Skukuza Camp

Skukuza Rest Camp is the largest camp and administrative headquarters of the Kruger National Park. The camp is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River, well foliaged and some lofty riverine trees along the river’s edge.

Skukuza Rest Camp offers a choice of camp sites, two- and four-bed safari tents, two- and three-bed units, either equipped or with communal facilities, semi-luxury bungalows, guest cottages and guest houses to choose from.

Campsite (CK6)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 6 people
  • Extra vehicles pay additional rate - No power
Campsite (CK6P)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 6 people
  • Extra vehicles pay additional rate - Power point
Safari Tent (CTT2)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen – Fan - Fridge - No utensils
Safari Tent (CTT4)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 4 people - 1 bedroom with 4 single beds
  • Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen – Fan - Fridge - No utensils
Bungalow (BD2) / (BD2Z)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Fridge - Hotplate - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
  • BD2Z accessible to the mobility challenged guests
Bungalow (BD2E)
  • Closed Veranda - Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Fridge - Hotplate - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BD3)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 3 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • Aircon - Fridge - Hotplate - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BE2)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Fridge - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BE3)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 3 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BG2)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BG2E) / (BG2ZE)
  • Closed Veranda - Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen – Fridge - Wc and shower
  • BG2ZE accessible for the mobility challenged guests
Bungalow (BG2UT)
  • Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge – Utensils - Wc and shower
Bungalow (BG3E)
  • Closed Veranda - Base rate 2 people - Max 3 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - Fridge – Utensils - Wc and shower
Semi-Luxury Bungalow (LB2D)
  • No view - Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with double bed
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - DSTV (Limited Channels) - Fridge - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
Semi-Luxury Bungalow (LB3)
  • No view - Base rate 2 people - Max 3 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • Aircon - Communal Kitchen - DSTV (Limited Channels) - Fridge - Sink – Utensils - Wc and shower
Luxury Riverside Bungalow (LR2E)
  • River view, east of the restaurant - Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with double bed
  • Aircon - Kitchen - Equipped - Fridge - Wc and shower
Luxury Riverside Bungalow (LR2W)
  • River view, west of the restaurant - Base rate 2 people - Max 2 people - 1 bedroom with double bed
  • Aircon - DSTV (Limited Channels) - Kitchen - Equipped – Fridge - Wc and shower
Guest Cottage (GC4V)
  • River view - Base rate 4 people - Max 4 people - 2 bathrooms, each with w/c and shower
  • 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds – Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped
Clarke Guest Cottage (GC4VB)
  • River view - Elsie Clarke Guest Cottage - Base rate 4 people - Max 4 people
  • 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 bedroom with double bed - 2 bathrooms with w/c and shower
  • Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped
Guest Cottage (GC6)
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 6 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • 1 bedroom with double bed and single bed – Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped
  • Wc and bath - Wc and shower
Guest Cottage (GC6D)
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 6 people - 2 bedrooms, each with 1 single and 1 double bed
  • Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped - Wc and bath - Wc and shower
Guest Cottage (GC6Z)
  • Base rate 4 people - Max 6 people - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds
  • 1 bedroom with double bed and single bed – Aircon – Kitchen - Wc and bath - Wc and shower
Moni Guest House (GMS)
  • Luxury units - River view - Base rate 4 people - Max 8 people
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and wc - 1 seperate shower
  • 3 bathrooms, each with w/c, basin and bath - 4 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - Kitchen - Well Equipped
Nyathi Guest House (GNY)
  • Luxury units - River view - Base rate 4 people - Max 8 people
  • 4 bathrooms, each with w/c, bath and shower - 4 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds
  • Aircon - DSTV (Limited Channels) - Kitchen - Well Equipped

Frequently Asked Questions

Activities:
  • Self-drive wildlife viewing in the park
  • Various game drives, advance bookings are essential
  • Bush walks are offered accompanied by professional guides
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 Skukuza Camp; fuel stations are only at the main camps in the Park
  • A shop selling curios, snacks and basic supplies is available at Skukuza Camp
  • Skukuza Camp has various restaurant options to choose from and picnic facilities
  • Take-aways are offered at the cafeteria and a laundromat is available
  • Basic first aid assistance and picnic facilities
  • A swimming pool is available for overnight guests
  • Skukuza also hosts the Skukuza Golf Club with a bar and restaurant and a nursery close by
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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