Big 5 Archives - Kruger National Park Accommodation

SANParks Tsendze Rustic Camp Site

SANParks Tsendze Rustic Camp Site in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is located approximately 7 km south of the Mopani Rest Camp. Tsendze, the Tsonga word for ‘tsendzeleka’ or ‘to ramble around like someone lost in the bush’ is the newest addition to the Kruger National Park. As its name implies, it provides a rustic experience within the natural environment, ideal for the camping and caravanning fraternity looking for a self-catering rustic bushveld experience.

The campsites are laid out in a rough figure of 8 under and around stands of ancient and beautiful leadwood, mopane and apple leaf trees. 2 prominent seasonal water courses, the Tsendze River and Nshawu Creek, run through this area that is known for the large buffalo herds and many elephant bulls that occur here.

Guests can look out for ‘Alexander’, a current big tusker with rather impressive ivory, who is often encountered in the area and along the main tarred route between Tsendze and Mopani Rest Camp. With its abundance of large trees in the camp, Tsendze offers great birding opportunities right around your very campsite.

Tsendze Rustic Camp Site offers 30 tent or caravan sites surrounded by a variety of trees that provide shade. There is no electricity supply at any of the sites. Each site equipped with its own braai stand and a rubbish bin. 1 fresh water tap is shared per 3 sites.

The Tsendze Rustic Camp Site has 2 communal kitchens with gas hot-plates, and washing up facilities. 2 communal refrigeration facilities are available. 2 communal ablution blocks are available. Warm water is provided from gas geysers, and lights from a solar battery system.

SANParks Malelane Rest Camp

The Malelane Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park can be found where the rolling fields of sugar cane of the neighbouring farms and the majestic savannah of the Kruger National Park are separated by the powerful Crocodile River. The camp is conveniently placed close to the Malelane Entrance Gate, the small town of Malelane and the N4/Maputo Corridor.

The camp is unique because it is the only camp to be placed on a boundary, the southern border of the Kruger National Park. Malelane Rest Camp has the added benefit of being a very small camp, with fewer guests than found in the main camps, adding to a more intimate bush experience.

Accommodation at Malelane Rest Camp is ideal for backpacking, camping and caravanning communities looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

The camp has a communal kitchen with a scullery, gas stoves and a communal freezer. One ablution block is available

SANParks Shimuwini Bushveld Camp

SANParks Shimuwini Bushveld Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is the most modern of Kruger’s bushveld camps, being completely rebuilt after the floods in 2000.

Shimuwini is a Shangaan word for ‘Place of the Baobab Tree’. The camp is so named because the nearby Letaba River which fronts the cottages, is lined with these huge trees, one of them estimated to be between 2000 and 3000 years old.

Accommodation at Shimuwini Bushveld Camp caters to a variety of guest requirements and is well suited for those guests who are looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

There is a mini-shop at reception that stocks basic items such as firewood, ice and Telkom phone cards. There are no foodstuffs such as meat available. The camp has a bird hide, a communal boma with braai facilities and a swimming pool at the boma.

SANParks Orpen Rest Camp

The Orpen Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is centrally situated on the western border of the Park, about 500 km from Gauteng. Orpen can be accessed via a few different routes namely Orpen and Phalaborwa Gates. The accessed roads are all in good conditions with the main roads all being National roads. The nearest gate is Orpen Gate, which is 500 m from the main camp.

Orpen is a small and beautiful camp that derived its name from the surname of the donor of the land, Eileen Orpen. The scattered trees and wide-open plains covered by sweet grass attract many browsers. This in turn, attracts the eye-catching cheetah, lion and leopard. Well known for its diversity of habitat and wildlife, Orpen offers visitors an excellent opportunity to experience close encounters with elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard in a natural environment. Wild dog, cheetah, zebra and giraffe are also indigenous to this area, a paradise for the wildlife enthusiast.

The Orpen Rest Camp offers a shop, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a swimming pool for overnight residents, and a day visitor picnic area.

Activities at Orpen Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, Timbavati Picnic Site located about 55 km outside the camp, and Ratel Pan Bird Hide located about 58 km outside the camp.

SANParks Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a small and delightful camp in the southeastern corner of Kruger, on the northern bank of the Crocodile River, from which it derives its name.

The game viewing area is known as the ‘Southern Circle’ and is renowned for its concentration of different prides of lion with different hunting techniques and behaviour. It has an abundance of prides, herds, troops, packs and swarms. It is home to a larger percentage of the Kruger National Park’s total rhino population. Come and experience humans living in harmony with nature. Here one has the ability to experience the sharp contrast between the wilderness and the world out there.

Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp offers a shop with a small take-away food section, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, and a basic day visitor picnic area in the camp.

Activities at Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, as well as 4×4 adventure trails.

SANParks Maroela Camp

The Maroela Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a small camp situated on the banks of the Timbavati River, on the western boundary of the park, approximately 2 km east of Orpen Rest Camp.

This camp is 1 of only 2 camps in the park that exclusively caters for guests with caravans and for campers. There are no other pre-erected accommodation structures in this camp. Close to the fence, visitors can indulge in watching a variety of animals that visit a small watering hole. There is also a rustic viewing platform overlooking the Timbavati River.

Maroela Camp has a communal kitchen with 24-hour boiling water, electric hot-plates, washing up facilities, and communal freezers. One ablution block is available.

SANParks Bateleur Bushveld Camp

SANParks Bateleur Bushveld Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a delightful camp situated on the banks of the Mashokwe spruit approximately 40 km southwest of Shingwedzi in the beautiful northern mopane woodland savannah of the Kruger National Park.

