Kruger National Park Hotels

• MattTB
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Mopani Camp: Mopani Camp

As you drive further north in the Kruger from Satara the fauna changes and Mopani tres start appearing until pretty much all the vegetation becomes Mopani trees! This is where Mopani Camp got it's name!

I liked this camp, it was spacious and the accomodation was nice!

Unique Quality: Great views if your accomodation is facing the dammed river! At night with a powerful torch you can see the crocs eyes reflecting the light as they patrol up and down the river! Also at night you can here the Hippo out there!

Another great thing are the birds! There are hundreds of beautiful little birds on the trees around the huts! If you cook they all come round you! They can be pretty noisy too! It's nice to see them as you relax!!

There is a swimming pool here, but I never made it there as I was always too busy!

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Safari
• Written March 10, 2004

The view from my accomodation!

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• 7311275152084
• Reviews: 12

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Kruger park

Kruger accommodation typically consists of chalets with twin beds and en-suite accommodation mostly with air-conditioning. You can arrange more budget accommodation with consists of a bed, freezer and fan in the room. Then of course you can go camping as well. Personally I prefer the more northern camps such as Mopani and Letaba as there is fewer people there. However there is also less animals to be seen in the north as it is drier. If you only have a few days and need to see as many animals as possible, go south, anywhere from Satara camp down. My favourite camp in the Kruger is Mopani camp, great service and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Also has a lake at the camp providing excellent birding and a chance to see elephants, hippo and crocodile from your chalet. Pure bliss...

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Written February 19, 2004

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• Skigirl
• Reviews: 78

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Malelane Sun: Luxury in the African Bush

This hotel was luxurious in every way. The rooms were comfortable and beautiful. The grounds were amazing as was the culinary offerings. There is a viewing platform that actually strattles over in to the park allowing for amazing viewings during the day and evening all while sitting in luxurious seating with bar/tea service surrounded by a large open hearth. At breakfast out by the pool herds of elephants walk by while playful monkeys play along the thatched roof tops of the hotels unique rooms.

Unique Quality: Great Views along the Crocodile river via a luxurious viewing platform.
Gorgeous grounds including a wonderful lagoon style pool, beautiful umbrella covered seating areas overlooking breathtaking sunsets and wildlife.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: At the Malelane Gate
• Phone: 013/790-3304
• Related to: Luxury Travel, National/State Park, Safari
• Written February 8, 2004

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• Bwana_Brown
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Mopani Camp: Game Park Swimming Pool

After our late night out with South Africa's 'Big 5', we found the going a little tough the next day - especially as it was the hottest one yet! Following our morning game viewing excursion, by the time the noon hour sun was in full flow, we had to retreat to Mopani to cool off in their great swimming pool!

Unique Quality: This is a very well landscaped pool and, although the water was a little warm, it still felt very refreshing after driving around the dusty roads in our non-airconditioned car! Also, it was very peaceful. There was only one other family there, a mother with her two children. In conversation with her, we found out that she too had previously lived on the Zambian Copperbelt where we had, with her husband working at the copper mines in Chingola!

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Photography, Road Trip, Family Travel
• Written February 7, 2004

Poolside at Mopani

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• Bwana_Brown
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Mopani Camp: Watering Hole View

We had a great time at Mopani. This was a newer camp, located in a more northerly and drier region of the Park. On our first night there, as we were sitting in the bar area enjoying a drink as the sun set, we met up with a great bunch of South African guys - it turned into one of our most memorable moments (see Nightlife!).

Unique Quality: Mopani had a couple of features that we enjoyed. Firstly, the main restaurant/bar area was located above a watering hole with a great boardwalk/balcony area that could be enjoyed for viewing the game attacted to the water. It also had an amazing swimming pool - this came in very handy as this Camp was noticeably hotter than Satara had been. As with Satara, the rondavel was absolutely first class - we even enjoyed the iguanas and lizards running around outside the next morning while we ate breakfast! We paid a total of 480 Rand or US$62 per night for our stay at Mopani.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Family Travel, Road Trip, Photography
• Written February 7, 2004

Mopani Rondavel

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• PEE-WEE
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ELEPHANT WALK.: ELEPHANT WALK.

Set on a tranquil estate at the Crocodile Bridge entrance to the Kruger National Park, no more than 50 meters from the gate, one could not hope to find a more suitable base from which to explore the wonders of Kruger!

A comfortable four-hour drive from Johannesburg, Elephant Walk is the perfect "stopover" on route to Mozambique, or as a destination. This superb little retreat caters for the discerning tourist and business traveler.

All accommodation are fully Self-Catering.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Written January 19, 2004

ELEPHANT WALK.

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• PEE-WEE
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JOCK SAFARI LODGE.: JOCK SAFARI LODGE.

The luxury lodge incorporates the romance and elegance of the colonial era, and reflects in it's unique style the indigenous Zulu and Shangaan cultures.
Twelve luxury airconditioned suites, each with their own private sala overlooking the river, as do the romantic bathrooms and outdoor showers.
Relax in the surrounds or go on a game drive ,bush walk, birding safari or even a guided historical tour of the area.

Unique Quality: Situated at the confluence of two rivers in the southern area of the Kruger National Park, Jock Safari Lodge is approximately 35km from both Skukuza and Malelane airports. Surrounded by magnificent trees and an abundance of bird life, the lodge has 6000 hectares of exclusive traversing rights in the Kruger’s first private concession.

Activities include game-drives in open Land Rovers to view the Big Five, walking safaris, birding safaris and guided historical tours, all accompanied by professional rangers and trackers.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: National/State Park, Safari
• Written October 17, 2003

JOCK OF THE BUSHVELD.

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• PEE-WEE
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BONGANI MOUNTAIN LODGE.: BONGANI MOUNTAIN LODGE.

Bongani Mountain Lodge borders on the Kruger National Park.
From the moment you are met for your scenic drive up the mountain, you will be delighted at the hospitality ,and personal attention.
Bongani offers the visitor 20 chalets and 9 family suites, ideal for families, groups or individual travelers.
Each has 2 en suite bathrooms and a private deck.
Dine in the boma, or on one of the decks featuring a wraparound view of the outstanding mountainous terrain.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: National/State Park
• Written October 17, 2003

BONGANI.

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• Braveheart.southafrr
• Reviews: 193

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HOTEL ROYAL: YE OLD HOTEL

THE HOTEL IT`S SELF WAS GREAT BUT OUTSIDE IN THE STREET THERE WERE LOTS OF STREET HAWKERS SELLING THERE GOODS RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE AND WOULD NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER

Unique Quality: THE HOTEL TAKES YOU BACK IN TIME GREAT EXPERENCE .................

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: PILGRIMS REST
• Phone: 013 7681100
• Written October 16, 2003

THE LOUNGE

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