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Mopani Camp
Kruger National Park
(South Africa National Parks)
Mopani
On the banks of the Pioneer Dam in the Kruger National Park, lies it’s
best kept secret. Named after the mopane veld that surrounds the camp,
Mopani Rest Camp nestles amongst the Mopani tree covered koppies. A signature
feature is the huge gnarled old baobab tree in the heart of the camp.
The vegetation inside the camp is left as found in the wild, adding to
the unique atmosphere of the camp.
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Accommodation
Bungalows
• 43 x 4-bed units (2 single beds and 2 bunk beds
in alcove), fully equipped with one bathroom, veranda with kitchenette
and outside braai (barbecue).
• 2 x 4-bed units, accessible to wheelchairs, (2
single beds and 2 bunk beds in alcove), fully equipped with one bathroom,
veranda with kitchenette and outside braai (barbecue).
Cottages
• 12 x 4 bed units (1 room with 2 single beds and
2 sleeper couches in the lounge), fully equipped with two bathrooms (one
en-suite), veranda with kitchenette and outside braai.
Guest Cottages
• 45 x 6 bed units (3 bedrooms with 2 single beds
in each), fully equipped with two bathrooms (one en-suite) kitchen, lounge/dining
area, large veranda and outside braai.
Guest House
• This is a large luxury unit in prime position with a view of the
dam. It is well-equipped with kitchen (with microwave oven), multiple
bedrooms and bathrooms. Limited channel DSTV television is provided. Sleeping
cottages are loose standing from the lounge/dining area. There are also
braai (barbecue) facilities.
Xanatseni: Sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms, (1 room with a
double bed, with 2 single beds each in the other rooms). One of the bedrooms
is accessible to people in wheelchairs.
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Mopani Prices
Tariffs from 1 November 2008 to 31 August 2009 |
Unit type
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No. of units
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Rate
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Base
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Max. beds
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Add. Adult
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Add. Child
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43 |
R575 |
1-2 |
2 single beds + 1 bunk bed |
R124 |
R62 |
Bungalow BD4Z (units accessible to the mobility challenged)
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2 |
R575 |
1-2 |
2 single beds + 1 bunk bed |
R124 |
R62 |
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12 |
R615 |
1-2 |
2 single beds + 1 bench bed |
R124 |
R62 |
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45 |
R1 075 |
1-4 |
6 single beds |
R216 |
R108 |
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1 |
R2 020 |
1-4 |
1 double bed + 6 single beds |
R370 |
R185 |
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Skukuza Rest Camp
Skukuza is the Kruger National Park's largest rest camp and
administrative headquarters. It is situated on the southern banks of the
Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty trees
along the river’s edge. more information
and prices...
Lower Sabie Rest Camp Lower Sabie graces the banks of the Sabie
River, the bounty and plenitude of nature are very evident, eloquently
symbolised by the most conspicuous of its numerous trees, the mighty sycamore
fig, which provides generously for the livelihood of many birds. more
information and prices...
Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Amongst spectacular granite outcrops nestles Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park. The Kruger National
Park's oldest rest camp, with exotic flowering plants, enhancing the strong
sense of the past that is so pervasive. more
information and prices...
Biyamiti Bush Camp
On the banks of the Mbiyamiti river, hidden by Delagoa thickets, nestles
one of the most beautiful bushveld camps in the Kruger National Park.
The camp is ideally situated between huge Wild Fig and Jackalberry trees
with vast numbers of other fauna and flora species in abundance. The area
is a game spotter’s dream come true. more
information and prices...
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit with a view of softly undulating
hills to the east. Berg-en-Dal is also the only camp set in a rugged mountain
environment. more information and
prices...
Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp
This small and delightful camp is situated in the south-eastern corner
of the Kruger National Park. The game viewing area is known as the ‘Southern
Circle’ and is renowned for its concentration of different prides
of lion and is home to a larger percentage of the Kruger National Park‘s
total rhino population. more
information and prices...
The Central Region of the Kruger
National Park
Satara Rest Camp
Satara is a busy camp, and not without reason. It is situated in an excellent
game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful
and diverse. The camp itself has a rustic charm, with the bulk of the
accommodation set out in a series of circles. Satara is well wooded and
the bird-life is prolific. more information
and prices...
Talamati Bush Camp is 30 km away from the gate. Allow about 1 1/2
hours for the drive to the camp. more
information and prices...
Orpen Rest Camp Orpen Rest Camp is situated centrally on the western
border of the Kruger National Park. Well known for its diversity of habitat
and wildlife, Orpen offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience
close encounters with elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard in a
natural environment. Wild dog, cheetah, zebra and giraffe are also indigenous
to this area, a paradise for the wildlife enthusiast. more
information and prices...
The Northern Region of the Kruger
National Park
Shimuwini Bush Camp
Shimuwini is a Shangaan word for "Place of the Baobab Tree".
The camp is so named because the nearby Letaba River which fronts the
cottages, is lined with these huge trees, one of them estimated to be
between 2 000 and 3 000 years old. Shimuwini Bushveld Camp is the most
modern of the bushveld camps. more
information and prices...
