Rest camps · Kruger National Park

Olifants Rest Camp

Rated 4.1/5 by 279 guests.

Looming several hundred feet over the Olifants river bushveld is this eponymous hilltop rest camp, which provides an authentic experience of this area's rugged wildlife, varied flora, and exquisite panoramic view. This camp is worth keeping in mind when making Kruger Park Reservations.

We do not take rest camp bookings. Camps are booked directly with SANParks, where current tariffs are published.

Olifants Rest Camp
Camp styleSelf-catering
279 guest reviews4.1/5
Bookings & tariffssanparks.org

The camp

About Olifants Rest Camp.

Accommodation

  • Two or three-bed bungalows are available, all with en-suite ablutions (most with showers, some with baths). All units are air-conditioned, some have kitchenettes while others have communal kitchens. Rooms with or without the perimeter view of the park can be requested upon booking.
  • The four-bed units are equipped with two bathrooms each (one en-suite), air-conditioning, lounge / dining area, large veranda and outside braai (barbeque) area. Open air kitchens come with a cooker plate, dining room/lounge and outside braai (barbecue) facilities, a fridge-freezer combination, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Once again, units are available either with or without views of the surrounding area (the river itself) upon booking
  • Guest Houses are large, luxury units, located in prime positions around the camp. Both have spectacular river views with several lookout decks. Kitchens are equipped with microwave ovens and the units themselves have multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as limited channel DSTV televisions. Nshawu house sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, as does Lebombo Guest House.

Activities & Facilities

Olifants Camp offers adventure in the form of guided bush walks and safari game drives, all under the supervision of well informed and keen professional field guides. Important to note: children under the age of six years old are not permitted on the safari game vehicle and children under the age of twelve years old are restricted from guided bush walks.

Facilities at the camp include: activity information at the reception area, public telephones, post box, a Mugg & Bean restaurant, shop, laundromat, filling station, communal kitchens, communal bathrooms, cutlery and plate hampers available for hire from reception at an additional cost to the client (if available), basic on-site first-aid assistance, and a day visitor picnic area in the camp. Cell phone reception is available, however it is not guaranteed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Olifants Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Olifants Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Olifants Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Olifants Rest Camp, Kruger National Park

The luxury alternative

If you would rather not self-cater.

We do not take rest camp bookings. What our safari specialists do arrange is the private reserves of the Greater Kruger: private lodges where expert guiding, meals and game drives are included, and nothing is left to the camp kitchen. We look after international travellers and SADC residents alike, and many lodges offer reduced SADC rates.

Luxury lodges of the Greater Kruger · Our guide to the Kruger National Park

Guest reviews

279 stays, in our guests' own words.

Collected from guests on safari.com between 2013 and 2016 and republished unedited.

Rated 5/5 · Jose Gabriel Sardinha de Abreu · 10 March 2016

Absolutely amazing place 2 stay, staff were all great ready 2 help & friendly, went on 3 drives, Vusi the guide has an abundance of knowledge & is extremely funny which makes the 3 hour drive go by quick!!! Fantastic views of the river & super relaxing, Olifants camp is a must

Rated 5/5 · Gail Webster · 20 February 2016

Great wildlife viewing, good food in Mug and Bean, staff very friendly. Night drive very good, lots of sightings.

Rated 5/5 · Eirik Nordheim · 19 February 2016

The house has a superb location and Oliphants is the best located rest camp in Kruger. The house is large and very well equipped, but it badly needs maintenance , particularly to the doors and window, which does pull the impression and rating down a bit. We also had problems with baboons, which tried to break into the kitchen, we were a bit concerned since it was not possible to lock several of the doors.

Rated 5/5 · Anton G Cloete · 4 February 2016

Olifants Camp is a Beautiful camp- very quiet and clean. Staff friendly.

Rated 5/5 · Daniela · 29 January 2016

Posto meraviglioso, cortesia e disponibilità ai massimi livelli , struttura molto confortevole.

Rated 4/5 · Rolien Croeser · 25 January 2016

We stayed at Olifants Restcamp on 16 - 18 Jan 2016 and we were impressed with our chalet. It was spacious and clean and the beds were made everyday. We also had a stunning view and will definitely come back to this camp. Just sad that the river is so empty hope next time you had some rain.Also the sunset drive was so nice our guide (Wonderful) gave us a lot of information on animals and plants and trees that we saw. And he stopped quite frequently for us to take photos when we saw animals. I wanted to see lions and although we did not see any in the end he made an effort to take us to a spot where there a day before were a pride of eight. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Rated 5/5 · Leonardus Voncken · 21 January 2016

Good.

Rated 5/5 · karen Mockford · 6 January 2016

We always have a lovely stay at Olifants.

Rated 5/5 · Mandy Grasett · 30 December 2015

It was absolutely amazing. Very impressed.

Rated 5/5 · Carey Kennard · 28 December 2015

We had a fantastic stay. Accommodation was very comfortable and there was not complaints.

Rated 5/5 · Gayle Lewis · 21 December 2015

Our stay was great - pleasant service at all times.

Rated 5/5 · Eurico Marques · 20 December 2015

Best camp. Very scenic camp. Great staff and views. Very comfortable rooms.

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Rated 5/5 · NOELINE BONNER · 4 December 2015

We had the best view in the camp! Staying at unit 14 was a blessing. The weather was hot and dry, but it didn't dampened our spirits

Rated 4/5 · Brigitte Tirot · 26 November 2015

Same as my appreciation on Lower Sabie.

Rated 5/5 · MADELEIN ACKERMANN · 9 November 2015

Enjoyed our chalet - plus lovely view over the river.

Rated 5/5 · Antoinette Myburgh · 9 November 2015

What a phenomenal place of beauty!! We shall definitely be returning to Olifants Restcamp with its amazing view and splendid weather! The bungalow was exceptionally clean and so comfortable to stay in! Thanks a million!

Rated 5/5 · JC Smit · 7 November 2015

Absolute fantastic. Bungalows very very clean, peaceful,no load music, no hooting and just the sound of animals. Will definitely go more often. The person at shops and bungalows were absolute helpful and friendly as well as Mrs. Astleigh Pannell, her friendly and helpful manner when booking trips.

Rated 4/5 · SATIE CATHERINE · 5 November 2015

bon rapport

Rated 4/5 · Peter Best · 31 October 2015

Out standing view over the river.

Rated 5/5 · bostwick david · 28 October 2015

Enjoyed the air-con in the rondavel. Slept very well.

Rated 5/5 · Emilia Ferri · 26 October 2015

Very good.

Rated 5/5 · JOSETTE WEBER · 16 October 2015

We were pleasantly surprised on arrival. The camp was clean and welcoming. Our room had everything we needed the first night but then a few towels were not given for the second night. The fridge didn't work very well. However, everything you needed was there and what a view. The shop is fantastic and you really don't need to travel with food at all. They have everything you need. We are planning a return trip with our children.

Rated 5/5 · Francois · 15 October 2015

please see my Mopani rating. I could say the same about Olifants. Will definitely be back next year.

Rated 5/5 · Beatrice Wymann · 11 October 2015

We had a wonderful week-end at the Krugerpark. The game viewing was superb. The accommodation was above our expectation and the service very friendly.

Rated 5/5 · Lorna Gibbons · 9 October 2015

Everything was perfect. Will definitely be back to this camp. Having a perimeter rondavel was awesome. It would be nice to have a different selection of restaurants - by the third night there, the Mug and Bean menu becomes a bit limiting. Their service is excellent though.

Rated 5/5 · Ann Plumbley · 1 October 2015

Having just stayed in Lower Sabie it was such a pleasure to enter our bungalow and realize not all camps are of the same standard. We expected basic and clean and that's what Olifants gave us. We were happy to use the shower and the kitchen was very adequate for our needs and YES we would definitely choose to stay at Olifants again.

Rated 5/5 · sandra pollastrini · 28 September 2015

We had a really nice stop over at here and with the new kitchen facilities it was super.

Rated 4/5 · JACKY FAYE · 27 September 2015

Beau point de vue sur la rivière. Logement propre et confortable.

