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Tsendze camping site,...place of the Big TuskersThe beautiful camping sites are laid out under and around stands of ancient and beautiful Leadwood, Mopane and Apple Leaf trees. The name of the camp is derived from the Tsonga people's word "tsendzeleka", which means "to ramble on like someone lost in the bush". Learn more about this exciting camp
 Warthog walking into Lion's den Photograph by Arno Meintjes  He got away Photograph by Arno Meintjes General,... Located approximately 7km south of Mopani rest camp, Tsendze is the latest overnight facility addition to the Kruger National Park, offering caravan and camping sites only. The sites are laid out in two circles, under and around beautiful Leadwood, Mopane and Apple Leaf trees, providing a rustic, close to nature wildlife experience. The camp has no reception and visitors are required to report to Mopani camp for checking in.  baboon portrait Photograph by Arno Meintjes The area in which the camp is situated, is known as the "Mooiplaas Ranger Section". Two prominent seasonal water courses, the Tsendze river and the Nshawu creek, which is actually more like a shallow marshy drainage channel, run through this area.  Two elephant bulls enjoying their siesta - Tsendze Camping site, Kruger National Park, South Africa copyright © South Africa tours and travel.com These two water courses make the Mooiplaas region a very popular place for large herds of Buffalo and an extraordinary number of Elephant bulls, especially during hot and dry periods. The area has been and still is, home to large tuskers and some of the better known ones, now unfortunately dead and gone, were "Nshawu", "Shilowa" and "Mabarule". A current tusker with rather impressive ivory is "Alexander" who is often seen in the area. <<< Top of Page Map,...  Pride of Lions on the hunt - Tsendze Camping site, Kruger National Park, South Africa copyright © South African tourism Go to SANParks.org to view a map of the Kruger National park showing the location of the camping site, then click on the map to enlarge. <<< Top of Page Facilities,...  Buffalos seeking relief from the heat copyright © South Africa tours and travel.com The only facilities present are 30 camping sites, each with its own "braai" (barbecue) and rubbish bin, two communal kitchens, two ablution blocks, warm water from gas geysers, and one fresh water tap per three camping sites. There is no electricity and portable generators are not allowed. The camp site offers a fantastic close to nature wildlife camping experience. The information desk at the reception of the Mopani rest camp can give you detailed information about all the facilities available, which include the following;
Accommodation,...  Ground Hornbill - Tsendze Camping site, Kruger National Park, South Africa Photograph by Arno Meintjes Accommodation consists of 30 tent or caravan sites without power point, surrounded by a variety of trees that provide shade. A maximum of 6 persons are allowed per site. The camp has excellent communal ablutions and cooking facilities. Upon booking, guests may reserve specific sites (subject to availability). Tsendze camping site is managed form Mopani rest camp and has no reception desk. Guests are required to report to Mopani camp for check-in before entering the Tsendze camp. <<< Top of Page Activities,...  Game drive and Giraffe encounter copyright © South African tourism The guests at the camp have access to all the activities at Mopani rest camp. With its abundance of large trees in the camp, The camp offers great birding opportunities right around you're the camping site. Guests can also look out for "Alexander", a big tusker Elephant bull with rather impressive ivory, who is often encountered in the area and along the main tarred route between Tsendze and Mopani rest Camp. All bookings, as well as further details of these activities are available from reception at Mopane rest camp <<< Top of Page Climate,...  Guided bush walk copyright © South African tourism Kruger National 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. <<< Top of Page How to get there,...  Silhouette of a Lioness - Tsendze Camping site, Kruger National Park, South Africa copyright © South African tourism By Air The closest airport to Mopani is Gateway Airport situated near Phalaborwa, about 3km from the entrance gate into the Kruger National Park. There are daily scheduled flights between Gateway and OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The camp site is approximately 75km away from Phalaborwa gate. With a speed limit of 50 km/hr on the main roads in the Park, you should allow about 2 hours for the drive to the camp. however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time.  Landscape in the Kruger National Park - Tsendze Camping site, Kruger National Park, South Africa copyright © South Africa tours and travel.com By road via Phalaborwa gate Travelling from Johannesburg or Pretoria, take the N1 toll-road to Polokwane (Pietersburg). 40km before Polokwane turn right onto the R71 and head for Tzaneen. After Tzaneen continue with the R71 towards Phalaborwa and the gate. Allow between 6 to 7 hours for the trip to the gate. the camping site is approximately 75km away from Phalaborwa gate, so allow about a further 2 hours for the drive to the camp. However if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time. <<< Top of Page Accommodation availability,...  Two very young Cheetah cubs copyright © South African tourism Go to SANParks.org to view a monthly calendar with accommodation availability details of the camp.
Reservations,...  Herd of Black Wildebeest (Gnu) at sundown - Tsendze Camping site, Kruger National Park, South Africa copyright © South African tourism Go to SANParks.org to book your reservation for this camp in the Kruger National Park on the official reservations page of the South African National Park's website. Tariffs,... Go to SANParks.org to view the tariffs applicable for the camp site on the official tariff page of the South African National Parks (SANparks) website. Top of Page |
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