Mopani Rest Camp On the banks of the Pioneer Dam in the Kruger
National Park, lies it’s best kept secret, Mopani Rest Camp nestles
amongst the Mopani tree covered koppies. A signature feature is the huge
gnarled old baobab tree in the heart of the camp. more
information and prices...
Letaba Rest Camp The idyllic Letaba Rest Camp is situated on a
sweeping bend of the Letaba River, midway between the southern and northern
boundaries of the Kruger National Park. The name means “river of
sand”, and the sandy riverbed is an excellent location for game
viewing, particularly elephant, which thrive in the area. more
information and prices...
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Punda Maria lies in the northern most part of the Kruger National Park,
8 km from Punda Maria Gate. The camp is situated in the Sandveld region
that is often described as the botanical garden of the Kruger National
Park. Game species most likely to be sighted include impala, zebra, buffalo,
elephant, eland and sable and the area is a bird paradise. more
information and prices...
Olifants Rest Camp Olifants camp offers an unforgettable window
of Africa. The camp is situated a top a hill which towers several hundred
feet over the Olifants river. Views from the lookout platforms allow one
to see the river below. more information
and prices...
Shingwedzi Camp
Shingwedzi lies in the northern part of the Kruger National Park in the
heart of mopane country. Waterbuck, nyala, kudu and elephant are often
seen here and the bird life is prolific. It is a rustic camp that still
carries the essence of the bush and is untouched by modern technology.
more information and prices...
Bateleur Camp
This delightful camp is situated on the banks of the Mashokwe spruit approximately
40 km south west of Shingwedzi in the beautiful northern Mopane/Woodland
savannah of the Kruger National Park. Named after the majestic eagle,
Bateleur, being the oldest and the smallest of the bushveld camps, offers
a unique atmosphere and superb game viewing. more
information and prices...
Tsendze rustic camp site
The newest accommodation addition to the Kruger National Park, as its
name implies, it provides a rustic experience within the natural environment.
Located approximately 7 km south of Mopani Rest CampWith its abundance
of large trees in the camp, Tsendze offers great birding opportunities
right around your very campsite. more
information and prices...
Boulders Bush Lodge
Boulders Bush Lodge, is embedded in the rocky outcrops found in the north
of the Kruger National Park. The majestic rocks form a backdrop to the
units that are built on stilts. more
information and prices...
Sable Overnight Hide
Sable Sleepover Hide, is a unique accommodation facility where guests
can feel part of nature. A bird hide by day, it transforms into a primitive
overnight dwelling by night. more information
and prices...
Shipandani Overnight Hide
Shipandane Sleepover Hide,is a unique accommodation facility where guests
can feel part of the nature. A bird hide by day, it transforms into a
primitive overnight dwelling by night. more
information and prices...
Sirheni Camp
Sirheni Bushveld Camp nestles on the edge of the Kruger National Park’s
northern plains within the Mopane veld of the region. The Sirheni Dam,
on the Mphongolo River, lies next to the camp. more
information and prices...
Balule Camp
With only the most basic of facilities and no electricity, a
low fence is the only barrier that separates you from the wilderness,
resulting in a true back to basics experience. more
information and prices...
Driving Times
between Kruger Camps and Kruger Gates
From Camp |
To Gate |
Minimum Travelling
Time (Hours:min) |
Balule |
Phalaborwa |
02:00 |
Bateleur |
Punda
Maria |
02:30 |
Phalaborwa |
03:30 |
Berg-en-Dal |
Malelane |
00:20 |
Crocodile
Bridge |
02:15 |
Numbi |
02:15 |
Paul
Kruger |
02:15 |
Biyamiti |
Malelane |
01:15 |
Crocodile
Bridge |
01:15 |
Crocodile
Bridge |
Crocodile
Bridge |
00:00 |
Malelane |
02:00 |
Paul
Kruger |
02:15 |
Letaba |
Phalaborwa |
01:30 |
Orpen |
02:30 |
Lower Sabie |
Crocodile
Bridge |
01:00 |
Numbi |
02:30 |
Paul
Kruger |
01:30 |
Malelane |
Malelane |
00:00 |
Maroela |
Orpen |
00:10 |
Mopani |
Phalaborwa |
02:15 |
Punda
Maria |
02:45 |
Olifants |
Phalaborwa |
02:00 |
Orpen |
02:15 |
Orpen |
Orpen |
00:00 |
Pretoriuskop |
Numbi |
00:20 |
Malelane |
01:45 |
Crocodile
Bridge |
02:30 |
Pretoriuskop
(via S1) |
Paul
Kruger |
01:30 |
Punda Maria |
Punda
Maria |
00:20 |
Orpen |
01:30 |
Roodewal |
Orpen |
01:45 |
Phalaborwa |
02:30 |
Satara |
Orpen |
01:15 |
Phalaborwa |
03:00 |
Shimuwini |
Phalaborwa |
01:15 |
Shingwedzi |
Pafuri |
02:30 |
Punda
Maria |
01:15 |
Phalaborwa |
03:30 |
Sirheni |
Punda
Maria |
01:15 |
Skukuza |
Paul
Kruger |
00:20 |
Numbi |
01:30 |
Malelane |
01:45 |
Crocodile
Bridge |
02:00 |
Talamati |
Orpen |
01:15 |
Note: All distances and times are approximate given as a guide only
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