight visitors may bring alcohol in their cars for consumption at their accommodation, and the restaurants in Kruger do serve alcoholic beverages to overnight visitors. Overnight visitors are also allowed to purchase alcohol at the Parks Shops in the main camps.

The bars in camp are visited in the evening by guests recalling tales of wildlife seen during the day. Generally people aren't visiting Kruger for the nightlife, but are more likely to spend the early evening with a braai, and retiring to bed for an early start the following day.

Sleep
Within Kruger there are a fair number of camps operated by SANParks, as well as some private camps operated on concessions. There are also several hotels and lodges outside of the park but near to a gate. Further, there are several private nature reserves that border Kruger and have agreements with the park for limited amounts of travel for their members.

SANParks camps
Most of the camps within the park are operated by South African National Parks. They are categorised by their size and facilities. The largest, Skukuza, has the most facilities, including a shop (selling food, drinks and curios), multiple restaurants, a library and museum, a swimming pool, a petrol station and a golf course. The smallest, Tzendze, is purely a tented campsite with communal ablutions and cooking facilities. The SANParks website allows bookings online for all parks, with instant confirmation and availability checks. You will need to register before you commence your booking, and the registration process can take around half an hour to be confirmed before you can commence booking. The SANParks site is not the first site returned by most search engines when searching for accommodation in Kruger, but it is the only site where you can book accommodation directly. All other sites will only take "provisional bookings", and are just agencies.

Getting a response from email sent to the reservations email address seems next to impossible. There are options to book activities (such as drives) online when booking accommodation, but your accommodation is booked the website does allow you to add or incorporate additional activities with your reservation. However, you can book them on arrival in camp (subject to availability) or in advance by phone.

Main camps
The main camps in Kruger are:

Satellite camps
Each satellite camp is attached to a main camp, and check-in is generally done at the related main camp. In some cases, check-in can be done from multiple main camps.

Bushveld camps
Bush camps provide smaller accommodation varieties than the main camps. They do not have full shops or restaurants in them and only some (Talamati, Biyamiti and Bateleur) will allow you to use electrical equipment like hair dryers. All units in these camps have private toilets, but kitchen facilities may be on open verandas.

Overnight hides
Kruger offers overnight hides, which provide an exciting and different way to see the park by night. These buildings are publicly accessible bird hides by day, but transform overnight into primitive accommodations for a small number of guests. As with all hides in Kruger, these are in good spots for wildlife viewing. However, these are some of the few spots in Kruger where you can go to sleep only to be awoken after midnight by hippos right outside your window or get a dawn awakening as a giraffe munches on the thatch roof. No electricity or water is provided at the sleepover hides, and as they act as regular hides during the day you must be packed up and ready to leave fairly early. However, given the unique experience provided, this is considered worthwhile for many a guest.

Bush Lodges
Bush lodges are private lodges that offer complete privacy to guests, as only those booked in the bush lodge are allowed in the camp and only one booking is allowed at a time. Bush lodges have their own kitchens with gas stoves, ovens, fridges, freezers, cutlery and crockery. They also have gas braais and wood fires (provide your own wood - you can buy wood at any gate or main camp shop).

Private camps within the park
Several camps within the park are run by private companies. The camps provide different accommodations and are nowhere near as uniform as the SANParks camps. In most cases, the camps provide packages that include transportation, so one may not have to hire a car.

Outside the park
There are several hotels along the borders of the park, mostly congregated around the park gates. These hotels are especially useful to tourists who may not be able to arrive on their first day before the gates close.

 * Many people also prefer to sleep at nearby towns, such as Komatipoort (8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate), Mbombela (for Numbi Gate), Malelane (for Numbi Gate), Sabie and Hazyview (for the Phabeni Gate) and Hoedspruit (for the Orpen gate). All of these have a wealth of accommodation of every standards, are easily accessible for the park for self-drive guests and tours in can be arranged via private tour operators.
 * Many people also prefer to sleep at nearby towns, such as Komatipoort (8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate), Mbombela (for Numbi Gate), Malelane (for Numbi Gate), Sabie and Hazyview (for the Phabeni Gate) and Hoedspruit (for the Orpen gate). All of these have a wealth of accommodation of every standards, are easily accessible for the park for self-drive guests and tours in can be arranged via private tour operators.
 * Many people also prefer to sleep at nearby towns, such as Komatipoort (8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate), Mbombela (for Numbi Gate), Malelane (for Numbi Gate), Sabie and Hazyview (for the Phabeni Gate) and Hoedspruit (for the Orpen gate). All of these have a wealth of accommodation of every standards, are easily accessible for the park for self-drive guests and tours in can be arranged via private tour operators.
 * Many people also prefer to sleep at nearby towns, such as Komatipoort (8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate), Mbombela (for Numbi Gate), Malelane (for Numbi Gate), Sabie and Hazyview (for the Phabeni Gate) and Hoedspruit (for the Orpen gate). All of these have a wealth of accommodation of every standards, are easily accessible for the park for self-drive guests and tours in can be arranged via private tour operators.
 * Many people also prefer to sleep at nearby towns, such as Komatipoort (8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate), Mbombela (for Numbi Gate), Malelane (for Numbi Gate), Sabie and Hazyview (for the Phabeni Gate) and Hoedspruit (for the Orpen gate). All of these have a wealth of accommodation of every standards, are easily accessible for the park for self-drive guests and tours in can be arranged via private tour operators.
 * Many people also prefer to sleep at nearby towns, such as Komatipoort (8 km from the Crocodile Bridge Gate), Mbombela (for Numbi Gate), Malelane (for Numbi Gate), Sabie and Hazyview (for the Phabeni Gate) and Hoedspruit (for the Orpen gate). All of these have a wealth of accommodation of every standards, are easily accessible for the park for self-drive guests and tours in can be arranged via private tour operators.

Nearby private game reserves and lodges
These are mainly found in the northeast of the Mpumalanga Province and often sharing a border with the south-western part of the KNP. Most fences between the KNP and private game parks have been dismantled and animals can freely move about. As per their name, private game reserves are not part of the state-owned SANParks system and are owned by private individuals or organizations. The private reserves that border KNP form what is called "Greater Kruger National Park". Examples of private reserves by KNP include Klaserie, Sabi Sands, Timbavati, and others.

Lodges within private reserves usually offer a more luxurious all-inclusive experience than within KNP with guided game drives, meals, and other activities. Safari drives within private reserves are less crowded and offer up close sightings of animals as they go off-road into the brush.

