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Guests that visit Olifants will be exposed to an unforgettable window of Africa. The camp is situated a top a hill which towers several hundred feet over the Olifants river. Views from the lookout platforms allow one to see the river below, just as a soaring eagle would survey it, as it hunts from the skies.
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Simple rondavels that need a refurbishment. Sober decor but neat. You can park the car near your rondavel. There is air conditioning. The small bathroom has a shower and toilet. We had a family bungalow with 3 single beds. On the terrace is a - by an iron fence protected - refrigerator (otherwise the monkeys plunder him;-) ). There is a terrace with 2 chairs and a small dining table. Each rondavel has a BBQ. The stay is basic, but the fantastic sit on a high hill overlooking the Elephants River makes it worth staying there! You see the hippos, giraffes, elephants,... that come to drink by the river or cool themselves. Breathtaking beautiful view! The restcamp has a gas station, swimming pool, shop where you can buy everything to knit or to buy souvenirs. There are picnic areas for non-stayers. There is a cozy restaurant Mugs & Beans with a large terrace where you can enjoy the magical view over a drink or a snack / meal. From 4pm it is cocktail happy hour. Because of the simple rondavels we had booked for 1 night. In retrospect regret that it was not 2 nights. The location is breathtakingly beautiful.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Wil je gaan eten in het restaurant, ga dan goed op tijd zodat je een tafeltje bemachtigt tegen de...
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We stayed for three nights at Olifants Rest Camp. The cottages overlooking the river are worth the extra charge! Beautiful view! The kitchenette of the cottages is outside (attention to the baboons) & equipped with everything necessary. The air conditioning is unfortunately very noisy. Without it, however, it became unbearably hot in the cabin. Wifi is only available at the restaurant. The food there is okay. With gas station & shop there is pretty much everything you need. We especially loved the Night Drive & Sunset Drive. The Morning Walk was also a great experience. The Morning Drive wasn't so great, but maybe we were just unlucky. Super was also the independent driving around the park. Especially first thing in the morning and direction Satara there is so much to see! Nice extra is the pool, as a little refreshment.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We visit the park yearly and I could see and experience a change in the way staff treat visitors. You are greeted by all staff that cross your path and made to feel that you are welcome in the camp. Although much work is still needed to bring to bungalows up to date, they were busy improving walkways and steps. a Few of the bungalows are also having work done. Restaurant had a revamp and you no longer have that strong bat smell in the restaurant.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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If we had to choose only one place to stay in Kruger, this one would be it! The cottages are set up on a hill overlooking the river where hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and all other animals and buck grace its river and banks. It's breathtaking, and you can sit on your verandah watching them for hours on end. The ensuite cottages are clean and comfortable with an outdoor kitchen on a verandah overlooking the view. We enjoyed a light lunch at the beautiful restaurant overlooking the river. Great service, excellent food, and a stunning breathtaking view overlooking river with masses of wild life. I also liked the relaxed vibe at Olifants. It wasn't as hectic as the southern camps. This is my absolute favorite!! Nothing beats a barbecue overlooking a beautiful river with wild animals.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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As South Africans, visiting this camp almost yearly since our childhood in the early '70's, Olifants is one of our favourite camps in the Kruger, probably one of our top three. Situated on a hilltop with the most spectacular views Africa can offer, the camp's location in the central area of the Park guarantees the best sightings Kruger offers: Elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, most kinds of antelope and of course a variety of birds almost impossible to comprehend. It is not a big camp but offers a lot: Do book a guided sunset game drive and a morning walk - the guides are very knowledgable and accomodating. From reception (Samora and his welcoming team) to the cleaners and of course the guides (we had Dennis and Wonderful), the staff is friendly, effective and helpful. The camp is clean, well serviced and the well-stocked shop and restaurant is the best Kruger offers. Olifants is therefore highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We have just spent 3 nights at this great rest camp. We booked one of the view chalets ( BBDV2 ) on San Parks site and we loved every aspect of our stay. We had a problem with our sliding door and within 10 minutes the maintenance attendant had fixed the problem .
