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Skukuza Camp caters for all, from comfortable guest cottages and guest houses to more rustic bungalows and safari tents.

Skukuza Rest Camp Accommodation Types

• 178 Bungalows with varying facilities
• 20 Luxury Bungalows with and without river views
• 1 Family Cottage with 4 bedrooms
• 21 Safari Tents furnished on stilts
• 15 Guest Cottages (4 or 6-bed units)
• 4 Guesthouses that offer accommodation in 4 bedrooms for larger groups
• 85 Camping-sites for caravans and tents
• Kruger Park Hotel at Skukuza

Bungalows

Bungalows at Skukuza Rest Camp in Kruger National Park feature 1 bedroom with either 2 or 3 beds. Each bungalow is equipped with an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a shower or bath.

Some units are fitted with air-conditioning while others have fans. The units also feature kitchenettes which vary from bungalow to bungalow. Some kitchenettes are fitted with hotplates and sinks, while other have only sinks and some have neither. A communal kitchen is available for guests staying in bungalows without a kitchen.

Bungalow Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Fridge
• Sink
• Utensils
• Bathroom with shower
• Kitchen (only in selected bungalows)

Riverside Bungalows

Luxury Riverside Bungalows at Skukuza Rest Camp are situated along the river front and have a more modern design. This accommodation in Kruger National Park features air-conditioning and televisions with limited DSTV channels.

Each bungalow is fitted with a double bed. Guests can choose between semi-luxury units with a river view or semi-luxury units without a river view and a communal kitchen.

Bungalow Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• TV with DSTV
• Fridge
• Kitchen
• River view
• Bathroom with shower

Guest Cottages

Guest Cottages at Skukuza Rest Camp comprise 15 x 4 or 6-bed units with well-equipped kitchens and usually more than 1 bathroom.

The family cottage forms part of the Waterkant Guesthouse complex and is better known as Waterkant 2. The cottage features a well equipped kitchen and 4 bedrooms. The bedrooms are fitted with 2 single beds each. The cottage also has a living room, a bathroom and a river view.

Guest Cottage Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Bathrooms with a bath and shower
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Patio

Safari Tents

Safari Tents at Skukuza Rest Camp comprise of 20 safari tents situated on wooden stilts. The tents consist of one room with either 2 or 4 single beds - bedding is supplied. The room also consists of a cupboard, table and chairs, fridge and electric fan. Guests have to make use of the communal ablution and kitchen facilities.

Cutlery boxes are available on request for a nominal fee, however it is advisable for guests to bring their own as availability cannot be guaranteed during peak seasons. Cutlery boxes include the following: crockery and cutlery (set of 4: plates, glasses, cups and saucers, knives and forks, spoons and teaspoons), pot and frying pan, teapot, frying pan, tin opener and water jug.

Safari Tents Facilities

• Communal bathroom
• Communal kitchen
• Fan
• Fridge

Guest Houses

Skukuza Rest Camp has 3 guest houses in prime positions, which offer Skukuza accommodation for larger groups up to 8 or 12 persons. The units have 4 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with 2 single beds in each room and a en-suite bathroom with a bath, washbasin, separate shower and toilet. Towels and toilet paper are provided for.

The guest houses feature limited DSTV channels. Moni and Nyathi guest houses sleep 8 guests in 4 bedrooms each while Wild Fig Guest House sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms. The recreation area consists of a dinning room, lounge, kitchen and veranda with braai (barbeque) facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped with stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

Guest House Facilities

• Bathrooms with bath and shower
• Air-conditioning
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Dining room
• TV with DSTV channels
• Patio with braai

Camping Sites

For the budget conscious, Camping sites at Skukuza Rest Camp for tents and caravans are spotlessly maintained and each site has its own power point. A maximum of 6 persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla, or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site.

In the case of camping with a small tent, more than one tent will be permitted on a site, provided the maximum number of 6 persons is not exceeded. There is an extra charge for additional vehicles, as space can be limited in peak season.

Visitors may use generators from one hour after sunrise to one hour before sunset only. Although ground sheets may be used in the rest camps, specific arrangements must be made at the reception office of those sites where lawns have been planted. Guests can make use of the communal bathroom and communal kitchen (cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are not provided) and ablution facilities.

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Kruger Park Hotel at Skukuza

This luxury Kruger Park Safari Hotel, is ideally situated within the heart of the Skukuza Rest Camp, offering an exceptional blend of luxury and wilderness. Kruger Park Hotel at Skukuza features state-of-the-art facilities, including a swimming pool, gym, on-site restaurant serving gourmet cuisine, and spacious hotel rooms with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Kruger Park Hotel at Skukuza room types include Standard Rooms, adjoining Family Rooms, Universally Accessible Rooms and Luxury Suites. Room facilities include a bar fridge, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, electronic safe, desk and chair, en-suite bathroom and private patio with table and chairs.

Guests can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding bushveld from their private balconies, while the hotel's proximity to the Kruger National Park's main attractions makes it the perfect base for daily game drives. Unwind in style while being just steps away from the thrill of encountering Africa's iconic wildlife.

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