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Olifants Restcamp

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Johannesburg
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I agree with previous reviewers that a bungalow with a view of the river is essential in this camp for full enjoyment, but the camp is great even if you cannot get one of these chalets. We had number 11 which was right on the edge high above the river and was magnificent. Accommodation is good ParksBoard stuff, well equipped... More

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Amersfoort
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

It was our first experience with Kruger accomodation, and we were not dissapointed. Check in is very efficient, the Rondavels are nice. In Olifants we had a rondavel which was a bit old, but still clean and comfortabel. A view at the river is absolutely a plus!

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Newcastle, KZN, SA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The Camp with the best view in the KNP. Fantastic views of the Olifants river flowing below the camp. There is a lovely restaurant and a shop which sells a wide variety of food stuff and curios. We were fortunate with the animal sightings and were lucky enough to encounter a pack of hyena with their pups.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Olifants has to be the best camp in the park. The position is beautiful, the camp is clean and neat and there is plenty of game in the vicinity. We stayed in unit 4 which has a river view. If you stay here, book early and ensure a unit with a view. We braai'ed on the first night and facilities... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Been to the Kruger since childhood and Olifants still remains my favourite of all the "bigger" rest camps run by Sanparks. Its the location and view that makes the difference, so if possible book accommodation along the perimeter and stay more than one night to enable you to unpack and return to this tranquil setting after a day of game... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Great place but would be even better if it had a swimming pool :) The service at the restaurants was lacking, they didn't know half the products they were selling - on the menu there was Veggie Burgers / But no restaurant had stock of Veggie patties - they did however replace it with a hash brown.

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Media, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

For the value, you cannot beat Olifants. Its clean and cheap. We visited almost all of the restcamps and we are happy to say that we were happy we chose Olifants. It's setting is unlike all the other SANS park restcamps. It sits up on a bluff at a bend in the river. At sundown, you can hear the haunting... More

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Johannesburg , South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed at Olifants for two nights - if you want the best view book unit 14 !!! it is a two bedroom unit ( 4 single beds) . Very well equipped and very clean . The Camp itself is very well maintained and staff are friendly. Sunset drive lived up to our expectations - a fanatsic leopard sighting and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013 via mobile

Spending four nights there in march, and enjoyed it. Olifants is a good starting point for day trips in the area. We did self catering, and we had dinner in the restaurant. Food there were not that interesting, but the view from the restaurant, over the river, and the sound of the hippos in the evening, makes up for the... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Olifants rest camp in Kruger park is the host to the most wonderful views of the Olifants river where you can watch nature at its best. You can watch all the animals appearing at the river bank during the day, having a drink and a wash and then slowly disappearing again amongst the trees. Accommodation is basic but very clean... More

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Also Known As:
Olifants Restcamp Hotel
Olifants Restcamp Hotel Kruger National Park
Address: Kruger National Park, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #95 of 131 Speciality lodging in Kruger National Park
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)

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