A Canadian tourist was killed in an accidental firearm discharge during a bush braai at Kruger National Park

A 69-year-old Canadian tourist was killed when a gun accidentally went off during a braai at the Kruger National Park.

SANParks spokesman Rey Thakhuli said the incident happened at the park's Phabeni Gate on Wednesday night.

"The guest was part of a group booked outside the park and only came in for a bush braai offered by a private concession with a valid permit to operate the facility within the park," said Thakhuli.

"Based on the preliminary information available at this stage, a private guide attached to the concession operator allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the fatal injury of a 69-year-old guest from Canada.