Run by the good folk at Funky Monkey Backpackers in Nelspruit (Mbombela), this bush camp is in a wildlife reserve overlooking Crocodile River. It's a great base for safaris into Kruger, which can be booked here. Accommodation is in safari tents. Between the Malelane and Crocodile Bridge Kruger gates, it’s about 30km west of Komatipoort and 50km east of Malelane.
Masungulo River Camp
Mpumalanga
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This waterhole north of Berg-en-dal usually lives up to its name (renoster is rhino in Afrikaans). Late afternoon is best.
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This large water hole is where the famous YouTube video 'Battle at Kruger' (lions versus buffaloes versus croc) was filmed.
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One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Between Skukuza and Lower Sabie. It's in a wildlife-rich area (elephants in particular love the riverbed when it…
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One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. North of Lower Sabie, which means it can get crowded in peak season. Given how prolific wildlife is in the area,…
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On the doorstep of Lower Sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Given its proximity to the rest camp, it can get busy.
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The top of this granite kopje south of Skukuza has an uninterrupted panorama of the surrounding wilderness (best at sunset).
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Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.
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One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.
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16.39 MILES
On the doorstep of Lower Sabie, the dam is often alive with birdlife, hippos, crocs and more. Given its proximity to the rest camp, it can get busy.
17.94 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.
18.96 MILES
This waterhole north of Berg-en-dal usually lives up to its name (renoster is rhino in Afrikaans). Late afternoon is best.
20.5 MILES
Located near Berg-en-dal, the steep S120 loop drive offers great views of the Malelane Mountain bushveld.
22.07 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. North of Lower Sabie, which means it can get crowded in peak season. Given how prolific wildlife is in the area,…
23.76 MILES
One of Kruger's designated picnic spots. Between Skukuza and Lower Sabie. It's in a wildlife-rich area (elephants in particular love the riverbed when it…
24.74 MILES
The top of this granite kopje south of Skukuza has an uninterrupted panorama of the surrounding wilderness (best at sunset).
25.12 MILES
This large water hole is where the famous YouTube video 'Battle at Kruger' (lions versus buffaloes versus croc) was filmed.