Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

National Park Camps | Kruger National Park | South Africa Pretoriuskop is in the southwestern part of Kruger National Park, with easy access from Pabeni Gate near Hayzieview. It is the oldest rest camp in Kruger, refurbished and expanded several times since it was founded.

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Overview

Protoriuskop is an ideal choice for nature lovers intent on seeing both the rare black and white rhino and antelope species in Kruger Park, like roan and sable.

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Rating | Comfortable

Highlights & What to Expect

  • The camp offers comfortable, affordable accommodations in the southern part of the Kruger National Park.
  • Day safari excursions can be enjoyed to other southern camps, including Berg en Dal, Skukuza, and Lower Sabie.
  • It is one of the best places in Kruger Park to reside if you want to see the black and white rhino in the wild.
  • Various picnic spots like Nkuhlu and Afsaal are ideal bush brunch places.
  • Safari activities can be booked during your stay, including morning, late afternoon, evening, and night game drives. The adventurous can endeavor on a bush walk led by an armed ranger.
  • Bird watchers should visit the Lake Panic bird hide not far from Skukuza for opportunities to spot herons, egrets, and African pygmy, pied and malachite kingfishers.

Location & Setting

The camp lies in an area with many rocky outcrops and granite hills in the southwestern part of the Kruger National Park. Vegetation in the area is thick, with tall grass. The most dominant tree in the area is the silver cluster leaf. The camp has lush gardens shaded by Natal mahogany, maroela, and sycamore fig trees.

Rooms

It has over a hundred air-conditioned bungalows with en suite facilities. Larger cottages and guest houses are ideal for families or friends wishing to enjoy a safari in the Kruger National Park. The Doherty Bryant Guest House can accommodate nine guests, and the Pierre Joubert Guest House provides accommodation to sixteen guests. These guest houses should be booked at least a year in advance.

Facilities

Pretoriuskop offers a large restaurant and shop that sells the basics, African curious, and a selection of alcoholic beverages. The camp has a pool, picnic area, and a filling station. Game drive vehicles based in camp conduct game drives in the surrounding bush. The restored hut of Harry Wolhuter, the park's first ranger, is located here. It was built in 1930.

Amenities

Rooms

136

Bar

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Wifi

Activities

Game Drives

Bush Dining

Bird Watching

Bush Walks

Golf

Water Safari

Stargazing

Bush Picnics

Night Drives

Culture Tours