Rated 5/5 · Gys du Toit · 26 September 2015

Most beautiful camp in the park, great time had and lots of game.

Rated 5/5 · Leigh Robertson · 23 September 2015

I will recommend Olifants to anyone visiting Kruger. Clean, tidy and friendly staff.

Rated 5/5 · Penny Barnard · 16 September 2015

A peaceful camp with great staff. Our rondawel was serviced by a wonderful lady called Rose. She is helpful and went out of her way to make our stay great. Please pass this on to the superiors.

Rated 5/5 · LIANI WATKINS · 8 September 2015

We would stay much longer if it was cheaper. Everyone at the park, shop and restaurant was very friendly..

Rated 5/5 · Gilad Kahn · 8 September 2015

Great rest camp with awesome view of the river. will definitely be visiting again.

Rated 5/5 · ROGER PELLOW · 2 September 2015

Good camp the setting is great.

Rated 5/5 · Johan du Preez · 27 August 2015

Olifants camp is still one of the best in Kruger. The views from your chalet is great, the restaurant serves good food and elephant sightings many.

Rated 5/5 · Rene van Wyk · 18 August 2015

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.The accommodation was comfortable,the staff assistance friendly and efficient and the wild life as awesome as ever.

Rated 4/5 · Peter Korkie · 10 August 2015

The unit was clean and as to be expected in a bush camp.

Rated 4/5 · Mark Warren · 8 August 2015

Very good view of the waterhole. Also good facilities and staff very helpful and friendly.

Rated 5/5 · PHILIP HAMMOND · 5 August 2015

We have not been to the Kruger Park for ten years. We were so pleasantly surprised to see how well managed the camp is. It was a delight to interact with the staff who were so friendly, courteous and blessed with great smiles. Olifants is always a great camp. Our accommodation unit was marvelous, luxurious, extremely comfortable, spotless and serviced.

Rated 5/5 · Vincent Harris · 3 August 2015

We really enjoyed our stay. The camp was very neat as well as the accommodation. The upgrade works perfectly. The staff were very friendly all over. The service at Mugg & Bean at Lower Sabie and Satara was excellent. Will visit the park again.

Rated 5/5 · carol · 27 July 2015

No hot water in shower when we arrived. Maintenance came to fix it. Otherwise good.

Rated 4/5 · JOHAN ROELOFSE · 17 July 2015

The best M&B (food) in the Park.

Rated 5/5 · NATASHA ARNDT · 4 July 2015

As this was our first trip to the Kruger we did not know what to expect - and the first part of our trip we were stationed in the South of the park.I have to say that we were blown away - what fantastic service we received - the staff were friendly, helpful and very professional!A big element of spoiling and treating for us was the fact that each morning after we had left bright and early on our morning drives - the staff had come in and made our beds - holiday bliss!The location of the camp is more than beautiful - the views from the camp are absolutely breathtaking!Although we were prepared (by fellow KNP lovers as well as some of the rangers at the camp) that we might see less animals - we continued to sight numerous species.The difference in landscape was noticeable and for us newbies it was a wonderful experience to be able to appreciate the beauty that the more northern areas have to offer.The camp quickly settled into our hearts and we will most certainly be back!

Rated 5/5 · ROB OMOLONY · 23 June 2015

Excellent in all ways.

Rated 5/5 · MAGDA SMIT · 8 June 2015

Nice and clean camp. A lovely camp tot visit.

Rated 3/5 · Lizanne Woite · 17 May 2015

Olifants camp was very neat and clean and absolutely recommendable! Although accommodation is still a bit old fashioned, bed linen was new.

Rated 5/5 · Hans Ittmann · 14 May 2015

This is a perfect accommodation for a stay in the Kruger Park.

Rated 4/5 · Leslie Patrick · 5 May 2015

Wonderful Restcamp and staff we dealt with were wonderful and so friendly. Accommodation a little tired now. Would return and recommend.

Rated 4/5 · Carol Cellier · 4 May 2015

Staff were very friendly.

Rated 5/5 · Russ Stroud · 4 May 2015

Stunning camp and accommodation, nice size and really enjoyed the view, well serviced. Only complaint was that the pool was not available.Well done

Rated 5/5 · Sandra de Kock · 7 April 2015

Small basic bungalow which is great value for money.

Rated 5/5 · Tshepo Mzizi · 7 April 2015

Excellent in all aspects.

Rated 5/5 · Hilda De La Rose · 4 April 2015

The camp was also amazing and so beautiful. We had a fantastic weekend and we will certainly do it again. I want to stay in this camp again.

Rated 5/5 · ANNE · 20 February 2015

Xmas 2013 I spent in Olifants. The camp as usual was very clean but the restaurant and shop were ghastly and the staff sullen and grumpy..not a pleasure at all. This trip the camp was still immaculately clean but shop and restaurant were well stocked and food good and the staff an absolute pleasure. I truly enjoyed the whole experience although I saw less game variety .. beyond your control! Congratulations Your help line for this review was answered promptly and added to the joy of dealing with the parks. Sondre did so well with the bookings too.

Rated 5/5 · Darryl Joubert · 3 February 2015

Stunning Views

Rated 5/5 · Darryl Joubert · 19 January 2015

Views and the Stay was great

Rated 4/5 · Monika McCall · 17 January 2015

Exceptionally friendly staff, well maintained facilities and wonderful game viewing. The Olifants Restcamp was great.

Rated 5/5 · David Wise · 7 January 2015

Had a lovely view and a very relaxed time. Great wildlife viewing too. Awful 2 hour wait for food at Mugg and Bean restaurant on 1 Jan but even that didn't really spoil our stay.

Rated 5/5 · Sandra Webb · 7 January 2015

Superb camp, well serviced, nice clean shops Mugg and Bean was a bonus. Food excellent and the view excellent. Loved this camp will defiantly stay here again.

Rated 5/5 · Eric De Vleeschouwer · 6 January 2015

Wonderful resort. Bungalow was very nice, clean and comfortable. If we come back, we will choose olifant again.

Rated 4/5 · Rozanne Visagie · 6 January 2015

Stay was very enjoyable

Rated 5/5 · Kerry Davidson · 15 November 2014

Strikingly beautiful.

Rated 5/5 · ANKE BOURGET · 5 November 2014

We had a four night stay in Olifants. The camp is well situated in the middle of The Kruger Park. A great restaurant, with the nicest view possible for breakfast!! The chalet is nice and we had everything at our disposal for a braai. This was our second stay in this rest camp and we will certainly return there.

Rated 4/5 · MAXIME BAUMANN · 4 November 2014

GOOD PLACE

Rated 5/5 · Petrus Jacobus Niemann · 28 October 2014

One of the best camps in the Kruger Park.

Rated 5/5 · Joan Houston · 27 September 2014

Our two bungalows had an excellent view of the Oliphants River bend and we could literally game watch from our verandas.. herds of elephants, buffalo, antelope, and lots of hippos and birds. A feast of game viewing without moving from our seats!

Rated 5/5 · Sakkie Van De Merwe · 26 September 2014

It was such a pleasure staying here. The Chalet was top class, and very clean. The staff very friendly. Thank you, will stay here again.

Rated 5/5 · Belinda Baker · 21 September 2014

My husband and I had the most awesome time. Tamboti Tented Camp was truly a bush encounter, so quiet and private, a small gem for next to nothing in price. Olifants Camp was exquisite in it's own way with magnificent river views and views to the horizon. Worth the little extra for a perimeter chalet with a river view .Immaculate, everything was perfectly clean and well kept. Fantastic value for money. Highly recommend both.

Rated 5/5 · Belinda Baker · 21 September 2014

My husband and I had the most awesome time. Tamboti Tented Camp was truly a bush encounter, so quiet and private, a small gem for next to nothing in price. Olifants Camp was exquisite in it's own way with magnificent river views and views to the horizon. Worth the little extra for a perimeter river view .Immaculate, everything was perfectly clean and well kept. Fantastic value for money. Highly recommend both.

Rated 3/5 · Joseph VALLEAU · 19 August 2014

The bungalows are quite ok but the most disappointing thing is the Mug and Bean restaurant because the service is very poor...