Named after the majestic eagle, the bateleur, and being the oldest and the smallest of the bushveld camps, Bateleur Bushveld Camp offers a unique atmosphere and superb game viewing. 1 of the many features Bateleur offers is a game-viewing hide that overlooks a waterhole just outside the camp. 2 dams, Silwervis and Rooibosrand, are within close range of the camp and are restricted to the residents of Bateleur Bushveld Camp.

Bateleur Bushveld Camp offers accommodation in fully equipped guest cottages. The kitchens are fully equipped and have microwave ovens. The guest cottages are serviced daily and supplied with bedding, towels and soap. Each unit has its own braai facilities, its own electricity points, and TVs with local TV channels.

There is a mini-shop at reception that stocks basic items such as firewood, ice and Telkom phone cards. There are no foodstuffs such as meat available.

Bateleur Bushveld Camp is the best equipped of the bushveld camps in the Kruger National Park and is suited for those guests who are looking for a luxury bushveld experience.

SANParks Talamati Bushveld Camp

SANParks Talamati Bushveld Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is situated in a large open valley, affording superb game viewing opportunities. The luxuriant grassveld in the area attracts large herds of grazers, and the predators never lurk too far behind.

Talamati is a Xitsonga word that means ‘Lots of Water’. Yet, despite the meaning of the name, the river is actually dry. The clay soil however, acts as a giant sponge holding a vast reservoir of underground water and keeping the vegetation lush all year round.

Accommodation at Talamati Bushveld Camp caters to a variety of guest requirements and is well suited for those guests who are looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

There is a mini-shop at reception that stocks basic items such as firewood, ice and Telkom phone cards. There are no foodstuffs such as meat available. The camp has a communal boma with braai facilities, as well as a bird hide. The Muzandzeni picnic spot is 23 km from the camp and Nhlanguleni picnic spot is 35 km from the camp.

SANParks Pafuri Border Rest Camp

SANParks Pafuri Border Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park lies in the northernmost part of the park, in close proximity to Punda Maria, near the confluence of the Luvubu and Limpopo rivers. Visitors will find themselves in some of the most potentially productive birding territory in South Africa.

Accommodation at Pafuri Border Rest Camp caters to a variety of guest requirements and is well suited for those guests looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

The Pafuri Border Rest Camp has a reception, a museum and a communal swimming pool. Activities at the camp include morning, sunset or all-day guided bush walks, and sunrise, night or all-day guided game drives.

SANParks Shipandani Sleepover Hide

SANParks Shipandani Sleepover Hide in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is situated approximately 3 km south of Mopani on the Tsendze River, and is a unique accommodation facility where guests can feel part of the nature. A bird hide by day, it transforms into a primitive overnight dwelling by night, where a select few can experience the Kruger National Park nightlife first hand. Large buffalo herds and many elephant bulls frequent the area metres away from where you are sleeping. This is your chance to experience Africa in its truest form.

The Shipandani Sleepover Hide offers a unique, exclusive and private overnight experience for a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6 guests at a time, available to guests from half an hour prior to gate closing times. The hide must be reserved in its entirely, and must be be vacated half an hour after gate opening times.

The backpacker-style sleeping units are contained in wooden structures that are locked to the inside wall of the hide by day. At night these structures pull down to construct a light bed base. Mattresses can be found in the cupboard at the hide. If required, bedding is available at reception. Each bedding bag consists of a duvet, pillow, duvet cover, sheet, mattress protector, pillowcase and mosquito net. An environmental toilet is available for the overnight guests in a separate area on the hide perimeter.

The Shipandani Sleepover Hide has a boma with braai facilities. There is no electricity but 2 rechargeable lamps, that operate for about 5 hours, can be provided on request. No cooking utensils or any other cooking equipment is provided. Eating utensils such as cutlery and crockery are provided for.

Only the very perimeter of the facility is fenced.

SANParks Roodewal Bush Lodge

SANParks Roodewal Bush Lodge in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a private self-catering bush lodge rented out exclusively to 1 group of 18 guests at a time. Roodewal Bush Lodge is a secluded lodge situated 44 km north of Satara, on the banks of the Timbavati River.

Riverine plant life, like Natal mahogany and jackalberry trees, create a picturesque view from the braai area, only to be crowned by the brightness of the stars at night. The unique quality of this camp is due to the extreme privacy of each individual sleeping unit, making it ideal for celebration parties, corporate think-tanks and small intimate wedding parties. Not only is the whole camp occupied by the party making the booking, but the units are spaced to offer privacy to each guest or family occupying that unit. Another special feature is the private viewing deck, built on stilts and overlooking the Timbavati River.

Accommodation is offered in one 6-bedded cottage and three 4-bedded cottages. The first family cottage contains 2 bedrooms, each with an en suite, 1 with a bath and the other with a shower. The other 3 bungalows each contain 3 single beds, a loft with 2 mattresses, a shower en suite, and a small fridge. Solar panels provide power for lights and fans only. There are no electrical plug points available for appliances in cottages.

The living area comprises a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bar, lounge, and a braai and viewing deck. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, and cutlery and crockery. There is no electricity, and a generator is used for lights at night. Gas braai facilities and wood braai facilities are provided.

SANParks Boulders Bush Lodge

SANParks Boulders Bush Lodge in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a private self-catering bush lodge rented out exclusively to 1 group of 12 guests at a time. The Boulders Bush Lodge is situated approximately 25 km south of Mopani, and is embedded in the rocky outcrops found in the north of the Kruger National Park.

The bush lodge is an exclusive, private lodge with a unique style and atmosphere, with multiple rooms and bathrooms. It provides the opportunity for guests to enjoy complete privacy, as only residents are allowed entrance to the lodge area.

