Satara Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga

Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest and most famous wildlife reserves. Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, it is home to the “Big Five” as well as hundreds of other animal and bird species. Visitors can explore the park through guided safaris, self-drive tours, and walking excursions while experiencing its diverse landscapes of savannahs, woodlands, rivers, and bushveld. Beyond tourism, Kruger plays an important role in wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and scientific research.

Kruger offers its visitors a range of fantastic accommodation options, from affordable camping sites, lots of family accommodation options, rest camps, to luxury lodges and hotels. Satara Rest Camp in Kruger National Park is also wheelchair accessible. That means that this safari accommodation makes sure its visitors find flat pathways and also designated mobility-impaired units. In fact, their specially adapted bungalows feature roll-in showers, lowered kitchen counters, and ramp access. At reception too, you’ll find designated wheelchair parking bays.

Visitors to the park often choose Satara Rest Camp because of its central location and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. The area where it is situated is known for open grasslands, so there’s a good chance of seeing the elusive cheetah. Satara also offers a peaceful atmosphere, comfortable accommodation, basic amenities, and easy access to several scenic roads and waterholes. Let’s take a look at what you can expect at this popular safari accommodation:

• Much of the accommodation is set out in a series of circles
• The camp has nice trees to encourage lots of birds
• Game drives and guided bush walks
• Kids’ educational programmes – these are seasonal
• Mini ATM facility available in the restaurant
• Laundromat
• Petrol station
• Communal kitchens and ablutions
• Children’s playground
• Limited Channel DSTV in Guest Houses only
• Cellphone reception
• wheelchair-friendly accommodation