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About this place
Olifants commands one of the finest settings in the Kruger National Park, perched high on a hill that towers several hundred feet above the Olifants River. The view from the camp, looking out over the river and the wide bushveld beyond, is among the most memorable in the park, and the elevated position catches a welcome breeze in the heat of the day.
The area holds most of Kruger's classic larger game. As the name suggests, elephant are common, and lion and leopard are seen regularly on game drives. Baboon and vervet monkey live in the camp, with thick-tailed bushbabies and fruit bats active at night. The rugged veld on rhyolite and basalt soils supports a rich variety of trees and plants, including several aloe species and other plants scarce elsewhere in the park.
The camp is well equipped, with a restaurant, cafeteria, shop and filling station, and a picnic area for day visitors. Phalaborwa Gate is the nearest entrance.
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Around the camp
Olifants 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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BBD2VBD2UBD2VBG3FQ4U1FQ4V2
BD2BD3BD3UBD3UZBG2BG2Z
Schematic, not to scale.
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.
- BBD2VBungalow · Best view of Olifants River, hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 2,463 a night
- BD2Bungalow · hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 1,741 a night
- BD2UBungalow · on the fence line, hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 2,333 a night
- BD2VBungalow · River view, hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 2,369 a night
- BD3Bungalow · hotplateSleeps 3 · from R 1,741 a night
- BD3UBungalow · on the fence line, hotplateSleeps 3 · from R 2,333 a night
Not sure which code to ask for? Dassie has the Olifants key in front of it.
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17 rooms, sleeps 2 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 FQ4V2
4 guests
From R 3,730 / night
River view · Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 2 Bathrooms, each with w/c and shower - 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Renovations under way which might cause noise - River view - Unit number 14
Bungalow BG2Z
2 guests
From R 1,445 / night
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - No utensils - Renovations under way which might cause noise - Shower Only - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged
Bungalow NG2U
2 guests
From R 1,741 / night
On the perimeter fence · Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - No utensils - Perimeter - Renovations under way which might cause noise - WC and shower
Bungalow BD2
2 guests
From R 1,741 / night
Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Renovations under way which might cause noise - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Bungalow BD3
3 guests
From R 1,741 / night
Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Renovations under way which might cause noise - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Bungalow NG2V
2 guests
From R 1,883 / night
River view · Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Communal Kitchen - Fridge - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - No utensils - Renovations under way which might cause noise - River view - WC and shower
Bungalow BD2U
2 guests
From R 2,333 / night
On the perimeter fence · Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Perimeter - Renovations under way which might cause noise - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Bungalow BD3U
3 guests
From R 2,333 / night
On the perimeter fence · Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Perimeter - Renovations under way which might cause noise - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Bungalow BD3UZ
3 guests
From R 2,333 / night
On the perimeter fence · Accessible unit · Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Perimeter - Renovations under way which might cause noise - Sink - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged - Utensils - WC and shower
Nature
What lives at Olifants Rest Camp
3 animals, 39 birds and 8 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
High on the cliffs above the Olifants River: herons and storks on the water below, cliff chats and red-winged starlings on the rocks around camp.
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
±58 km from Phalaborwa Gate · nearest town Phalaborwa, ±61 km · nearest airport Phalaborwa Airport (PHW), ±60 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Important information
Frequently asked questions
Where is Olifants Rest Camp located?
Olifants Rest Camp is in Phalaborwa. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Olifants Rest Camp accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 2 and 8 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Olifants 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 1,445/ night
Request availability. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
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