 * Main Camp is a luxurious place in the middle of Mpumalanga with elegant rooms. Each room has two bathrooms, a telephone and things you would expect in an upper class hotel, but not in the middle of the bush. Other parts of the hotel demonstrate its history as a hunting camp as was the fashion some time ago by presenting animal skins, heads and massive elephant tusks.
 * Harry’s Camp is the budget version of Mala Mala and shares the same wildlife experience as the main camp for less money. Facilities include bar, swimming pool and of course a private air-strip.
 * Kirkman’s Camp is an ex-cattle farm in a colonial style house near the sand river. Decoration reminds the visitor of past times and the reception looks like an exposition of old weapons, animal skins and other hunting trophies. Facilities include swimming pool, bar and private airstrip.
 * Selati Lodge is a charming place decorated in colonial style from the 19th century and has therefore no electricity and receives a maximum of 16 guests in 8 rooms and has bar and pool facilities.
 * Bush Lodge is close to a water hole and some of the rooms overlook it. The lodge is tastefully decorated with African art and accommodates 54 guests in chalets and 5 suits. Facilities include bar and pool.
 * Ebony Lodge
 * Boulders Lodge
 * Lebombo Lodge
 * Sweni Lodge
 * Castleton Camp
 * Ebony Lodge
 * Boulders Lodge
 * Lebombo Lodge
 * Sweni Lodge
 * Castleton Camp

Stay safe
In general, Kruger National Park is one of the safest areas of South Africa. However, there are still safety concerns visiting Kruger.

Malaria
The entirety of Kruger Park is a breeding ground for malaria-carrying anopheles mosquitoes. As such, it is important to take precautions against malaria. While the best advice for you will come from a doctor, you can use the Wikivoyage page about malaria as a starting guide. Avoiding mosquito bites by using mosquito repellent, covering your skin and using mosquito nets is especially helpful, but not sufficient on its own. Pharmacies in South Africa offer a wide variety of effective malaria tablets, often for cheaper than available elsewhere, but it is important to check with your doctor especially if you are taking any other medications, as there may be drug-drug interactions.

Animals
When entering Kruger National Park, you are entering the home of the animals in the park. It is important to be respectful, as harming the animals in the park comes with a stiff fine, potentially prison time, and in some cases an immediate death penalty enforced by elephant, rhino, lion or hippo. None of these are particularly positive outcomes, so you are encouraged to avoid such scenarios. Do not leave your vehicle except in camp or where there are signs allowing it. Even when there are signs noting that you may leave your vehicle, be sure to check the area around you before exiting.

Do not feed the animals. Animals who are fed by humans tend to come back for more food and can end up becoming pests or even violent. You feeding an animal might be a step on the path to it having to be killed, and wildlife management hates to have to kill the animals.

Driving
Respecting speed limits inside the KNP is crucial. Big game crosses the roads in the park without any warning and an upset elephant is not easy to deal with - the same applies for rhinos and giraffe bulls. Speed limits are 50 km/h on tarred roads and 40 km/h on dirt roads. Even so, going close to the speed limit is not recommended, as it makes it more difficult to spot animals near the road. Additionally, it is important to leave plenty of time to get back to camp or to a park gate before the gates close. Not only are there fines for those caught in the park after closing time, but lights seen in unexpected locations must be investigated, as poachers often camp in the park.

Please be careful when driving outside the park at night, especially in rural areas. While the area is generally safer than parts of South Africa like Johannesburg, the roads are still quite dangerous.

During rainy season, exercise caution on gravel roads and low bridges during and after heavy rainfall due to flooding and risk of roads being washed out.

Other rules
Some other rules that are important to know before visiting Kruger are:

 * Firearms must be declared and sealed at the entrance gate.
 * No pets of any kind are permitted in the KNP
 * Driving vehicles off road is not allowed

Go next

 * Pilgrim's Rest and the Blyde River Canyon are often visited in the same trip as Kruger.
 * Johannesburg (the biggest city south of the Sahara) and Pretoria in the Gauteng Province are busy cities of banks and government institutions and are 4 hours drive from the park.
 * Cape Town is one of the largest cities in South Africa and is in the south-west corner of the country near the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Town is a stone's throw from South Africa's world-famous Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl.
 * Durban is primarily a holiday/resort city at the Indian Ocean but also boasts South Africa's busiest container port.
 * Drakensberg -- Massive and spectacular mountain range. Peaks exceed 3000 meters above sea level. Climbing, hiking, wilderness trails, mountain biking, fly fishing, and more.
 * Lesotho -- real Africa right on South Africa's doorstep.

The border crossing into Mozambique within the greater park isn't really practical for overseas visitors. Rental cars are not permitted across the border and there is no transport to or from the border post to speak of. There are no facilities, apart from customs and immigration, at the border post. The customs, immigration and (Mozambique) tourism officials at the crossing are busy doing a range of activities, none of which actually involve processing people across the border.

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Krugersdorp

Krugersdop is a town in South Africa's Gauteng province to the west of Johannesburg. Krugersdorp has a modern business centre and shopping malls alongside many smaller shops, schools, and necessary amenities. There are also game reserves and a nearby bird sanctuary.

Understand
Gold, manganese, iron, asbestos and lime are all mined in the area.

By car

 * From Pretoria follow the N14 west until it joins the R28 (Paardekraal Drive), then follow Paardekraal into Krugersdorp
 * From Johannesburg, take the M47/Gordon Road (exit 78/Roodepoort) turnoff from the N1, follow Gordon Road for 1 km until it crosses Ontdekkers Road, turn right into Onttdekkers and follow it until it changes name to Voortrekker Road. Follow Voortrekker Road into Krugersdorp.

By train
Commuter trains from central Johannesburg depart about every 1-2 hours, journey time is just under one hour. Operated by Metrorail, these have a reputation for being somewhat grubby and often overcrowded.

By plane
Krugersdorp is served by the Jack Taylor Airfield which is easily accessible from Pretoria via the R28/N14 highway, and more commonly by the N1 highway, Lanseria International Airport on the R511 which is used for travel to Pretoria, and OR Tambo International Airport which is South Africa's main international airport located in Johannesburg.

Do

Buy

 * something at the huge malls of
 * 1) cradle stone mall
 * 2) key west mall.

 * You can visit the local stalls around the city.

Go next

 * Johannesburg is the big city for which Krugersdorp primarily acts as a dormitory town. It is a major centre of arts, culture and economic growth.
 * Pretoria is only a short while away from Krugersdorp and has a lot to offer a tourist. It is the nation's capital and is almost completely joined to the Johannesburg metro area!
 * Sun City is a two-hour drive away and offers world class golf courses and entertainment. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve is adjacent to Sun City and offers visitors to get the taste of an African Game Reserve.
 * Cradle of Humankind is a World Heritage Site comprising a number of attractions including the Sterkfontein Caves, the Wonder Caves and Maropeng visitor centre. It's only 25 km northwest of Krugersdorp along the R563.

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Krui

Krui the capital of the Pesisir Barat Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia. While the town itself is rather rough and unattractive, there are vast gorgeous white sand beaches stretching for miles and kilometers and miles to the north and south.

Understand
Krui is a principal port of Pesisir Barat Regency.

Do
A visit to Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, or surfing at Karang Nyimbor, Tanjung Setia, is highly recommended.

Sleep
Accommodation is relatively undeveloped in this remote region of Lampung Province, and few people are fluent in English.

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Krujë

Kruje, also Kruja in English, is a city in Albania just north of Tirana that is rich in history. Kruja has a long list of attractions to offer tourists from the ancient castle nestled in the craggy rocks, two museums, stunning views, a nearby national park, sacred temples, natural springs, the ancient city ruins of Albanopolis, and the old bazaar.

