Punda Maria Restcamp - Kruger Park lies in the northernmost part of the Kruger National Park, 10 km from the Punda Maria Gate. The camp is situated in the Sandveld region which is often described as the botanical garden of the Kruger National Park.
Numerous plant species occur which are unique to the area. Game species most likely to be sighted include impala, zebra, buffalo, elephant, eland and sable. The area is also a birders paradise.
The 22 km Mahonie Loop that circumnavigates the camp is surely one of the best potential bird and tree drives in Southern Africa. A trip to Pafuri Picnic Site is also a must for birders and botanists. The road via Klopperfontein Dam can be very rewarding.
Facilities at Punda Maria Restcamp - Kruger Park:
- Information at Reception
- No Wi-Fi
- Public Telephone
- Post Box
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Shop
- Mini ATM facility available in the restaurant
- Laundromat
- Filling Station
- Communal Kitchens
- Communal Ablutions
- Swimming Pool
- Cutlery and Plates Hampers (from Reception)
- Basic First Aid Assistance
- Day Visitors Picnic Area (located 8 km outside of camp next to Punda Maria Gate)
- TVs (limited DSTV) available in family bungalows only
- Cellphone reception
Punda Maria Restcamp - Kruger Park has 18 two-bedded bungalows (with communal kitchen facilities), 4 three-bed bungalows (which is equipped with a basic kitchen) and 2 four-bed fully equipped cottages.
Important Notice
1. Accommodation rates do not include Conservation Fees which are payable at the entrance gates.
2. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Rules & Regulations of National Parks before making a booking.
Kruger Park Access Information:
It is important to read more about the upgrade on the access control system for the Kruger National Park.
Regulations when Exiting the Park:
In order to improve overall controls some changes have been made to the check-out process at camps in the Kruger National Park and your assistance and co-operation is kindly requested in this regard.
Guests are reminded that only guests with valid exit permits will be allowed to exit the park. For day visitors these are issued upon entry at gates and for overnight guests these are issued by the last camp on the guest itinerary.
Gate hours
January - March: 05:30, 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
April - September: 06:00, 18:00 (Camp gates open 06:00
October: 05:30, 18:00 (Camp gates open 05:30)
November - December: 05:30, 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
Bungalow (BD3): 1 bedroom with 3 single beds, Air-conditioned, Fridge, Hotplate, No smoking, Sink, Utensils, WC and shower.
Bungalow (BG2): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Air-conditioned, Communal Kitchen, Fridge, No smoking, No utensils, WC and shower.
Camp Site (CK6): Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night, No power.
Camp Site (CK6P): Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night, PowerPoint.
Family Cottage (FU6): 1 en-suite bedroom with a double bed, 2 en-suite Bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, 3 bathrooms, each with wc and shower, Air-conditioned, DSTV (limited channels), Kitchen, No smoking.
Family Cottage (FU6Z): 1 en-suite bedroom with a double bed, 2 en-suite Bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, 3 bathrooms, each with wc and shower, Air-conditioned, DSTV (limited channels), Kitchen, No smoking, Unit accessible to the mobility challenged.
Russell Guest Cottage (GA4): 2 Bedrooms with two single beds each, 2 en-suite bathrooms (1 shower and 1 with bath), Air-conditioned, Braai area, Ceiling Fan, DSTV (limited channels), Fully equipped Kitchen, Historical theme + outside Lapa, Lounge & Dining Room, No smoking, Veranda.
Safari Tent (ST2): 2 single beds, Barbeque facilities, Ceiling Fan, Fridge, Fully equipped kitchenette on veranda, No smoking, WC and shower.
Safari Tent (ST2Z): 2 single beds, Barbeque facilities, Ceiling Fan, Fridge, Fully equipped kitchenette on veranda, No smoking, Unit accessible to the mobility challenged, WC and shower.
- No cancellation fee will be incurred for cancellations made after payment of first deposit up to and including 46 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of cancellation made between 45 days and 30 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of a cancellation made between 29 days prior to and date of arrival
- 100% of the total cost for any non-arrival/no-shows
Reservation made within 45 days prior to arrival is payable within 24 hours from the day reservation is made.
- Conservation levy is always excluded from the booking amount and needs to be settled on arrival.
It is your responsibility to check if the reservation is correct. Should the reservation be incorrect, please contact our office immediately.
If the arrival date of the itinerary is postponed prior to or on date of arrival and then cancelled at a later stage, the fees that applied at the time of amendment will be enforced if the amount is greater than the new cancellation fees.
Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days prior to or on arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale (based on the total reservation cost) which varies between 50% and 100%.
Should the reservation not be taken up on the arrival date the accommodation will be held until 09:00 the following day after which the reservation will be cancelled and the deposit, where applicable, forfeited.
From Johannesburg / Pretoria to Punda Maria Gate:
Take the N1 to Polokwane (Pietersburg), at Makhado (Louis Trichard) link up with the R524 follow this route for 140 kms and that will take you to the gate.
Allow between 5 to 6 hours for the trip to the gate.
Punda Maria Main Rest Camp is 10 km away from the gate.
Allow about 20 minutes for the drive to the camp.
