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About this place
Satara sits in the heart of the central plains of the Kruger National Park, in one of its richest game-viewing regions. The surrounding knob thorn and marula savanna on fertile basalt soils supports large numbers of grazers, which in turn draw the predators, and the camp is particularly noted for its big cats, with lion, leopard and cheetah all recorded regularly.
General game is abundant: blue wildebeest, zebra, waterbuck, giraffe and impala are everywhere, and rhino, buffalo and elephant are easily seen. At night spotted hyena whoop from the perimeter while fruit bats and cicadas keep up a steady chorus. It is a busy, sociable camp, and deservedly so.
Satara is well equipped, with a restaurant, deli, shop, swimming pool and filling station, along with communal kitchens and a day-visitor area. The Sweni and Ratel Pan bird hides lie within reach for those who want quieter time at the water. Orpen Gate is the nearest entrance.
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Around the camp
Satara 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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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.
- BD2Bungalow · hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 2,171 a night
- BD2ECBungalowSleeps 2 · from R 2,171 a night
- BD2NBungalowSleeps 2 · from R 2,171 a night
- BD2NZBungalow · accessibleSleeps 2 · from R 2,171 a night
- BD2VBungalow · on the fence line, hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 2,349 a night
- BD2ZBungalow · accessible, hotplateSleeps 2 · from R 2,171 a night
Not sure which code to ask for? Dassie has the Satara key in front of it.
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19 rooms, sleeps 2 to 10
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Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
Bungalow BD2NZ
2 guests
From R 2,171 / night
Accessible unit
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 2 single beds - Air-conditioning & ceiling fan - Barbeque facilities - Kitchenette - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged - WC and shower
Bungalow BD2
2 guests
From R 2,171 / night
Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Bungalow BD2EB
2 guests
From R 2,171 / night
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Enclosed kitchen - Fridge - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Utensils - WC and shower
Camp Site CK6P
6 guests
From R 390 / night
Power point
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night - Only one caravan per stand. - Own camping equipment required - Power point
Bungalow BD2Z
2 guests
From R 2,171 / night
Accessible unit · 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 - Shower - Sink - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged - Utensils - WC and shower
Bungalow BD2V
2 guests
From R 2,349 / night
On the perimeter fence · Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 2 single beds - Air-conditioned - Fridge - Hotplate - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - Perimeter - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Guest Cottage GC5
5 guests
From R 3,738 / night
Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 5 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds - Air-conditioned - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - WC and bath - WC and shower
Guest Cottage GC6BD
6 guests
From R 3,738 / night
Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 3 single beds - 1 bedroom with double bed and single bed - Air-conditioned - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - WC and bath - WC and shower
Stanley Guest House GH9
9 guests
From R 8,092 / night
Own kitchen
Sleeps up to 9 adults. Features - 2 bathrooms, each with w/c and bath - 3 bedrooms, each with 3 single beds - Air-conditioned - Kitchen - No additional mattresses will be provided - No smoking - WC, shower and bath
Nature
What lives at Satara Rest Camp
8 animals, 52 birds and 14 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
Open knobthorn and marula savanna: raptor and vulture country, with bustards, harriers and ground hornbills on the plains.
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
±41 km from Orpen Gate · nearest town Hoedspruit, ±83 km · nearest airport Skukuza Airport (SZK), ±66 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Important information
Frequently asked questions
Where is Satara Rest Camp located?
Satara Rest Camp is in Phalaborwa. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Satara Rest Camp accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 2 and 10 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Satara 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 331/ night
Request availability. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
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