Understand
Kruje was the de facto capital of Skanderbeg. Due to its high position it was possible to communicate from there to other castles of the country by using light/fire signs.

Krujë is a small city approximately 31 km (20 miles) north of the capital city of Tirana. While the region has been populated since the 3rd century BC, it was also home to the eponymous Alban tribe as well as Gjergj Skanderbeg, the national hero of Albania.

By bus
Hourly buses or furgons connect Krujë with Tirana between 07:00–18:00. From Tirana's Northern Bus Terminal they take casually 45 min and cost about 200 lek. Bus times are available under Tirana.

Alternatively, you can also connect via Fushë Krujë, from where you have regular furgons to and from Krujë (06:00–18:00, 100 lek).

From Shkodër and Durrës take a bus or van to Fushë Krujë first—it runs directly from the motorway to Tirana.

Get around
Kruje is small enough to get around on foot very easily. It is built on a mountainside, with the one-street bazaar the central attraction, and the renovated castle just above and to the south. You can start your journey by walking on the pedestrian street. From there you have the option to the Old Baazar and buy a souvenir or something traditional or you can go to the Ethnographic Museum. When you are there you can decide if you also want to see the remainings of the old castle. There are some cafes and small restaurants near the castle, which makes it really easy for anyone to take a break from walking for some time.

However, if you are more of a nature person you can go hiking in the mountains. At the top of the mountain you can find a holy place where many locals go called Sarisalltik.

Do

 * Enjoy the panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea from the castle.
 * Leave your impressions at the Skanderbeg Museum Guestbook
 * Go for a walk along the pedestrian street and take a peak at the many restaurants and souvenir shops alongside
 * Visit the Sarisalltik Bektashi Temple at the top of Skanderbeg Mountain
 * Take a deep breath of fresh air in the Shtam Pass (Qafe Shtame) National Park, where Queen Geraldine is said to have taken water from the source with the same name

 * Shop for souvenires, handicrafts and carpets in the historic 17th-century Old Bazaar.
 * Hike in the National Park of Krujë with its waterfalls and springs.
 * Shop for souvenires, handicrafts and carpets in the historic 17th-century Old Bazaar.
 * Hike in the National Park of Krujë with its waterfalls and springs.

Nature

 * Krujë E1.jpgQafë-Shtamë National Park – This national park, established in 1996, is 25 km (15.5 miles) northeast of Kruja. The bottled drinking water of the same name is found here and is famous because it used to be delivered daily to the royal family in Tirana due to its curative properties. Its location is 1,100 m above sea level nestled in the mountains. The park is comprised largely of black pine forest and is famous for its curative water, special atmosphere, fresh air, natural beauty and the unique landscape that it offers. Here at the park you will be able to enjoy popular outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, picnics, yoga, etc. Accessing the park is easiest by car.
 * Hurdha e Kecit (The pond of the nanny-goat) –Hurdha e Kecit is a mountain pass located near the village of Kec in the Kruja region of Albania This pass has historical significance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. This toponym is present in the territory of Kruja where there are springs and waterfalls. The Pond of Nanny-goat is located in the village of Noje, 6 km in the east of Kruja, in one of the ramification of the Dro River. It is a waterfall with a length of 15-20 m and with a scenic view. The legend of this waterfall states that: Here has lived the beauty of the water (an Albanian myth) which went out every morning in the coast by drying and combing her hair under the sun and would dive again in the afternoon. The residents of this region have used this waterfall as a pilgrimage place because they believed in the curative powers of the waterfall.
 * Lake Bovilla – Lake Bovilla is a reservoir located in the central part of Albania, near the capital city of Tirana. The Lake Bovilla is situated about 15 km northeast of Tirana, in the Bovilla area of the Tirana County. The lake serves as a reservoir for drniking water suppy to Tirana and the surrounding areas. It is important source of freshwater for the region. Lake Bovilla is easily accessible from Tirana by car, with a drive of about 30 minutes.
 * It lies in between two mountain ranges with opportunities for walking, hiking, mountain biking, and climbing on the rocks. From any view of the lakeside mountains you can enjoy the beautiful view of the landscape.
 * Cave of Bovilla – In the southern part of the Gami Mountain, in the gorge of Bovilla, which divides Kruja from the Tirana district. This cave is not exposed for visitors. Based on researchers this cave is the continuation of the Cave of Pellumbasit of the Dajti Mountain. It is thought to have been inhabited around the 12th and 11th century BCE. A distinction of this settlement is the presence of prehistorical pictures which show scenes from that time.
 * Abdyl Agës Bridge – This bridge is between Mount Krujë and Mount Kurçajt in the southernmost part of Krujë and spans the Black River. It is believed to have been built in the early 1800s and is constructed entirely of limestone. The bridge is part of a medieval road that once led through this region and provided a safe crossing for the caravans that passed through.
 * Kurçajt Bridge – To the south of the Krujë region in the village of Kurçaj. It stretches over the Black River and served as an integral part of an old caravan trail connecting Krujë with Tirana. It was constructed in the late 1700s and is made from staggered stones raised gradually by concrete portions. The bridge was made with a unique asymmetric shape that reaches up to the opposite side like a staircase.
 * Weeping Gorge – 2 km (1.2 miles) from the north of Krujë, along the road that leads to Qafë-Shtama national park is a memorial for martyrs of the Ottoman invasion. The memorial hangs at the edge of a massive gorge overlooking an expansive valley. Historical evidence shows that below these stones are the remains of 90 girls that chose to be thrown into the abyss rather than succumb to the Ottomans on June 16th, 1478.
 * Black River Canyon – Between Kruja Mountain and Gamnit Mountain, this canyon offers a walking and hiking trail with views of waterfalls, rivers, and old ottoman bridges. Within the canyon are the Abdyl Agës Bridge, Black Gorge, Bridge of Kurcajt, and Medieval Steps. This area is thought to have been an important passageway around the 15th century and traces are readily seen in the area today.
 * Old City of Zgerdhesh - Archaeologists have said that they might have discovered traces of the Ilyrian city of Albanopolis. Several brick tombs have been discovered.

Hike

 * Path of Skanderbeg – The hike, which can be done by any age, goes 1265 m to the highest peak (the Lake Peak is 1725 m. Along the trail, there are numerous streams flowing from the highest peak of this mountain with icy and crystalline water. The hike takes about 2½ hours and has a 3.71-km climbing distance. At Skenderbeg Mountain, there are views of the long coastline of the Adriatic, and the visibility goes to Burrel in Mali i Dejës.
 * Hiking to Shrine of Sari-Saltik – It is accessible by road, but also by a wonderful hiking trail.Hiking the entire path from the city center to the temple will take approximately an hour or an hour and a half depending on speed. Once at the top you can enjoy the historical temple as well as a few cafes and restaurants within walking distance, some of which offer breathtaking views.
 * Droja River Canyon Hike – This trail is approximately 1.5 km long and takes around 25 minutes to reach the end. At the end of the primary and secondary trails are beautiful water features including some waterfalls. The beginning of the trail can be accessed by car.

