Pretoriuskop Restcamp - Kruger Park is situated in the south-western part of the Kruger National Park only 9 km from Numbi Gate. The camp lies in a hilly region with many interesting, picturesque rocky outcrops and granite hills.
The impressive granite dome known as Shabeni Hill is not far from the Pretoriuskop Restcamp - Kruger Park, which is found in the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park.
It is immediately apparent to any visitor that Pretoriuskop is unique as brilliant red trees adorn the camp, 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 Restcamp - Kruger Park, 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.
Southeastwards runs the original transport riders route, and several historic places, such as the Voortrekker road, the birthplace of Jock of the Bushveld and the Albasini ruins are within a short drive from the camp.
The first tourist hut in the park, the Wolhuter, is found in this camp.
5 Things to Seek
Sable Antelope
Lichtensteins Hartebeest
Wild Dog
Kudu
Brown-headed Parrot
Important Notice
1. Accommodation rates do not include Conservation Fees which are payable at the entrance gates.
2. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Rules & Regulations of National Parks before making a booking.
Please Note: there are no late entry permits into Kruger National Park due to the strict security surrounding the poaching of Rhinos.
Facilities
- Information at Reception
- Public Telephone
- Post Box
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Shop
- No ATM facility available
- Laundromat
- Filling Station
- Communal Kitchens
- Communal Ablutions
- Swimming Pool
- Cutlery and Plates Hampers (from Reception)
- Basic First Aid Assistance
- Day Visitors Picnic Area in camp
- DSTV (limited channels) only available in Guest Houses
- Cellphone reception
Kruger Park Access Information:
It is important to read more about the upgrade on the access control system for the Kruger National Park.
Regulations when Exiting the Park:
In order to improve overall controls some changes have been made to the check-out process at camps in the Kruger National Park and your assistance and co-operation is kindly requested in this regard.
Guests are reminded that only guests with valid exit permits will be allowed to exit the park. For day visitors these are issued upon entry at gates and for overnight guests these are issued by the last camp on the guest itinerary.
Gate hours
January - March: 05:30, 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
April - September: 06:00, 18:00 (Camp gates open 06:00
October: 05:30, 18:00 (Camp gates open 05:30)
November - December: 05:30, 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
- Bush braai (barbecue)
- Bush breakfast
- Camp Walk (Sable Trail)
- Wilderness Trails (Napi Wilderness Trail)
- Guided Bush Walks (Morning and Afternoon)
- Game Drives (Night and Day)
- Wildlife Films
Bungalow (BD2): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No smoking, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2D): 1 bedroom with double bed, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No smoking, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2Z): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No smoking, Sink, Unit accessible to the mobility challenged, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2M): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 2 Tub chairs and coffee table, Air-conditioning & ceiling fan, Luggage rack, No smoking, Secured fridge, Shaving plug, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2MZ): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 2 Tub chairs and coffee table, Air-conditioning & ceiling fan, Luggage rack, No smoking, Secured fridge, Shaving plug, Suitable for the mobility challenged, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG2): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG2D): 1 bedroom with double bed, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG4): 1 bedroom with 4 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG6): 1 bathroom with wc and bath OR shower, 2 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils.
Bungalow (FU4D): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No smoking, WC and bath, WC and shower.
Camp Site (CK6P): Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night, PowerPoint, Bring your own tent.
Doherty Bryant Guest House (GH9B): Air-conditioned, Each unit with 1 double and 1 single beds, Each unit with wc and bath, Guest House consist out of 3 stand-alone units, Kitchen, No smoking.
Family Cottage (FF6DB): 1 bedroom with double bed, 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No smoking, WC and bath, WC and shower.
Family Cottage (FF6D): 1 bedroom with double bed, 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No smoking, WC and shower.
Hut (EB2): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal ablutions, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils.
Hut (EB3): 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal ablutions, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils.
Hut (EB5): 1 bedroom with 5 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal ablutions, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils.
Hut (EB6): 1 bedroom with 6 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal ablutions, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils.
Hut (ES2): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Communal ablutions, Communal Kitchen, Electric plug point, Fan, No smoking, No utensils.
P. Joubert Guest House (GH16): Air-conditioned, Each unit with 2 single and 2 bench beds in lounge, Each unit with wc, bath, shower, Guest House consist out of 4 stand-alone units, Kitchen, No smoking.
- No cancellation fee will be incurred for cancellations made after payment of first deposit up to and including 46 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of cancellation made between 45 days and 30 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of a cancellation made between 29 days prior to and date of arrival
- 100% of the total cost for any non-arrival/no-shows
Reservation made within 45 days prior to arrival is payable within 24 hours from the day reservation is made.
- Conservation levy is always excluded from the booking amount and needs to be settled on arrival.
It is your responsibility to check if the reservation is correct. Should the reservation be incorrect, please contact our office immediately.
If the arrival date of the itinerary is postponed prior to or on date of arrival and then cancelled at a later stage, the fees that applied at the time of amendment will be enforced if the amount is greater than the new cancellation fees.
Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days prior to or on arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale (based on the total reservation cost) which varies between 50% and 100%.
Should the reservation not be taken up on the arrival date the accommodation will be held until 09:00 the following day after which the reservation will be cancelled and the deposit, where applicable, forfeited.
From Johannesburg / Pretoria to Numbi Gate:
Take the N4 to Nelspruit then take the R40 to White River. Just out side White River take the R538 to the gate.
Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate.
Pretoriuskop Main Rest Camp is 9 km away from the gate. Allow about 20 minutes for the drive to the camp.
