In creating Bundox Explorer Camp on a private concession of the Olifants West section of the Greater Kruger’s Olifants West Game Reserve, we addressed the questions of what makes a great safari great and what you really need when staying in the bush.
The answers speak for themselves…
You need somewhere comfortable to sleep and tend to the daily functions of existence, good food, a place to relax and unwind, a method of cooling off in the summer heat, awesome views and excellent game viewing in a wilderness environment, and, finally, an amazing team of people to make you feel at home.
FACILITIES
• Four en-suite double safari tents with twin beds
• Flushing toilets and running cold water
• Single vanity unit with mirror and amenities
• Bucket shower
• Hot water provided on request
• Fans in each tent
• Multi-level viewing deck with plunge pool
• Lounge area on viewing deck
• Boma
• Interactive open-plan kitchen and dining area
• Guest toilet alongside viewing deck
CONNECTIVITY
• Limited cellphone signal
• Step away from the hustle and bustle, embark on a digital detox journey at our off-the-grid retreat.
• Solar electricity (220v)
EXPERIENCES
• Morning game drive with coffee stop en-route
• Afternoon/evening game drive with sundowner stop en-route
• Immersive safari experiences in a small, intimate bush camp setting
• Pre-dinner drinks around a fire in the boma
• Breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinner included
The camp is situated in the Greater Kruger Park close to Hoedspruit in the Lowveld. Located in the Balule Private Nature Reserve, this Big Five private concession is where guests will enjoy game drives through rugged Lowveld terrain and along the Olifants River.
- Game Drives
- Bird Watching
- Big-5
Morning game drives
Afternoon game drives
So what should you pack?
Light, cotton clothing in light tones, Long Sleeved Shirt and Trousers, A Lightweight Waterproof Jacket, A Good Pair of Trainers or Hiking Shoes, A Wide Brimmed Hat.
Sunscreen - Choose a sunscreen with a high SPF or sun protection factor of between 30 and 50. Do not underestimate the power of the African sunshine - the last thing you want on holiday is a bas sunburn or sunstroke.
Sunglasses
A camera, charger and spare memory cards
A light weight flashlight
Medical kit +Malaria medicine
The Kruger National Park is in a malarial area. Please consult your doctor about prophylaxis before your trip and do not forget to pack it.
A good book
Hoedspruit is 539m above sea level.
The climate here is considered to be a local steppe climate. There is
little rainfall throughout the year. This climate is considered to be
BSh according to the Köppen-Geiger climate classification. The average
annual temperature is 21.2 °C | 70.2 °F in Hoedspruit. In a year, the
rainfall is 450 mm | 17.7 inch.
February is the warmest month of the year. The temperature in February
averages 24.4 °C | 75.9 °F. The lowest average temperatures in the year
occur in July, when it is around 16.2 °C | 61.2 °F
There are four cottage-style, free-standing tents, each containing an en-suite bathroom with flushing toilets, cold tap showers, and bucket showers are filled on demand with hot water. The main area is in a prime position with a panoramic view of the bush and offers the perfect refreshment during summer.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• Cancellations are only accepted in writing.
• Once the booking is confirmed and then canceled an admin fee of 15% of the deposit will be charged
Other Cancellation Fees:
• Deposit forfeited between 60 and 46 days of arrival: 30%
• Deposit forfeited between 45 and 31 days of arrival: 70%
• Deposit/payment forfeited 30 days or less from arrival: 100%
Conservation levies payable for the Olifants West Nature Reserve when making your booking
RESERVATION TERMS & CONDITIONS
These terms and conditions will
apply to all bookings made or amended by any person, whether a booking
is made by an agent or Tour Operator for its clients or by a guest
making a booking directly.
ALL RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE
ACCEPTANCE OF OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH ARE SENT TO YOU IN
A SEPARATE ATTACHMENT
GENERAL
• Rates are based on per person per night sharing unless otherwise stated.
• Quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stated.
• South African rates include 15% VAT
• VAT is determined by South African Government Regulations and is subject to change
• Rates are valid for the year 2024.
GUEST POLICIES
• Strictly no pets allowed on any premises.
• Smoking is permitted in designated areas.
• Littering and feeding of animals are prohibited.
• Check-in time: 2 pm / Check-out time: 10 am
SINGLE RATE
Single occupancy of a room against a special will be allocated on a fair use basis (50% single rate applies)
PAYMENT POLICY
• A 50% deposit is to be made within 48 hours to confirm the booking.
• A booking is held as provisional until the deposit is received.
• The balance of payment is due 30 days before arrival.
• If a booking is made within 45 days of arrival, full payment is due on confirmation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• Cancellations are only accepted in writing.
• Once the booking is confirmed and then cancelled an admin fee of 15% of the deposit will be charged
Other Cancellation Fees:
• Deposit forfeited between 60 and 46 days of arrival: 30%
• Deposit forfeited between 45 and 31 days of arrival: 70%
• Deposit/payment forfeited 30 days or less from arrival: 100%
We recommend you take out comprehensive travel insurance which covers cancellation. Bundox accepts no liability should you choose not to take travel insurance.
LOCATION: Olifants West section of the Olifants West Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park, Limpopo, South Africa
CO-ORDINATES: 24°11’27.0”S | 30°50’50.5”E
ACCESS
FLY:
• Daily flights to Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Cape Town International Airport.
DRIVE:
• 30 minutes by road to the Olifants West Gate of Olifants West Game Reserve from Eastgate Airport.
Transfers can be arranged. You will be collected at the Olifants West Gate.
• Six hours by road from Johannesburg, via Polokwane and Tzaneen (recommended route)
BUNDOX EXPLORER CAMP
• Children aged 6 – 12 are welcome provided the camp is booked out exclusively.
• Children of 12 and over are charged at the full adult per person per night sharing rate
• Children aged 16 and over are welcome at Bundox Explorer Camp.
• Children under 16 will not be allowed to walk.
• Parents are reminded that this is a semi-fenced camp and all children are to be strictly supervised by their parents or guardians at all times
