Sable and Roan Sightings
Sable and Roan are just 2 of the many antelope species that can be seen while on safari in Kruger National Park. Read more about Antelope in Kruger National Park
Satara Rest Camp is the best Kruger Park rest camp for viewing lion, leopard and cheetah. Satara is located in the centre of Kruger National Park and has lots of facilities including a restaurant, shop, swimming pool and picnic facilities for day visitors.
Getting There
Where is Satara Rest Camp?
Satara Rest Camp is located in the centre of Kruger National Park.
What is the closest Kruger Park entry gate to Satara Rest Camp?
Orpen Gate is the closest entrance to Satara Rest Camp (48 km).
What is the closest airport to Satara Rest Camp?
Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit is 68 km from Orpen Gate
How long does it take to drive to Satara Rest Camp from Johannesburg?
It takes 7 hours to drive from Johannesburg to Satara Rest Camp.
What is the GPS coordinates of Satara Rest Camp?
-24.392580, 31.779530
Facilities
What facilities does Satara Rest Camp have?
- Information at Reception
- Restaurant
- Mini ATM facility in the restaurant
- Delicatessen
- Cafeteria
- Shop
- Laundromat
- Filling Station
- Communal kitchens
- Communal bathrooms
- Cutlery and plates hampers (from Reception)
- Basic first aid assistance
- Swimming pool with children's playground
- DSTV (limited channels) only available in Guest Houses
- Day Visitors Picnic Area with Boma on perimeter of camp
- Eco Information Centre and Amphitheatre
- Cellphone reception
- Public Telephone
- Post Box
Accommodation
Where can I stay at Satara Rest Camp?
Satara Rest Camp is the Kruger National Park's third biggest rest camp, providing a range of Kruger National Park accommodation.
There are camp sites with and without power points available for camping and caravans.
There is a range of bungalows with 2 or 3 bed units with kitchens or communal kitchen options. Wheelchair-friendly accommodation is available. The prime bungalows along the eastern perimeter allow visitors to glimpse the Hyenas that scavenge outside the fence at night.
Guests at Satara Rest Camp can also stay in the guest cottages which include 5-bed or 6-bed units with well-equipped kitchens. Alternatively, the 3 guest houses can sleep either 6, 9 or 10 guests.
Accommodation Types
- Bungalows
- Guest Cottages
- Guest Houses
- Camp Sites
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Dining
Where can I eat at Skukuza Rest Camp?
At Satara Rest Camp in Kruger National Park, guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and deli. The Satara restaurant offers comfortable indoor and outdoor seating area where visitors can enjoy a variety of dishes, from full breakfasts and light lunches to satisfying dinners.
For those preferring to self-cater, Satara Rest Camp is equipped with accommodations with kitchens as well as communal kitchens and braai facilities. A well-stocked shop sells groceries, snacks, and braai essentials.
Whether you’re enjoying a quiet meal at your bungalow or dining with views of the surrounding bush, Satara Rest Camp's dining options cater to every appetite.
Wildlife
What wildlife can I see around Satara Rest Camp?
Satara Camp, located in the centre of the Kruger National Park in South Africa, stakes its reputation on being one of the best spots in the world for viewing Lion, leopard and cheetah, because of the fertile grazing land found in the area which attracts vast herds of antelope.
For this reason Satara Rest Camp is often referred to as the 'cat camp'. Large cats are frequently spotted in the Muzadzeni area, where a large and successful Lion pride operates, or along the 5100 route that runs east from Satara Camp, hugging the bank of the N'wanetsi stream.
This stretch is especially productive in winter when the veld is dry, and lion and Leopard lie waiting to ambush the thirsty Antelope that come in large herds to drink at the few remaining pools of water.
Activities
What activities can I do at Satara Rest Camp?
Wake before dawn for guided morning walks or sunrise game drives, where expert rangers and trackers lead you through open plains frequented by lion, leopard, cheetah, and herds of antelope drawn to nearby waterholes. Guests wanting to self-drive can explore the Mananga 4×4 Adventure Trail and Satara game viewing routes.
Bird-lovers will appreciate the Sweni Bird Hide, while families can relax at the camp, splash in the swimming pool or play in the jungle gym before sharing stories around communal braai fires.
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History of Satara Rest Camp
In the late 1800s, before the Kruger was proclaimed a national park, the burgers of the newly proclaimed Transvaal Republic carved up the region for human settlement. One of the surveyors sent to divide the region was an unnamed Indian who marked present-day Satara on his map with the Hindi word 'satra' meaning 17.