Buy
Some beautiful carpets, hand-made felt items such as slippers, antiques including traditional costumes of all sorts, and lots of more or less kitsch "Albania" red paraphernalia with the eagle on it.

Eat
Some tradional dishes in Kruja:
 * Tavë me fasule – A traditional food with the main ingredient "legume"
 * Fërgesë me qumësht – Traditional food with curd and milk.
 * Kabuni - A traditional dish, made with rise, cinnamon and ram's neck meat.
 * Sultjash - A dessert (rice pudding) not to be missed, cooked with love by the grandmothers of Kruja.

Nearby

 * Fushë-Kruja
 * Laç is a town in central Albania, situated near the Shkumbin River and surrounded by picturesque hills. It's known for its agricultural activities, particularly in wheat and corn cultivation. The town has a relatively small population and a laid-back atmosphere. Lac is also home to historical sites such as the ruins of the ancient city of Byllis, which dates back to the 4th century BC and offers insights into Albania's rich history. Additionally, Lac serves as a gateway to exploring the natural beauty of the surrounding region, including nearby lakes and mountains, making it a pleasant stop for travelers interested in both history and nature.
 * Thumanë is a small town located near Fushë-Kruja in Albania. This area is known for its natural beauty and rich history. The Balshaj Tower is one of the main historical attractions of the town. Thumanë offers a peaceful atmosphere and a beautiful blend of nature and local culture.
 * Qafshtamë is a mountainous area located near the city of Kruja in Albania. This area offers magnificent natural views, with high hills and dense forests. In this area, you can also find some important historical sites, such as the Balshaj Tower, an ancient tower that was part of the defense of Kruja during the medieval period. Qafshtama is also a popular destination for travelers and hikers seeking adventure in nature and wishing to explore the beauty of the area.

Further away

 * Tirana
 * Shëngjin
 * Shkodra
 * Lezhë

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Krupa

There is more than one place with Krupa in the name:

Bosnia and Herzegovina

 * Bosanska Krupa, the small town in between Bihać and Novi Grad on the Una river
 * Krupa na Vrbasu, the village 25 km south of Banja Luka on the Krupa and Vrbas rivers

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Krupa na Vrbasu

Krupa na Vrbasu (Krupa on the Vrbas) is a small town some 25km south of Banja Luka in the Bosanska Krajina of Bosnia and Herzegovina, BiH. Krupa lies in a valley between canyons of the Vrbas-river.

The Krupa itself is a small river which joins the Vrbas in the canyon. Krupa spreads itself out along the Krupa, and by the main road Jajce-Banja Luka.

The town is known for the "Krupa falls", the waterfalls in the town. Indeed the crystal clear waters racing down between the traditional watermill make a lovely sight. By the waterfalls you can even buy freshly ground wheat, or eat some trout at the trout farms just below.

After the waterfalls you can take a quick tour by the monastery - which is basically a church and a very new building where some priests live - an hike up to 'Greben', the old watchtowers, where you have a very scary and spectacular view over the Vrbas canyon and the town.

Also a hike to the source of the Krupa is not too challenging and always appreciated.

In Krupa, behind the school, towards the Vrbas, is Kamp Krupa, run by the Kanjon rafting club  where in the summer is a camp-site.

When you're into rockclimbing, you can also go a few km north down the Vrbas, cross the river at the hanging bridge to climb up the stone bridge ('kameni most'), but you need to arrange you own climbing gear or contact Julien.

Get in

 * If you come from direction of Sarajevo, choose a bus coming through Travnik and Jajce. This bus will continue to Krupa before arriving in Banjaluka. Do not take the bus which goes over Doboj, as it will not pass Krupa.
 * It is unclear if at the bus station of Sarajevo you can buy tickets for Krupa, so if not, get a ticket for Banja Luka instead. Remember to make sure the bus doesn't goes over Doboj. Ask the driver to let you out in Krupa. Krupa comes 25 km after Jajce, the town with the big waterfall.
 * If you come from Zagreb, take the bus to Banja Luka.
 * When you arrive in Banja Luka, you change to the bus to Krupa. This bus is a local line and it is operated by BOČAC tours. Take either the bus to "Krupa n/V - BOČAC" or "AGINO SELO". These buses leave from the departure place of the city buses, which is different then the intercity bus station where you would arrive. It is left of the trainstation ("Zeljeznicka Stanica"), which is 200 meters from where you arrive in main bus station.
 * The BOČAC bus leaves on:
 * Weekdays 06.50, 10.00, 11.45 , 13.30, 15,10 , 17.45 , 19.10, 22.05
 * Weekend: 06.50, 11.45, 15.10 , 17,45 , 19,10

 * The ride costs 3,5 KM (Konvertibilni Maraka, ~) and takes about 40 minutes. The bus goes straight to the center of Banja Luka, so there is also the possibility to catch it in the center; for example from the "old bus station", behind the museum of contemporary arts.

Do

 * From 20-26th of August 2012 an acrobatics festival will be held in Krupa: http://www.cirkusbanjaluka.wordpress.com

Eat

 * Restoran Kanjon
 * Restoran Krupske Vode
 * Cevapi at Cafe Šamara

Sleep

 * Sleep at Hostel "Smještaj ŠAMARA"  for approx € 13 per night.
 * Camp in Kamp Krupa, behind the football stadion, next to where the Krupa flows into the Vrbas. €5 per night, warm showers, toilets, electricity, accesscible by camping cars. Contact: Cane (+387 668 570 78, only Serbocroatian)

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Krutyń

Krutyń is a village in Masuria, Poland. It's a typical Masurian touristic village with some pensions and restaurants.

Do

 * Kayak down Krutynia river.

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Krynica Morska

Krynica Morska is city in Pomorskie in Poland.

Get in

 * by plane - the international Lech Wałęsa airport at Gdansk
 * by car - from Gdańsk by the route 201 just east along the coast and the Vistula Peninsula.
 * by train - (PKP)
 * by bus - (PKS)

Get around
The sea resort is not very big, so you can easily walk on foot or rent a bike. As it is situated on the Vistula Peninsula it is not easy to get lost.

Do

 * The long distance footpath the Jantar Szlak (translates: Amber Way) begins in the town and runs all the way to Gdańsk along the coast, signposted with PTTK, yellow horizontal stripes on a white rectangle.
 * If you feel annoyed by the crowds everywhere, try moving to the Piaski village, 15 km further. It looks more like a typical Polish village. You won't have a problem with finding accommodation, although there's lack of the posh hotels. The beaches are almost empty comparing to those in Krynica. You'll almost certainly meet wild boars wandering around. Also you can walk along the beach to the Russian border (don't try to cross it even if you can't see the soldiers!).

Eat
Smoked fish (including the delicious, but expensive, eel) are available from many restaurants and roadside stalls.

