Tips & Tricks
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Qualito Distillery Tour & Tasting (36 Potgieter Street, Phalaborwa, Limpopo) — tours of the increasingly popular Qualito Craft Distillery are a must for gin, whisky and vodka enthusiasts, as well as for travelers that are looking for a great way to spend an afternoon in the Lowveld. Tours need to be booked in advance […]
The Venue (Bosveld Centre, Portion 24 Welverdiend Farm, R40 Hoedspruit, Limpopo) — savor the prettiness of Limpopo when you stay overnight in Hoedspruit, a little town at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountain Range. And it is in this idyllic setting that excellent wine and sophisticated gin can be enjoyed at leisure. While this […]
Satara Rest Camp (Kruger National Park) — Satara Rest Camp is the third largest camp in the Kruger National Park and centrally located. It’s also regarded as the best area to be in to see the big cats. There is a good restaurant on site and a popular Park shop. The popular camping sites […]