Skukuza

Destination

Kruger National Park

Skukuza is the Kruger Park's largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. It is located 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. Skukuza Camp is an excellent rest camp from which to pursue the Big Five and birds in the vicinity. Lion are frequently spotted along this route. At night, look for the Fruit Bat that hangs under the eaves of the shop, and the Thick-tailed Bush Baby climbing the trees in search of gum.

Area Attractions

Accommodation - Skukuza Camp Bungalow Accommodation - Skukuza Camp Air-conditioned bungalows with thatched roofs consist of one room with a separate en-suite bathroom at the Skukuza accommodation. The room has 2 or 3 single beds and bedding is supplied. There is also a clothes cupboard and a table with chairs in the room. The bathroom consists of a shower, hand basin and w/c. Towels and toilet paper are also provided for at your Skukuza accommodation. Some of the Skukuza units have their own kitchenettes on the veranda, while other units share communal kitchen facilities. All bungalows have a bar-size fridge. Bungalows at Skukuza with cooking facilities vary as some have hotplates and sinks and some only have sinks. Units with kitchenettes include the following: electric kettle, crockery and cutlery (set of 4: plates, side plates, pudding bowls, glasses, cups and saucers, knives and forks, spoons and teaspoons), pots and frying pan, salad bowl, bread knife, tin opener and water jug. Luxury Riverside Bungalow Accommodation - Skukuza Camp These new luxury bungalows are situated along the river frontage and have a more modern design. Still only one roomed, with en-suite bathroom, these units have large glass sliding doors providing excellent views of the river and its wildlife. The units each have a double bed, quality decor, air-conditioning and have satellite television offering limited channels. These bungalows portray a very warm and welcoming ambiance. Guest/Family Cottage Accommodation - Skukuza Camp Guest/family cottages have 2 to 3 air-conditioned bedrooms. Some cottages have one bedroom with a double bed, while the other bedrooms have 2 single beds. The units have either one to 2 bathrooms with a bath, washbasin, separate shower and toilet. Your Skukuza lodging also provides towels and toilet paper. The cottages have an open-plan kitchen which is equipped with a stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Some of the cottages are designed to accommodate handicapped persons. Guest House Accommodation - Skukuza Camp Skukuza has 4 luxury guest houses in prime positions, which offer Skukuza accommodation for larger groups up to 12 persons. The units have 3 to 4 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with 2 single beds/or double beds and a en-suite bathroom with a bath, washbasin, separate shower and toilet. Towels and toilet paper are provided for. The recreation area consists of a dinning room, lounge, kitchen and veranda with barbeque/braai facilities. The kitchen is fully equipped with stove and oven, refrigerator/freezer, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Safari Tent Accommodation (Budget) - Skukuza Camp Skukuza has 20 safari tents for the budget traveller. The tents are build on wooden stilts and consist of one room with either 2 or 4 single beds - bedding is supplied. The room also consists of a cupboard, table and chairs, fridge and electric fan. Guests have to make use of the communal ablution and kitchen facilities. Cutlery boxes are available on request for a nominal fee, however it is advisable for guests to bring their own as availability cannot be guaranteed during peak seasons. Cutlery boxes include the following: crockery and cutlery (set of 4: plates, glasses, cups and saucers, knives and forks, spoons and teaspoons), pot and frying pan, teapot, frying pan, tin opener and water jug. Game - Skukuza Camp Fruit Bat Thick–tailed Bush Baby Warthog Spotted Hyena Purple–crested Lourie