Satara Rest Camp, one of the Kruger National Park's main camps, offers a fantastic experience in the heart of the African wilderness. Its superb location in a prime game viewing area ensures a lot of encounters with diverse wildlife - perfect for the self drive safari. The camp's rustic charm, with accommodations arranged in circles amid abundant woodlands, provides a unique atmosphere. Birds serenade guests during the day, while the night brings the songs of fruit bats, cicadas, crickets, owls, and nightjars, occasionally interrupted by hyenas, jackals, and lions. Satara is renowned for its proximity to fertile grazing lands, attracting vast herds of antelope and making it a top destination for lion, leopard, and cheetah sightings.

Accommodation options cater to all needs. Campers and caravan enthusiasts can enjoy powered sites. Bungalows, from 2-bed units with kitchens to communal options, offer convenience and comfort. Guest cottages and houses are also available.

Accommodation

Campsites

• Ideal for tents or caravans
• Each site has electricity
• Shared bathrooms and cooking facilities
• Maximum of 6 people per site

Bungalows

• Bungalows come in 2 or 3-bed configurations
• They include private bathrooms
• Most have showers, some have baths
• Some bungalows have hotplates and sinks, while others have sinks only
• Air-conditioning is available in some bungalows

Guest Cottages

There's one five-bedroom cottage and nine six-bedroom cottages

All come with well-equipped kitchens

You'll find a fridge/freezer, as well as crockery and cutlery

Guest Houses

Wells: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Frankel: 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10

Stanley: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 9



These accommodation options cater to various preferences and group sizes, ensuring a comfortable stay at Satara Rest Camp.

Facilities

Information and Communication:

• Information at Reception
• Public Telephone
• Post Box
• Mini ATM facility available in the restaurant
• Cellphone reception

Dining and Food Services:

• Satara Rest Camp Restaurant
• The Park Shop

Accommodation and Amenities:

• Communal ablutions
• Swimming Pool with children's playground
• Laundromat
• Communal Kitchens
• Cutlery and Plates Hampers (from Reception)
• TVs (limited DSTV) available in family bungalows only
• DSTV (limited channels) only available in Guest Houses

Convenience and Services:

• Filling Station
• Basic First Aid Assistance
• Recreational and Information:
• Day Visitors Picnic Area with Boma on perimeter of camp
• Eco Information Centre and Amphitheatre

Camp Activities

• Morning, sunset or night game drives
• Guided Bush Walks
• Mananga 4 x 4 Adventure Trail
• Sweni Bird Hide on the Sweni River

Why Visit Satara?

A trip to Satara camp promises an authentic Kruger adventure like no other, making it a must-add stop on your safari journey.

Satara holds a special place in the hearts of wildlife enthusiasts. It's the prime spot for encountering the Big Cats – lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The camp's surroundings are incredibly fertile, adorned with lush grasslands that beckon a diverse array of antelope. These herbivores, in turn, create the perfect hunting grounds for the feline predators, especially in the Sweni area.

But Satara isn't just about the thrill of the chase. It's strategically located, offering a myriad of self-drive routes for explorers. While an open vehicle safari is the preferred mode of animal spotting, there's also magic in quiet moments. You can choose to sit serenely by one of the dams or at the restaurant area, where the plains outside the fence become a theater of wildlife comings and goings.

For bird lovers, Satara is a paradise. The camp boasts a walking route along its inner perimeters, providing a chance to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of flora and fauna. Here, you're not just observing animals from a distance; you're sharing their proximity, an experience that's often elusive on the other side of the electrified fence.



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