Pafuri Tented Camp

Highlights

• Luxurious tented suites that stretch along the Luvuvhu River.
• Most diverse concession within the whole of Kruger.
• Destination of choice for southern African birdwatchers.

You Should Know

• Children of all ages are welcome at Pafuri Tented Camp and will be charged the child rate when sharing in a family tent.

The Detail

Situated between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers, the 26,500-hectare Makuleke Contractual Park is the meeting point of a multitude of habitats, resulting in a region of extraordinary scenic beauty and biodiversity. The concession is by far the most diverse within the whole of Kruger, with almost three-quarters of the park’s bird, mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile, and tree species being found here. The area has also long been regarded as a destination of choice for southern African birdwatchers. With an eco-friendly lodge (Pafuri Tented Camp), two walking safari camps (Pafuri Walking Safaris), and an exclusive-use house (Baobab Hill House), guests enjoy a curated, deeper safari experience tailored to ensure journeys of discovery for all those who visit Pafuri.

Pafuri Tented Camp is positioned along the Luvuvhu River, shaded by the giant trees that overhang the camp, shrouded in the history and incredible biodiversity of the region, offering guests an immersive experience unlike any traditional safari location.

Guests can enjoy scenic game drives to various points of interest in the concession, including but not limited to Lanner Gorge, the Limpopo Flood Plain, the Fever Tree Forest, the Nyala Berry Forest, seasonal wetlands, and Mangala. Bush walks—an ideal way to experience the forests, floodplains, gorges, and kopjes between the two rivers—allow for a more intimate exploration of this remote and pristine landscape. For birdwatchers seeking specials like Pel’s Fishing Owl or anyone seeking solitude and wilderness, this is one of Africa’s great walking destinations.

Pafuri Tented Camp offers a walking activity from April to October each year (Pafuri Walking Safaris) to celebrate a rarely explored landscape that is as vast and varied as it is wild. Guests staying at Pafuri Tented Camp can pre-arrange to swap out a morning game drive for a bush walk to explore the concession on foot.

Experience the beauty of bush dinners along the Luvuvhu River or bush breakfasts amongst the giant Nyala Berry trees, as well as boma evenings filled with storytelling by the Makuleke people. Full-day excursions with a picnic lunch, allowing you to venture further afield, can also be pre-arranged with the reservation office.

Price Includes

• Accommodation, all meals, drinks (select wines, local beers, soft drinks, waters, and select spirits), morning and evening safari activities, Wi-Fi, and laundry.
• A private game drive vehicle can be booked at an additional cost.