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Olifants Rest Camp

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

Olifants is a SANParks rest camp overlooking the Olifants River. Accommodation is self-catering, and the river-view bungalows cost only a little more than the standard ones.

River-view bungalows
Self-drive freedom
Low cost
Central-northern Kruger
AccommodationBungalows (many with river views) and guest houses
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?
ShopFuelRestaurant

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
  • Larger lodge: 54 rooms

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

Rooms

Bungalows (many with river views) and guest houses. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
Bungalow for 2, from1 Jan – 31 DecR717€39

From R1,434 per bungalow per night for two people (R717 each). 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

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Current SANParks priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
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Olifants Rest 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, shared kitchen

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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 GateSkukuzaSataraLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa50 kmOlifants
Nearest scheduled airportPhalaborwa (PHW)
Straight-line distance≈ 60 km
TransfersMost visitors drive in. Phalaborwa Gate is about 84 km by road.
AccessIn central-northern Kruger above the Olifants River. About 84 km by road from Phalaborwa Gate.
Coordinates-24.0056, 31.7402

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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