Accommodation is offered in one 4-bedded bungalow and four 2-bedded bungalows. The majestic rocks form a backdrop to the bungalows that are built on stilts, with wooden boardwalks connecting the bedrooms to the communal area. The rooms are spaced closely together, without losing their privacy, making it suitable for groups made up of close families and friends that want to experience nature’s tranquillity together.

The first bungalow contains 2 bedrooms, each with an en suite, 1 with a bath and the other with a shower. The other 4 bungalows each contain 1 bedroom and an en suite with a bath and a shower. Solar panels provide power for lights and fans only. There are no electrical plug points available for appliances in bungalows.

The living area comprises a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, bar, lounge, and a braai and viewing deck. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove and oven, a fridge-freezer, and cutlery and crockery. Braai facilities are provided. The viewing deck affords guests an unhindered view of the Mopane veld plains, surrounding a private waterhole.

SANParks Sable Sleepover Hide

SANParks Sable Sleepover Hide in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is situated approximately 10 km from of Phalaborwa Gate, and is a unique accommodation facility where guests can feel part of nature. A bird hide by day, it transforms into a primitive overnight dwelling by night, where a select few can experience the Kruger National Park nightlife first hand. The hide overlooks the Sable Dam where an abundance of animals gather to drink. Hear the lion roar and the hippo grunt metres away from where you are sleeping and know this is a true African experience.

The Sable Sleepover Hide offers a unique, exclusive and private overnight experience for a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 9 guests at a time, available to guests from half an hour prior to gate closing times. The hide must be reserved in its entirely, and must be be vacated half an hour after gate opening times.

The Sable Sleepover Hide has a boma with braai facilities. There is no electricity. One light, that operates for about 5 hours, can be provided on request. No cooking utensils such as cutlery, crockery or any other cooking equipment is provided.

Only the very perimeter of the facility is fenced. Your vehicle may be pulled into the lapa at the hide during the night for safety purposes.

SANParks Biyamiti Bushveld Camp

SANParks Biyamiti Bushveld Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is one of the most beautiful bushveld camps, nestled on the banks of the Mbiyamiti River, hidden by delagoa thickets.

The camp is ideally situated between huge wild fig and jackalberry trees with vast numbers of other fauna and flora species in abundance. The area is a game spotter’s dream come true.

Accommodation at Biyamiti Bushveld Camp caters to a variety of guest requirements and is well suited for those guests who are looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

There is a mini-shop at reception that stocks basic items such as firewood, ice and Telkom phone cards. There are no foodstuffs such as meat available.

Return Africa Pafuri Camp

Pafuri Camp is situated in the Makuleke Concession of the Northern Kruger National Park. The 26,500ha community-owned Makuleke or ‘Pafuri’ region of the Kruger National Park not only boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the Park but also its greatest biological and geographical diversity. Return Africa offers a diverse set of products from walking trails to luxury accommodation.

This comfortable camp has 19 luxury designer tents with en-suite bathrooms. There are 7 family tents that accommodate up to 4 people, making this a 52-bed camp. The tents offer gorgeous views over the Luvuvhu River, there is also a communal area with a swimming pool, for those balmy days when you need to cool off.

Rates displayed are on an all-inclusive basis and includes all meals, select beverages and activities. Children of all ages are welcome at Pafuri Camp but only children from the age of 6 will be able to partake in game drives from Pafuri Camp. Children 16 years and older may partake in bush walks.

SANParks Sirheni Bushveld Camp

SANParks Sirheni Bushveld Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park nestles on the edge of the park’s northern plains within the mopane veld of the region. The Mphongolo River, lies next to the camp. ‘Sirheni’ is a Tsonga word that means ‘cemetery’, after a type of elephant graveyard at a site near to the camp.

The accommodation facilities and the camp’s 2 bird hides overlook the river and a wide variety of game and birds are attracted to it. Visitors have been awakened to the sounds of lion and hyena, as there are often kills at the river. Sirheni has a resident leopard that is seen on a regular basis, often coming down to drink at the river.

Accommodation at Sirheni Bushveld Camp caters to a variety of guest requirements and is well suited for those guests who are looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

There is a mini-shop at reception that stocks basic items such as firewood, ice and Telkom phone cards. There are no foodstuffs such as meat available. The camp has a communal boma with braai facilities at the perimeter of the fence overlooking the river.

Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge

Ivory Wilderness River Rock Lodge lies deep within the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. The reserve itself shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Game Reserve.

Accommodation is provided in 4 elegantly decorated chalets intimately tucked below riverine trees and looking onto the river. Each chalet is stylishly decorated and furnished with a king-size bed that is draped with a mosquito net. All chalets have en-suite bathrooms with showers and baths.

The swimming pool overlooks the Klaserie River with wild game visiting the riverside. Offering intimate safaris for groups of 4 to 6, enjoy a personalized experience. A private airstrip is available for those wishing for a more direct route into the wilderness. 24-hour staff is available. There is Wi-Fi available at the main lodge and lounge areas.

SANParks Tamboti Tented Camp

The Tamboti Tented Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a small camp situated on the banks of the Timbavati River, on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, approximately 2 km east of Orpen Rest Camp.

Due to the size and location of this camp, Tamboti is one of the most popular camps in the park. A great feature is a communal boma braai area, which makes it ideal for small groups of people to gather around the campfire and relive the animal sightings of the day. For the birding enthusiasts, Tamboti offers a bird hide in which to spend hours looking for that exclusive raptor that has up to now eluded you. The natural bush feeling is kept inside the camp, which has the result of emphasizing guest privacy.

The Tamboti Tented Camp has 2 communal kitchens with 24-hour boiling water, electric hot-plates, and washing up facilities. 2 communal ablution blocks are available.

