Skukuza Rest Camp
Kruger National Park | South Africa Skukuza is the main camp of the Kruger Park. It is located on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is named after James Stevenson-Hamilton, who was the park's first warden. "Skukuza" is a Tsonga name, meaning "he who sweeps clean."
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The camp is home to the Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial Museum, which has many fascinating artifacts, the most renowned of which is the knife that ranger Harry Wolhuter used to kill a lion and save his own life.
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Highlights & What to Expect
- Skukuza is in prime position for game viewing overlooking the Sabie River, one of a handful of perennial rivers flowing through the Kruger National Park.
- Its central location makes it possible to conduct extensive game drives to the south, north, and east, with more limited distances to the west.
- The local museum offers insight into the history of one of the world's oldest national parks and, today, definitely one of Africa's most important conservation areas.
- Game drives depart at various times of the day, expert-led walking safaris and meals served in the bush can be booked at reception.
- Various bird hides near Skukuza are ideal places to spend the afternoon with a twitching list.
Location & Setting
Skukuza is easily accessible from the Paul Kruger Gate and from the airport only a few kilometers away. The camp is the largest rest camp in Kruger Park, with a splendid setting on the banks of the Sabie River. The Big Five can be spotted near the camp with its ancient jackalberry, sycamore fig, and natal mahogany trees that provide shade against hot summer days.
Rooms
Various accommodation options are available, from campsites and tents to luxury bungalows, cottages, and guest houses. On a South Africa safari with African Sky, you will always stay in an air-conditioned private room with an en suite bathroom. The rooms are built in the style of thatched bungalows, giving the camp an authentic safari look.
Facilities
The main building houses a restaurant and cafeteria. It also offers an extended terrace along the banks of the river, where you can enjoy a drink while watching the sunset over the serene African wilderness. The camp features a shop where necessities can be purchased. A swimming pool offers the ideal retreat on warm summer days. Skukuza has a filling station, workshop, medical facilities, and a nine-hole golf course.
Amenities
Rooms
231Bar
Spa
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Wi-Fi
Activities
Game Drives
Bush Dining
Bird Watching
Bush Walks
Golf
Stargazing
Bush Picnics
Night Drives
