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Satara Restcamp, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Satara Camp, known as the 'cat camp' due to the frequent sightings of Lion, Cheetah and Leopard in the area, has various accommodation types on offer.
Satara Camp Lodging Options
74 Camp sites with power point 152 Bungalows various facilities 2 Bungalows are suitable for the physically disabled 10 Family cottages with 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms (6 and 5 beds) 3 Guest Cottages with 3 or 4 bedrooms/bathrooms
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Satara Camp can accommodate up to 400 visitors and is the third biggest rest camp in Kruger National Park.
Satara Camp is often referred to as the 'cat camp' because it is one of the best spots for viewing Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. The big cats prey on the vast herds of antelope that are attracted by the fertile grazing land in the area.
Satara Camp's facilities include a large shop, cafeteria, retaurant, fuel station and laundrette. There is also an open air theatre where wildlife documentaries are shown and a jungle gym for the kids.
Some of the bungalows at this Kruger Park camp are fully equipped for self-catering guests, while others offer more basic acommodation with communal kitchens. The bungalows along the eastern perimeter allow visitors to glimpse the Hyenas that scavenge outside the fence at night.
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Accommodation:
The single-roomed bungalows have 2 or 3 beds and a bathroom - most with showers and some with baths. Two of these 2-bedded huts have been adapted for use by visitors with mobility impairments. Satara's 10 guest cottages each sleep up to 6 people and these units have 2 en-suite double bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen and living area.
Satara Camp's 3 guesthouses, the 8-bedded Rudy Frankel guesthouse, 9-bedded Stanley guesthouse and 6-bedded Wells guesthouse offer more privacy and considerable comfort than the bungalow/hut accommodation.
Most of the bedrooms within these guesthouses have en-suite bathrooms and the kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering. The the Rudy Frankel and Stanley guesthouses have verandahs that overlook a frequently visited waterhole.
For the budget conscious traveller, the camping and caravanning facilities at this Kruger Park accommodation are spotlessly maintained. Each campsite is equipped with a power point and a barrier-free toilet and shower facility has been installed for campers with mobility difficulties. Satara Camp also features a TV lounge, restaurant and grocery store that is well stocked for the self-caterers.
Disabled-friendly Accommodation
Satara Restcamp in Kruger National Park, South Africa, offers 2 wheelchair-friendly units and 2 bungalows for disabled guests. The units can be accessed via a small ramp. A sliding door grants direct access to the bedroom from the patio. The pool, restaurant and shop can also be accessed via wheelchair.
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Location:
Satara Camp's closest entrance gate is at Orpen Gate. The gate can reached from Johannesburg by road in a just over 5 hours. Eastgate Airport is situated 68km (42.2 miles) from Orpen Gate.
How to get there from Johannesburg/Pretoria:
By road:
Head toward Nelspruit on the N4, take the R540 Belfast turn off. At Lydenburg turn left onto the R36 heading north. 30km before Hoedspruit turn right onto the R531 and head to the gate. Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate. Satara Main Rest Camp is 48km away from the gate. Allow about 2 hours for the drive to the camp.
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Activities:
Apart from game viewing, Satara Camp also offers activities such bush barbecues and traditional dances. There are 3 dams and 6 waterholes in the area, offering you plenty of opportunity to spot the Big Five and other wildlife.
Game drives are conducted by professional rangers and night drives allow you to check out the nocturnal creatures of Kruger Park.
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Wheelchair-friendly "Cat Camp"
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Satara Camp offers wheelchair-friendly accommodation in 2 units and 2 bungalows. This Kruger Park camp is often referred to as the 'cat camp' because it is one of the best spots for viewing Lion, Leopard and Cheetah.
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Satara activities
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Apart from game viewing, Satara Camp guests can bush walks, take part in bush barbecues and watch traditional dances.
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