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Malelane Satellite Camp

Kruger National Park, South Africa·SANParks rest camp·SANParks·Info checked October 2026

Malelane is one of Kruger's smallest SANParks camps, just inside Malelane Gate on the Crocodile River side of the park, with bungalows and campsites and no shop or restaurant.

At Malelane Gate
Small and quiet
Low cost
Self-drive
AccommodationBungalows and campsites
OperatorSANParks
Safari styleSelf-drive in your own car
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaKruger's public roadsPublic roads across Kruger; vehicles must stay on designated roads · source · What's this?

Strengths

  • Self-drive at your own pace, at a low cost

Things to consider

  • Meals, drinks and guided drives are not included
  • Park conservation fees on top: €225 for your group

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Bungalows and campsites. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Apr – 31 Oct 20261 Apr 2026 – 31 Oct 2026R912€49
1 Nov 2026 – 12 Jan 20271 Nov 2026 – 12 Jan 2027R971€53
13 Jan – 18 Mar 202713 Jan 2027 – 18 Mar 2027R870.5€47
19 Mar – 31 Oct 202719 Mar 2027 – 31 Oct 2027R971€53

Bungalow from R1,741–R1,942 per night depending on season (Krugerpark.co.za). Self-catering. Kruger conservation fees are extra. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals≈ R600 pp / night (estimate)
Guided game drivesSelf-drive
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyR692 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included

Where to book

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Current SANParks priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
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Your trip details
Malelane Satellite Camp (Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Bungalow

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Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is run by South African National Parks (SANParks). You can drive yourself on public roads and stay in SANParks rest camps, or book a lodge on a private concession inside the park.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SANParks). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National Park AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa50 kmMalelane Satellite
Nearest scheduled airportKruger Mpumalanga Intl (MQP)
Straight-line distance≈ 42 km
TransfersNext to Malelane Gate.
AccessJust inside Malelane Gate, southern Kruger.
Coordinates-25.4771, 31.5110

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages welcome.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€123 pp / night all-in€735 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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