SANParks Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

The Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is found in the south-western corner of the park, not far from the impressive granite dome known as ‘Shabeni Hill’. When the world was still young, some 3,500 million years ago, molten rock forced its way through the earth’s crust and solidified to form the spectacular granite outcrops where Pretoriuskop Rest Camp is now nestled.

It is immediately apparent to any visitor that Pretoriuskop, Kruger oldest rest camp, is unlike any other rest camp in the Kruger National Park. Brilliant red trees adorn Kruger like surroundings, pre-dating the decision to make exclusive use of indigenous plants in laying out rest camp gardens. Nostalgia prompted an exception to the rule for Pretoriuskop, the Kruger National Park’s oldest rest camp, and exotic flowering plants were allowed to stay, enhancing the strong sense of the past that is so pervasive.

The Pretoriuskop Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a swimming pool for overnight residents, and a day visitor picnic area.

Activities at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, and bush breakfast and bush braais.

SANParks Punda Maria Rest Camp

The Punda Maria Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park lies in the northernmost part of the Kruger National Park, 8 km from Punda Maria Gate. The camp is situated in the Sandveld region that is often described as the botanical garden of the Kruger National Park. There are numerous plant species which occur that are unique to the area. Game species most likely to be sighted include impala, zebra, buffalo, elephant, eland and sable and the area is a bird paradise.

The Punda Maria Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a swimming pool for overnight residents, and a day visitor picnic area located next to the Punda Maria Gate 8 km outside the camp.

Activities at Punda Maria Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, and a bird hide overlooking the waterhole on the camping site fence.

SANParks Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp

SANParks Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit with a view of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and southern sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. There are large trees along the streams and dry riverbeds. Special care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp. Berg-en-Dal is also the only camp set in a rugged mountain environment.

Berg-en-Dal offers a cafeteria and a shop, Tindlovu Restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, an auditorium and conference facilities, a basic day visitor picnic area in the camp, and a swimming pool for overnight residents.

Activities at Berg-en-Dal include guided bush walks, game drives in the company of trained field guides, bush breakfast and bush braais, Bushman and Wolhuter Wilderness Trails, seasonal kids educational programme, rhino perimeter trail camp walks with braille facilities, and wildlife film screenings every evening except on Sundays.

SANParks Mopani Rest Camp

The Mopani Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is set on the banks of the Pioneer Dam. Named after the mopane veld that surrounds the camp, this unique, tranquil and stylish rest camp nestles among the koppies with Mopani trees, and has a unique signature feature of a huge gnarled old baobab tree in the heart of the camp. The vegetation inside the camp is left as found in the wild, adding to the unique atmosphere of the camp.

The Mopani Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a mini ATM facility in the restaurant, a ladies bar with a TV, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a day visitor picnic area, and a swimming pool for overnight residents.

Activities at Mopani Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, bush breakfast and bush braais, in-camp trail walks, Shipandani sleep-over Bird Hide located 3 km outside the camp, Pioneer Dam Bird Hide located 4 km outside the camp, Tropic of Capricorn located 12 km north of the camp, and wildlife films shown daily at reception during office hours.

SANParks Letaba Rest Camp

The Letaba Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is an idyllic rest camp, situated on a sweeping bend of the Letaba River, midway between the southern and northern boundaries of the Kruger National Park.

The name means ‘river of sand’, and the sandy riverbed is an excellent location for game viewing, particularly elephant, which thrive in the area. Letaba is a green oasis in the surrounding mopane veld, and remains a firm favourite with visitors. At night the stars overlook a symphony of sounds. Owls, nightjars, frogs, fruit bats, crickets and cicadas all vie to be heard, until the lion roars, then all are silent.

Letaba Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, conference facilities, a basic day visitor picnic area in the camp, a swimming pool for overnight residents, a TV lounge, Letaba Elephant Hall museum, and seasonal kids education programmes.

Activities at Letaba Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, 4×4 adventure trails, bush breakfast and bush braais, and wildlife film screenings except on Sundays.

SANParks Skukuza Rest Camp

The Skukuza Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River, and is the park’s largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. The camp is well foliaged and there are some lofty trees along the river’s edge. Activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas.

The Skukuza Rest Camp offers a bank, a post office, car hire, a deli and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, garage with workshop, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, 2 swimming pools for overnight residents, a car wash, an auditorium and conference facilities, a day visitor picnic area located 4 km outside the camp with its own swimming pool, and the Skukuza Indigenous Nursery located approximately 5 km outside the camp.

Activities at Skukuza Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, bush breakfasts and bush braais, a 9-hole golf course, Stevenson Hamilton Memorial Library, seasonal kids educational programmes, wildlife films on the big screen daily except Sundays, Lake Panic Bird Hide located approximately 7 km outside the camp, and through prior arrangement catered traditional dances can be arranged.

SANParks Lower Sabie Rest Camp

The Lower Sabie Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park graces the banks of the Sabie River. Visitors cannot help but feel soothed by the view towards the river and the Lebombo mountains beyond, across expansive green lawns, shaded from the relentless African sun by majestic sycamore fig, marula and Natal mahogany trees.

In this rest camp, the bounty and plenitude of nature are very evident, eloquently symbolised by the most conspicuous of its numerous trees, which provides generously for the livelihood of many birds and insects. Not only do these giants produce fruit at least twice a year, but different trees produce fruit at different times, extending the gifts of life over many months. Watching the endless procession of animals coming to drink at the Sabie River establishes a sense of one’s own place in the eternal cycle.

Lower Sabie Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a separate day visitor picnic area on the periphery of the camp, a swimming pool for overnight residents, and an Eco Information Centre.

Activities at Lower Sabie Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, bush breakfast and bush braais.

