Kruger National Park
Set in a good game-viewing area on the western side of the Park near the Orpen Gate, the accommodation is this camp is in self-catering cottages that can sleep between 4 and 6 people.
There is a raised hide which overlooks a watering hole, which is a lovely site to relax with a sundowner while watching animals coming to drink.
Lion are plentiful around the area, so sightings are very common.
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Rates Include
Accommodation only basis. PLEASE NOTE: The daily Conservation Fee is NOT included - this is payable at the Park gate on arrival.
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.
Talamati Bushveld Camp Location.
Directions For Drivers
If you are entering the Park for the first time, the best gate to enter through is the Orpen Gate. If you are driving to the camp from within the Park, please use the 'South African National Parks Visitors Guide to the Kruger National Park' which contains detailed road maps.
From Eastgate Airport/Hoedspruit: From the Airport, turn right and then turn left onto the R40. Continue along here, and turn left onto the R531 towards the Orpen Gate. Once inside the Park, follow the signs to the camp through the Park. Talamati Bushveld Camp is 30 km away from the gate. Allow about 90 minutes for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time.
From Hazyview: Follow the R40 towards Klaserie. Turn right onto the R531 towards the Kruger Orpen Gate, and follow the directions as above.
From Johannesburg/Pretoria: Take the N12/N4 from Johannesburg via Witbank/eMalahleni and Middleburg towards Nelspruit. Turn left on the R540 towards Belfast. In centre of town turn right to Dullstroom and then on to Lydenburg/Mashishing. Pass through Lydenburg/Mashishing, taking the R36 to Ohrigstad, and go through the Strijdom Tunnel. Turn right onto the R531 to Klaserie/Acornhoek and follow the signs to the Orpen Gate.
Once inside the Park, do not get out of your car until you reach the camp. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.
PLEASE NOTE: The Kruger National Park prohibits the use of roads within the Park before the gates are open and once the gates are closed, therefore guests need to plan their arrival and departure times carefully. You cannot arrange to leave the Park before the gates are open, and you must ensure that you arrive at the entrance gate with sufficient time to drive through the Park to reach your destination by the time the gate closes, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter.
January/February: Open 05:30, Close 18:30 March: Open 05:30, Close 18:00 April: Open 06:00; Close 18:00 May/June/July: Open 06:00, Close 17:30 August/September: Open 06:00, Close 18:00 October: Open 05:30, Close 18:00 November/December: Open 05:30, Close 18:30
Please note that the maximum speed limit in the Park is 50 km/h for tar roads and 40 km/h for gravel roads.
General Information For Guests
The Guest Cottages (GC6) have 2 bedrooms. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and 2 single beds in each bedroom. One bedroom has a bathroom en-suite (shower, toilet, and washbasin) and there is a separate toilet and a separate bathroom with bath, shower and washbasin. The kitchen has a gas stove (with oven), refrigerator, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. There are 2 sleeping bunk beds in the living room. The dining room is an open veranda.
The Standard Cottages (CO4) have one bedroom. The bedroom has 2 single beds and a ceiling fan. There are 2 bench-beds in the living room, as well as a ceiling fan. The bathroom has a bath, toilet and washbasin and inter-leading doors to the bedroom and living room. The kitchen/dining room is an open veranda and has a 2-plate gas stove (without oven), sink, refrigerator, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.
All units have their own braai/BBQ facilities, and are serviced by cleaning staff on a daily basis. There are electricity (plug points) for appliances in rooms. Bedding is supplied.
The Mini Shop at Reception stocks basic items such as firewood and Telkom phone cards. There are no foodstuffs such as meat available.
The camp has a public telephone, a communal braai/BBQ area and a bird hide. There are no ATM facilities.
Guided sunset and night game drives can be arranged from the camp at an additional cost - rates on request.
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