Known for its spectacular sunsets and its rich vegetation and beautiful trees, Satara rest camp is situated in one of the best Big 5 game viewing regions of the Kruger National Park. An area that is regarded as one of the top spots in the world to view Lion, Leopard and Cheetah.

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GENERAL INFO	CLIMATE
MAP	ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY
FACILITIES	RESERVATIONS
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ACTIVITIES	HOW TO GET THERE

Entrance gate to the Satara rest camp
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General info,...

Satara rest camp is the 2nd largest camp (after Skukuza), situated towards the centre of the Kruger National Park, in the middle of grassy savannah country. The nearest Kruger Park entrance is Orpen gate, about 47km away from Satara. The camp itself with its thatched African style rondavels has a rustic charm, with a romantic “Colonial Africa” type of atmosphere, making it one of the more popular destinations in the Park.

Bungalows inside Satara rest camp
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Satara rest camp area is known for its spectacular sunsets. The camp itself is adorned with rich vegetation and beautiful large trees. The surrounding fertile African savannah country in the Satara region is covered with sweet grazing, with the bush relatively open. Three dams and six waterholes are found here in close proximity. The Knob Thorn and the Marula are the dominant tree species.

The Satara rest camp region attracts large herds of antelope and other grazers, followed by their predators. Next to being regarded as one of the best general game viewing areas in the Kruger National Park, The Satara area also has a reputation as one of the best spots in the world to view Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. General game in the area includes Blue wildebeest, Zebra, Waterbuck, Impala, Giraffe, Rhino, Buffalo, and Elephant amongst others.

His majesty King Lion - Satara rest camp
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
Like all the other camps in the Kruger National Park, Satara rest camp has an abundance of resident birds. Particularly prominent are the Red-billed Buffalo Weaver, Burchell’s Starling and the Mourning Dove. The open plains to the north of the camp are perhaps the best place in the park to record Montagu's and Pallid Harrier. At night Giant Eagle, Barn, Scops and Pearlspotted Owls can be seen and heard in camp.

The N'wanedzi Pick nick Site (24 km from Satara) is worth visiting. The Violet-eared Waxbill, Yellow-bellied Greenbul (Bulbul) and Mocking Cliff-Chat are regulars here, while the Shaft-tailed Whydah has been seen nearby. In winter, when water levels are low, the site is exceptionally active bird-wise, with many passerines coming to drink and joining the ubiquitous Hamerkop, Green-backed Heron and Great (Great White) and Little Egrets.

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Map,...

Burchells-Starling - Satara rest camp
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
CLICK HERE... to view a map of the Kruger National park showing the location of Satara rest camp, then click on the map to enlarge

CLICK HERE... to view a map of the Satara rest camp showing the lay out of the camp itself, then click on the map to enlarge

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Facilities,...

Inside Satara rest camp’s well-stocked shop and grocery store
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All accommodation in the Satara rest camp are equipped with air-conditioning units, providing welcome relief after a hot day of game viewing. Satara camp also boasts a restaurant and grocery store, which is well stocked for the self-caterers. Those who don’t feel like cooking, can relax and be served at the restaurant. When the heat of the day is draining you, the swimming pool in the camp will provide delightful relief.

The information desk at the reception of the camp can give you detailed information about all the facilities available, which include the following;

• Information at Reception
• Public Telephone
• Post Box
• Restaurant
• Deli
• Shop
• Laundromat
• Filling Station (cash and garage cards only)
• Communal Kitchens
• Communal Ablutions
• Swimming Pool with children’s playground
• Cutlery and Plates Hampers (from Reception)
• Basic First Aid Assistance
• Day Visitors Picnic Area with Boma on perimeter of camp
• Eco Information Centre and Amphitheatre
• Limited Channel DSTV in Guest Houses only
• Cell phone reception

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Accommodation,...

Satara rest camp offers a full range of accommodation, catering for more than 400 guests. Most of the accommodation comprises single-room bungalows with two or three beds and a bathroom. For visitors that prefer luxury, Satara Camp offers 3 spacious guesthouses with luxurious comfort. The budget conscious traveller will enjoy the spotlessly maintained camping and caravanning facilities. All units are serviced daily and supplied with bedding, towels and soap.