SANParks Shingwedzi Rest Camp

The Shingwedzi Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park lies in the northern part of the park in the heart of mopane country. Waterbuck, nyala, kudu and elephant are often seen here and the bird life is prolific. With a back to nature feel about it, this beautiful and rustic camp, which is untouched by modern technology, will definitely leave a lasting impression with its aesthetic tranquillity.

A scenic game drive along the Shingwedzi River in a south-easterly direction towards the Kanniedood Dam is one of the most rewarding drives in the Park. Staying overnight at Shingwedzi is an experience that will last a lifetime. It is a rustic camp that still carries the essence of the bush and is untouched by modern technology. Experience magical evenings where the accommodation is arranged in 2 separate circles and the glow emanating from braai stands cast a tranquil spell.

The Shingwedzi Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a swimming pool for overnight residents, and a day visitor picnic area.

Activities at Shingwedzi Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, wildlife films on the big screen daily except Sundays, Kanniedood Bird Hide located about 7 km east of the camp, and Ntishivana Bird Hide located about 30 km east of the camp.

SANParks Balule Rest Camp

The Balule Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a small satellite camp set deep in the heart of the park, in the most exquisite topography. Named ‘Balule’ after the Tsonga word for the Olifants River, this camp is one of the best places for guests to experience nature first hand. Situated more or less in the centre of the park, just south of Olifants Camp, Balule lies close to the mighty Olifants River.

With only the most basic of facilities and no electricity, a low fence is the only barrier that separates you from the wilderness, resulting in a true back to basics experience. It is this unique wilderness feel of the camp that makes it a firm favourite with backpackers, the caravanning community and other visitors who want to get away from it all.

The camp has a communal kitchen with a scullery, gas stoves and a communal freezer. One ablution block is available. While there is no electricity in the camp, lanterns are provided. Braai facilities are available.

SANParks Satara Rest Camp

The Satara Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is a busy camp, situated in an excellent game viewing area, with the bush relatively open and the animals plentiful and diverse.

The camp itself has a rustic charm, with the bulk of the accommodation set out in a series of circles. Satara is well wooded and the bird life is prolific. At night the clink of fruit bats is fused with the chirping of cicadas and crickets. The calls of owls and nightjars add to the symphony that is punctuated intermittently by the whoop of hyena, the screech of jackal and the roars of lion.

The Satara Rest Camp offers a deli and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, a swimming pool with children’s playground for overnight residents, and a day visitor picnic area with a boma on the perimeter of the camp.

Activities at Satara Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, bush breakfasts and braais, seasonal kids educational programmes, wildlife films on the big screen daily except Sundays, Sweni Bird Hide located on the Sweni River about 30 km from camp, Ratel Pan Bird Hide located on the Timbavati/Roodewal road about 35 km from camp, and through prior arrangement with the camp, catered traditional dances can be arranged.

SANParks Olifants Rest Camp

The Olifants Rest Camp in the world-renowned Kruger National Park is situated atop a hill which towers several hundred feet over the Olifants river. Views from the lookout platforms allow one to see the river below, just as a soaring eagle would survey it, as it hunts from the skies. Guests that visit Olifants will be exposed to an unforgettable window of Africa.

The Olifants Rest Camp offers a cafeteria and a shop, a restaurant, a communal laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens and ablutions, braai facilities, and a day visitor picnic area with gas braais for rent.

Activities at Olifants Rest Camp include guided bush walks, and morning, night and day game drives in the company of trained field guides, and bush breakfast and bush braais.

River House Guest Lodge

River House Guest Lodge is situated on the banks of the Crocodile river overlooking Kruger National Park, we live in complete harmony with the African bush and conveniently located 60 km from the Mozambique border, 50 km from Nelspruit Airport, 30 km from the Swaziland border and only a 4-hour drive from Johannesburg Airport. We do regular game drives and day trips around Malelane.

Accommodation comprises 12 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms with a choice of either 2 single or 1 double bed, en-suite bathrooms fitted with a shower and a bath, hairdryer and amenities are provided, all rooms have tea-and-coffee making facilities, ceiling fans as well as air-conditioning. Every room has a private balcony with superb views up to the Khandizwe and Thlalabye hills of the Southern Kruger Park. Where guests can spot wildlife like lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo’s, rhinos and much more.

There is a large thatched deck at the River’s edge which is the ideal spot from which to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Bushveld. To virtually be on the river with a drink in hand whether game spotting or simply enjoying an awesome African sunset is a truly memorable experience. Alternatively, laze in the pool or bask in the Malelane sun whilst observing crocodile and hippo in the river below or retire to our comfortable lounge with a book when relaxing becomes hard work.

At River House, we do not have television or radio; news in our world is when a is leopard spotted by the watering hole.

Camp George

Camp George is situated within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, this select camp offers families, friends and small business groups a truly private wildlife experience.

Camp George can accommodate 10 guests. The 2 main bedrooms feature a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath, shower, basin and toilet. The additional 2 bedrooms feature 2 single beds and guests have access to a shared a bathroom. All rooms are serviced daily and feature air-conditioning, overhead fans and fly screens.

The main building features a well-equipped kitchen, scullery and pantry. Guests have access to an open-plan informal dining room and TV lounge area a TV with DStv, Wi-Fi, and an outdoor terrace with a gas braai and a guest bathroom.

The lapa lounge features an open-plan dining room and bar area equipped with a fridge, an ice machine, a TV with DStv access, and an indoor fireplace, and braai area. All wood is supplied and the unit includes a camp guard who will light the fires in the evening. Guests have access to pool and garden with loungers overlooking a watering hole.

There is a low-lying electric fence around the entire camp.

The camp is located a 5.5 hours drive from Johannesburg. Transport from Hoedspruit to the camp can be arranged at an additional fee.