Rated 5/5 · Catherine Egner · 14 August 2014

Our stay at Olifants rest camp was wonderful. It was very clean and tidy and everyone was very helpful. We will definitely be coming back to stay!!!

Rated 5/5 · Ingrid van Weezep · 14 August 2014

We stayed at the guesthouse which is very luxurious and has an excellent view on the river. We felt like part of the royal family while staying there! Please note that the rooms are all situated in alone standing buildings, which can be a problem when travelling with young children.

Rated 5/5 · Elizabeth Talbot · 4 August 2014

What a beautiful setting!

Rated 4/5 · MUIS MILLER · 4 August 2014

Like the Mug & Bean.

Rated 5/5 · Noeline Bonner · 1 August 2014

Stunningly beautiful. Loved every moment we stayed at Olifants.

Rated 5/5 · Johan Breytenbach · 9 July 2014

The huts, new restaurant and all the new improvements makes Olifants a very attractive camp.

Rated 4/5 · Linda Jones · 16 June 2014

This was our fourth visit to Olifants camp and we were very impressed with the upgrades. We stayed in a premium river-view bungalow that had recently been upgraded with new thatch and paint and it was very pleasant. Disappointing that the restaurant menu was so limited, but, hopefully the new restaurant will be open soon.

Rated 5/5 · simon walliser · 5 June 2014

Was just great!!!!!

Rated 5/5 · Gail Blunden · 18 May 2014

Fabulous view. Nice camp..

Rated 5/5 · MR G ROBBERTSE · 14 May 2014

The view from our chalet was mind blowing. On the perimeter with all the night sounds and resident bushbuck that was not phased by our presence.

Rated 4/5 · Clive Hibbert · 10 May 2014

Camp lovely and clean. Beautiful outlook deck. Staff friendly and eager to help.

Rated 5/5 · Dinie Pieterse · 9 May 2014

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed it very much. We will be back in October. Thank you Kruger for an unforgettable holiday.

Rated 4/5 · Adriaan Swart · 7 May 2014

Olifants Restcamp is the best choice for me if I go to the Kruger Park. It is a very beautiful peaceful camp, and we do feel that we are in the bush close to nature. The restaurant is okay, but it will be really great to have a Mug and Bean there with great quality food and value.

Rated 3/5 · Gian Mario Bissacco · 6 May 2014

Good view and good position.

Rated 4/5 · Miki Lawrence · 6 May 2014

What magnificent views! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Accommodation was comfortable and offered us all the essentials. I would, however, suggest that each bed has its own bedside light and that the shower was more than a trickle. Apart from those little issues, I certainly give Olifants a high rating. Thank you. Much improved since the last time I visited this camp.

Rated 4/5 · Hannes Steinberg · 6 May 2014

The camp was pleasant, peaceful and clean. The service received was efficient and helpful. It is a privilege to enjoy the nature reserve in this manor.

Rated 5/5 · Liza Hofmeyr · 5 May 2014

We had a lovely trip and fantastic bangalows at Olifants - thank you Letitia. Park generally neat and in good condition, with exeption of maintenance issues at the Tents at Lower Sabie - woodwork needs some attentionLiza

Rated 4/5 · ANTHONY DE GRANGE · 4 May 2014

Well placed in the Kruger park, nice accommodations especially with river view. Do not forget to book the excursions before arriving as they might be full once you will be in the camp (we only had the night safari available, but was funny and interesting anyway).

Rated 3/5 · bisson violene · 30 April 2014

the holidays were very nice, vrey quiet, the cottage was well equiped, the braai area was very nice and there were a lots of things to eat and to buy at the supermarket.... we want to come back again this year, perhaps we could have a reduction for our second visit???

Rated 4/5 · Nick Gouveris · 18 April 2014

Great camp.

Rated 5/5 · PHILIP COETZER · 12 April 2014

A bit of a surprise that we had to rent utensils, but accommodation was clean and comfortable. Restaurant was good too.

Rated 3/5 · philippe lecomte · 8 April 2014

Good lodge but miising Micro Wave in the kitchen. This equipment should be in all the kitchen.

Rated 4/5 · Tineke Wilken · 7 April 2014

Clean and neat. Well equipt.

Rated 3/5 · Pamela Elizabeth Fortune · 6 April 2014

This was our last night and it was very nice. Although again we would have like utensils in all the Bunglows and huts. The view over the Olifants river was awesome. I definitly would come again.

Rated 3/5 · Grizelda Oosthuizen · 5 April 2014

We recently stayed at Olifants! We had such an amazing time!! It was so hard to go home! We went on n Bushbraai and the experience was unbelievable!! Thanks for a true African Experience!! We love you guys!! xxx

Rated 5/5 · Grizelda Oosthuizen · 5 April 2014

We recently stayed at Olifants! We had such an amazing time!! It was so hard to go home! We went on n Bushbraai and the experience was unbelievable!! Thanks for a true African Experience!! We love you guys!! xxx

Rated 4/5 · JMW le Roux · 29 March 2014

Clean and neat. Staff very friendly and helpful.View over the lowveld is a rewarding experience.

Rated 5/5 · Ione Wegner · 24 March 2014

Get a perimeter bungalow with a view of the river and you feel like you are overlooking your own piece of Africa.

Rated 4/5 · Erika Boshoff · 24 March 2014

Thank you for a pleasant stay in the Kruger National Park. We will be back in the winter months, hoping to see even more game.

Rated 3/5 · Erna · 23 March 2014

Staff were friendly and helpful.It seemed that someone showered in the Bungalow after it was cleaned by staff and before we arrived.(Some mud footprints were on the shower floor.) We did not report this.

Rated 5/5 · Henk Hindriks · 21 March 2014

Beautiful bungalow, perfect view. Restaurant was fair, not too friendly and small in choice.

Rated 5/5 · Morag Harris · 20 March 2014

Olifants is in the rugged rocky area and delivers excellent viewing. Prides of lion, herds of everything , babies and adults, brilliant photo ops, all in the highlight of our trip, love the area.

Rated 4/5 · Mary Desedare · 10 March 2014

Wonderful place in this world!

Rated 5/5 · Roger Grigg · 9 March 2014

The camp was excellent and although we expected that the restaurant would be closed it was in fact open.

Rated 5/5 · Nokuthula Nkosi · 7 March 2014

Had a lovely night, the tent was good, but can we have a toaster, I really loved it, I wish to know if the kruger park, still has the big 5?

Rated 5/5 · Terence Stew · 3 March 2014

The tranquillity of the Park impresses you immediately. I enjoyed the excursions from Olifants in particular as you don't have to worry about your driving and can sit back or walk, watch the game and get info from the guides on what you are looking at. Great!

Rated 5/5 · Michael Luke · 28 February 2014

very good accommodation with the best views ever

Rated 4/5 · jeanfrancois barral · 27 February 2014

We spent three happy nights in Olifant, but we are not self catering people. So we relied on the catering of the neighbouring camp: Mopane was great, Olifant was poor, almost very poor, and Satara, a disaster. If you want to attract foreign visitors, catering should definitely be improved seriously. Mugg and Bean, probably, Wimpy, not sure ... But the bungalow was ok.

Rated 5/5 · Jurgen Golditz · 23 February 2014

Enjoyed every minute

Rated 2/5 · roussier · 22 February 2014

The room was dirty. We stayed 2 nights and it was not clean Restaurant and cafeteria was closed and nobody tells us before the arrival. I think we just paid for the view.... And only one washing machine was not out of order

Rated 2/5 · AURELIA RANSOM · 22 February 2014

This camp had a wonderful view but that was the only thing we enjoyed there. The restaurant was going to change proprietary so there was no choice at all, even lacking of product such as ketchup (that was still sold in the shop close by), the staff was totally demotivated and lacking seriousness. I found a spitting cobra threatening me less than 50 cm from the public path going to the view and nobody from the staff did something to prevent accident. The accommodation had no hot water, and absolutely nothing in the kitchen even glass.

Rated 1/5 · ADRIAAN BASSON · 16 February 2014

Poor facility, no water/hot water etc.

