Orpen Camp

• Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - No additional persons allowed
• 1 bedroom with 2 single beds – Aircon - Fridge - Hotplate - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower

• Base rate 4 people - Max 6 people - 2 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds
• Aircon - Outside veranda serves as lounge - Kitchen – Equipped - Wc and bath - Wc and shower

• Self-drive wildlife viewing in the park
• Picnic and braai sites in the park
• Various game drives in an open vehicle, booking in advance is essential
• Game walks in the morning or afternoon
• Bush braais are now available at selected camps.

January

• Entrance Gates ( 05:30 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 04:30 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:30 )

February

• Entrance Gates ( 05:30 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 05:30 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:30 )

March

• Entrance Gates ( 05:30 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 05:30 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:00 )

April

• Entrance Gates ( 06:00 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 06:00 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:00 )

May

• Entrance Gates ( 06:00 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 06:00 )
• All Gates Close ( 17:30 )

June

• Entrance Gates ( 06:00 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 06:00 )
• All Gates Close ( 17:30 )

July

• Entrance Gates ( 06:00 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 06:00 )
• All Gates Close ( 17:30 )

August

• Entrance Gates ( 06:00 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 06:00 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:00 )

September

• Entrance Gates ( 06:00 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 06:00 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:00 )

October

• Entrance Gates ( 05:30 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 05:30 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:00 )

November

• Entrance Gates ( 05:30 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 04:30 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:30 )

December

• Entrance Gates ( 05:30 )
• Camp Gate Opens ( 04:30 )
• All Gates Close ( 18:30 )

• Check in time is 14:00 for all accommodation.
• Check out time is 10:00 for all accommodation.

• A fuel station is available at Olifants Camp; fuel stations are only at the main camps in the Park
• A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is available at the Main Camp
• There is a wonderful outside coffee kiosk, no restaurant available
• A waterhole equipped with a webcam to watch activity at the waterhole, even from you unit
• A well-equipped laundromat within Orpen Camp for guests

• Pets are not allowed in national parks.
• Firearms to be declared at reception where they will be sealed, seal will be broken upon departure. Insect repellent is recommended, highest risk in high rainfall season (Dec-Apr)
• Contact your travel clinic about malaria precautions; 24-hr malaria hotline 0822341800
• Under no circumstances are late arrivals allowed at Pafuri, Phalaborwa, Giriyondo or Phabeni Gates Late arrivals are allowed for emergencies only and are subject to the following conditions: · An additional cost per vehicle will be charged · Late arrival must be arranged in advance with the gate · Evidence for late arrival must be provided · Guests must have pre-booked accommodation at camps that are within 10km distance from gate
• No day visitors are allowed to bring liquor into the Park (throughout the year). · Vehicles will be searched on entry and public spaces are monitored for any violation of this rule. · Overnight visitors may bring liquor for consumption only in the privacy of their accommodation · Consumption of liquor will be limited to booked accommodation as well as dedicated bar and restaurant areas.
• All other areas to be regarded as “liquor-free zones” (throughout the year) · “Sundowner” and bush braai sites will be regarded as “liquor friendly” under officially organized events.
• Due to poor road conditions and repairs taking place on the R538 (between White River, NUMBI Gate and Hazyview) guests are advised to avoid this road and NUMBI Gate. The R40 (leading directly from White River to Hazyview) is recommended as it has recently been repaired and guests can access or exit the Park through KRUGER- of PHABENI Gate Due to possible criminal activities, guests using PHABENI Gate are advised not to stop along the road between PHABENI Gate and Hazyview Please take note that the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h for tar roads and 40 km/h for gravel roads. Should visitors not arrive on the arrival date of the reservation, the accommodation will be held until 09:00 the following day, after which the reservation will be cancelled and the deposit, where applicable, forfeited. To reach your destination before CAMP GATE closing time, contact the PARK Entrance Gate you intend entering to confirm the cut-off time for travelling to your destination. NOTE: You will not be allowed to enter the park to travel to the rest camp you are booked without adequate travelling time.