Satara Restcamp - Kruger Park is centrally situated on landscaped gardens in the knobthorn veld which offer the best grazing in the Kruger National Park. Large concentrations of game and lion occur here.
The camp is about 47 km east of Orpen gate, but the gravel road following the Timbavati en route is also well worth the drive.
Due to the water pipeline and watering places in the region, huge herds of antelope species, zebra, giraffe and buffalo are regular sights, and obviously the predators feeding off them. There are also 3 dams in the area, and grazing land is particularly good.
Rare animal species found in the area are eland, nyala, white and black rhino, sable and wild dog. Birdlife is also prolific. The area is known for its spectacular sunsets, and the camp is a very popular.
Satara Rest Camp now offers free Wi-Fi for guests. This can be accessed near Reception, the parking area and the Amphitheater.
Facilities at Satara Restcamp - Kruger Park:
- Basic First Aid Assistance
- Cafeteria
- Cutlery and Plates Hamper
- Day Visitor Picnic Area
- Eco Information Centre
- Emergency Road Service
- Film Auditorium
- Jungle Gym for children
- Laundromat
- Petrol Station
- Picnic Facilities
- Post Box
- Public telephones
- Restaurant (see notice below)
- Shop
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.
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)
Guided Bush Walks
Game Drives (in the company of trained field guides)
Bush Breakfast and Bush Braai (Barbecue). Includes game drive to venue. Confirm availability when booking.
Sweni Bird Hide (located on the Sweni River about 30km from camp)
Ratel Pan Bird Hide (Piet Grobler Dam - located on the Timbavati/Roodewal road about 35km from camp)
Kids Educational Programme (Seasonal)
Sweni Wilderness Trail (pre-booked overnight activity)
Mananga 4 x 4 Adventure Trail (weather sensitive activity)
Through prior arrangement with the camp, catered traditional dances can be arranged.
Wildlife films on the big screen (every evening except Sundays)
Bungalow (BD2): 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2N): 2 single beds, Air-conditioning & ceiling fan, Barbeque facilities, Kitchenette, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2NZ): 2 single beds, Air-conditioning & ceiling fan, Barbeque facilities, Kitchenette, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Unit accessible to the mobility challenged, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2Z): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Shower, Sink, Unit accessible to the mobility challenged, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2EC): 2 Single beds, Air-Conditioning, Braai area, Ceiling fan, Fridge, Fully equipped Kitchen, Kettle, Microwave and toaster, No additional mattresses will be provided, Sink, Veranda, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD2V): 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Perimeter, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD3B): 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD3E): 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Closed veranda, Fridge, Hotplate, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BD3ZB): 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, Sink, Unit accessible to the mobility challenged, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG2): 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, No utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG2HB): 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, No utensils, WC and shower.
Camp Site (CK6P): Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night, PowerPoint.
Camping (CK6): Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night, No power point.
Guest Cottage (GC5): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, WC and bath, WC and shower.
Guest Cottage (GC6B): 2 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, WC and bath, WC and shower.
Guest Cottage (GC6BD): 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed and single bed, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, WC and bath, WC and shower.
R. Frankel Guest House (GH10): 5 En-Suite bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Four bathrooms with wc, bath and shower, Kitchen, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, One bathroom with wc and shower.
Stanley Guest House (GH9): 2 bathrooms, each with w/c and bath, 3 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, WC, shower and bath.
Wells Guest House (GH6): 2 bathrooms, each with w/c and shower, 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Kitchen, No additional mattresses will be provided, No smoking, WC and bath.
- 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 Orpen Gate:
Head toward Nelspruit on the N4, take the R540 Belfast turn off. At Lydenburg turn left onto the R36 heading north. 30 kms before Hoedspruit turn right onto the R531 and head to the gate.
Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate. Satara Main Rest Camp is 48 km away from the gate.
Allow about 2 hours for the drive to the camp.