Angela’s Safari Camp

Situated on 3200 ha within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve which is located adjacent to the Kruger National Park with no boundary fences between them, this select 10 bed camp offers families, friends and small business groups a truly private wild life experience. Angela’s Safari Camp is a thatched, self-catering camp which provides absolute comfort while retaining the charm and ambiance of a bygone safari era.

All chalets are air-conditioned and have overhead fans, fly screens and en-suite bathrooms consisting of shower, basin vanity, and toilet. Bedroom chalets are named after internationally known local artists and photographers. Each chalet features the named individual’s work along with a brief personal profile. There are 5 chalets: 2 with queen-size beds and 3 with 2 single beds each. Rooms are serviced daily.

An entrance breezeway leads into an air-conditioned lounge with a TV and DStv access and a large open-plan dining room area that opens out through large foldaway doors to a veranda that is equipped with a bar and a bar fridge. All overlook a well established lawn and garden with an open ‘lapa braai’ area. The kitchen, pantry, scullery and laundry are well equipped with all crockery, cutlery, a 6 plate gas stove, microwave, steamer, fridge-freezer, additional fridge and chest freezer, and an ice machine.

At the ‘Look-Out’ built overlooking the river you will find a thatch covered deck, a fully equipped braai area and an infinity flow pool. Pool loungers, classic Morris chairs, wooden dining table and chairs, large umbrella and a drinks fridge add the finishing touches to this venue. Daily cleaning services are provided by 2 Chars and a Camp Guard. Wood for fires is supplied as well as the laying and cleaning of the braai fire.

The camp is located within a 5.5 hour drive from Johannesburg. SA Express has 2 daily flights from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit where guests can arrange for a transfer to the camp.

Amani Safari Camp

The Amani Safari Camp is a fully inclusive luxury game lodge located on 3000-hectares within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The camp is easily accessible and is just a 1-hour drive from Hoedspruit and the Eastgate Airport.

Amani boasts a lantern lit “welcome-bridge” akin to Hollywood’s red carpet. It’s bar and entertainment area lie only metres away from a high-traffic watering hole, adjacent to the river bank.

The camp provides accommodation for 8 guests and the layout is unique, comprising 1 house with a central living area and 4 en-suite bedrooms. The beds can be made up as 1 super king-size bed per room, or 2 three-quarter beds, and the spacious bathrooms feature opulent showers. Each bedroom has its own private entrance and large windows provide access to remarkable views of the reserve. Each room is fitted with a ceiling fan and an air-conditioner.

The thatched house is double volume and boasts a spacious open-plan kitchen, a TV lounge with DStv, and a dining area. The entertainment area consists of a sizeable deck, a large infinity pool, an open-air bar and a dining area. A boma provides ambience and a lovely outdoor braai area.

Wi-Fi is free. 2 guided game drives are offered daily in Big 5 territory as we are part of the greater Kruger National Park.

Imbali Safari Lodge

An exclusive lodge within the world-renowned Kruger National Park, Imbali Safari Lodge continues the safari tradition of a bygone era. Imbali Safari Lodge is the central point within the Imbali Safari concession, offering accommodation in spacious, private chalets each furnished in understated luxury overlooking the N’waswitsontso riverbed.

Imbali Safari Lodge promise guests an extraordinarily ‘special’ safari experience. Just the fact that it is set in its own 10 000 hectare concession area, part of the world-famous Kruger National Park, rich with heritage and traditions. The Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, this natural park of nearly 2 million hectares, is unrivalled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies.

With an air of opulence befitting royalty, Imbali Safari Lodge is the perfect African utopia where guests will find serenity. Epitomising traditional African hospitality and personal service to compliment, visitors are guaranteed an African Safari experience of a lifetime.

Hamiltons Tented Safari Camp

Named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the world famous Kruger National Park, Hamiltons Tented Camp reflects a safari adventure of the early 1900s, where grace and style were the epitome of luxurious living. Following the fine tradition of luxury in true “out of Africa” style, the journey into a bygone era inspires one to experience the safari. Hamiltons Tented Camp allows indulgence in pure luxury, combined with the sounds and smells of the African bush.

All 6 tented suites have a romantic slipper bath and outdoor shower overlooking the Ngwenyeni Dam, and a private veranda. Timber walkways, open tented lounge, butler service and personalised cuisine. All suites have en-suite bathrooms with outdoor showers, Mosquito nets, air-conditioning and a linked intercom service. Children over the age of 8 years are welcome and are accommodated in their own rooms.

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Tented Safari Camp

Honeyguide Khoka Moya is a tented safari camp located in the Manyeleti Game Reserve which is adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Experience the African bush and its diverse wildlife during the game drives in open-air vehicles where you can spot the Big 5 and guided walks, all supervised by qualified and experienced guides and trackers.

Khoka Moya Camp is situated on both sides of a river bed, offering an authentic African experience without sacrificing luxury, safety or comfort. Guests are welcomed at the large, colourful lounge and dining areas of the camp overlooking the green lawns which lead to our swimming pool.

Each of the 15 large tents are furnished in a comfortable, contemporary style. Each tent has a king-size beds which can be converted to twin single beds, and a large sized day bed. The tents are en-suite with double showers, his-and-hers basins and a separate toilet.

Khoka Moya Camp welcomes children of all ages. The tents measure 60 square metres and can comfortably accommodate families of 4, all protected with mosquito nets. Babysitting can be arranged at Khoka Moya Camp, provided advanced notice is given for the necessary arrangements to be made.

Food at the camp is a highlight, and is a communal affair, usually served outdoors at a long table, with log fires and torches to create a really authentic bush feel. Simple homemade dishes, using predominantly local produce, are plentiful and exquisitely presented. At Khoka Moya there is also an extensive climate controlled wine cellar and a bar.

