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Pafuri Camp Standard Tent
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from R11,000
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Reviews
P. Dester
Stayed at: RETURN Africa Tented Camp
Excellent Trip
Excellent everything! Fantastic walks with excellent knowledgable guides. The walks, fever tree forests, gorges, savannah, superb. Excellent birding. Walking trail camp was excellent, great food, happy staff, low key and wonderful. Stunning linen on beds in tents.
L. Magoro
Stayed at: RETURN Africa Tented Camp
Baobab Hill - private bliss
What could be more refreshing than waking up to the sound of birds singing their African melodies? That's the sound I heard every morning accompanied by different sounds of animals from monkeys to the great elephant. The game drives were amazing. Make sure you visit the Lanner gorge, it was amazing
K. Wilmer
Stayed at: RETURN Africa Tented Camp
Once in a Lifetime Experience
Our stay at Pafuri Walking Camp was a once in a lifetime experience! We had an incredible time. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing the team at the camp were - from ranger to chef and housekeeping they all ensured we had the best time! Will definitely keep a close eye on all Conservio offers!
P. Dester
Stayed at: RETURN Africa Tented Camp
Excellent Trip
Excellent everything! Fantastic walks with excellent knowledgable guides. The walks, fever tree forests, gorges, savannah, superb. Excellent birding. Walking trail camp was excellent, great food, happy staff, low key and wonderful. Stunning linen on beds in tents.
L. Magoro
Stayed at: RETURN Africa Tented Camp
Baobab Hill - private bliss
What could be more refreshing than waking up to the sound of birds singing their African melodies? That's the sound I heard every morning accompanied by different sounds of animals from monkeys to the great elephant. The game drives were amazing. Make sure you visit the Lanner gorge, it was amazing
K. Wilmer
Stayed at: RETURN Africa Tented Camp
Once in a Lifetime Experience
Our stay at Pafuri Walking Camp was a once in a lifetime experience! We had an incredible time. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing the team at the camp were - from ranger to chef and housekeeping they all ensured we had the best time! Will definitely keep a close eye on all Conservio offers!
Accommodation Description
RETURN Africa Pafuri Tented Camp is an immersive glamping safari in the Northern Greater Kruger in South Africa. Settled between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers, this land is rich in biodiversity and is home to baobabs, fever trees, big cats and huge herds of elephants. There are 19 luxury tented suites that stretch along the river, each linked by raised wooden walkways. Private viewing decks, en-suite bathrooms (with indoor and outdoor showers) and huge beds with crisp linen offer guests absolute comfort while enjoying the sights and sounds of the wild African bush.
A bush bar, large swimming pool and an outdoor dining area offer everyday entertainment, and there’s plenty of space to unwind beneath the towering Jackalberry canopy which shades the expansive decks. In addition to early morning coffee or tea, guests can enjoy three delicious meals served each day. Guests are invited to take advantage of professionally guided morning and afternoon game drives to experience the extraordinary biodiversity, scenic surrounds and unique history for which the Kruger National Park Pafuri region is renowned.
Setting Description
The Pafuri Triangle in South Africa, where RETURN Africa lodges are situated, has an ever-changing landscape host to large flood plains, rolling hills, and lush fever tree forests. This unique environment makes for a wildlife-rich experience, frequented by apex predators such as hyena, leopards and crocodiles, large herds of elephants and buffalo, and many rare, beautiful birds.
The RETURN Africa accommodation collection consists of RETURN Africa Pafuri Tented Camp, RETURN Africa Pafuri Walking Safaris, and RETURN Africa Baobab Hill House. No matter which stay you choose, you can be guaranteed a special combination of adventure, tranquillity, comfort and serenity that RETURN Africa is known for – where lovers of nature and the wild African bush will find themselves in their element.
Activities
Game Drives
Guided Walks
Sundowners
Birding
Wifi Yes, public areas only
Attractions in the area include:
- Lanner Gorge
- Crookes Corner where the South African, Zimbabwe and Mozambique borders meet
- Fever tree forest
- Giant baobabs
- Thulamela ruins
- Over 450 species of birds
The spectacular, private Makuleke Concession of the northern Kruger National Park is perhaps the best area for walking in the entire Park and is blessed not only with exceptional biodiversity but also spectacular scenery, seasonally high densities of many large mammal species, a feeling of wilderness and remoteness, and a sense of history.
Habitats include the life-giving arteries of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers, both with well-developed floodplains and a series of vitally important seasonal pans. Between the two rivers lies a ridge of hills with a network of drainage lines and secret perennial springs to which the area's game is drawn. Rugged baobab dotted kopjes jut from mopane woodland and endless vistas across palm-studded floodplains, acacia woodland and ethereal riverine forests.
The Makuleke region was returned to its rightful owners, the Makuleke community who were forcibly removed in 1969, in one of the first land claims settled after the end of apartheid. The Makuleke community continue to co-manage the area for conservation as an integral part of the greater Kruger National Park.
Please note that Pafuri Camp, Baobab Hill Bush House and Pafuri Walking Trails Camp have to abide by SANParks gate entry and exit times. To view these times please visit SANParks.org
Bar / Lounge
Conference facilities
Free parking
Laundry service
Outdoor Pool
Restaurant
WIFI
Location
Pafuri Gate, Kruger National Park, Makuleke Contract Park, 1350
How to get there
Directions from Johannesburg:
Take the N1 north and continue past Polokwane, Louis Trichardt and the Soutpansberg towards Musina. (Please note that you have to turn hard left off the dual carriageway just after the Ultra City south of Polokwane to stay on the N1. It is clearly signposted but if you miss the turnoff you will continue into Polokwane itself.)
Roughly 30kms north of the Soutpansberg, turn right onto the R525 towards Tshipise (the last fuel stop before the park).
Continue past Tshipise on the R525 and on to Pafuri Gate.
At Pafuri Gate, register as guests of 'Pafuri Camp'.
At the gate, you will have to pay the Kruger Park conservation fee.
Enter the Kruger Park and continue on the H19 about 22kms to the Pafuri Camp sign on your left
Turn left and follow the road to Pafuri Camp please check in at Pafuri Camp for Pafuri Walking Trails and Baobab Hill Bush House.
The camp now has a VSAT phone (013 7358910), which can be used in emergencies
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the camp child friendly
No
No pets allowed
14:00 - 11:00