Rated 5/5 · Luca Dormiro · 7 February 2014

We thoroughly enjoyed the stay at the camp. The atmosphere, accommodation and amenities were great. Being in amongst the wild animals territory was a great experience. +++ will definitely return again.Only negative: we thought the standard of food at the restaurant of Olifants Camp could have been better and similar to other camps we visited.

Rated 3/5 · Werner Hoenig · 6 February 2014

No refunds for tour changes, even when risk paper only handed out after payment.Nice Location.

Rated 5/5 · ANDREA · 21 January 2014

I love the kitchen outside. Very nice. And we always get the first line...

Rated 3/5 · Maraldine Kriel · 10 January 2014

We drove 13 hours from Umkumaas to get to Kruger and at some stage didn't think we would make it in time for camp gate closure. The manager at Olifants were unable to allow for a later arrival which I thought was possible. Maybe some flexibility could be considered in future.

Rated 5/5 · Anita van Wyk · 10 January 2014

Your rest camps are very nice. We enjoyed Olifants more than Skukuza - Skukuza very busy. KNP is clean and the camps kept in good condition. Well done.

Rated 1/5 · stella van der westhuizen · 7 January 2014

Room was comfy but the bathroom smelled of urine. The camp needs a pool to cool down in. View was outstanding

Rated 5/5 · Isabel Baatsen · 7 January 2014

Wonderful Experience

Rated 1/5 · IIrma McMahonrma McMahon · 3 January 2014

Olifants was the highlight of our trip in the Park. Best Christmas Day ever!

Rated 4/5 · Nadia Janse van Rensburg · 31 December 2013

Everything was well managed and I was pleased with mostly everything. We had a wonderful time. We however had bats in our room every night and even left the light on to see if they wont enter but it did not help. Not sure how they get in though.

Rated 2/5 · George Van Der Merwe · 31 December 2013

At Olifants we stayed in a bungalow with no utensils so we got up early to use the urn in the communal facility. The urn was broken and didn't seem to have been working for a while. The communal facility was dirty as well. The camo just looks run down.

Rated 4/5 · JF Grobler · 31 December 2013

We were helped very nicely with the bookings and vouchers.We found that they do not take care of the rest camps in the Kruger National Park. They do not cut the grass. The bathrooms for at the picnic spots and daily visitor sites are dirty.The take away food preparing kitchens are dirty and the food is very expensive and not up to standard.

Rated 3/5 · Tanya March · 30 December 2013

Same as above. We saw many rats though running around the back of the restaurant, difficult to control. Staff friendly. Bit of a shame that the staff music was being played so loudly I had to ask reception for help, they were very efficient and within 5 minutes the music had been turned off.

Rated 3/5 · Mike Massey · 28 December 2013

I found the restaurant food was not fresh (sandwiches take way)Menu for New Years Eve was shocking.Service can be jacked up some what.

Rated 4/5 · John Mcginn · 23 December 2013

Although this camp is old - the staff are friendly - the utilities great, the food was nice overall a lovely ending to our holiday

Rated 4/5 · Linda James · 20 December 2013

Very good - always enjoy Kruger no matter where we are

Rated 5/5 · Paul Robinson · 18 December 2013

Probably the best camp in the Kruger Park, stunning veiws and beautifully located

Rated 4/5 · Obed Zulu · 17 December 2013

I hope the place will be improved and like to see the change on my next visit.

Rated 4/5 · M. Weeks · 15 December 2013

Accommodation clean and very pleasant

Rated 4/5 · Jan van Beest · 14 December 2013

The best camp there is with a view over the Olifants river

Rated 5/5 · Danie van Zyl · 13 December 2013

This must be the most beautiful camp in the park!!! The accommodation was great and the view extremely beautiful. The staff were very friendly!!

Rated 5/5 · Daniel Siller · 11 December 2013

bungalows are very well done after renovation

Rated 3/5 · Karen Botha · 11 December 2013

Stay was amazing!Chalets should have basic cutlery as well.

Rated 4/5 · Mike Usher · 11 December 2013

Unit 33 was nice and close to unit 8.

Rated 4/5 · Mike Usher · 11 December 2013

Unit 8 was great, but had bats in the roof which landed on us in the middle of the night.

Rated 3/5 · Jacqui McCabe · 9 December 2013

When we booked, I requested camps with swimming pools and we were bitterly disappointed to arrive at Olifants and discover that there is no swimming pool.The food on the restaurant al la carte menu could be improved. What we did eat was good, but it is the same at all restaurants throughout the park so gets a bit monotonous.

Rated 4/5 · M Marneweck · 8 December 2013

The processes like registration and departure worked well at Olifants Camp and the personnel were friendly and helpful. The bungalow was clean and well kept and, of course, Olifants camp is the most beautiful camp in the Kruger Park.What was really funny and enjoyable was that we passed speedtraps twice and although we were laughing that there are speedtraps in the Kruger Park, it is also a pity that the human nature requires to be disciplined to respect nature.Thank you for a good experience - will revisit soon

Rated 4/5 · Frederick Calitz · 5 December 2013

Very nice experience. Too bad there is no swimming pool at Olifants rest. We had to go to Letaba.

Rated 3/5 · Anne Petler · 2 December 2013

Chalets and camp in general need a facelift but staff were super and the location couldn't be better!

Rated 3/5 · R.J. van Coller · 28 November 2013

Had an overseas guest. The cottage, view, and staff service were excellent, the kitchen area needs upgrading. Overall a great visit.

Rated 2/5 · DR Wilson · 28 November 2013

We stayed 1 night at Olifants camp and 2 other nights elsewhere in the Park. Although I did not expect more, compared with the other camps and being the most expensive of the lot, I honestly cannot rave about it. It needs a revamp! Most off putting although was the pungent smell in the restaurant and shop area of - I think - monkey urine...absolutely terrible! You are welcome to contact me if you need any further comments.

Rated 5/5 · Peter Rosmarin · 23 November 2013

One of the nicest camps I've stayed at.

Rated 4/5 · Geraldine Toole · 22 November 2013

My husband and I had our first night in Kruger at the Olifants rest camp. Our bungalow was clean, with basic amenities. We arrived late, around 6pm and had a lovely Braai and listened to the lions roar in the distance. Olifants is a lovely smaller sized camp with everything you need for a nice stay.

Rated 3/5 · Nicola Brits · 19 November 2013

The Kruger did not fail to deliver. That said, I would like to add that the camp was a terrible disappointment... The first problem was that there was no pool - knowing that we had children with us, I would've appreciated our travel agent recommending another camp... We also stayed in chalet nr.40 and 41 - it was a bit dilapidated, and the plumbing didn't work well - with the wash basin overflowing when you flush the toilet and the grocery cupboard infested with ants....

Rated 2/5 · Louise · 19 November 2013

On the net they show a swimming pool, but no swimming pool.Not happy with bungalow, enjoy Skukuza more.

Rated 4/5 · John Cox · 10 November 2013

Lovely camp and great view from our bungalow, pity about the work being carried out there especially as the bungalow next to us was under renovation, but did not affect us too much.

Rated 4/5 · John Cox · 10 November 2013

Lovely camp and great view from our bungalow, pity about the work being carried out there especially as the bungalow next to us was under renovation, but did not affect us too much.

Rated 3/5 · Miss Brigitte Fraipont · 8 November 2013

Lodge average, very small, no cooking (kitchen), limit (borderline) cleanliness.

Rated 5/5 · conrad · 29 October 2013

Our stay was awesome in the Kruger Park we saw almost every animal!Great value for money! Thanx

Rated 5/5 · conrad · 29 October 2013

Our stay was awesome in the Kruger Park we saw almost every animal!Great value for money! Thanx

Rated 3/5 · Linda Jane Simone · 27 October 2013

As with our time at Tamboti, Olifants was also incredible. The camp is just beautiful! The staff were helpful and moved us to a river view chalet as we requested. All in all, it was a great holiday.

Rated 5/5 · Anne Newman Beggs · 23 October 2013

A lovely camp with a beautfiul viewing deck and great service. The night drive was lovely and the guide very good.

Rated 3/5 · R Blom · 22 October 2013

Fantastic!

