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About this place
Mopani Rest Camp stands on the banks of the Pioneer Dam in the northern reaches of the Kruger National Park, and takes its name from the mopane veld that surrounds it. The dense mopane has an unfair reputation as poor game country, but in truth there is little that cannot be seen here. From the lookout point in camp, or the balcony of the ladies' bar, guests are treated to a steady stream of hippo, waterbuck, impala, warthog, elephant and buffalo, with lion for the lucky.
The nearby Tropic of Capricorn loop and the Nshawu pans hold open plains where blue wildebeest, zebra, buffalo and the rarer tsessebe gather. The camp is built among granite and basalt soils, with large knob-thorn, tamboti and leadwood along the drainage lines.
Mopani is generously appointed, with a restaurant, cafeteria, ladies' bar, shop, swimming pool and filling station, along with guided walks, game drives and bush braais. The Shipandani and Pioneer Dam bird hides lie a short distance outside the camp.
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Around the camp
Mopani as SANParks lays it out. Choose the part of camp you would like; we ask for it when you request availability, and SANParks assigns the unit when they confirm.
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What the codes mean
SANParks names every unit by a code. The letters say what it is, the number says how many it sleeps, and any letters after that mark a view, an accessible unit or a perimeter position. Tap a code for that room's rates and photos.
- BD4Bungalow · hotplateSleeps 4 · from R 1,522 a night
- BD4VBungalow · View, hotplateSleeps 4 · from R 1,947 a night
- BD4ZBungalow · accessible, hotplateSleeps 4 · from R 1,522 a night
- FB4Cottage · own kitchenSleeps 4 · from R 1,722 a night
- FF6Guest Cottage · own kitchenSleeps 6 · from R 2,796 a night
- FF6VGuest Cottage · View, own kitchenSleeps 6 · from R 3,339 a night
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7 rooms, sleeps 4 to 8
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Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
Bungalow BD4
Own hotplate
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 bunk bed - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
R 1,522 per night
Bungalow BD4Z
Accessible unit · Own hotplate
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 bunk bed - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Sink - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged - Utensils - WC and shower
R 1,522 per night
Cottage FB4
Own kitchen
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - WC and bath - WC and shower
R 1,722 per night
Bungalow BD4V
View · Own hotplate
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 bunk bed - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Sink - Utensils - View - WC and shower
R 1,947 per night
Guest Cottage FF6
Own kitchen
6 guests
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 1 bathroom with shower and bath - 1 bathroom with WC and shower - 1 bedroom with fan only - 2 bedrooms with air-conditioning - 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Separate WC
R 2,796 per night
Guest Cottage FF6V
View · Own kitchen
6 guests
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 1 bathroom with shower and bath - 1 bathroom with WC and shower - 1 bedroom with fan only - 2 bedrooms with air-conditioning - 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Renovations are underway - Separate WC - View
R 3,339 per night
Xanatseni Guest House GXN
Own kitchen
8 guests
Sleeps up to 8 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with double bed - 3 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds - 4 bathrooms, each with w/c, bath and shower - Air-conditioned - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking
R 8,589 per night
Nature
What lives at Mopani Rest Camp
3 animals, 28 birds and 8 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
Mopane veld above Pioneer Dam: when the game is quiet, the dam wall and the Shipandani hide are where the birds are.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is a beautiful destination in Limpopo, offering visitors access to local amenities, natural attractions, and the authentic character of South African life.
See more places in PhalaborwaLocation
±52 km from Phalaborwa Gate · nearest town Phalaborwa, ±54 km · nearest airport Phalaborwa Airport (PHW), ±52 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Important information
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mopani Rest Camp located?
Mopani Rest Camp is in Phalaborwa. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Mopani Rest Camp accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 4 and 8 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Mopani Rest Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
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fromR 1,522/ night
Request availability. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
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