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Orpen Rest Camp

Kruger National Park Safari Rest Camps

Orpen Rest Camp - Kruger National Park

Located in the middle of the Kruger National Park's western boundary is Orpen Main Rest Camp. It is the entrance gate to the core region and is a small primary camp. The broad plains blanketed in luscious grass and dotted with trees draw a lot of browsers, which in turn draws the curious cheetah, lion, and leopard to Orpen's Kruger National Park lodge. The rest camp is located 7 kilometres (4.5 miles) from Rabelais Dam.

Quick Facts

  • Rating - 4 Stars
  • Type - Rest Camp
  • No. of rooms - 6+ Rooms (different types)
  • Gates open - 05:30 - 06:00 (depending on month)
  • Gates close - 17:30 - 18:30 (depending on month)

Orpen Rest Camp - Gallery

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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
Bungalow - Self-Catering R1,860.00 per/unit R1,711.00 per/unit R1,968.00 per/unit R1,711.00 per/unit R1,968.00 per/unit
Room Type:  1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 - - -
Guest Cottage - Self-Catering R3,330.00 per/unit R3,523.00 per/unit - - -

Orpen Rest Camp - Wildlife Gallery

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Orpen Rest Camp - Information

Water for the expanding amount of wildlife was one of the newborn Kruger National Park's most pressing demands. A cause that was dear to many people's hearts was symbolised by the park. One National Parks Board member who sponsored boreholes for the park was JH Orpen, a surveyor. In the 1930s and 1940s, his wife Eileen acquired seven properties just west of Rabelais gate and gave them to the Park, expanding its overall area by over 24,500 hectares. The park was renamed in memory of the Orpen family in 1954 when the entrance was moved 10 km (6 miles) to the west of Rabelais and a new rest camp was built next to the gate.
Orpen Rest Camp has 15 cosy thatched cottages with two beds apiece and two with three beds for guests to stay in. This lodging in Kruger National Park comes with a shared kitchen and restrooms. Furthermore, there are three larger, more opulent guest houses that can accommodate up to six people. There are six two-bedroom cottages at Orpen Camp. Each bedroom has a single bed and an attached bathroom with a shower. Every bungalow has air conditioning and all the amenities. This lodging in Kruger National Park features an outdoor kitchen with a stovetop, a fridge/freezer combo, cutlery and cooking equipment. The guest cottages are also available for visitor use. There are two bedrooms and six beds in these cottages. There are three single beds and air conditioning in each bedroom. While the second bathroom has a shower, the bedroom with the en suite bath has a bathtub. Every cottage has a fully functional kitchenette that includes a sink, cooking tools, plates and silverware, as well as a fridge/freezer combination. A veranda outdoors doubles as a lounge. The vacation rentals in Orpen near the Kruger National Park do have a first-aid station and a gas station with gasoline and diesel. Inside the camp is a grocery store as well.
Excellent chances for seeing wildlife during safaris in the Kruger National Park are provided by the surrounding area. Herds of Zebra and Wildebeest graze alongside the roadside during the trip from Orpen to Satara. Elephant, warthog, giraffe, and impala are also frequently seen. After leaving this road and heading north along the Timbavati River through beautiful landscape to Olifants Camp, it's possible to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards. In addition, Orpen Camp provides night drives, game walks, and game drives. Occasionally, animal videos are also exhibited. Before the region was included in the Park, the jungle was cleared for agriculture, leaving the plains surrounding Orpen Camp open. The Timbavati River provides the area's most attractive path.
Whitefronted and Whitecrowned Plover are two species to watch for in the Olifants River; they can both be seen on the riverbank. You can search for these species at Balule and on the big paved road bridges. Pel's Fishing Owl: Look for it among the riparian trees of the Olifants River near Balule. Like other campgrounds, Olifants has a thriving bird life. The red-winged starlings are very noticeable. In addition to the Pied Barbet and Trumpeter Hornbills that are frequently spotted in camp, sunbirds are drawn to the numerous aloe plants when they are in bloom. There are records of Rufous-bellied Heron on the Olifants River.

Orpen Rest Camp - Video Review

Orpen Rest Camp Reviews

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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   
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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.

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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   
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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.


Facilities

  • Spot some African wildlife at the waterhole
  • There is a first aid centre and fuel station
  • Unrestricted vistas for excellent game viewing
  • Grocery store and public card phone
  • Huts, bungalows and semi-luxury family cottages
  • Information at Reception
  • Public Telephone
  • Post Box
  • Restaurant
  • Communal ablutions
  • Swimming Pool
  • Cafeteria
  • Shop
  • Laundromat
  • Filling Station
  • Communal Kitchens
  • Cutlery and Plates Hampers (from Reception)
  • Basic First Aid Assistance
  • Day Visitors Picnic Area in camp
  • Cellphone reception

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