Mopani Rest Camp - Kruger National Park
Mopani Rest Camp is the newest rest camp housing option in Kruger National Park, having been completed in 1992. Native vegetation has been mostly preserved inside Mopani Camp, with newly planted trees arranged along the asphalt roads.
The mopane trees that are so common in the nearby plains are the source of the camp's name, Mopani Rest Camp. The leaves that resemble butterflies transform to vivid colours in the fall and then fall off in September and October.
Quick Facts
- Rating - 4 Stars
- Type - Rest Camp
- No. of rooms - 45+ Rooms (different types)
- Gates open - 05:30 - 06:00 (depending on month)
- Gates close - 18:00 (depending on month)
Mopani Rest Camp - Gallery
paul kruger memorial
mopani rest camp incamp trail bench
mopani rest camp game vehicle small
mopani rest camp pioneer dam
mopani rest camp guest house
mopani rest camp bungalow exterior
mopani rest camp main building
mopani rest camp lounge
mopani rest camp entry
mopani rest camp park shop
mopani rest camp sparkling pool
Rates
| Room Type: | 20 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 1 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 | 13 Dec 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 | 16 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 | 20 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Xanatseni Guest House - Self-Catering | R8,636.00 per/unit | R8,095.00 per/unit | R9,085.00 per/unit | R8,095.00 per/unit | R9,085.00 per/unit |
| Bungalow - Self-Catering | R1,691.00 per/unit | R1,434.00 per/unit | R1,779.00 per/unit | R1,434.00 per/unit | R1,779.00 per/unit |
| Guest Cottage 1 - Self-Catering | R3,076.00 per/unit | R2,635.00 per/unit | R3,236.00 per/unit | R2,635.00 per/unit | R3,236.00 per/unit |
| Room Type: | 30 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 1 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 | 13 Dec 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 | 16 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 | 20 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Guest Cottage 2 - Self-Catering | R3,330.00 per/unit | R3,147.00 per/unit | R3,503.00 per/unit | R3,147.00 per/unit | R3,503.00 per/unit |
| Room Type: | 20 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 | 1 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 | 13 Dec 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 | 16 Jan 2025 - 19 Mar 2025 | 20 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Cottage - Self-Catering | R1,934.00 per/unit | R1,623.00 per/unit | R2,035.00 per/unit | R1,623.00 per/unit | R2,035.00 per/unit |
Mopani Rest Camp - Wildlife Gallery
mopani rest camp fish eagle
mopani rest camp baboon
elephants play fighting roger delaharpe
cape mountain zebra south africa nigel dennis
kudu ann gadd
mopani rest camp waterbuck
mopani rest camp tsessebe
Mopani Rest Camp - Information
Mopani Camp facilities and amenities include electricity, air-conditioning, restaurant and bar, self-service and take-aways at the cafeteria, a fuel station, a laundromat and irons, a shop (enjoy shopping in Kruger Park), information centre and braai (barbecue) facilities.
The area is rich in plant species like the Mopane Shrub, Red Bushwillow Trees and Sweet Grass, providing rich grazing for Impala, Warthog, Elephant and Buffalo. Mopani Camp is 47 kilometres (29 miles) from the Letaba Rest Camp and 65 kilometres (40 miles) from Shingwedzi Rest Camp. The nearest gate is the Phalaborwa Gate - 74 kilometres (46 miles) away.
Additionally, there are forty-five spacious six-bed guest cottages. Each of the three bedrooms in the guest cottage has two single beds. Each completely furnished cottage has a kitchen, dining area, lounge, spacious veranda, and outside braai (barbeque). There are two en-suite bathrooms.
Twelve opulent Kruger Park chalets are also offered. There are four beds in these cottages. There are two single beds in one room and two sleeper couches in the living area. This cosy lodging in Kruger National Park has two fully equipped bathrooms, one of which is en suite. In addition, the cottage has an outside braai (barbeque), a kitchenette, and a balcony. There are two wheelchair-accessible flats and forty-three four-bed units among the 45 bungalows. Every cottage has a kitchenette, patio and one bathroom. Additionally, there is an outside braai (barbeque).
In actuality, one may enjoy a never-ending display of wildlife, including hippopotamuses, waterbucks, impalas, warthogs, elephants, buffalo and even lions, by simply sitting at the camp's vantage point or on the adjoining balcony of the women bar.
There are some broad grasslands in the Tropic of Capricorn loop and the Nshawu pans that are great places to see African wildlife, including buffalo, Burchell's zebra, blue wildebeest, and the rarer Tsessebe. Among the smaller, more unique species to watch out for during your vacation in the Kruger National Park are the caracal and the black-backed jackal.
In the company of knowledgeable guides and trackers, night game drives allow you to participate in the activities that the reclusive species of Kruger have to offer. Groups of up to eight people can spend several hours in the wilderness with qualified field guides who have backup guns. These trips are known as guided bush walks. Discover and take in amazing facts about the African wilderness while walking along the footsteps of rhinos, elephants, and lions.
During your holiday in the Kruger National Park, you can enjoy game viewing without ever leaving the camp by unwinding at the lookout point or on the terrace of the safari accommodation at Mopani Camp. The safari room has a television, fireplace and women bar as well. Take pleasure in a quick stroll to Pioneer Dam. There is a swimming pool as well for the residents who want to cool off after a long day.
Mopani Rest Camp - Video Review
Mopani Rest Camp Reviews
Joel_Pratt
May 18, 2021
Dublin, Ireland
Awesome Experience!
Game guides are all world class. Their knowledge of the reserve adds incredible value to every visitor’s stay. All other members of the team are
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Awesome Experience!
Joel_Pratt
May 18, 2021
Dublin, Ireland
Game guides are all world class. Their knowledge of the reserve adds incredible value to every visitor’s stay. All other members of the team are welcoming and responsive. Food is delicious. Tents are spacious and include requisite amenities. Setting is iconic Africa. At the current price point, Honeyguide offers guests real value for money and memories that will last a lifetime.
Marie Macdonald
May 5, 2021
Hazyview - South Africa
Great Bush Experience!
This lodge is a must-visit, stunning pool area, the ground staff work hard to give customers the best service, Game drives are educational and the
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Great Bush Experience!
Marie Macdonald
May 5, 2021
Hazyview - South Africa
This lodge is a must-visit, stunning pool area, the ground staff work hard to give customers the best service, Game drives are educational and the best, we spotted all the big 5. Eddie and Michael are the best rangers. Food is super delicious.
Facilities
- Enjoy a rich game viewing experience without even leaving the camp
- Abundant waterbird viewing over Pioneer Dam
- Mopani has a fascinating historical and archaeological interest
- A unique 'sleep-over' game viewing hide
- Game drives and bushwalks conducted by experienced guides and trackers
- Information at Reception
- Public Telephones
- Swimming pool
- Post Box
- Basic First Aid Assistance
- Restaurant
- Ladies Bar
- Cafeteria/Coffee Shop
- Shop
- Emergency Road Service
- Petrol Station
- Laundromat
- DSTV Only Available in Guest Houses
- Conference Capacity
- Picnic Facilities