Rated 4/5 · Catherine Rollinson · 21 October 2013

It was awesome. Thank you!

Rated 5/5 · Mpumelelo Moyo · 21 October 2013

The facility we slept in was in an excellent condition. Keep it up. Very much impressed.

Rated 2/5 · Deryk Morton · 19 October 2013

The units are pleasant if a little small. The separate units with their own verandahs and braais were a big improvement on the semidetached units of Punda Maria. We appreciated the pantry cupboard on the verandah where we could at least store food outside the sleeping area. Please add more shelves, benches, hooks and rails in the bathrooms for toiletry bags, clean and dirty clothes etc. In addition please add shelves, hooks, rails and soap dishes in the showers.Please supply kettles in the units. The general camp area was pleasing and well maintained.

Rated 4/5 · Gerrie Van Rooyen · 10 October 2013

As above.

Rated 5/5 · Izak de VIlliers · 8 October 2013

Reservation was quick and exceptional.

Rated 4/5 · Charles P Hawkings · 7 October 2013

First of all apologies for the delay in replying.We all had an amazing holiday. Saw so many animals. Weather perfect! Even the fact that the restaurant was under refurbishment did not spoil our experience in the camp.

Rated 4/5 · Charles P Hawkings · 7 October 2013

First of all apologies for the delay in replying.We all had an amazing holiday. Saw so many animals. Weather perfect! Even the fact that the restaurant was under refurbishment did not spoil our experience in the camp.

Rated 4/5 · Annalisa Boscaino · 4 October 2013

We found the rest camp very nice and the bungalow confortable.It was great to spot the elephants in the river under the full moon shadow and amazing to have breakfast watching the hippos playing in the water!Experience to repeat!

Rated 4/5 · Annalisa Boscaino · 4 October 2013

We found the rest camp very nice and the bungalow confortable.It was great to spot the elephants in the river under the full moon shadow and amazing to have breakfast watching the hippos playing in the water!Experience to repeat!

Rated 4/5 · Emmanuelle · 3 October 2013

I wish that we could hear what the 5 o'clock truck driver said on the sunrise trip. I wish that more interest would be shown on bird life (as your list reflects as well).Otherwise the personnel was efficient and friendly. The bungalows were enjoyable.

Rated 4/5 · Elmien Scott · 2 October 2013

We will definitely be back next year!

Rated 4/5 · Filip Heylen · 1 October 2013

The view from the restaurant is sublime.Accommodations were fairly nice.

Rated 5/5 · Filip Heylen · 1 October 2013

Great guides. Guided us straight to a group of lions who were just finishing up a killed buffalo.Very exciting to do!

Rated 4/5 · Mr M van Zyl · 1 October 2013

Lovely experience. Just as I remember it 10 years ago.

Rated 5/5 · Seema · 29 September 2013

The view from No.2 chalet was amazing! We had a great time at the Olifants camp. The receptionist was very friendly and made us feel at home.

Rated 5/5 · Elma van Iersel · 28 September 2013

We have stayed at Olifants several times over the years but it's always a pleasure to return. Nicely situated camp. The rondavels are clean. Good beds. The camp shop is well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay.

Rated 3/5 · Campbell · 22 September 2013

The booking, rondaval cleanliness and Park Officials made the stay wonderful. will do it again anytime.It would be nice to see a more down to earth meals at the camps, Tshokwane was really super and rustic.Thank you for keeping the Kruger Park wonderful.

Rated 3/5 · Gerrie Marais · 21 September 2013

* Dry season, park needs rain.* Some gravel roads around Olifants in need of maintenance* Building alterations a bit of an issue, but we are looking forward to another stay when completed

Rated 3/5 · Gerrie Marais · 21 September 2013

* Dry season, park needs rain.* Some gravel roads around Olifants in need of maintenance* Building alterations a bit of an issue, but we are looking forward to another stay when completed

Rated 3/5 · Brian Kusel · 20 September 2013

I came back to see the animals - and we saw them.However, nothing much seems to have changed with regard to the camps since I last visited six years ago.(1) You now need definitely to provide full and preferably free internet wifi services throughout your camps - and the cost of providing this needs to be built into your overnight accommodation charges.(2) The food and service at the three camps which we stayed in was quite acceptable, but not great. I think it would be so much better if the food and other outlets could be privatized, so that there is some competition to be the best.(3) The electricity plugs in your units generally only suit South African connections. You should have at least one international plug so that cameras etc can be plugged in.At present we can only do this using the shaver connections.

Rated 5/5 · graham alexander · 16 September 2013

All staff are very friendly and eager to help. Very nice camp and well managed

Rated 5/5 · graham alexander · 16 September 2013

All staff are very friendly and eager to help. Very nice camp and well managed

Rated 4/5 · Rina Vermeulen · 15 September 2013

We had a lovely time in the Park. We were so lucky to see the big 5 in ONE day. The first day we have seen 4 of the big 5. We found lions 4 times the second day on separate occasions - counted about 20 all together. Apart from them we also experienced a lot of of spring for other animals as well. The cherry on top - they were all close by.It really was worth while - every minute. Thanks for making it possible for us as our stay was a present for my husband's birthday. He loved it.

Rated 2/5 · Ian Wellard · 14 September 2013

Bats in the room!

Rated 4/5 · Mike Povey · 8 September 2013

The only negative comment I have is that the Cafeterias make awful cappuccinos and was commented by several guests. I stayed over at Skukuza as well great place. Played a round golf, thanks to staff at golf course had an enjoyable round. Thanks to all involved in making the vacation a memorable one.

Rated 4/5 · Alan Macualay · 4 September 2013

We had a wonderful stay at Olifants on our way to Mozambique and as always the facilities in Kruger are well maintained, good value and the whole experience is backed up by great staff at the camps.

Rated 4/5 · Rachel Cauldwell · 1 September 2013

Nice camp, very clean.

Rated 3/5 · Francesco · 30 August 2013

The restaurant wasn't good.

Rated 4/5 · Christine Landsberg · 18 August 2013

The atmosphere in Olifants was awesome. It is less visited and therefore much more quiet than Satara where we were the last time. The view is awesome! The bungalow was clean and comfortable. The aircon was a life saver. The only thing was that the shower did not work properly. The water flow was poor and drainage very bad. We did not report it until the last day however. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The game drives could be better, not worth the money we payed and should not allow children younger than 18. They got bored, talked a lot and played with the search lights. Thank you for your excellent service!

Rated 3/5 · jaume casajuana ribot · 17 August 2013

Sin duda esta situado en un sitio increible.Aunquepor nuestra experiencia es donde vimos menos animales, cuanto mas al norte menos animales.Aquimucho cocodrilo e hipopotamo.

Rated 4/5 · Lisa Otten · 15 August 2013

Fantastic stay!! Room was beautifully clean and what a view. Staff at the shop were also very friendly. All appliances in the rondavel worked well and covered all our needs for a 1 night stay!

Rated 5/5 · JEANNE EKSTEEN · 14 August 2013

We had an amazing experience at Olifants Cammp. The bungalow was well equiped and overlooked the river. Enjoyed the stunning view while having a braai. From the look out point at the restaurant we were so lucky to see a Leopard.I will definately visit this camp again.

Rated 5/5 · MCCABE · 12 August 2013

Olifants Rest Camp was exceptional - enjoyed every minute of it.

Rated 5/5 · MCCABE · 12 August 2013

Olifants Rest Camp was exceptional - enjoyed every minute of it.

Rated 4/5 · carma visser · 10 August 2013

It was very nice!!!

Rated 5/5 · Raymond Swanepoel · 9 August 2013

This was the best stay we had ever experienced. It could not have been any better. We had the best view of the river with the most spectacular sunrises every morning. If this is what paradise feels like, bring it on! Great people, great place, great experience never to be forgotten. We will be back for sure.

Rated 4/5 · Gordon Alexander · 8 August 2013

This is a wonderful camp, even the staff are more approachable and helpful....would definitely go there again.....

Rated 4/5 · Federico Longo · 7 August 2013

This was my first visit in Kruger Park and I was amazed about dimension of the Park, about the wilderness notwithstanding the number of visitors.Olifants Camp is in a perfect position to look at the animal approaching the river below.