We found all the staff to be very friendly and our unit was clean and comfortable so please do not be put off by those people who write negative reviews . Kruger Park needs support after the COVID lockdowns and it is truly a camp with a view you will find hard to beat in any game lodge private or otherwise.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Room Tip:Best to choose one of the units with a view of the magnificent OLIFANTS river
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During our week in Kruger we did 3 gov camps. Skukuza (nicest by far also only one with wifi) Satara (great sightings ok cabin) an Olifants. By far the poorest accommodation but great sightings! We stayed in a 2 bed bungalow on the perimeter facing the bush fence. Not really worth the extra coin in my opinion but more secluded if you like that. It was very hot when we arrived so we turned on the ancient ac that actually worked great and laid down for a rest on the 2 very clean twin beds that were pushed together. All of the gov cabins smell musty due to the thatch roof so we had the screen door closed but not locked for some fresh air. We were almost asleep and in walked a giant baboon! He stood beside the bed frozen staring at us and I started to scream like a crazy woman and he took off!! We peaked outside and saw him going from cabin to cabin trying the heavy doors to get in. The screen doors are extremely heavy! They know the fridges are inside the cabins and are after food. Lucky he was probably more afraid of us than we were of him but still scary. All I could think of was planet of the apes. He was about 3 feet tall standing up. Very strange experience. We laugh about it now though. So bungalows are old smelly and dingy. The bathrooms are cleaned but It’s hard to make the old facilities sparkle. Food was limited in the restaurant and not as good as other camps. Did have a delish chicken salad though. No fans or AC in the restaurant and no WIFI. It is beautiful to look out at the river while eating and the store had lots to offer for self catering if that’s your style. The laundry facilities were nice and there was a sweet lady that offered to put our stuff in the dryer and fold it so we could leave. We gave her a nice tip. In a nutshell the beer is cold and snacks are plentiful and well Priced, we were ok with the old cabins as we were there for the wildlife. Only place we saw giant herds of zebra, buffalo and elephants. Loved the early morning bush walk with the rangers! Hippos were pretty close to us! We also saw an elusive leopard on our drive. Depends on what you value.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Basic but clean. The rest camp is located at a very beautiful viewpoint over the river with a beautiful sunset in the evening. Extensive shop with souvenirs and food as well as a restaurant with various food options. I didn't think the night drive was really worth it, although the guide did his best, he only kept to the head while the animals were more likely to hide in the bush. No WiFi in the camp.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was my second time in olifants rest camp. And i`m sorry to say, but I dont get the hype of this place at all! Sure the view onto olifants river are nice, BUT the accommodation aspect of the camp...horrible! These rondavels are truly the grossest, uncleanest, stinky, old, worn down huts in the whole of kruger. I spent a whole week in kruger this time, travelling to various camps and no other camp has awful huts like these. I truly dont understand how people always talk to high about this place. The room was dirty, the AC loud, half broken, dirty, the beds are awfully old and worn out and uncomfortable, the bathroom is so tiny, in a weird shape, dirty with prevoius guests hair and dead insects, leaking toilet, worst shower head, space and water pressure ever.
I am honestly not a complicated person when it comes to easy accommodation and very flexible. But I will rather stay at any other kruger camp than this one!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Small intimate camp. Frig/Freezer in communal kitchen. Nice ablution blocks. Resident owls live behind the ablution block. Hyaena patrol the fence nightly. Lovely to see. The only downside as a camper, there are some campers I find inconsiderate that take up way more space than their allotted campsite. The man next to us set up extension cords and solar panels inside our site. Never asked. We tripped on the cords frequently. He knew we were inconvenienced but didn’t care. 99% of the South Africans we encountered couldn’t be nicer, but there’s always one.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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The Hague, The Netherlands70 contributions24 helpful votes
The infrastructure in this part of RSA is quite developed and focused on the tourist industry. Make an inquiry whilst your booking your accommodation and I trust you will be directed to the right means of transport.
There are more places to choose from in the Kruger National Park area.
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