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Orpen Rest Camp

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

Orpen is a small SANParks rest camp right at Orpen Gate, between the Timbavati and Manyeleti. It is self-catering and a good base for central Kruger without a long drive in.

Right at Orpen Gate
Small and quiet
Self-drive freedom
Close to the Timbavati
Accommodation12 bungalows and 3 guest cottages
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?
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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

12 bungalows and 3 guest cottages. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
Bungalow for 2, from1 Jan – 31 DecR1,044€57

From R2,088 per bungalow per night for two people. 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.

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Your trip details
Orpen 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, 2 beds

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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 kmOrpen
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 37 km
TransfersThe camp is at Orpen Gate, about 1 hour 30 by road from Hoedspruit Eastgate.
AccessRight at Orpen Gate in central Kruger, next to the Timbavati and Manyeleti.
Coordinates-24.4759, 31.3909

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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€126 pp / night all-in€759 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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