Rated 4/5 · cherry armstrong · 5 August 2013

Great wonderful break from Durbs in the bush!

Rated 4/5 · cherry armstrong · 5 August 2013

Great wonderful break from Durbs in the bush!

Rated 2/5 · Armando Lionello · 31 July 2013

Accommodation too small and uncomfortable. Way overpriced compared to accommodation outside the Park Gate.

Rated 3/5 · Bongiwe · 29 July 2013

I've been to Kruger for several times but didn't see a lion, this time around I saw about 4, in different locations. Thanks to Olifants Rest Camp, if I didn't book there, I wouldn't have been able to see the lions! Nice Bungalows, professional service... will come back again next year February.

Rated 3/5 · Diane · 27 July 2013

I stayed at Olifants Camp which since childhood has always been a favourite of mine, and I still really enjoyed being there. The only thing i was disappointed in was that I was never told that the restaurant was being renovated - this was sad as I has planned a birthday dinner for my partner.

Rated 3/5 · Diane · 27 July 2013

I stayed at Olifants Camp which since childhood has always been a favourite of mine, and I still really enjoyed being there. The only thing i was disappointed in was that I was never told that the restaurant was being renovated - this was sad as I has planned a birthday dinner for my partner.

Rated 3/5 · Beukes · 27 July 2013

could smell the drains and was not comfortable to braai with the smell in the air.

Rated 4/5 · Lydia van Heerden · 25 July 2013

Will book again in this camp - this time a bungalow with view and kitchen !

Rated 5/5 · S.IAN WALL · 24 July 2013

It was brilliant. Unfortunately I forgot how long it takes to drive to the camps once inside the park. Our first night was spent in Pretoriouskop because we did not have time to reach Olifants before dark. Your staff very kindly found me a hut for our first night. The only disappointment was that the TV in Olifants was not working so I could not watch the Rugby match between the Boks and the All Blacks.

Rated 5/5 · S.IAN WALL · 24 July 2013

It was brilliant. Unfortunately I forgot how long it takes to drive to the camps once inside the park. Our first night was spent in Pretoriouskop because we did not have time to reach Olifants before dark. Your staff very kindly found me a hut for our first night. The only disappointment was that the TV in Olifants was not working so I could not watch the Rugby match between the Boks and the All Blacks.

Rated 3/5 · SHELLEY BAILEY · 24 July 2013

Although the Rangers had the knowledge, they offered nothing to the very young group of American students. It was only when I stopped and asked about a funnel web spider's nest that he would tell us about it. Nothing was said about the spoor we walked over or the droppings along the way. What possible usefulness is just walking along the bushpaths if the tourists don't know anything about what they are looking at? I learned an incredible amount as a student when the knowledge of the group leader was shared with us. The snack on offer was plastic cheese in paper wrappers - really?!!!

Rated 5/5 · PJ Jansen · 22 July 2013

It is a breathtaking experience. We are planning our next trip to the Northern part for next year already. The only thing they can have a look at is to build some extra toilet facilities between the camps. Because if you drive from berg en dal to lower sabie theirs nothing untill lower sabie or crocodile. And one or to hides with it to go and enjoy a peaceful afternoon and watch the animals coming to drink at a waterhole. Other than that, we enjoyed it extremely.

Rated 4/5 · Bob Stander · 21 July 2013

Beautiful view !!!! Wish we could stayed longerspecial thanks to Loli she was very helpful to arrange to get my jacket that i left behind to Orpen gate she was efficient and very good phone manners thanks again.

Rated 4/5 · Bob Stander · 21 July 2013

Beautiful view !!!! Wish we could stayed longerspecial thanks to Loli she was very helpful to arrange to get my jacket that i left behind to Orpen gate she was efficient and very good phone manners thanks again.

Rated 4/5 · Kevin Braithwaite · 21 July 2013

Good middle safari experience, accommodation basic but gives the African experience. Food was ok, could have been more authentic.

Rated 5/5 · Burnadette Fick · 19 July 2013

It was my first time going to the Park and since I have been there all I seen to want to do is go back! Loved every minute.

Rated 3/5 · Marnus · 18 July 2013

The camp accommodation was ok but the restaurant was bad. The food is basic and totally overpriced. There is no effort in making the food look or taste to value for money. The restaurant survive was also not up to standard. I feel a shame that any international/local visitor receive such service. The shops are however very nice and caters for everyone's needs.

Rated 4/5 · Lindsay Tattersall · 17 July 2013

The K N P is without question the best place in the world, with regard to Animal viewing, relaxation and witnessing God's creation.The only problems that I experience is that of high priced accomodation and high priced shop costs, in the camps. My only solution to this is to use the cheaper camping rates, and bye all groceries "outside" the park

Rated 4/5 · Mr Bert Knopies · 15 July 2013

Good service and a quiet place away from home.

Rated 4/5 · Rean du Plessis · 14 July 2013

Hi,The experience was great! We are blessed as a nation to have a park like Kruger.Kind RegardsRean

Rated 3/5 · Johann Weiermans · 11 July 2013

The pillows not nice and poor quality. The bungalow was not clean. Was lots of dirt under beds.

Rated 5/5 · Andries van Niekerk · 7 July 2013

Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return to Olifants as it is a great camp!

Rated 4/5 · N Harmse · 30 June 2013

It was great!

Rated 2/5 · Garth Elliott · 29 June 2013

We hired two chalets for 5 persons but couldnt book the extra bedding till we had arrived and when we did of course there was none so although we paid for 5, my husband had to sleep with the two boys in 2 beds. Also most annoying that the astronomy drive was not running although it still appears on the phamplets and on-one knew it was off even at Berg en Dal. On leaving we were not told that the Tarred H7 rd was closed resulting in a long dirt rd detour on our drive back to Jhb to catch the areoplane. So although the animal viewing is great, we dont feel as if we are treated as guests but often as if it is our fault that we dont have the required information such as that there is no kettle even in the chalets. We are south african citizens too!

Rated 4/5 · Peter de Leeuw · 28 June 2013

Very nice trip - KP well run and staff friendly

Rated 5/5 · Lydia le Grange · 26 June 2013

We had the most beautiful view, and our chalet was absolutly fantastic. This is the camp we enjoyed the most.

Rated 5/5 · isaac Hlengani · 24 June 2013

It was a great experience, wonderful indeed, and would like to thank you for booking Bungalows with great view.

Rated 4/5 · G HUNTER · 24 June 2013

No complaints (pity about building operations).

Rated 5/5 · isaac Hlengani · 24 June 2013

It was a great experience, wonderful indeed, and would like to thank you for booking Bungalows with great view.

Rated 4/5 · G HUNTER · 24 June 2013

No complaints (pity about building operations).

Rated 4/5 · D.N.Watson · 23 June 2013

Well done to the team.

Rated 4/5 · Mev van Rooyen Maria · 23 June 2013

Excellent !

Rated 3/5 · F Bezuidenhout · 23 June 2013

I was not impressed with :1. The key we received for the bungalow was broken and they had to come back twice to fix the problem while we waited. We lost out on a game drive.2. The braai area as well as the parking bay had no lights. Frustrating if you want to braai or load your vehicle early morning.3. The last about 20km gravel road to the camp from Satara side is in a very bad condition and no game were seen here because of the dust.This is the only road to the camp, because the tar road is still closed after the floods.

Rated 4/5 · Mrs van Greuning · 22 June 2013

We really enjoyed our short stay and will and plan to stay longer next time. Park in good condition and all staff members very helpful and friendly.

Rated 4/5 · Mrs van Greuning · 22 June 2013

We really enjoyed our short stay and will and plan to stay longer next time. Park in good condition and all staff members very helpful and friendly.

Rated 4/5 · Claire Taylor · 21 June 2013

Stayed at Olifants, very impressed with how clean everything was and how friendly staff were. Think it's a bit expensive though for what you get - maybe there should be discounts for South Africans...

Rated 3/5 · dudley francis · 19 June 2013

While the housekeeping and shop staff are extremely friendly and helpful the same cannot be said for the reception staff. The staff in the reception area are shocking, they remind of the most unabiding, unfriendly, government officials.

