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Amazing National Park Campsites (Kruger & Mapungubwe)
Punda Maria Rest Camp
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Mazhou Campsite
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Typical Kruger National Park Campsite
First come first served (no pre booking of sites)
Electric Power at some sites (generator in times of load shedding!) and also non-electrified sites
Central scullery areas
Good clean communal ablution blocks
Some sites have a braai
No fire pits
Water is potable
2. Mazhou Campsite
You need to check in at the main reception for Mapungubwe National Park. This is 29km's on a gravel road that can sometimes be in a poor condition, or 42km's on the tar road.
Watch out for the monkeys and baboons (although the baboons did not come into the camp when we camped there)
Typical National Park Campsite
First come first served (no pre booking of sites)
Electric Power
Good clean communal ablution block in the centre of the camping area
This is termed a "rustic campsite" because it only caters for campers. No chalets or safari tents here. In addition, the campsite has no electric power. It's a lovely campsite and very peaceful and quiet.
No Power
Braai Facilities
Lovely communal ablutions with an outside shower as well.
Nice "kitchen" area with 2 plate gas stoves and wash up facilities
Sites are allocated by number when you book. If you want a specific site you must request that by calling Mopani reception.
Check in at Mopani restcamp.
2. Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Typical Kruger National Park Campsites
First come first served (no pre booking of sites)
Electric Power (generator in times of load shedding!)
Some sites have their own private (heated) plunge pool
Some game roaming on the farm
Date Visited: November 2024
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