Kruger National Park Rest Camps
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The Kruger National Park’s rest camps are how local visitors have enjoyed the park for decades. Set in pristine environments, these camps provide comfortable, air-conditioned accommodations with private bathrooms. Staying overnight at a rest camp allows guests to experience the wilderness in comfort and enjoy easy access to early-morning and late-afternoon game drives.
Berg-en-Dal is in southwestern Kruger, an area known for the prevalence of rhinos. The camp is the most easily accessible by road from Johannesburg and should be considered by those planning a short overland trip to Kruger.
Letaba is one of Kruger’s most beautiful rest camps and enjoys spectacular views of the winding Letaba River. It has the distinction of being home to the Elephant Museum, where a display of the largest tuskers that lived in Kruger is on display.
Lower Sabie’s location on the Sabie River makes it one of the most popular rest camps in Kruger Park. Game drives to the more open central grassland of the park and the southern region, with its high density of rhinos, are very convenient from Lower Sabie.
Private Overland Safaris to Kruger
Private Guided Safaris to the Kruger National Park, led by one of our experienced guides, have offered international visitors an excellent way to explore the park, its fauna, and flora without breaking the bank for over 24 years.
These safaris overnight at one of the rest camps in Kruger. Accommodation is always in air-conditioned bungalows, each with an en-suite bathroom.
The 7-Day In-Depth Kruger is the most popular safari; it visits three distinct parts of Kruger, and the shorter but equally impressive 5-Day Kruger Park Explorer visits southern and central Kruger. Bird watching is one of the most popular activities on these safaris.
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Set on a hill overlooking the valley of the Olifants River, this camp offers one of the park’s most spectacular views. The central area has been modernized recently and provides a good restaurant and a small shop where you can purchase essentials.
Orpen is located in one of the most game-rich areas of the Kruger National Park. The camp is adjacent to the Orpen Gate and is easily accessible from Hoedspruit Airport. It is a small camp that does not have a restaurant.
Pretoriuskop was recently refurbished and is now one of the nicest of the rest camps in Kruger. Conveniently located in the south of the park, Pretoriuskop is easily accessible from the Phabeni Gate. The area contains a high rhino population, and some rare antelope, like roan and sable, also frequent this part of Kruger.
The most northerly of the rest camps, Punda Maria is quite a long drive from the closest airport and a long way from Johannesburg. The camp is set in a beautiful area with many baobab trees dotting the landscape. Northern Kruger is also much less visited than the southern part of the park.
Satara is situated in the heart of Kruger and is surrounded by sweeping open plains that draw large herds of grazers. Of course, these animals are followed closely by lion prides and other predators. If the quality of game viewing is your primary concern, Satara is a good choice.
Shingwedzi Rest Camp is in the northern part of Kruger. It is a relatively large rest camp that has undergone some refurbishment in the last decade. This camp is recommended only to those who want to experience the northern part of Kruger.
Skukuza is the main rest camp in the Kruger National Park and enjoys a perch overlooking the Sabie River. It has a larger shop than any other camp and boasts two restaurants for your convenience.
