Skukuza Camp
Skukuza is located in the south of Kruger National Park on the banks of the perennial Sabie River.
Skukuza is the largest camp in the Kruger Park and is the administrative headquarters.
Facilities on offer at Skukuza Rest camp; bank and a resident Doctor, a large fully stocked shop and curio, petrol station, vehicle workshop, .....
Skukuza has several attractions; such as the dog cemetery, conference center, Stevenson-Hamilton Memorial library...
Statues, the old museum hut, the Papenfus clocktower ......
the old Skukuza train station, the Selati steam locomotive and the Selati Railway Bridge...
The history of both Stevenson Hamilton and Harry Wolhuter can be found in the Museum with more history on other interesting events and artifacts ....
the Wellness Spa and swimming pools.
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Food and drink
If you don't fancy cooking there is a fantastic licensed restaurant with outdoor seating and a lovely view of the Sabie River.
Accommodation
The accommodation in Skukuza is diverse; from Camping sites, to the Wild Fig Guest Houses for larger groups.........
to the bungalows with varying facilities, some with communal ablutions and communal kitchen while others have en suite bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. They all have verandas, table and chairs and braaing facilities.....
Semi Luxury bungalows with river views.....
Our favorites are the river-facing family bungalows.....
and the Safari tents which are more in our price range....
In addition to the standard camp accommodation, there is the new Skukuza Safari Lodge and Kruger Shalati: Train on the Bridge.
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Activities
Take a walk round camp and keep your camera on hand, we have found some lovely subjects to photograph.....
This Woodlands Kingfisher was nesting in a tree right outside our family bungalow....
and at night, genet, thick-tailed Bushbaby and insects.
The riverfront is a great place to look for Hippos, elephant, buffalo, crocs and Leopard.
The day visitors area is outside of camp on the Sabie River, it has braai facilities, ablutions and a large swimming pool...
Skukuza golf course is further up the road near the Nursery and Lake Panic Hide.
we photographed these pictures below from the wall inside the golf club, animals are often seen walking on the golf course.....
Skukuza rest camp offers a range of activities: guided game drives, guided walks and bush braais, just ask at reception when you check in or you can do self drives.
We have a routine for game drives that allows us to get away from the crowds and get to seemore game - leave camp early!
The area is good for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles and wild dogs.
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Sitting Elephant 
Driving towards Tshokwane we decided to have a look at Leeupan. This young elephant was ambling across the well worn open turning circle so I chose a spot …
Hyena taking a walk
We spotted this hyena early in the morning in December 2009 on our way to Lower Sabie Camp from Skukuza. We are planning to visit KNP again in August …
Menacing Monkey
There are a few troops of vervet monkeys that pass through Skukuza camp. Sometimes we see them fighting or challenging each other, other time we see them …
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