Elephant Dietary Preferences
Elephant tail hairs and satellite tracking collars are being linked up to help find out where best to establish sanctuaries to protect elephants. Read More about Elephant dietary preferences
Cheetah
In the Kruger National Park the Cheetah has a diet existing 44% of impala, 13% of common duiker and 13% of steenbok. Learn more about Cheetahs
Guests to Olifants Rest Camp will be exposed to an unforgettable window of Africa at their Kruger Park accommodation and lodging. The Olifants Camp is situated on top of a hill towering several hundred feet over the Olifants River of the same name.
Sightseeing views from the lookout platforms allow a person to observe the river below. The camp is warm and welcoming and will win many staunch supporters for Kruger Park accommodation.
Getting There
Where is Olifants Rest Camp?
Olifants Rest Camp is located in central Kruger National Park with elevated views of Olifants River.
What is the closest Kruger Park entry gate to Olifants Rest Camp?
Phalaborwa Gate is 6-7 hours drive from Johannesburg (515 km) followed by another 3 hours to camp (83 km)
What is the closest airport to Olifants Rest Camp?
Kruger Park Gateway Airport (3 km from Phalaborwa Gate) is the closest airport to Olifants Rest Camp.
How long does it take to drive to Olifants Rest Camp from Johannesburg?
It takes about 9 hours to drive from Johannesburg to Olifants Rest Camp.
What is the GPS coordinates of Olifants Rest Camp?
-24.006051, 31.740271
Facilities
What facilities does Olifants Rest Camp have?
- Information at Reception
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Shop
- Laundromat
- Petrol station
- Communal kitchens
- Cutlery and plates hampers (from Reception)
- Basic first aid assistance
- Day Visitors Picnic Area in camp with gas braais (barbeques) for rent
- DSTV (limited channels) only available in Guest Houses and in TV hall
- Conference Facilities
- Public Telephone
- Post Box
- Cellphone reception
Accommodation
Where can I stay at Olifants Rest Camp?
The 2, 3 and 4 single-roomed thatched bungalows fitted with en-suite facilities and kitchenettes have panoramic views across the surrounding bushveld. One of the 2-bedded huts are specially fitted with aids for those with mobility difficulties, so they may also enjoy authentic Kruger Park lodging.
Accommodation Types
- Bungalows
- Guest Cottages
- Guest Houses
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Dining
Where can I eat at Olifants Rest Camp?
Tindlovu Restaurant at Olifants Rest Camp offers diners one of the most striking views in Kruger National Park - perched high above the Olifants River, it overlooks a sweeping valley where elephants, hippos, and crocodiles are often visible below.
The menu blends South African favorites with lighter meals, making it a solid spot for both early breakfasts before game drives and relaxed dinners at sunset.
In addition to the main restaurant, Olifants Rest Camp also has a small takeaway kiosk for quick bites and picnic-style meals, ideal for guests who want to eat on the go or enjoy a meal in the bushveld air.
Wildlife
What wildlife can I see around Olifants Rest Camp?
In the north, the low lying Mopane trees provide cover for Zebra, Impala, Kudu and Elephant.
To the south, rolling plains are dotted with Buffalo, Giraffe and Kudu. While along the Olifants River, wildlife such as Lion, Crocodiles and Hippopotamus can be viewed on game viewing and sightseeing excursions in Kruger Park, as well as an abundance of birdlife such as Owls, Storks and Eagles.
Game viewing is possible from Olifants Rest Camp where a shaded lookout platform is positioned. Here at your Kruger Park accommodation you are sure to spot Hippopotamus, Crocodiles in the Olifants River as well as the occasional Lion kill.
Activities
What activities can I do at Olifants Rest Camp?
Because Olifants Camp is situated in a transitional zone, 2 distinct types of vegetation can be found, attracting a wide range of wildlife. Around the Olifants River, guided game walks are the perfect way to learn more about the bush from close up.
Guided morning and night game drives with a professional ranger are a great way to see wildlife or you can self-drive through the park. Morning or evening bush braais (barbeques) can be enjoyed as you soak up the warmth of a campfire and Kruger Park nightlife.
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History of Olifants Rest Camp
'Olifants' is the Afrikaans word for Elephants, which are commonly found in the area. Kruger National Park attractions include seeing the tusks of 6 of the famous Magnificent Seven Elephants, which used to be on display at the reception but can now be found at Letaba.
A short distance from camp you can find the signature of GR von Weilligh, one of the original surveyors in the area who left his mark on a nearby Baobab tree back in 1891.
