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Pafuri Tented Camp

Kruger National Park, South Africa·Tented camp·RETURN Africa·Info checked October 2026

Pafuri Camp is a tented camp in the remote Makuleke area of far-northern Kruger, strung along the Luvuvhu River with fever-tree forests and baobabs nearby. The rate includes meals, drinks, Wi-Fi and laundry, and morning and evening activities.

Remote far north
Family tents
Drinks and laundry included
Baobab and fever-tree country
Accommodation12 double and 7 family tents on the Luvuvhu River
OperatorRETURN Africa
Safari styleGuided game drives
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaAbout 24,000 ha of traversingThe Makuleke region, shared with The Outpost · source · What's this?
Laundry includedWi-Fi

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Large traversing area: 24,000 ha

Things to consider

  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
  • Long transfer: ≈ 169 km from Phalaborwa in a straight line

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

Rooms

12 double and 7 family tents on the Luvuvhu River. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 May 2026 – 31 Mar 20281 May 2026 – 31 Mar 2028R8,450€457

Full board plus, per person sharing. Safari.com lists a lower sale rate and stay-4-pay-3 offers to March 2027. 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 Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included

Safari.com mentions an impact levy (R345 per child per night); confirm adult levies with the camp.

Where to book

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Pafuri Tented 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: Double tent

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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 kmPafuri Tented
Nearest scheduled airportPhalaborwa (PHW)
Straight-line distance≈ 169 km
TransfersRemote far-north location; fly into the Pafuri area or drive in via Pafuri Gate.
AccessIn the Makuleke area of far-northern Kruger, on the Luvuvhu River near Crooks' Corner.
Coordinates-22.4207, 31.2292

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages. Game drives from 5 (under-5s need a private vehicle), walks from 16. Up to two children per family tent.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

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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€457 pp / night all-in€2,745 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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