About this place
Tsendze is a rustic campsite in the Mopani region of the northern Kruger National Park, set among large old trees that give it generous shade and a real sense of seclusion. Its name comes from a Tsonga word meaning to ramble around as though lost in the bush, which suits the camp's unhurried, get-away-from-it-all character. It is one of the park's newer additions and offers camping only.
The camp lies in the Mooiplaas area, known for its very large buffalo herds and its elephant bulls, including some of Kruger's famous big tuskers in years past. The abundance of mature trees makes it an excellent spot for birding, both in camp and across the surrounding mopane country.
Facilities are kept simple and low-impact: communal kitchens and ablution blocks, gas-heated water, solar lighting and shared refrigeration, with no mains electricity and no generators permitted. Shop, fuel and restaurant are all at Mopani, about seven kilometres away.
Get to know where you stay
Tsendze 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.
Where would you like to be?
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.
Not sure which code to ask for? Dassie has the Tsendze key in front of it.
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
Power point
Sleeps up to 6 adults. Features - Check-in at Mopani at least 1h before gate closes - Extra vehicles are charged a fee per night - No bicycles are allowed at Tsendze Rustic Camp - No generators allowed - No power point - No skateboards or roller skates allowed at Tsendze
Nature
28 birds and 7 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
Nothing is hidden: in-season birds simply move to the front. Months come from national records, not from this garden.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Hazyview 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 Hazyview±51 km from Phalaborwa Gate · nearest town Phalaborwa, ±53 km · nearest airport Phalaborwa Airport (PHW), ±52 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Tsendze Rustic Camp Site is in Hazyview. The map on this page shows the area.
CK6 (CAMP SITE) sleeps 6.
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.
Request availability. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
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