Skukuza
The largest camp in Kruger, Skukuza is the park headquarters and a full-service destination with excellent Big Five sightings.
- Big Five
- Restaurant & shop
- Airstrip
- Sabi River views
Finding the right camp can transform your Park experience. Explore our camp-by-camp guide to uncover the unique atmosphere, facilities & surrounding wildlife.
accommodation codes follow a simple formula: prefix (unit type) + number (beds/number of people) + suffix (features). for example, CK6P = campsite, sleeps no more than 6 people, power point.
prefix — unit type
number — person count
indicates the number of people that are allowed to stay in the unit — not the total bed capacity.
suffix — features
campsite · 6 people · power point
a campsite or caravan stand for 6 people with a power point on site.
bungalow · 4 people · river view
a bungalow for 4 people with a beautiful or river view.
pool
The camp has a swimming pool available to guests. Children are to be monitored at all times.
restaurant
A sit-down restaurant or café is on site for quick bites or grab 'n go coffees.
shop
A camp shop sells basics like groceries, firewood, ice, and basic supplies.
child friendly
The camp has facilities and an environment well-suited to families with young children.
quiet
A smaller, more remote camp with fewer guests — ideal for those seeking a peaceful bush experience.
23 camps found
The largest camp in Kruger, Skukuza is the park headquarters and a full-service destination with excellent Big Five sightings.
Perched on the Sabie River, Lower Sabie is renowned for exceptional lion and leopard sightings and stunning waterhole views.
The oldest camp in Kruger, set in the sour bushveld with white rhino and wild dog sightings.
A modern camp in the southern hills, known for rhino, leopard, and a beautiful dam with crocodile and hippo.
A small, intimate camp at the southern entrance gate with excellent buffalo and lion sightings.
A secluded bushveld camp on the Biyamiti River in the far south, offering an exclusive wilderness experience with abundant game and a wonderfully peaceful atmosphere.
A small satellite camp adjacent to Orpen Gate, catering exclusively to caravans and campers in a peaceful, shaded setting.
A small, peaceful satellite camp near the Malelane Gate in the far south, offering basic camping facilities in a quiet bush setting close to the Crocodile River.
Set in the open plains of the central Kruger, Satara is the best camp for lion sightings in the entire park.
Dramatically perched on a cliff above the Olifants River, offering breathtaking views and excellent elephant sightings.
A small, quiet camp at the Orpen Gate with a relaxed atmosphere and good general game viewing.
A tented satellite camp near Orpen, set under tamboti trees along the Timbavati River — a true bush experience.
One of the smallest and most rustic camps in Kruger, Balule sits on the Olifants River with no electricity and a wonderfully raw bush feel.
A small, exclusive bush camp in the central plains near Orpen, set beside a productive waterhole that draws lion, leopard, and cheetah.
A beloved camp on the Letaba River, famous for its elephant museum and outstanding elephant herds.
A modern camp overlooking a large dam in the mopane bushveld, excellent for buffalo and elephant.
Set along the Shingwedzi River in the remote north, offering a true wilderness feel and excellent birding.
A tranquil bush camp on the Letaba River system, surrounded by mopane woodland and known for exceptional birding and elephant sightings.
A remote bushveld camp in the northern mopane plains, named after the striking bateleur eagle. Excellent for elephant, lion, and outstanding birding in a truly secluded setting.
The most northerly main camp, set in unique sandveld vegetation with rare plant and bird species found nowhere else.
A picnic and day visitor site in the far north near the Limpopo River — one of the most biodiverse corners of Kruger.
A remote bush camp in the far north overlooking the Sirheni Dam, renowned for exceptional birding and sightings of rare northern species.
A rustic satellite camp near Punda Maria in the far north, offering basic facilities with no electricity in a quiet, unspoilt corner of the park — ideal for those seeking a true off-grid bush experience.
The best, and most direct, way to book your stay within the Park is to use the dedicated SANParks website. Alternatively, you can call their main Reservations line on +27 (0)12 428 9111.
We've created the filters above to help you narrow down the various camps by region, type, amenities, and accommodation style. This should assist you while you are on the phone, or website, making your booking.
hot tip — because the Park fills up quickly, we recommend reserving your accommodation well in advance, especially during school holidays and peak season.