Camp Comparison

The "Capital" of Kruger. Largest camp with the most facilities, beautifully situated on the Sabie River. Excellent for big cats but can be very busy.

Extremely popular and often fully booked months in advance. Offers spectacular views over the Sabie River and incredible predator sightings.

Set in a more mountainous setting with dramatic scenery. Known as one of the best areas in the park for spotting rhinos.

A smaller camp right at the southern border. Excellent game viewing area immediately upon entering the park. Great for day visitors.

One of the oldest camps, featuring unique rock formations and a massive swimming pool built around a natural rock.

The "Cat Camp" of Kruger. Situated in open grassy plains which attract large herds of grazers, subsequently drawing high concentrations of lions.

Offers arguably the best panoramic views in the park, perched high on a hill overlooking the Olifants River.

A massive, shady camp situated on the Letaba River. Excellent area for elephants and an incredible elephant museum.

A small, friendly camp situated right at the Orpen Gate, known for the nearby waterhole just outside the fence.

A newer camp built beautifully into the surrounding rocky landscape, overlooking the massive Pioneer Dam. Very relaxing atmosphere.

Surrounded by mopane woodland and situated on the Shingwedzi River. Famous for enormous herds of elephants and large tuskers.

The northernmost main camp, very rich in history and botanical diversity. The "Birding Capital" of Kruger, but game viewing can be dense.

A beautiful, secluded bushveld camp along the Biyamiti riverbed. Access is restricted to residents only, ensuring a quiet experience.

A tented camp overlooking the dry Timbavati riverbed. No reception or restaurant (check in at Orpen), but an incredibly authentic bush feel.

A dedicated tented camp located at the popular Nkuhlu Picnic Site. Overlooks the Sabie River, offering an intimate safari experience in a prime game-viewing area.

Located in mopane woodland overlooking the Sirheni Dam. Very quiet hideaway with great birding.

A rustic bushveld camp near Mopani with no electricity in units (paraffin lamps). Deep mopane woodland and excellent birding.

Small camp near Olifants with great access to the Olifants and Letaba river systems. Popular with repeat visitors seeking quiet.

Tented camp near Orpen Gate on the banks of the Timbavati. Only canvas accommodation — authentic and affordable.

Remote bushveld camp west of Satara. Very quiet with limited facilities — for experienced self-drivers who want solitude.

Northern bushveld camp near Shingwedzi with views over the Babalala plains. Excellent for elephant herds and birding.

Secluded camp on the Shimuwini Dam in the south. Resident-only access roads ensure a peaceful experience.

Beautiful bushveld camp overlooking a dry riverbed. Resident-only access — one of the quietest experiences in southern Kruger.