About this place
Discover the magic of lion country at Satara Plains Camp, an exclusive seasonal safari experience inspired by AmaShangaan culture. Open from May to September, this luxury canvas tented camp near Satara Rest Camp offers an unparalleled cultural safari adventure in the heart of Kruger National Park.
The camp features luxury canvas suites with queen beds, premium linen, mosquito nets, en-suite facilities with butler-fed warm showers, and covered patios overlooking the vast African plains. Each tent is elegantly appointed with electric lamps, vanity mirrors, luggage racks, and softly lit walkways with night escort service.
Your immersive experience includes twice-daily game drives through prime lion territory, guided walking safaris with armed rangers, all meals showcasing local flavors, house wines and spirits, and cultural storytelling around the firepit under the African stars.
This seasonal pop-up camp embodies sustainable tourism practices, being completely removed at season end to restore the natural environment. The camp is solar and generator-powered with water-saving measures and locally sourced ingredients. No children under 12 years allowed.
Free parking on premises
Scenic views
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30 rooms, sleeps 2 to 2
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Pop-up canvas tented suite open seasonally May-September. En-suite with safari bucket-shower (hot water twice daily) and RV-style flushing chemical toilet, plus a separate dressing area. Queen bed convertible to twins.
Nature
44 animals, 224 birds and 37 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Marloth Park is a beautiful destination in Mpumalanga, offering visitors access to local amenities, natural attractions, and the authentic character of South African life.
See more places in Marloth ParkKruger National Park, Mpumalanga
±49 km from Orpen Gate · nearest town Hoedspruit, ±89 km · nearest airport Skukuza Airport (SZK), ±76 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp is in Marloth Park. The map on this page shows the area.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Contact the camp directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
Each room sleeps 2 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
A portion of every booking at Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp contributes to Endangered Wildlife Trust. See the property's causes section for how the funds are used.
Yes. Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp offers up to 17% off for residents of SADC member states. Sign in and verify your ID once, and the rate is applied to your quote automatically. We read the nationality from your ID document, so you never have to prove it twice.
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with Kruger Untamed, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom.
Residents of SADC member states pay a reduced rate at this property. Sign in and verify your ID once, we read the nationality from your document and the rate is applied to your quote.
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