The range of accommodation at Satara includes the following;

CAMPING SITES

• 100 x tent or caravan sites, with power point. Communal ablutions and cooking facilities. (24-hour boiling water, electric hotplates and washing up facilities) Maximum of 6 persons per site.

BUNGALOWS

• 75 x 2 or 3-bed units with communal kitchen. Bungalows are equipped with ablutions which include a shower, WC and wash basin. All bungalows have air-conditioning. A limited number of fully equipped utensil boxes (cutlery crockery, glasses and frying pan) are available for hire. Contact reception upon check-in.
• 57 x 2 or 3-bed units with kitchens. Bungalows are equipped with ablutions which include a shower, WC and wash basin. All bungalows are equipped with air-conditioning.
• 1 x luxury bungalow with 2 beds and one sleeper couch. Equipped with en-suite bathroom (shower, WC and wash basin), kitchen and air-conditioning. The open air kitchen has a cooker plate and microwave oven and outside braai (barbeque) facility, fridge/freezer combination, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.
• 19 x 2 bedded bungalows situated on the perimeter fence with a view of the veld which allows you to listen to the sounds of the wild in your bed. Equipped with en-suite bathroom containing shower, WC and wash basin. Bungalows each have an open air kitchen with cooker top, combined fridge/freezer and fully equipped with cutlery, crockery and utensils.

Bungalow at Satara rest camp
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GUEST COTTAGES

• 1 x 5-bed and 9 x 6-bed units with well equipped kitchens and two bedrooms with 3 beds each (in the case of the 6 bed units). Both bedrooms have a bathroom en-suite (bath, WC and washbasin). The kitchen has a gas stove (with oven), fridge/freezer combination, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

GUEST HOUSES

These are large luxury units in prime positions inside the camp. There are well-equipped kitchens (with microwave ovens) and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Limited channel DSTV televisions are provided.

• Wells Guest House: Sleeps 6, with 3 bedrooms (2 single beds in each room)

• Stanley Guest House: Sleeps 9, with 3 bedrooms (3 single beds in each room)

• Frankel Guest House: Sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms (1 double bed and 2 single beds in the other rooms)

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Activities,...

Guided game drive at night in the Satara rest camp area
Imagine yourself sitting on the veranda of your bungalow, encircled by flickering campfires, listening to the crickets chirping in the silence of the night and then all of a sudden that great roar in the distance of the king of beasts.

Next to daylight game drives, game drives at night will enable you to witness the nocturnal activities of Kruger National Park’s wildlife. Bushveld “braais” (barbecues), traditional dances and wildlife film shows are experiences that you will never forget.

All bookings, as well as further details about these activities are available from the reception at the Satara rest camp. Activities include the following;

• Guided Bush Walks
• Game Drives (in the company of trained field guides)
• Bush Breakfast and Bush “Braai” (Barbecue). Includes game drive to venue. Confirm availability when booking.
• Sweni Bird Hide (located on the Sweni River about 30 km from camp)
• Ratel Pan Bird Hide (Piet Grobler Dam - located on the Timbavati/Roodewal road about 35 km from camp)
• Kids Educational Programme (Seasonal)
• Sweni Wilderness Trail (pre-booked overnight activity)
• Mananga 4 x 4 Adventure Trail (weather sensitive activity)
• Through prior arrangement with the camp, catered traditional dances can be arranged.
• Wildlife films on the big screen (every evening except Sundays)

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Climate,...

Blue Wildebeest (Gnu) near Satara rest camp
Photograph by Arno Meintjes
Kruger Park lies in a summer rainfall area with occasional bursts of quick summer storms (which can be quite heavy) occurring later in the day, cooling the air and settling the dust. The summer months (October to April) are hot and often quite humid. Winters are warm and mild with cool evenings. Visitors going on night drives during the winter period may require warm clothing.

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How to get there,...