Go next
Gdańsk Bay:

 * Pommeranian metropol Gdańsk with a beautiful old town and the biggest gothic brick church worldwide
 * sea resort Sopot with the longest European mole (wooden pier)
 * sea resort and port Gdynia with the biggest Baltic port
 * sea resort Puck

Vistula Bay:

 * medieval town of Elbląg
 * sea resort and medieval town of Frombork with the grave of Nicolaus Copernicus
 * sea resort Kadyny with one of the best European studs

Kashubian Coast:

 * Slowinski Nationalpark with the biggest dunes in Europe
 * sea resort Rowy
 * sea resort Leba
 * sea resort Jastrzebia Gora
 * sea resort Rozewie
 * sea resort Wladyslawowo

On the Hel Peninsula:

 * sea resort Chalupy
 * sea resort Jastarnia
 * sea resort Jurata
 * sea resort Hel

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Krynica-Zdrój

Krynica is a spa town in Małopolskie Province in the Beskid mountains of southern Poland. Zdrój means "spa" so the town is sometimes spelled out as Krynica-Zdrój.

Get in
From Kraków a direct train runs once daily (ca. 5h, 228 km for 18 zł) or direct public bus service (ca. 3h, 150 km for around 20 zł). Buses are much more frequent.

is central in town.

See

 * Koncertowa restaurant (1870) in Park Slotwinski.
 * Koncertowa restaurant (1870) in Park Slotwinski.
 * Koncertowa restaurant (1870) in Park Slotwinski.
 * Koncertowa restaurant (1870) in Park Slotwinski.
 * Koncertowa restaurant (1870) in Park Slotwinski.
 * Koncertowa restaurant (1870) in Park Slotwinski.

Do

 * Hike in the surrounding hills.
 * Mountain-bike in the hills or across villages.
 * Rope park

Sleep
This is the biggest spa town in Poland so it is full of sanitariums and basically every house provides rooms.

Go next
Do a day trip to Slovakia. Nearby Slovak towns include Bardejov (30 km) and Poprad (100 km). The Spiš region is also easily accessible.

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Kuakata

Kuakata is at the southernmost tip of Bangladesh.

Locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea), Kuakata is a picturesque coastal strand about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. Derived from the Bengali word 'Kua' for "well" in association with a well that was dug by early Rakhine settlers on the seashore in their quest to find drinking water after being expelled from Arakan (Myanmar) by the Mughals in 1784, today it is home to Hindu and Buddhist communities. Kuakata holds a myriad of elements from sandy beach and forest to sea and sky, and is known for some outstanding sunrises and sunsets over the Bay of Bengal.

Get in
There exists roads between Dhaka and Patuakhali district headquarters. Accessible by road, water or air transport up to Barisal. Then one may travel by road or water to Kuakata or Patuakhali.

Getting in Kuakata is a 2 phase journey. first one is from Dhaka to Barishal. There are launch & bus service available for this journey. The 2nd phase is to travel from Barishal to Kuakata. There are some bus service available in the Barishal Launch Port. These buses render daily trip to Kuakata. This trip takes about 5-6 hours due to bad road condition. In this 2nd phase trip there are 5 Ferries.

See
Buddhist temples, tribal villages of Rakhain along with their lifestyle and handicrafts at Rakhain Market, and sunrises and sunsets are some things to behold in Kuakata, along with the beach, naturally. Also, you're likely to see multitudes of small lobsters running all over the beach if you go in the early morning. Some other localities of note: Coconut Forest, Jhau Forest, Gongamati Reserved Forest (an evergreen mangrove forest, ancient wells, Ganga Motir Char, Labu Bagan/Lebur Chor, Kakrar Chor.

There are some sites that may be visited in Kuakata.
 * Sunrise & Sunset point on the beach.
 * Jhaubon, alongside the beach.
 * Lemur Char, accessible by Motorcycle & Zip-car.
 * Fatrar Dip, accessible by Boat & Trawler.
 * Misripara - Rakhain Village. It contains a Buddhist Temple which has a statue of Buddha of about 30 feet high, claimed to be the highest in Bangladesh. The road to this village is not good. Motorcycle is the only good choice of transport to visit here.
 * Rakhain Market near the beach, with a bronze Buddha.

Do
Try renting a bike or taking a boat ride, or listening to Baul songs at the beach.

Sleep
Other recommended hotels include "Hotel Kuakata Inn", "Hotel Grevar Inn", "Hotel Sea Palace", "Hotel Al-Hera", "Sagor Konna", "Anondo Bari".

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Kuala Belait

Kuala Belait is the second largest city in Brunei. Kuala Belait lies along the Belait River near the South China Sea, west of Seria. Kuala Belait is a river port at the center of an oil field that includes offshore wells. It's very close to the border with Malaysia, and is the first city you'll reach if driving to Brunei from Miri.

By car
Kuala Belait is at one end of the coastal freeway that traverses Brunei. Well signposted and easy to find. Free parking is relatively easy to find.

By bus
The Kuala Belait bus terminal is located in the middle of town, on the corner of Jalan Bunga Raya & Jalan McKerron.
 * To/from Miri: As of late 2022, there are no direct buses to Miri. To get to Miri requires transport, possibly a taxi, to the border, walking across the border then different transport on to Miri. If net access is available, it is possible to get a Grab to pick up on the Malaysia side.
 * To/from Seria: Regular buses shuttle between Kuala Belait and Seria. Journey time is half an hour and cost B$1 one way.
 * To/from Bandar Seri Begawan: There are no direct buses between Kuala Belait and Bandar Seri Begawan. Take the Seria bus and change to a Bandar bus there.

Buy
The main street has a mixture of local traders and international chains. Local jewellery, mostly gold, is available. There is a small souvenir shop, for your I love Brunei T-shirt.

Sleep

 * Government Rest House, Guest house located on the beach. A 10-minute walk from the Jln McKerron bus station. Between US$50-US$65.

Go next

 * Miri
 * Seria
 * Tutong
 * Sengkurong
 * Jerudong
 * Berakas
 * Bandar Seri Begawan
 * Limbang
 * Bangar
 * Lawas

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Kuala Besut

Kuala Besut is a small town in Terengganu, on the east coast of Malaysia. It's mainly known for being the gateway to the Perhentian Islands, though it's a fairly cute town, with many murals, colourful hotels, and old-looking wooden buildings.

Talk
Kelantanese is the local dialect of the Besut District, but like everywhere else in Malaysia, you will be understood if you speak standard Malay.

Get in
Kuala Besut is about 50 km south of Kota Bharu and about 110 km north of Kuala Terengganu.

You will probably arrive by bus at the, and if you are heading to the Perhentian Islands, you will need to board a speedboat at the.

