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Mopani Restcamp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger Park is a lovely camp with views over the Pioneer Dam. Accommodation is offered in various forms and its complemented by safari activities like bush walks and game drives.
Mopani Camp Lodging Options:
57 Bungalows with 2 beds and kitchenette45 Family cottages with 3 bedrooms12 Luxury Cottages1 Guest house - Xanatseni
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Mopani Camp gets the name from the Mopane Trees which can be found in abundance in the region. The indigenous vegetation has been left untouched, while newly planted trees have been laid out making this camp a bush oasis.
All the buildings are built from natural materials such as rough stone, wood and thatch. This is one of the Kruger Park rest camps where you can see all the different forms of game.
Please Note:
All Emergency Road Services are from Satara. If you must walk around at night please do not do so without a torch.
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Accommodation:
Xaxanetsi Guesthouse:
This guesthouse has 4 en-suite chalets (one for handicapped guests), a large living area and deck, bar and braai (barbeque) area, stunning views, satellite TV, and a modern kitchen.
Family Cottages:
There are 45 family cottages. Each cottage has 6 beds, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge, veranda and braai (barbecue) area.
Luxury Cottages:
There are 12 luxury cottages which are smaller but offer elegance. These cottages feature a double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, a living room with sofas and beds and a bathroom for 2 more people. The thatched patio has a kitchenette, a 4 seater table and a braai (barbecue) area.
Bungalows:
The 57 bungalow include a very small children's room with 2 bunk beds, a bathroom, kitchenette, a veranda and braai facilities. There are 2 bungalows set-up to accommodation physically handicapped guests.
Facilities:
Post BoxRestaurantLadies BarLaundromatPetrol StationPublic TelephonesConference FacilitiesCafeteria/Coffee ShopEmergency Road ServiceBasic First Aid Assistance
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Location:
Mopani Camp is situated 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Letaba Rest Camp and 65km (40.3 miles) from Shingwedzi Rest Camp. The closest gate is the Phalaborwa Gate which is 74 kilometres (46 miles) away. There are regular domestic flights and car hire is available.
How to get there:
From Johannesburg/Pretoria:
Phalaborwa Gate:
Take the N1 toll-road to Polokwane (Pietersburg). Forty kilometres (24 miles) before Polokwane turn right onto the R71 and head for Tzaneen. After Tzaneen head towards Phalaborwa gate. It usually takes 6 to 7 hours to get to the gate. Mopani Main Rest Camp is 74 kilometres (45 miles) away from the gate. Please schedule your time so that you can allow 3 hour drive to the camp.
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Activities:
Morning and night drives allow you to see the animals when they are most active. Bush walks are done under the guidance of experienced field guides with rifles. This is the time when you can observe the bush and track Rhino, Elephant and Lion on foot.
Wildlife:
From the vantage point of the ladies bar, guests can watch Hippo, Waterbuck, Impala, Warthog, Elephant, Buffalo and even Lion. On some of the plains you can see Zebra, Buffalo and blue Wildebeest.
Birdlife:
Because the camp looks out over a dam, many water birds can be spotted. Birds such as Storks, Egrets, Kingfishers and African Fish Eagles can always be spotted. When out and about at the Nshawu Pans, you should keep your eye out for Kittlitz's Plover, Chestnutbacked Finchlark and Redwinged Pratincole.
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Bird Viewing
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Because the camp looks out over a dam, many water birds can be spotted. Birds such as Storks, Egrets, Kingfishers and African Fish Eagles can always be spotted.
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The Ideal Camp
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This is one of the Kruger Park rest camps where you can see all the different forms of game.
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