Jock Safari Lodge

Nestled amidst lush vegetation in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park, Jock Safari Lodge is located where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti rivers meet. A space that is simply breathtaking, both in beauty and in wildlife sightings. Jock is set within the Kruger Park and can provide you with all the legendary experiences that the Kruger Park is known for.

Jock Safari Lodge offers guest the choice of 2 lodges, The Main Jock Loge and Fitzpatrick’s Lodge.

The Main Jock Loge is secluded by lush trees, reed walls and has 12 individual thatched rooms. The lodge offers in- and outdoor dining facilities, a relaxation retreat with a sauna and exercise room, gift boutique, library with TV and DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi and internet access, and a plunge pool with a deck.

Fitzpatrick’s Lodge at Jock offers a personal service with an intimate atmosphere, ideal for a small group of friends and families. It has 3 rooms of which 2 can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children sharing. The lodge offers a lounge with TV and library, a second lounge with a fireplace, complimentary Wi-Fi and internet access, tea- and coffee-making facilities, perimeter electric fence and a rock swimming pool.

The lodge is child-friendly, please note children aged 4 – 6 are taken on game drives in a closed vehicle whereas children from 7 to 11 join adults on the normal game drives conducted in open vehicles.

Experience a stay with warmhearted people and discover the bushveld, which is alive with possibilities. We provide a comfortable, relaxed and knowledgeable safari experience. And what’s more, we offer 6 000 ha in the exclusive and first private concession of over 2 million ha of Kruger National Park. With an estimated 34 different species of amphibians in Kruger, Jock Safari Lodge ranks as one of the best places for frog spotting.

Manor House At Safari Tintswalo

Tintswalo is an exclusive safari lodge situated in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park. The Manyeleti is a pristine wilderness reserve which opens in the east to the vastness of the Kruger Park, abounding in Big 5 game and spectacular birdlife.

The lodge offers 4 different types of units. 3 of the units offer a private deck and private plunge pool.

Tintswalo Manor House, an intimate homely setting with complete privacy is located 5-minutes drive away from the Main Lodge. A large thatched Manor boasting a crystal blue swimming pool, deep shaded patio and traditional boma. A minimum of 6 guests is required for Manor House bookings, with a maximum capacity of 10 guests. Downstairs the Manor has 3 en-suite air-conditioned twin or double bedrooms. 1 Of the bedrooms has an optional child’s room which leads off it. Upstairs is the main double en-suite bedroom with a beautiful view of the surrounding bushveld.

After a long day’s exploration in the bush, moments of supreme relaxation, inner peace and rejuvenation of one’s spirituality are a must. The Elan Vitál spa specializes in hands-on treatment for both men and women utilizing concentrated plant-based Elemis products to stimulate all your senses. Tintswalo’s schedule is infinitely flexible. The day’s activities are planned around you, the guest. A typical day would start with an early morning game drive and perhaps a picnic breakfast. Followed by an al fresco lunch on the main lodge deck and afternoon leisure time to allow for a relaxing spa treatment. The evening drive continues into the night, complete with Tintswalo’s unique and spectacular sundowner experience, and your day is rounded by a crystal candlelit dinner.

The Vital Source Spa is privately situated at the lodge and has Internationally Trained Therapists awaiting guests, ready to ensure removal of the last vestiges of city stress from body and mind. The Spa specializes in hands-on treatment for both men and women utilizing Elemis and Africology Products to stimulate all the senses.

The reserve is unique for its minimal vehicle density and so offering a true exclusive safari experience. Tintswalo Safari Lodge is situated along a seasonal river bed among an ancient sycamore tree grove.

Makumu Private Game Lodge

Makumu is a fully inclusive Luxury Private Game Lodge situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit. Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of the largest private reserves in South Africa and is part of the Greater Kruger National Park.

Makumu Luxury Private Game Lodge is the realisation of the owner’s childhood dream. With support from his family and a dedicated team of creative people, he created the astonishingly beautiful Makumu private game lodge. The lodge is at once welcoming, inviting and relaxing, and surrounds you with the warmth, the earthy colours and the rich textures of Africa.

Accommodation is offered in luxury villas, each with its own unique style and decor. The villas do feature electrical plug points for guests to charge their electronic devices and are lit by soft candlelight. Each room has an overhead fan and a private en-suite.

Situated above the banks of the non-perennial leopard river bed, the lodge’s wooden-decked Boma is primarily used for evening dining. Situated under open African skies surrounded by the gentle flicker of lanterns, candlelight and open fire, listen closely for the far-off roar of the lion, the gentle soughing of the leopard or the hauntingly familiar call of the owl. Boma dining is quiet and intimate and will certainly add to your Makumu experience.

Whether for a cool refreshing swim after a warm night’s sleep, or a dip to escape the hot African sun, the pool at Makumu offers it all. Built as a feature to blend in with the surrounding bushveld, it is a feature for the warm lazy days of summer, originally designed around the needs of the guests’ enjoyment, don’t be surprised by the visiting elephant herds that are known to quench their thirst here during the hot midday temperatures.

Game drives are conducted twice daily or as you prefer in open landrovers with an armed ranger and a shangaan tracker in search of the elusive Big 5 as well as the other small and large wonders of this magnificent stretch of Southern Africa. Game drives are normally conducted early morning and late afternoon.

Game viewing opportunities are everywhere at Makumu. From the early morning bird life, as the sun peeks over the horizon, to our resident warthog family that frequents the lodge lawns during the day and the elephant herds that choose to quench their thirst in our swimming pool, there always exists the possibility of a sighting.