By bus

 * From Jerteh, 17 km south-west and the closest city to Kuala Besut, take a local bus or a shared taxi (RM20).
 * From Pasir Puteh, another nearby city that you might end up at if working your way to the coast from inland, local bus 96 goes to Kuala Besut a few times a day from the Pasir Puteh bus station ("Stesen Bas Pasir Puteh" on Google Maps, not "Terminal Bas Pasir Puteh Sentral").
 * From Kota Bharu, there is a local bus service that leaves roughly every hour on the hour (City Liner #639) (RM6, 1 hr 40 min) and an SKMK express bus (RM7.50) that leaves three or four times a day. Both stop at the Kuala Besut bus terminal. It's also easy to arrange a share taxi ride RM80 - virtually any guesthouse or hotel in Kota Bharu will organise this. You can also book the mini van (Doremi Travel and Tour, telephone no +60 97479663) from Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut. You are required to make a reservation in advance, especially during the May-September high season. The fare is RM35 per person.
 * From Kuala Terengganu, take any northbound bus and get off at Jerteh (110 km).
 * From Penang east-bound Mutiara Ekspress depart from Sungai Nibong ekspres bas (express bus) terminal (public bus 401 from Penang Jetty RM2) to Jerteh via Kota Bharu twice daily (9AM and 9PM, RM46), sometimes to Kuala Besut depending on the number of passengers going there. The journey requires around 6 hours. There is no direct bus from Butterworth to Kuala Besut! From Butterworth you can take two direct buses (Mutiara at 10PM and S.P.Bumi 9AM and 9PM) to Jerteh (RM42.70 vs RM42.00) and from there take a local bus, taxi (10-RM20/car), walk or hitchhike for another 17 km to Kuala Besut Jetty. You will arrive at Jerteh at 3-5AM at the petrol station next to T junction of roads to Kuala Besut and Kuala Terengganu in middle of nowhere, so you will have plenty of time to bargain with taxi drivers who are waiting there for you or to walk to the bus station in Jerteh (1 km on main road). The easiest way to go from Penang to Perhentian is take the GSM (Persada) direct bus which departs from Komtar Building in George Town (in walking distance from tourist area of Lebuh Chulia) directly to Kuala Besut Jetty, where you will walk a few minutes to the boat (first you have to wait couple hours in travel agency because the first boat departs at 8AM and you will arrive there around 4:30AM, so you can buy a speedboat ticket at any of the agencies for the fixed price of RM70/return if you don't have one already). The bus from Butterworth to Kota Bharu costs RM35, and from there it's only 50 km (90 min) to Kuala Besut by direct local bus (RM6).

Alternatively, you can go to Prangin Mall and ask any bus counter for a ticket to Kota Bharu (RM37 or RM38). From KB Bus terminal, follow directions under "from Kota Bharu" above.

 * From Kuala Lumpur there are a few buses services going direct to Kuala Besut, namely Mutiara, Perdana, Sani and Mahligai. All buses depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The cost is usually RM40, and they drop you off within walking distance of the jetty. The buses leave twice daily, 9AM and 9PM and arrive in Kuala Besut around 5AM. The first boat is at 8AM (until then the pier gate is closed!) Mutiara and Mahligai buses usually stop near the jetty. The trip is about 9 hours with only one stop at around 1AM and 1PM.
 * From Johor Bahru buses leave from Larkin Terminal, and take 9-10 hours. Best is to take the 9PM Transnasional night bus to Kota Bharu (RM64.10), and ask to be dropped at Jerteh.
 * From Singapore you can take the 9:45PM night bus from Kitchener Complex (Lavender MRT) to Kuala Terengganu (RM183).

Taxi drivers may try to take you to a travel agent of their choosing, who will pay them commission (which gets charged to you). If you are going to the Perhentian Islands and already have accommodation booked, just go directly to the jetty, or pick an agent of your own choice, but in the end you will pay RM70 for a return ticket everywhere, so it really doesn't matter which travel agency you choose.

Tour operators in town can arrange transfers to Taman Negara (RM90), Cameron Highlands (RM75) and Kuala Lumpur (RM70). If you are returning from the Perhentian Islands you'll need to catch an early boat to make it in time, so advance reservations are recommended.

By rail
The nearest railway station is Tanah Merah, although most travellers use Kota Bharu's better-serviced Wakaf Bahru station instead.

By plane
The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Kota Bharu Airport. It takes 1 hour 15 mins to Kuala Besut Jetty.

From Kuala Terengganu Airport /(KTA), it takes 2 hours to reach Kuala Besut.

Get around
The downtown area of Kuala Besut, around the jetty, is small and easily walkable. You can also walk to and from the bus terminal, at 0.9 km from the jetty or center of downtown, though there is also some kind of taxi active at both sites.

See

Perhentian Islands. Kuala Besut is the place to go to get the boat to the Perhentians. RM70 return everywhere, but in 2016, a return ticket could be bargained down to RM50 to RM55. Also RM30 Park Conservation Fee to be paid. Lots of boats with life jackets, and no overloading, as the KB Harbour Police do daily checkups.

The downtown of Kuala Besut is work taking at least a quick look at, with colorful murals and old-looking wooden buildings. There's also an interesting Islamic cemetery that you'll see if you walk from the bus station to the jetty.

Eat
There are many good eating places, including at least one Chinese-run restaurant that stays open for lunch even during Ramadan.

On Tuesdays there are some stalls offerings cheap but delicious street food on the market square near the Kuala Besut bus station.

Go next

The bus terminal is less than 10 minutes' walk from the jetty and offers transport to many locations. Bus tickets can be purchased at the respective bus company ticket counters. There's a cheap supermarket around the corner as well as 2 tiny public (?) bathrooms and shower rooms (RM0.5 for toilet use, RM1 for shower use).

Taxis run everywhere, private mini vans run to Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara, and big buses to KL and Kota Bharu and other places but not Kuala Terengganu

Kuala Lumpur
There are express buses at 9AM in the morning and 8-9PM at night depending on destination and route.

Kota Bharu
Shared taxi depart at 9AM, 1PM and 5PM. Travel time around 1 hr. Cityliner bus #639 to the city centre of Kota Bharu leaves at 7:30AM, 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 5:30PM and 6:30PM (RM 6 per person). The bus is old, dirty, has no AC and gets really dusty because the driver has to leave the doors open for fresh air. Travel time is 1 hr 45 min give or take 15 minutes. The bus rarely enters the station and picks up people from the road across.

Sungai Kolok (Thailand border)
Shared taxi is available 3 times a day, 9AM, 1PM and 5PM.

Kuala Terengganu
From Kuala Besut the timetable is erratic, though approximately 7AM, 08:30AM, 10:30AM, 1PM, 2:30PM and 4:30PM. The bus stop in Kuala Besut is located in the village near the market square around 1 km from the jetty. The yellow bus (SP Bumi) can actually be picked up along the main road from the jetty. Turn left at the end of the jetty and walk to the end of the main road; the bus will stop on the corner just before the bridge. Service is limited on Friday with usually one in the morning and one at lunch time. The cost is RM10.80 and it takes 2 hr 20 min from Kuala Terengganu.

KB is a hard place to get out of if you are going to Kuala Terengganu. The major buses don’t leave from KB to KT. They leave from Jerteh another town. Only an irregular local bus does this journey.

Only the Bumi (pronounced Boo-me) yellow and green bus does this trip - 2 hours and RM10.5. It can be caught from the corner near the river bridge a few hundred metres from the pier. Ask the locals. Times for departure are a bit uncertain, and there are several scheduled departures during the day, including one around 10:30AM.

