Tips & Tricks
Sun City Resort (off the R556, North West Province, Sun City) – located 2 hours (200 km) northwest of Johannesburg, this is the gambling and tourist enclave that was the subject of a celebrity-laden anti-Apartheid campaign in 1985 (whose campaigners, which included pop stars like U2’s Bono, Bob Geldof and Bruce Springsteen, produced a … Continue reading Sun City Resort
Olifants Rest Camp (Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa 1350) — this is one of the more prestigious camps in the Park with a rich history. A fully-equipped shop and a good restaurant sits perched higher above the gorge with sweeping panoramic views. Chalets on the river frontage are booked way in advance because they are … Continue reading Olifants Rest Camp
Shingwedzi Rest Camp (71 km. from Punda Maria Gate, Kruger National Park 1390) — This charming rest camp is set amongst a forest of Mopani trees with a river running through it in the summer months. The camp gets its name from the Tsonga name for the nearby river. It is the stomping ground … Continue reading Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Pretoriuskop Rest Camp (Kruger National Park) –– this rest camp has huge sentimental value for those that know the history of the Park and is the oldest rest camp. It was named after Willem Pretorius, a pioneering developer in its early days. The rest camp has a spectacular pool, built around a massive granite … Continue reading Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Skukuza Rest Camp (Kruger National Park, Skukuza 1350) — Skukuza camp is one of the more popular camps in the Park and can get a bit busy as it is also a pit-stop for day visitors and safari tour groups. It is the largest camp in the Kruger National Park and the administrative headquarters. … Continue reading Skukuza Rest Camp
Orpen Rest Camp (Kruger National Park) — this is a smaller camp situated close to the Orpen gate. It is one of the lesser well-known rest camps so it’s perfect for those wanting to avoid the hustle and bustle of the larger, busier rest camps. All the bungalows face onto a watering hole that … Continue reading Orpen Rest Camp