Skukuza is the Kruger National Park's largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. It is situated on the southern banks of the Sabie River. 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.
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Centrally Located
Park View
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
Location
12 km from Paul Kruger Gate, 39 km from Phabeni Gate Sabie River, Kruger National Park 1350 South Africa
Skukuza Rest Camp
1,642 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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We stayed at Skukuza Rest Camp for a couple of days in August and had a great time. The Camp is large and well equipped, there are two restaurants with excellent cuisine (I recommend the one in the Lodge area which has a truly high quality meat) and the location is excellent both for the quality of the sightings and for moving between the other camps . We had a room for two with bathroom and external fridge/sink while the kitchen was shared (the availability of the accommodations with internal kitchens had already ended when we booked); the level is basic but overall comfortable and clean. I recommend booking well in advance to choose the type of accommodation you want (there are all types: from tents, to camper areas, from shared rooms to hotel-type rooms, etc.) because a lot depends on the type of accommodation chosen . If you are staying at Skukuza, it is worth a 'visit' to the road that connects the Skukuza and LowerSabie camps and a stop in the latter's restaurant which has a beautiful terrace overlooking the river where hippos, elephants etc. frequently stop.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is the largest of the SANparks rest camps inside Kruger National Park (KNP). It is located 12 km east of the Paul Kruger Gate and is very busy pretty much anytime you stop by. There are numerous accommodations at Skukuza, a couple of different restaurants, a very large shop, public toilets and a fair amount of parking.
We didn't stay at Skukuza but ended up stopping here for midday rest and toilet breaks several times during our recent 9 night stay in KNP. It is nicely located if you are doing drives between Skukuza, Satara and Lower Sabie River rest camps. During this trip, we found wifi access stronger and more stable here compared to Lower Sabie and Satara, allowing us to upload and check emails every few days. Toilets are in good condition, shop very well stocked with veg, meats and other items you might want for doing braai and Cattle Baron Take-Away counter made for good quick food & drink pick-up if you want to make a brief stop only at Skukuza before getting back on the road.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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We stopped over for breakfast as part of our early morning safari I was quite unhappy with a few things. Waffle van was closed on a wednesday when the place was full of visitors. Toilets and restrooms must be kept cleaner. Resturant should consider muffins croissant etc. Prices at gift shop is overpriced and unaffordable
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Do carry your pocket wet wipes and something you like to eat with you. You can buy coffee on the go
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It is located in the center of the Kruger Park. The place was very beautiful and there were little animals, we saw several antelopes eating next to the small houses. Our rooms were located in small three-person bungalows. There was hot water in the bathroom and the shower had a fixed ceiling, it was a little dirty, to be honest. There was also no wifi in the rooms, only in the restaurant area. It has a swimming pool and offers guided jeep and walking tour activities, we did the Afternoon walk tour in the afternoon, it lasted two hours, it cost R510.05, I liked walking through the savannah, it was very interesting. Recommendable.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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As Skukuza is the largest rest camp in the Kruger National Park, it is often referred to as the park's capital. Given its size, there's a wide range of options to choose from, including numerous accommodation options, restaurants, the park's largest shop, and even a newly set up butchery. The two main restaurants, Cattle Baron and Kruger Station Restaurant (both reviewed separately), offer unique dining experiences, and for those who enjoy "braai'ing" (grilling) I definitely recommend a visit to the butchery. It stocks a variety of items, including game options, biltong and droëwors. The rest camp itself is beautiful, with amazing views, particularly overlooking the Sabie River. It's convenient location allows for easy day trips from other camps and provides ample opportunities for wildlife sightings. While I only visited this time, I definitely plan to stay here in the future.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Privileged to get accomodation in Jamie Mulhuvo Guesthouse we highly recommend staying here. The Guesthouses is in a secluded spot, built right by the fence just a little away from the Shelati Hotel. We loved the pristine rooms, the lovely lounges and two kitchens! Every suite had its own deck and views forever! The lodge built in such a way that you really have the feeling that you are alone in the bush although you are exactly a stones throw from 5 star Restaurant and pool! Thank you Skukuza!!
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip:Â Wheelchair friendly, so spacious you can bting your own blow up pool!
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This camp certainly has the most amenities, but it is too large and busy for our preference. While in camp it helped booking a riverside bungalow(#86) away from other chalets.We had an unobstructed view of the river and the chalets were nicely spaced. We could walk down a path along the river to reach the store and restaurant.
We flew to Skukuza and picked up our car there. Very convenient, a few short minutes to camp saving on the long drive from JNB. We would definitely do this again.
Good area for a variety of game, but roads are quite busy.
Stayed two nights here. Would do one night upon entry to the park and move on.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Riverside Bungalows definitely worth the upcharge if you value privacy and more space
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It is one of the best equipped campsites in terms of facilities, in the southern heart of the park. However of the older ones and is a little rickety already, maintenance seems to be in short supply. We had as roommates some nice cockroaches who didn't want to leave us intimacy because they ran from here to there. The fridge was inside the rondavel and the kitchen outside, it was a relatively small Cabin for two people.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed one night in a bungalow at Skukuza rest camp. Units haven’t seen a revamp since the ‘70’s with antiquated air cons and general poor design. I paid R1482 for one night for a unit without a hot plate and a room that had a superficial clean. Check under the beds next time you visit and see how dirty that area is. The fridges have no latches so baboons have great ease in cleaning out the fridge of all the food. The suggestion for me to place a chair up against the fridge was futile as the monkeys got into the fridge anyway Sanparks need to up their game otherwise it may be cheaper and mor comfortable to stay just outside the park
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Anyone who knows the camps in the Kruger knows what Skukuza is. As the biggest camp, it has most food options, a bigger shop, etc, but some will be put off by this busyness and prefer quieter camps.
Personally I like Skukuza and always spend at least part of my time in the Kruger there.
I do want to point out that the main restaurant (Cattle Baron) is fairly average but there's another restaurant called the Selati restaurant that is outstanding, really high-quality food and very cheap, all in a beautiful location with a full size old steam train within the restaurant. Skukuza has always been awful at making visitors aware of this restaurant, and many probably don't realise it's there as it isn't in the main shop/eatery area. But please do try it out, it's fantastic.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands236 contributions27 helpful votes
Hi,
I have booked it via Vula.
You can search it on internet.
They organized everything from the booking on the camp to the safari with an amazing guide!
Been to the National parks many times. I would definitely pre-book accommodations. Often times all of the park accommodations are sold out. Tours, not so much. Not sure you really need a tour. Most everyone self drives.
There are more places to choose from in the Kruger National Park area.
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