Penang (Georgetown or Butterworth)
The new Kuala Besut bus station has buses to Butterworth and Georgetown in the morning (8AM?) and evening (8PM). It's easier and cheaper to take the bus to Butterworth and then the ferry to Georgetown since the bus station on Penang (Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal) is a few km south of Georgetown (and you would have to take another local bus to get to there). RM50 for Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, little less for Butterworth).

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Kuala Gandah

Kuala Gandah  is in Pahang.

Understand
This centre was established in 1989 by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. A base for the Elephant Relocation Team which started in 1974.

Being the only centre in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to locating, subduing, translucent problem elephants from areas where their habitats are constantly being encroached by plantations, to Malaysia's National Parks such as Taman Negara.

Over the past 25 years the strong team has helped to prevent the further decline of the elephant population by relocating more than 300 wild elephants!

Kuala Gandah also aims to promote public awareness of the elephant's plight in Malaysia and to support research into elephant translocation and conservation. It also aims to educate the public about the importance of habitat and environmental preservation.

Get in
Kuala Gandah in Lanchang, Pahang is about 200 km from Kuala Lumpur.

By car
From Kuala Lumpur, take the (E8) East Coast Expressway (Exit 819), turn left into Lanchang and turn right into Kuala Gandah Elephant Conservation Centre.

By train
KTM Bhd provides service to Bandar Jengka and Jerantut.

By bus
A Sri Jengka Express - Kuala Lumpur (Titiwangsa bus station nearby Titiwangsa LRT/Monorail) to Bandar Jengka, Kuantan to Bandar Jengka, Kota Baru to Bandar Jengka, Alor Star to Bandar Jengka.

Jerantut
NKS Hotel & Travel and Hotel Sri Emas also organize bus or transit to Kuala Gandah Tel: +609 2601773 / 2664488

Fees and permits
Thete are no fees to enter the Kuala Gandah area.

Do

 * Ride an elephant
 * Feed elephants
 * Bathe with elephants

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Kuala Kangsar

Kuala Kangsar is the royal town of Perak. It is the main town in the administrative district of Kuala Kangsar. It sits at the downstream of Kangsar River where it joins the Perak River.

Understand
It was here that the first rubber tree was planted in the then Malaya, by the English botanist Henry Nicholas Ridley. This rubber tree still stands in the compound of the Kuala Kangsar City Hall (Majlis Perbandaran Kuala Kangsar).

Get in
Kuala Kangsar is approximately 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Ipoh, Perak's capital, 98 km (61 mi) southeast of George Town, Penang, and about 235 km from Kuala Lumpur.

By bus
There are numerous intercity buses running to Kuala Kangsar. There are very frequent local bus connections between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar. From Ipoh's main local bus station (south of the railway station), just hop on the local bus and pay later.

By car
The main gateway to the town is via the North-South Expressway from Kuala Lumpur to the Thai border. From Kuala Lumpur, head northwards towards Ipoh. Kuala Kangsar is approximately 30 km to the north of Ipoh. The old Federal Route One is an alternative for those who want a leisurely drive to Kuala Kangsar.

By train
Keretapi Tanah Melayu operates daily services from Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Butterworth).

Get around
Walking to the various attractions is recommended for those who are fit, but driving around enables the visitor to explore the outskirts.

See

Do

Buy

 * A variety of souvenirs from Labu Sayong, handicrafts, mengkuang mats, keris, traditional fish traps, parangs (long knives) and foodstuffs at and around Jalan Tebing, Kuala Kangsar.

Specialties of Kuala Kangsar

 * Laksa while available in many parts of Malaysia, with slight variations, one unique feature of the Kuala Kangsar Laksa is the Laksa (the vermicelli, or "meehoon") itself. Almost all the Laksa vendors here serve their "laksa vermicelli" freshly made. Thus, the texture is more savouring compared to the dried vermicelli which are first soaked prior to being served.
 * Masak Lemak Ikan Patin a delicious Malay dish, served with rice. The Ikan Patin (a river fish of the cat fish family) is cooked in coconut milk with herbs, spices and condimums with the formidable "cili api" (Thai pepper). Small eateries along the Tebing of the town serves this dish. Find the jetty for the passenger boat to Sayong and these eateries can never be missed.

Drink
Cendol Kuala Kangsar, which in the local dialect is pronounced as "cendoi."

Go next

 * Ipoh
 * Cameron Highlands
 * Pangkor
 * Taiping

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Kuala Kedah

Kuala Kedah, on the coast about 12 km from Alor Setar, is a busy fishing village with great seafood. Beside Penang and Kuala Perlis it is a major port to the island of Langkawi.

Get in
Ferries to Langkawi leave every hour from the early morning, the last service is at 7:30PM, a one-way ticket costs RM23 (2010).

Ferries arrive to Kuala Kedah Jetty Terminal, from where you can take taxis in all directions. The taxi fare to Butterworth (Penang) is RM 47 (2010). With a bit of luck, you can share a taxi with other passengers.

The cheapest way to move on from here, apart from walking, is the city bus. Go to the main road opposite the harbour building. Pass the big parking lot on the right. On the corner in front of the coffee shop the bus will stop. It is RM1 to Alor Setar, where express buses are leaving in all directions.

Sleep
There are no hotels in Kuala Kedah. The nearest hotels can be found in Alor Setar.

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Kuala Krai

Kuala Krai is a city in the Malaysian state of Kelantan.

By train
Kuala Krai can be accessible via the Keretapi Tanah Malayu (KTM), Malayan Railway. Getting over from Singapore, it's best to buy the ticket from JB Sentral which is just minutes away from Singapore Woodlands custom. Be sure to get the tickets days prior to the travel. Another alternative, travellers taking from Singapore can directly get the tickets from Woodlands KTM station itself. Taking the KTM from all over the states around the Malay Peninsula and southern Thailand is also possible. KTM offers ticket prices at a cheap price to Kuala Krai. <RM25 for second class seatings, around RM30 for 1st class seating cabins and RM43-RM49 for individual beds, recommended. Toilets are available. Journey time from Singapore= 11-12hrs, Kuala Lumpur= 8hrs.

By bus
A simpler and faster way to travel than train but seems to be a little uncomfortable, try taking the bus. 10 hours from Larkin Bus Terminal, Johor Bahru. 6 hours from Kuala Lumpur.

By car
If you desire a free and easy travel where you can stop and take pictures of beautiful scenery along the way to Kuala Krai you might want to try getting there on your own. Two wheels or four wheels, a smart read and use of the map will guarantee you to arrive at your destination with no hassle and confusion. What matters most is your endurance on the road. Watch out for the trucks carrying wooden logs. There're plenty of them.

By plane
Faster and direct. Fly into Kota Bharu International Airport and take a cab from there. Find yourself a willing driver to drive you 73 km down to Kuala Krai Town Centre.

Drink
No alcoholic drinks are available here, due to the conservative nature of the locals. Nevertheless travellers are recommended to try out refreshing delights such as local favourite coconut drink and pineapple juice, or other juices.

