Help on Self-Catering

No. None of the self-catering accommodations in the National Park have mosquito nets for the beds. Apply insect repellents to exposed skin and burn insecticide oils or electrically heated insecticide tablets in the bedroom at night.

These items can be purchased at any pharmacy or general grocery store in South Africa.

No, all self-catering accommodations exclude your meals. If you have booked accommodation with a kitchenette you can prepare your own meals or if your accommodation does not have a kitchenette you can make use of the communal kitchens.

Should you not want to prepare your own food make sure you book a Rest Camp that has shops, cafeterias and restaurants where you can eat.

For more information on eating-out in the Kruger Park read our Restaurant and Dining Guide.

All Self-Catering Camps within the Kruger National Park have an electric fence around them; almost like a small village. You are not permitted to leave the Camp after the Camp Gates close.

The wildlife only roams freely outside the camps within the natural borders of the Kruger National Park, Timbavati and Sabi Sands Game Reserves.

No, only the Private Game Lodges in the Private Reserves and concession areas within the National Park are set in the natural bush and are not fenced. The Private Lodges offer a fully inclusive safari experience.

Yes, the camps have fencing to safeguard visitors. You can walk freely around within the Camp even at night.

Bedding, sheets, blankets and towels are supplied in all self-catering accommodation. Obviously when you book a camping site you will need to provide your own equipment and bedding.

Perimeter accommodation is situated on the fence border of the camp. These units face directly into the bush. The River View accommodation has the best views.

If you do not feel like preparing your own food the Rest Camps have a cafeteria and restaurant – alternatively opt for a Private Game Lodge that is fully inclusive of your Meals and Game Viewing Activities.

Yes, extra mattresses can be arranged at Camp Reception if available. Matresses can not be reserved and work on a first come first serve principal. If possible you should bring your own.

This option is only available for children under 12 years and the normal child supplement price will be charge

You have the option of either bringing your own cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery and making use of the Camp communal kitchen facilites or eat-out at any of the many Restaurants an Cafeterias inside the National Park. Restaurants and Cafeterias are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

No, camping equipment will not be supplied. When you book a camping site – you literally reserve a piece of land with a power point and a braai/barbeque area. You will need to bring your own camping equipment.

If you are not keen on bringing your own equipment then the next best option is to stay in a budget safari tent.

All Camps with camping sites have communal ablutions and kitchen facilities.

No. You will need to book two separate camping sites as only a maximum of 6 people are allowed per camping site. If the camping sites are booked under the same reservation number – they will be next to each other.

You can have one large tent and one vehicle per camping site. If you are camping with a small tent, then an exception can be made and a second small tent will be allowed.

The maximum number of 6 people per site may however not be exceeded.

Only one Caravan/RV with a side tent and one vehicle will be allowed per site. If you have a generator you may only use it one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset – this is to reduce and minimize the noise levels in the Park.

All the campsites are supplied with power points with the exception of Punda Maria and Skukuza, which have sites with both a power point and no power point.

Tsendze and Balule are the only two camps that have no power points and are the ultimate camping spots for the adventurous camper.

Space can be limited, especially during peak season, so only one car/vehicle per camping site is allowed. If there is a second car/ vehicle you will be charged an additional rate, however, the maximum of 6 people per site may not be exceeded.

Most Rest Camps allow ground sheets, however, special arrangements/ permission must be organized at the reception office of sites where lawns have been planted.

If you plan on visiting the park with a Caravan/RV you need to reserve a Camping Site. A Camping Site is a piece of ground with a power point where you can park at night and sleep.

Most camps have a designated Camp ground. You cannot simply arrive and choose a spot – you will need to check in with reception and you will be assigned a Camping Site.

During the day you can explore the park and if you have a reservation the same spot will be available to you again that night – should you choose to sleep in the same Camp again.

Pre-booking is absolutely necessary. Availability especially during peak periods like school holidays is very limited. Camping sites during the June/July holidays get booked up within a few hours a year in advance.

If you arrive at the park without a reservation there would be no space and you would need to leave the Park at the end of the day before the gates close.

The 3 bed Bungalow is essentially 1 room with a bathroom and sometimes with a kitchenette. The 3 beds are all in the one room and there is very little space to move.

You are allowed to sleep 3 adults in a 3 bed Bungalow but personally we don’t recommend it as there is no privacy and it can be quite cramped. So unless you are on a truly strict budget rather opt for a 2nd Bungalow or a 2 Bedroom Cottage.

The 3 bed Bungalows are best suited for families with a small child.

The most suitable option for a family of 4 is a Guest or Family Cottage. The Cottages have two or three air-conditioned bedrooms and some Cottages only have one bedroom with a double bed and the other bedrooms with two single beds.

The units have either one or two bathrooms with a bath, washbasin, separate shower and toilet (towels and toilet paper are provided).

The cottages have an open-plan kitchen which is equipped with a stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

The base price refers to the cost of the unit for a certain number of persons.

For example the base price for a 3 bed Bungalow with kitchen is ZAR 825.00/night for 2 people and should an additional person want to make use of the3rd bed there will be supplement of ZAR 160.00/night = ZAR 985.00/night.

The same principal applies to all the accommodations options – for example a Guest Cottage for 6 people, the base price is ZAR 1425/night for 4 people and the additional 2 people will pay ZAR 270/night per person = ZAR 1965/night in total for 6 people.

The prices are for the accommodation unit only and exclude all your meals, game viewing activities and transport. It also excludes your daily conservation fee that is payable upon arrival unless you have a Wild Card.

If you are looking for an all inclusive safari holiday in Africa there are several packages and lodges available.

An adult is from 12 years of age.

Children under 2 years of age stay for free. Children 2 – 11 years pay child rates.