Rated 3/5 · dudley francis · 19 June 2013

While the housekeeping and shop staff are extremely friendly and helpful the same cannot be said for the reception staff. The staff in the reception area are shocking, they remind of the most unabiding, unfriendly, government officials.

Rated 4/5 · Irene Balkind · 19 June 2013

The camp was nice and in comparison to the Berg-en-dal night drive, this was a totally different experience with 2 very enthusiastic guides (with good senses of humour). We did not see much but we learnt from the little we saw. However, I do not think I will go on another night drive. We see very little and it is uncomfortably cold.

Rated 4/5 · Irene Balkind · 19 June 2013

The camp was nice and in comparison to the Berg-en-dal night drive, this was a totally different experience with 2 very enthusiastic guides (with good senses of humour). We did not see much but we learnt from the little we saw. However, I do not think I will go on another night drive. We see very little and it is uncomfortably cold.

Rated 5/5 · NICOLENE WAGNER · 19 June 2013

The camp was amazing and it has the best views out of all the camps. You do not even have to drive out to see animals as there is alot of activity with the wild at the river. The only problem we had was that the Bungalow we stayed in(No. 19) did not have it's own stairs and we had to use the neighbour's stairs to go down to our braai, that was a bit uncomfortable. Overall it was a very lovely camp and the staff was very friendly and helpfull.

Rated 5/5 · Mickey Hensberg · 18 June 2013

What a fabulous time we had! The bungalows were superb, immaculate condition! The staff were friendly and very helpful, the camp sites were well kept and the plenty animals were plentiful. Overall well enjoyed! Will definitely call again!!!!!!

Rated 5/5 · Mickey Hensberg · 18 June 2013

What a fabulous time we had! The bungalows were superb, immaculate condition! The staff were friendly and very helpful, the camp sites were well kept and the plenty animals were plentiful. Overall well enjoyed! Will definitely call again!!!!!!

Rated 5/5 · Lydia & Geo Dunn · 17 June 2013

We loved our stay at Olifants Rest Camp. Everything we needed was avaialbe in the Bungalow (except utensils - but I had my own)and in the shop. It was so relaxing to sit outside on the stoep and see the Olifants river and hear the hippos. I will definately stay there again.

Rated 1/5 · Cyrille LEGORGEU · 17 June 2013

Olifants Rest Camp propose outdated accomodation, poor maintenance, not clean with 3 single beds for a couple instead of 1 double. Heating system out of order. Swinish attendants and disgusting food at the restaurant. Deceiving and expensive morning walk : only hippos.

Rated 5/5 · Shaun Bartram · 17 June 2013

This is by far my favourite camp in the park, the views from the viewing deck and the restraunt are out of this world. The camp itself is very well maintained and a place that I will never tire of.

Rated 4/5 · B Wilkins · 16 June 2013

i have marked the animals we saw throughout our stay

Rated 3/5 · glenda milne · 14 June 2013

In the past Olifants was always one of the best camps to stay in, not so now. Very disappointing that the park has contracted the restaurants out. It has really lost it's old charm!!! Having seen Satara and Letaba's setup,Olifants needs to really up their game. It was a disgrace to say the least. So much so, I tried to swop reservation to another camp and was informed that had I booked directly with the park, I could have done so, but couln't because my booking was made through safari.com who I thought was in fact direct. I don,t understand why we couln't exchange having booked this way.

Rated 4/5 · CHARLES E. THOMPSON · 14 June 2013

I do not know if you are the appropriate peoople to deal with this, however the entire experience was spoilt upon exit of the Park. As we exited the Orpen Gate our exit pass was taken and, for all intent and purposes we were of the mind that we had exited the park. To our surprise, as we travelled, we were stopped by Park Officers for purportedly speeding (driving at 70). Their reason, we had not yet left the park as there is another gate. This, despite our exit pass having already been taken. The Park officer informed me that our exit pass will still be taken at the next gate, however the exit pass had already been taken. I received a R750 fine which spoilt the entire weekend. I also find it abhorent that these officers are absent in the park where a number of people with X5 BMWs and bigger vehicles, speed willfuly and wantonly but that they decide to sit in an area, where one is (according to the taking of exit passes) already out of the park and target soft targets who pose no threat to any animals (as there are non around)(a mere 200 meteres away from - what according to the Park Official - is the actual exit gate.) However, driving from Malelane, via Skuzuza, up to Olifants and from Olifants to Timbavati and from Olifants to past tropic of capricorn, not one Park Official was seen enforcing any speed limit (despite us being passed and almost written off by various speeding vehicles), but 200 metres from a supposed exit gate a contigent of some 10 park officials are manning a speed trap.

Rated 4/5 · Gill Cohen · 13 June 2013

Accommodation basic but comfortable. Stunning view from restaurant area. Restrooms were clean and well maintained throughout the park. One of my favourite places in the world.

Rated 4/5 · Simon Curtis · 11 June 2013

A wonderful trip. The room was clean and tidy. We had no security issues with food or belongings. The room, cooking facilities as well as all communal kitchens were clean everyday which was great. Had a very enjoyable night drive from the camp, the ranger was extremely knowledgable and friendly. An overall awesome experiance and a definate must do for travelers on a budget. Its a great way to experience the park in a relatively inexpensive manner and to add a bit of adventure to it.

Rated 3/5 · Tamara Murris · 10 June 2013

Saw loads of animals.

Rated 3/5 · M Mcmillan · 10 June 2013

Accommodation very good with exceptional views. Unfortunately we did not see many animals even on the sunset game drive.

Rated 4/5 · CHRIS LEWIS · 10 June 2013

This bungalow was on the perimeter and although slightly more expensive, it had a better view.

Rated 4/5 · Tamara Murris · 10 June 2013

We had a great stay in Olifants. The only thing we did not know was that you had to bring your own cutlery etc... so we had not... luckily we could hire some but it would be good to state at reservation you have to bring or if needed you can hire....

Rated 4/5 · Tamara Murris · 10 June 2013

We had a great stay in Olifants. The only thing we did not know was that you had to bring your own cutlery etc... so we had not... luckily we could hire some but it would be good to state at reservation you have to bring or if needed you can hire....

Rated 3/5 · Chris Kruger · 10 June 2013

Like always a visit to KNP is great. The service in the restaurants was traditionally not a great experience but lately it has improved dramatically, but the service and food in Satara is exceptionally bad.Just sitting in the restaurant all you hear is visitor after visitor complaining. The service at the gates is of high standard.Regards

Rated 4/5 · CHRIS LEWIS · 10 June 2013

View from the restaurant is fantastic but the food was not up to much.

Rated 4/5 · CHRIS LEWIS · 10 June 2013

This bungalow was on the perimeter and although slightly more expensive, it had a better view.

Rated 4/5 · CHRIS LEWIS · 10 June 2013

View from the restaurant is fantastic but the food was not up to much.

Rated 2/5 · C.E. Beynon-Davies · 10 June 2013

Bungalows are of poor standard especially when considering overseas visitors. They really need urgent and comprehensive upgrading for the price payable.

Rated 3/5 · Tamara Murris · 10 June 2013

Saw loads of animals.

Rated 2/5 · C.E. Beynon-Davies · 10 June 2013

Bungalows are of poor standard especially when considering overseas visitors. They really need urgent and comprehensive upgrading for the price payable.

Rated 4/5 · Deshni Naidoo · 9 June 2013

Excellent. We would have liked a double bed though

Rated 3/5 · Demry Sibson · 9 June 2013

Arrived at the entrance gate too late to arrive at camp in time so we had to forfeit our reservation. When I called to see if we had any options there were none. Disappointing.

Rated 4/5 · Deshni Naidoo · 9 June 2013

Excellent. We would have liked a double bed though

Rated 3/5 · Arnette Linde · 8 June 2013

Enjoyed tremendously, although we stop at a pick-nick site where they are busy setting up a fence that is good but the apes were really aggressive stole (obviously they are apes) fruit /food of our table we had to leave as they were really aggressive cant remember the name but it is between Satara and Skukuza.