Please note that our conservation levy is not included in the rate and will be charged separately after your reservation has been made.

Honeyguide Mantobeni Tented Safari Camp

Honeyguide Mantobeni is a tented safari camp located in the Manyeleti Game Reserve which is adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Experience the African bush and its diverse wildlife during the game drives in open-air vehicles where you can spot the Big 5 and guided walks, all supervised by qualified and experienced guides and trackers.

Mantobeni Camp is designed to reflect Hemingway’s Africa. There are 15 tents which are nestled in a Tamboti grove overlooking a dry river bed. The reception area comprises a large sitting area, an outdoor area with a splash pool and sun loungers, a bar and an extensive climate-controlled wine cellar.

Game visiting the nearby watering hole can be seen from the swimming pool deck which adjoins the reception area.

Mantobeni Camp is more of a remote bush camp, set in a grove of tamboti trees. Its free-standing bedroom tents are set on wooden platforms, with roll-up walls and a run-around terrace, making for a very “up and close-to-nature” feel.

Geiger’s Camp – Motswari Game Reserve

Geiger’s Camp is the proud new addition to Motswari Private Game Reserve. Perched on a ridge with panoramic views of Big 5 terrain, this luxury safari camp fuses tasteful elegance with historic, rustic charm. Your private bush camp within the Greater Kruger National Park. Watch some of the Big 5 while relaxing on the swimming pool or on the patio.

Hoyo Hoyo Safari Lodge

An earthy, traditional Tsonga styled lodge, Hoyo Hoyo offers luxury in six beautifully furnished thatched suites. The combination of the bush, traditional cuisine, the warmth of the accommodation together with the opportunity to witness the lifestyle and culture of the Shangaan people, ensure an unforgettable safari experience.

Motswari Private Game Reserve

Open to the Kruger National Park and playing host to Africa’s Big Five is Motswari Private Game Reserve. One of South Africa’s jewels nestled within the Timbavati Nature Reserve, this family-owned and operated 4 Star luxury safari lodge prides itself on its warm atmosphere and luxurious accommodation.

Simbavati River Lodge

Simbavati River Lodge is an intimate and friendly camp built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the heart of the world famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Shaded by age old Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, Simbavati is warm and welcoming, with a generous contemporary design and accommodation for guests in luxury tented rooms or thatched chalets.

Kambaku Safari Lodge

Kambaku Safari Lodge is well situated in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which makes up the western boarder of the Kruger National Park. Without fences inhibiting the free movement of game between the reserves,

Klaserie Sands River Camp

Situated on the banks of the Ntsiri River in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Klaserie Sands River Camp is nestled between lofty jackalberry and leadwood trees that have been witness to centuries of activity.

Kambaku River Sands

Sitting majestically on the banks of a dry river bed, Kambaku River Sands entices the guest to sit back and relax.

This unfenced camp is perfectly situated on the river bend allowing animals to move freely around and through the camp, giving an up close and personal experience of elephant, buffalo and bushbuck to name but a few.

Xanatseni Private Camp

Xanatseni Private Camp is a thatched, full-board camp which provides absolute comfort while retaining the charm and ambience of a bygone safari era.

It has 5 spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms and a boma area with camp fire,

Tented Adventures Pretoriuskop

Your stay includes two game drives as well as dinner and breakfast and your entrance fees.

Tented Adventures Pretoriuskop offers an authentic tented safari experience, situated within Pretoriuskop Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park. The area is home to Africa’s Big 5. This is the ideal getaway for couples and individuals seeking adventure.

Nkambeni Safari Camp

Nkambeni Safari Camp offers a comfortable and affordable safari camp located in a private concession as part of the greater Kruger National Park. With very affordable rates, you can decide on including your meals and game drives or visit the Kruger Park in your own vehicle.

Mananga Private Bush Retreat

Mananga Private Bush Retreat offers both the business and leisure traveler elegance, tranquility and a magnitude of activities in the midst of the renowned Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. Mananga Private Bush Retreat is located on a private wildlife estate

Ndzhaka Tented Camp

Ndzhaka Tented Camp is situated in the heart of Manyeleti Game Reserve, which shares its unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand, and Timbavati Private Nature Reserves. Ndzhaka Tented Camp offers a rustic bush retreat. The self-catering camp is unfenced and electricity-free.

Buffelshoek Tented Camp

Buffelshoek Tented Camp is situated in the tranquil South Eastern corner of Manyeleti Game Reserve close to the Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Private Nature Reserve.

Offering an authentic bush experience, Buffelshoek achieves a balance between comfort and bushveld ambience and maintains a feeling of exclusivity

Umlani Bushcamp

Umlani Bushcamp is a classic African safari camp located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park.

This authentic camp is the ultimate experience of true wilderness and seclusion. Umlani, meaning Place of Rest

Shalati Safari Camp

Shalati Safari Camp is a resort that offers full board lodging, and is located in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, Kruger National Park. This safari camp is ideal for guests looking for a comfortable outdoor breakaway, with an option of viewing the Big 5 on-site and close by.

NDzuti Safari Camp

nDzuti Safari Camp is an affordable traditional safari camp providing excellent game viewing and unpretentious hospitality in Klaserie Game Reserve. Wildlife Encounters operate the charming nDzuti and offer traditional Big 5 safaris for only eight guests at any one time, on a large and productive area within the Klaserie Private Game Reserve which is part of Greater Kruger Park.

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

The Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is situated within the world renowned and breathtakingly beautiful Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger Park, it guarantees an exclusive, authentic and unforgettable African Safari experience. Home to the famous white lions, expect exceptional game viewing within Simbavati Hilltop Lodge’s extensive tract of over 12,000 hectares of unspoilt wilderness