Kruger National Park: Renovation work underway at Olifants Rest Camp!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that renovations at Olifants Rest Camp in Kruger National Park began on 20 October 2025 and are expected to continue until 12 December 2025.

Located high above the Olifants River in the park’s central region, Olifants Rest Camp is one of Kruger National Park's most iconic rest camps, renowned for its panoramic views, abundant wildlife, and tranquil setting. The renovation project forms part of SANParks’ ongoing infrastructure upgrade programme aimed at improving visitor facilities and enhancing the overall guest experience.

According to SANParks, the construction will be carried out in phases, ensuring minimal disruption to visitors. Olifants Rest Camp's shop will remain open throughout the renovation period, allowing guests to continue accessing essential goods and souvenirs during their stay.

For further information, guests can contact the Hospitality Service Manager, Lerato Khosa, at 082 906 1640.

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Kruger National Park: Renovations underway at Olifants Rest Camp and Balule Satellite Camp!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that a series of renovations have commenced at Olifants Rest Camp in Kruger National Park from 15 August 2025 until further notice. These upgrades form part of ongoing efforts to improve visitor facilities and enhance the overall guest experience.

The renovation work includes:

• Olifants Camp Viewpoint - The popular viewing platform will be temporarily closed to the public during the refurbishment period.
• Balule Satellite Camp Huts Kitchen Facilities - Guests staying in Balule huts are advised to make use of the shared kitchen facilities at the Balule campsite.
• Repair of Fire-Damaged and Additional Units - Restoration of three units affected by fire, as well as maintenance on other accommodation units in the camp.

All other camp facilities will remain fully operational, and in-house guests are not expected to experience disruptions to their stay.

Olifants Rest Camp, perched high on a ridge in the central region of Kruger National Park, is famed for its sweeping views over the Olifants River, where hippos, crocodiles, and elephants are frequently seen. The camp offers a variety of accommodation options, a restaurant, a shop, and guided activities such as game drives and bush walks. Balule Satellite Camp, located nearby, is a more rustic and intimate setting with no electricity and limited facilities, appealing to guests seeking a true back-to-nature experience. Its peaceful atmosphere and excellent game-viewing opportunities make it a favourite among seasoned Kruger National Park visitors.

Olifants Rest Camp remains one of Kruger National Park's most scenic destinations, and while the viewpoint is closed during renovations, guests can still enjoy exceptional wildlife sightings and tranquil bushveld settings from other areas in and around the camp.

 

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Kruger National Park: Fire incidents at two Rest Camps!

South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that fire incidents occurred at two rest camps in the Kruger National Park on 14 October 2024. There was no life lost or injuries sustained at both rest camps. The first fire broke out at Satara Rest Camp where embers from a braai fire landed on the thatch roof of a chalet setting it alight. The fire was quickly contained before spreading to other structures. A similar incident occurred at Olifants Rest Camp requiring that three chalets be evacuated. This fire was also contained although it proved impossible to remove belongings of guests. Affected guests were relocated to nearer rest camps.
Kruger National Park is currently experiencing hot, windy and dry weather conditions. and visitors are urged to extinguish braai fires immediately after utilization for purposes such as cooking of food. This will greatly minimize the possible risk of fire with its consequent damage to structures and the environment.

Kruger National Park: Restaurant facilities in three rest camps set to reopen!

update (15 December 2017): The restaurant facilities at Letaba Rest Camp, Olifants Rest Camp and Satara Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park are now operational.

South African National Parks (SANParks) is set to reopen the restaurants facilities at Letaba Rest Camp, Olifants Rest Camp and Satara Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park. The three restaurants will be managed on temporary basis for the next six months by one of the companies that is currently managing other restaurants in Kruger National Park. In the meantime, SANParks is looking for new operators for the three restaurants.

The restaurant facilities at Letaba Rest Camp, Olifants Rest Camp and Satara Rest Camp will be operational as follows: 

• Letaba operational by 13 December 2017
• Satara operational by 14 December 2017
• Olifants operational by 15 December 2017
  

Kruger National Park: Restaurant facilities in three rest camps temporarily closed!

South African National Parks (SANParks) just announced that the restaurant facilities at Letaba Rest Camp, Olifants Rest Camp and Satara Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park are temporarily closed until further notice. Visitors to the park can make use of the temporary facilities that have been set up in each of the camps. All accommodation facilities in the three rest camps are equipped with braai facilities and kitchens (private/communal) in case visitors wish to self-cater. We'll keep you posted!

Kruger National Park: Road "S44" temporarily closed!

The road S44 (loop) in the Nxanatseni Region near Olifants Rest Camp in the Kruger National Park is temporarily closed from today (05 May 2017) to 31 May 2017 due to maintenance work.