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Skukuza Restcamp - Kruger Park

Kruger Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
 
Skukuza Restcamp is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. The camp is well foliaged and activities and facilities are diverse, as are the animals and plants found both within the camp and in the surrounding areas.

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This is the largest restcamp and also the operational and administrative headquarters of the park. The restcamp is situated in the southern part of the park on the bank of the Sabie River.

Historical sites in the camp are the dogs’ cemetery, bell tower, old pontoon bridge, train bridge, Selati Rail Museum and Campbell Hut Museum. The Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial Library is open to the public.

During school holidays programmes are presented in the environmental education centre and in the evenings film shows are held in the amphitheatre.

Game is abundant in the area and drives along any of the surrounding roads are certain to produce sightings of a wide variety of animals and birds.

Accommodation
Accommodation at Skukuza Rest Camp caters to a variety of guest requirements.

All accommodation, ablution and kitchen facilities are serviced by cleaning staff on a daily basis.

Bedding is supplied in all accommodation and cooking utensils and refrigeration are provided in most accommodation units.

Please Note accommodation rates do not include conservation fees. Please see Conservation Levies

Facilities
* Information at Reception
* Public Telephone, Post Office & Bank
* Car Hire
* Deli with Internet Café
* Shop
* Laundromat
* Filling Station (cash and garage cards only)
* Cutlery and Plates Hampers (from Reception)
* Garage with Workshop
* Basic First Aid Assistance
* Auditorium and Conference Facilities
* Day Visitor Picnic Area (located 4 km outside the camp) with own swimming pool
* 2 swimming pools in camp (for overnight residents only)
* Car Wash
* TVs (limited DSTV) available in Luxury Units only
* Skukuza Nursery (located approximately 5 km outside camp)
* Cell phone reception

Restaurant
The Jackalberry can cater for up to 188 guests and also has an Amarula Lounge, which is furnished with large, comfortable leather couches.

Three decks have been built around the restaurant, which can accommodate up to 120 guests who choose to eat their meals or drink cocktails outdoors. It also has an upgraded Boma and a separate braai area.

The Jackalberry is open from 07h00 to 22h00 and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It has small buffets offering a large variety of cold and hot foods and the main serving area acts as a 'Theatre of Food' where guests can watch the food being cooked.



Activities
* Game Drives (Night and Day)
* Bush Breakfast and Bush Braai (Barbecue). Includes game drive to venue.
* 9-hole Golf Course
* Guided Bush Walks
* Stevenson Hamilton Memorial Library
* Wilderness Trail (Metsi Metsi)
* Kids Educational Programme (Seasonal)
* Lake Panic Bird Hide (located approximately 7 km outside the camp)
* Wildlife films every evening (except Sundays)

How to get there See Map
The N12 from Johannesburg and the N4 from Pretoria take you on a 5-hour drive through Nelspruit to Skukuza.
Paul Kruger Gate and Phabeni Gate are the two options for travel to Skukuza.

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Location: Kruger Park, Mpumalanga