Camps and Accommodation
Skukuza
Skukuza is the Kruger National Parks largest rest camp and administrative headquarters.
It is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some impressive trees along the rivers edge. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas.
Shingwedzi
Shingwedzi lies in the northern part of the Kruger National Park in the heart of mopane country. The camp itself is in riverine vegetation with large trees along the river edge. Immediately adjacent to the river, are alluvial planes created by centuries of flooding.
It is a rustic camp that still carries the essence of the bush and is untouched by modern technology.
Predators include lion, leopard and spotted hyena and there are a couple of packs of wild dog that roam these northern reaches of the Kruger National Park.
There are open plains to the north where cheetah are regularly recorded. This is a good place to search for the rare large antelope species: roan, sable, tsessebe, eland and Lichtenstein’s hartebeest.
Satara
Satara is a busy camp, and not without reason. It is situated in an excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse.
The region is regarded as one of the best game viewing areas in the park and is particularly noted for the big cats, with lion, leopard and cheetah recorded regularly.
Of the smaller animals, the honey badger is something to look out for. At night spotted hyena regularly whoop from the camp’s perimeter while the repetitive sonar chink of fruit bats blends with the chirp of cicada and crickets.
Lower Sabie
Lower Sabie situated on the banks of the Sabie River, one of the few perennial rivers to flow through the Kruger National Park. Visitors cannot but feel soothed by the view over the river watching the endless procession of animals coming to drink.
The Camp has many examples of the mighty sycamore fig tree, which provides generously for many birds and insects.
General
All the Rest Camps we stay in have a restaurant, an appropriately stocked shop, fuel facilities and swimming pools. Skukuza is the only Camp with a resident doctor.
Gratuities are well received by staff, usually 10% of a restaurant bill.
Accommodation
Accommodation could be best described as basic but clean. The bungalows are serviced daily, beds are made-up, but dishes need to be washed by yourself. Dish washing liquid and cloths are provided. Bungalows have air conditioning, two single beds, an en-suite with shower and toilet, a small kitchenette with fridge, hob and basic utensils. Note: the fridge is inside in some bungalows due to marauding monkeys and baboons in some camps.
