Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Top choice in Kruger National Park


Kruger's most popular rest camp is set on a gorgeous bend of the Sabie River that attracts elephants, hippos, buffaloes and other animals. LST2U-class safari tents and BD2U/BD3U bungalows have river views. The riverside dining area of the Mugg & Bean (www.themugg.com; 7am to 9pm; mains R64 to R160) is one of Kruger's most scenic, though the pool area is less so.

It gets crazy busy in high season.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Kruger National Park attractions

1. Sunset Dam

0.33 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.

2. Mlondozi Picnic Area

5.88 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,…

3. Nkuklu Picnic Spot

12.67 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…

4. Nkumbe

18.58 MILES

Set atop a rare ridge not far from the Tshokwane stop and restaurant, Nkumbe offers a vast view over the western savannah. The views are glorious. Watch…

5. Orpen Dam

22.56 MILES

A thatched viewing pavilion on an elevated hillside has great views of this dam, which is popular with elephants.

6. Mathekenyane

23.1 MILES

The top of this granite kopje south of Skukuza has an uninterrupted panorama of the surrounding wilderness (best at sunset).

7. Transport Dam

26.6 MILES

This large water hole is where the famous YouTube video 'Battle at Kruger' (lions versus buffaloes versus croc) was filmed.

8. Afsaal Picnic Spot

26.67 MILES

One of Kruger's designated picnic spots with decent shade. Between Malelane Gate and Skukuza.