Rated 4/5 · Kobus Nel · 8 June 2013

The service in your restaurants was far below average, the food was nice but without any imagination! I would have enjoy to have a game dish on the menu!

Rated 4/5 · Kobus Nel · 8 June 2013

The service in your restaurants was far below average, the food was nice but without any imagination! I would have enjoy to have a game dish on the menu!

Rated 3/5 · Cass Hoglin · 2 June 2013

So this camp is a little up North but driving from the South in the morning we had seen 4 out of the big 5 by lunch time. The camp itself is quiet & some may think out the way but I liked it. Only problem was that the bathroom was very smelly & they were fully booked so we couldn't move, but other than that I wouldn't rule it out just because it's at the North of the park. 10 mins out the gate we saw a Lion, Leopard & Rhino's.... cant beat that!

Rated 3/5 · Cass Hoglin · 2 June 2013

So this camp is a little up North but driving from the South in the morning we had seen 4 out of the big 5 by lunch time. The camp itself is quiet & some may think out the way but I liked it. Only problem was that the bathroom was very smelly & they were fully booked so we couldn't move, but other than that I wouldn't rule it out just because it's at the North of the park. 10 mins out the gate we saw a Lion, Leopard & Rhino's.... cant beat that!

Rated 3/5 · Guest · 31 May 2013

In general my visit to the park was a great one. I do believe on the contrary that it is NOT exceptional value for money. Some of the entrance gates to the park are not well indicated. The work areas (shelves) for the kitchens in general were not up to standard. Hot plate switches in our bungalow - Olifants Rest Camp were a real mess! The roads leading to some of the gates (outside the park) is a disaster - NOT good for advertising South Africa. The shopping experience was very good though!

Rated 5/5 · Susan May Robbie · 28 May 2013

We did the backpacking trail and had a fantastic time. The menu at the restaurant could be jazzed up a bit/made a bit fancier. The service on our way out at Phalaborwa Gate was useless - the guys didn't know what they were doing and seemed insistent on wasting our time.

Rated 4/5 · Paul Prinsloo · 28 May 2013

Unit not properly cleaned; human hair in several places. Also need general maintenance.

Rated 4/5 · Keith de Vos · 27 May 2013

1) Knowing beforehand the departure time for the night drive. Our night drive was on the same day as our arrival and it was a bit of a rush. 2) It would be nice to have like a radio station where rangers and visitors can inform the people in the park of where animals like the big 5 have been cited so that everybody can improve their chancers of seeing the big 5. 3) It would also be nice to have a built up area around the braais at the various bungalows to accomodate plates and glasses etc and with a light to make braaing more enjoyable at night. Otherwise a really enjoyable holiday!

Rated 4/5 · Keith de Vos · 27 May 2013

1) Knowing beforehand the departure time for the night drive. Our night drive was on the same day as our arrival and it was a bit of a rush. 2) It would be nice to have like a radio station where rangers and visitors can inform the people in the park of where animals like the big 5 have been cited so that everybody can improve their chancers of seeing the big 5. 3) It would also be nice to have a built up area around the braais at the various bungalows to accomodate plates and glasses etc and with a light to make braaing more enjoyable at night. Otherwise a really enjoyable holiday!

Rated 4/5 · Lynn Forbes · 19 May 2013

Many Thanks for the opportunity of telling you of our recent visit to the Kruger Park. The booking was efficiently done from your side. We stayed at Olifants Camp - haven't been there for years - and found it to be extremely clean and the staff very friendly. The shop had everything one could wish for and was well stocked. On our arrival, we were given chalet No. 62, which, when we arrived there, saw that people had already used the chalet for the day - so not at all happy - as there were cigarette butts in the ashtrays and the bed had been used!!! Before we had time to get back to the office, an official came to us and gave us another chalet - which had a better view of the river - so needless to say, we were much happier with our change. We stayed there for 3 nights - and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The vervet monkeys visited one morning - and as usual, totally destroyed the contents of our neighbours fridge - this should definitely be looked into - even though there is a notice on the front door - these little buggers are so quick. This should be looked into as they are a real nuisance!! We hope to be back soon.

Rated 4/5 · Lynn Forbes · 19 May 2013

Many Thanks for the opportunity of telling you of our recent visit to the Kruger Park. The booking was efficiently done from your side. We stayed at Olifants Camp - haven't been there for years - and found it to be extremely clean and the staff very friendly. The shop had everything one could wish for and was well stocked. On our arrival, we were given chalet No. 62, which, when we arrived there, saw that people had already used the chalet for the day - so not at all happy - as there were cigarette butts in the ashtrays and the bed had been used!!! Before we had time to get back to the office, an official came to us and gave us another chalet - which had a better view of the river - so needless to say, we were much happier with our change. We stayed there for 3 nights - and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The vervet monkeys visited one morning - and as usual, totally destroyed the contents of our neighbours fridge - this should definitely be looked into - even though there is a notice on the front door - these little buggers are so quick. This should be looked into as they are a real nuisance!! We hope to be back soon.

Rated 3/5 · Annette Stroh · 19 May 2013

Alles was fine, net jammer ons kon tydens die night drive nie die roete ry waar die leeus die hele week al was nie. Dit so baie nice gewees het. Miskien kan daar dalk net vooraf genoem word van die eetgerei - miskien dit by die besprekingstarief insluit.

Rated 4/5 · Marina Saayman · 13 May 2013

Also one of our favourite camps, and we had a great time. Definitely the camp with the best view in the Park.

Rated 5/5 · Douw Bezuidenhout · 12 May 2013

Good dayWow, just like always, the experience was exceptionally great! This time was special to me and my Gran. Since I can remember it was tradition for me to visit the Kruger Park with my grandparents. This year grandad passed away in February and it was the first ever it was just Gran and I. We however had good memories while driving through the peaceful ambiance of the park. We had some tears, laughs and most of all some finalities over Granddad passing. I would like to personally thank all the staff for the great service, the smiles and the always willing to help attitudes. Keep it up guys, you're doing great. Warmest regardsDouw Bezuidenhout

Rated 4/5 · Pieter Haarhoff · 11 May 2013

We had a pleasant stay and the Bungalow was value for money. The only problem we had is the water pressure in our unit was very, very low and we battled to have a shower. Thank you for a great camp. See you soon.

Rated 3/5 · Brian Plant · 7 May 2013

As one moves North in the park the Mopani bush limits game viewing from the road. I suggest that in flat areas elevated earth ramps similar to those used by the British police to monitor traffic on highways be installed. A car could drive up and over to view over the bush. No great cost or impact on the ecology would be incurred it install them and they would be immensely popular.

Rated 3/5 · Brian Plant · 7 May 2013

As one moves North in the park the Mopani bush limits game viewing from the road. I suggest that in flat areas elevated earth ramps similar to those used by the British police to monitor traffic on highways be installed. A car could drive up and over to view over the bush. No great cost or impact on the ecology would be incurred it install them and they would be immensely popular.

Rated 5/5 · Anne Balfour · 5 May 2013

Olifants is a delight. We stayed in a beautiful thatched hut sharing our porch with a pair of roosting Mauritian tomb bats during the day. The views over the Olifants river are spectacular. You don't have to leave the camp to see hippos. Get up early enough and you'll see them walking down to the river.We did a morning walk with John and Patrick which I would very much recommend. The guides' knowledge is incredible. We got up close to hippos, crocodiles and a loan buffalo. We also saw many birds including a pair of giant eagle owls and a white backed night heron. The walk was another highlight of our trip.

Rated 5/5 · Theuns Botha · 2 May 2013

The camp is in a immaculate condition,friendly personnel and clean bungalows. No loud music or other noises except for animal sounds. What a view from the deck! PS. Used tea cups and empty coldrink tins attracted bees and since I am allergic to bees it dampened my visiting the deck more often

Rated 5/5 · Theuns Botha · 2 May 2013

The camp is in a immaculate condition,friendly personnel and clean bungalows. No loud music or other noises except for animal sounds. What a view from the deck! PS. Used tea cups and empty coldrink tins attracted bees and since I am allergic to bees it dampened my visiting the deck more often

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