Giraffe and Impala in the Satara rest camp region
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BY AIR:

The closest airport to Satara is Eastgate Airport which is situated at Hoedspruit. Eastgate Airport is approximately 68km away from Orpen Gate. South African Express Airways runs daily scheduled flights between Eastgate Airport and OR Tambo International Airport at Johannesburg and less frequent flights to and from Cape Town. Satara camp is 48km away from the gate. Allow about 2 hours for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!

BY ROAD VIA ORPEN GATE:

Travelling from Johannesburg or Pretoria, take the N1 toll-road, direction Nelspruit. Take the R540 turn off at Belfast, direction Lydenburg. At Lydenburg turn left onto the R36 heading north. 20km past Ohrigstad you turn right turn right onto the R531 and head to the Orpen gate. Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to Orpen gate. Satara camp is 48km away from the gate. Allow about 2 hours for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!

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Accommodation availability,...

Row of Bungalows inside Satara rest camp
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CLICK HERE to view a monthly calendar with accommodation availability details of Satara rest camp.

You will then be able to view the Accommodation availability page of the South African National Parks (SANparks) website, for Kruger National Park’s Satara rest camp.

• If you click on the accommodation type, you will see the facilities and content of that particular accommodation unit.
• The accommodation code enables you to book a specific type of accommodation, if you provide it with your booking request.
• The figure between the square brackets [ ] is the number of units available at the specific time and date of your visit to the accommodation availability page.
• Please Note that the information is updated and therefore changing real-time on a continuous basis and that requests for reservations are processed on first-come, first-served basis.

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Reservations,...

N’wanetsi Dam lookout not far from Satara rest camp
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CLICK HERE to book your reservation for the Satara rest camp in the Kruger National Park on the official reservations page of the South African National Parks (SANparks) website.

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Tariffs,...

The tariffs applicable to the Satara rest camp for the periods 1 November 2006 to 31 October 2007 and 1 November 2007 to 31 October 2008 as published by the South African National Parks organization (SANparks), are as follows;

Tariffs from 1 November 2006 to 31 October 2007

CK = communal kitchen K = Hotplate and sink SC = Single sleeper couch

Unit type

Units

Rate

Base

Max. beds

Add. Adult

Add. Child

Camping	74	R110,00	1-2	6 beds	R38,00	R19,00
Bungalow CK	49	500,00	1-2	3 beds	R108,00	R54,00
Safari Tent, fully equipped	50	R500,00	1-2	2 beds	N/A	R54,00
Bungalow K	53	R560,00	1-2	2 or 3 beds	R108,00	R54,00
Bungalow K	1	R760,00	1-2	2 beds+1 SC	R190,00	R190,00
Guest Cottage	10	R960,00	1-4	6 beds	R190,00	R190,00
Wells Guest House	1	R1750,00	1-4	6 beds	R320,00	R320,00
Frankel Guest House	1	R1750,00	1-4	8 beds	R320,00	R320,00
Stanley Guest House	1	R1750,00	1-4	9 beds	R320,00	R320,00

Tariffs from 1 November 2007 to 31 October 2008

CK = communal kitchen K = Hotplate and sink SC = Single sleeper couch

Unit type

Units

Rate

Base

Max. beds

Add. Adult

Add. Child

Camping	74	R110,00	1-2	6 beds	R38,00	R19,00
Bungalow CK	49	535,00	1-2	3 beds	R116,00	R58,00
Bungalow CK	50	R535,00	1-2	2 beds	N/A	R58,00
Bungalow K	48	R595,00	1-2	2 beds	N/A	R58,00
Bungalow K	4	R595,00	1-2	3 beds	R116,00	R58,00
Luxury Bungalow	1	R810,00	1-2	2 beds+1 SC	R200,00	R100,00
Guest Cottage	1	R1025,00	1-4	5 beds	R200,00	R100,00
Guest Cottage	9	R1025,00	1-4	6 beds	R120,00	R100,00
Wells Guest House	1	R1840,00	1-4	6 beds	R340,00	R340,00
Frankel Guest House	1	R1970,00	1-4	8 beds	R340,00	R340,00
Stanley Guest House	1	R1870,00	1-4	9 beds	R340,00	R340,00

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