Pretoriuskop Camp

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp is one of the oldest camps in the Kruger National Park in the southwestern part of the park, only 9km from Numbi Gate. The vegetation in the area varies from well-developed woodland, grassland, and granite dome.

This camp features well in the history of the park, since it was the first camp opened to visitors and having the Wolhuter Hut dating from 1930 and this being restored to its original form.

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp offers basic huts, various options of bungalows, family cottages and guest houses to choose from.

Campsite (CK6P)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 6 people - Power point
  • Extra vehicles pay additional rate - Communal ablutions and cooking facilities
Hut (ES2)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Communal ablutions and kitchen - Fan
  • No electric points or Fridge - No utensils
Hut (EB2)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No utensils
Hut (EB3)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 3 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No utensils
Hut (EB5)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 5 people - 1 bedroom with 5 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No utensils
Hut (EB6)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 6 people - 1 bedroom with 6 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen – Fridge - No utensils
Bungalow (BD2) / BD2D / BD2Z
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Fridge - Hotplate - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
  • BD2D with double bed
  • BD2Z accessible for mobility challenged
Bungalow (BG2) / BG2D
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No utensils - Wc and shower
  • BD2D with double bed
Bungalow (BG4)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 4 people - 1 bedroom with 4 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No utensils - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BG6)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 6 people - 1 bathroom with wc and bath OR shower
  • 2 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds – Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No utensils
Bungalow (FU4D)
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 4 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 bedroom with double bed
  • Aircon – Kitchen - Wc and bath - Wc and shower
Family Cottage (FF6D)
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 6 people - 1 bedroom with double bed - 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped - Wc and shower
Family Cottage (FF6DB)
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 6 people - 1 bedroom with double bed - 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped - Wc and bath or Wc and shower
Pierre Joubert Guest House (GH16)
  • Luxury unit - Prime position - Base rate 4 people - Max 16 people
  • Guest House consist out of 4 stand-alone units
  • Aircon - Each unit with 2 single and 2 bench beds in lounge
  • Each unit with wc, bath, shower - Kitchen - Well Equipped
Doherty Bryant Guest House (GH9B)
  • Luxury unit - prime position - Guest House consist out of 3 stand-alone units
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 9 people - Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped
  • Each unit with 1 double and 1 single beds - Each unit with wc and bath

Frequently Asked Questions

Activities:
  • Self-drive wildlife viewing in the park
  • Various game drives, advance bookings are essential
  • Wilderness trails in the area
Office and Gate Hours:

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 & Out Times:
  • Check in time is 14:00 for all accommodation.
  • Check out time is 10:00 for all accommodation.
Facilities:
  • A fuel station is available at Pretoriuskop Camp; fuel stations are only at the main camps in the Park
  • A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is available at Pretoriuskop Camp
  • Pretoriuskop Camp has a restaurant and picnic facilities
  • Take-aways are offered at the cafeteria and a laundromat is available
  • Basic first aid assistance and picnic facilities
  • Natural rock swimming pool for overnight guests
Take Note:
  • 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.

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