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Kuala Kubu Bharu

Kuala Kubu Bharu (also spelled Kuala Kubu Baru, Kuala Kubu Bahru, Kuala Kubu Baharu etc), affectionately known as KKB by the locals, is a town in the north of Selangor, Malaysia.

Understand
KKB is quite small; it would take you only 40 minutes to see the whole town. However, the town is quite lively. Shops close late and there is even a 24-hour restaurant.

By train
In January 2008, Kuala Lumpur's KTM Komuter trains were extended to Kuala Kubu Bharu, making this the easiest way to get here on public transport. Note that you will have to change trains at Rawang; the shuttle service from Rawang to Tanjung Malim via KKB runs every hour and takes 25 minutes.

By bus
To/From Kuala Lumpur: Bus services are somewhat inconvenient but not impossible. Take a Metrobus bus (destination "Rawang") from Kuala Lumpur's Puduraya bus terminal or outside the Sinar Kota building on Jalan Tun Perak to Rawang town. At Rawang, switch to Metrobus No.36 (destination "Tanjung Malim"). It will stop by Kuala Kubu Bharu along the way. Alternatively, there are also MARA Liner buses to Tanjung Malim, which also stop by Kuala Kubu Bharu. However, it is more convenient and less stressful to catch the train.

By road
Kuala Kubu Bharu is about 5km off the Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh old trunk road (Federal Route One), along the road to Fraser's Hill and Raub in Pahang (Federal Route 55). The nearest interchange to exit if you are using the North-South Expressway is Rawang if you are travelling from the south, and Tanjung Malim if you are coming from the north. At both exits, you will have to travel along the old trunk road to get to Kuala Kubu Bharu. The roads are well signboarded.

It is about 60km from Kuala Lumpur and 40km from Fraser's Hill.

Get around
Other than by your own car, bus or KTM train you can also get around KKB by:

By taxi
This service is mainly provided by private drivers, so don't expect a meter taxi. The taxis are usually located at the bus stop or at the KTM station. For reference, a ride up to Fraser's Hill is around RM80 while a ride to the Sungai Selangor Dam is RM15 go and return. From the KTM station to KKB town the price is fixed at RM5.

On foot
Everything in the town centre is accessible on foot. Around the town centre there are various Hindu, Taoist and Buddhist temples which are also accessible on foot. Near the golf course there is an Aborigine village named Kampung Tun Razak. The residential areas around KKB are very scenic and provide great opportunities for bird watching and photography. The forest, dam and rivers are not easily accessible by foot. A mountain bike is recommended.

By bicycle
A bicycle is great if you stay in KKB. Many indigenous villages, rivers, waterfalls and the dam are all reachable by mountain bike. If you are fit enough then you can bike all the way up to Fraser’s Hill or stop half way up at the Gap.

See

 * Sungai Selangor Dam. Get a view of the dam on you drive up to Fraser's Hill - make a stop at the Splash Information Centre. For directions to get there, look for the first sight of the dam when you are driving from Kuala Kubu Baru towards Fraser's Hill. Keep an eye out on the left side of the road for the Splash Information Centre. Ample parking is available.

At this new & modern information centre with A/C and great views of the dam. Worth a stop over if you are in Kuala Kubu Baru.

 * Sungai Sendat waterfall . A large waterfall recreation park
 * Ulu Kalong hot spring. A hot spring in an oil palm plantation. Hard to find.

Do

 * Hike to the Chiling Waterfall: Visiting this waterfall requires some hiking and river crossing. Recommended for the adventurous. Proper footwear is advised, e.g. sandals with ankle straps. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the waterfall, longer if you stop along the way to take photos or enjoy the flora and fauna and the river. To get there, look out for the steel bridge on the way to Fraser's Hill. Pass the bridge and park on the left side of the road with a small clearing. It is advisable to remove all valuables and secure your car as there have been reports of cars being broken into. Cross the road and look for the trek that will lead you to the waterfall. The trek is great for novices but unsuitable for the "not so sure-footed." Caution: It is strongly advised not to trek during a rainy day, especially after rain, as water levels can rise rapidly. Especially be very careful when it rains at the top of the hills. It might not be raining where you are, but if it rains on top of the hills, then don't even go near the river bank. It is very very dangerous as you might not even know when the water would rise, and it rises very fast with very rapid flow. It also brings in the debris from the hills. There have been incidents of visitors being swept away and drowned by strong currents after the rain.

Buy
Everything you are likely to need is available in the town.

Eat

 *  Kuala Kubu Bharu foods, perhaps is early in the morning. In KKB, there is only one morning market, where you can see some selections of fresh vegetables and local delights.

Try to get there as early as 7AM to 9AM, as the small Malay shops selling locals delicacies such as, roti canai, murtabak, popia, and no to miss the great lontong and soto. The small shop, is located exactly at the market area, in front of Maybank and besides the KKb bus stations. The service is very good, as the it is a family runs business, so you can expect, flows of generations and stories been passed on.

If going for any Chinese food, go try these:

 * Chow Zhou Hawker stall located opposite of the 24hrs mamak stall, try the fire curry powder brinjal, taufu fish and most of all the hokkien fry mee, plus also the Chow Zhou porridge.
 * Wong Ng Kee Restaurant, try the Loh Mee (home made mee), hokkien mee and fried rice.
 * Kedai Makanan Teo Kee for their home cooked dishes like tofu fish, steamed pork with salted fish and mui choy pork belly.

Go next

 * Fraser's Hill — colonial-era hill resort
 * Raub

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Kuala Lipis

Kuala Lipis is a small town (around 20,000 inhabitants) deep in the district of Lipis in the jungles of Pahang.

By train
Kuala Lipis is on the Jungle Railway between Tumpat and Gemas. It is in particular the first and the end station of several trains running from Singapore (Southern part of the jungle line) or from Tumpat (Northern part).

By bus
From the bus station, there are buses that leave Kuala Lipis at 8:20AM, 1:20PM and 5:20PM towards Mela, Kerambit and Jerantut (near Taman Negara). There are also many buses from Kuala Lipis to Kuala Lumpur.

Get around
Walk. Kuala Lipis is not large and most areas are easily accessible through walking.

See

Do
From Kuala Lipis you can go to Kenong Rimba Park, which is about 10 km away. It is a forest reserve, accessible by train or boat. It is a good place for trekking and caving. Most guesthouses of the city will organize tours there.

Buy
Nothing special to buy here; however you can buy some local fruits, like durian, rambutan, mangis, mango, etc. You will find several ATMs at a 5-minute walking distance from the train station.

Eat
There are many small Chinese and Malay restaurants and food courts. Cheap. There are also Western branches or fast food choices like KFC.

Sleep
There are several small hostels in the main street Jalan Besar.

 * Hotel London: (093121618) A small hotel on Jalan Besar offering clean, simple rooms for RM20, or RM30-40 with air-con. Most rooms have no window.

Go next

 * Kuala Krai, Kelantan
 * Kota Bahru, Kelantan
 * Cameron Highland, Perak
 * Gua Musang

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