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Skukuza day visitors area.

It's on the H2-2 (close to the S114 juction with the Jock of the Bushveld cairn)
I did not know that the leopard that Trollope shot was on display in the Skukuza library - will d=go and look December hol .

The plate says: Oorwone Oorwinaar - meaning that the bull who conquered the other didn't win at all because his horns are locked with the defeated bull's and both will most likely die of hunger. So, who did win?
Think it should translate to: Conquered Conqueror

Would be good within 2 weeks time

Here are my ratings of Skukuza :

Swimming Pool - 5/10
Braai Facility - 10/10
Shops - 9/10 - Prices expensive
Pin Boards - 6/10 - Not enough pins, Dont change pin boards regularly.

Am at Skukuza in only 7 days am bringing along lots of pins for the pin board.

Hope that solves the problem.

Have just returned home this morning from SA stayed in Elsie clarke guest house, really great with lovely view of the river, says in description 2 rooms both with single beds, but one room actually has a double bed. It has an indoor sitting and lounge area, gas cooker, even sherry glasses and gravy boat on last night hyena walked past the fence, excellent

Also Vaatjiie asked about Waterkant 1 guest house, went and had a look at that and also Waterkant 2 and have to say they look fantastic. will possibly try and book that next year. Also good views of river, very quiet and relaxing.

Also must mention the Deli cafe at Skukuza, its run by Natures Cafe. The food was very good, exceptionally clean and well maintained. Must admit very good service from staff, keep up the good work

Have visited Skukuza for the first time and wont be my last
Had the Elsie Clark Cottage. Big and the last one near the Selati and very quiet with the pool within easy walking distance. The cottage even had a gas oven/stove, which was a blessing to us europeans. We always manage to burn our food on electrical stoves

I was a bit afraid of the crowds etc. The only hectic periods were round lunchtime. And the view across the river was great . I found only when exiting and entering on the tar to and from the gate it got crowded.

Reception and shop were effecient and friendly.
And dont forget to search for the bats near the Deli
They are adorable.
And birding in the trees along the riverbed is very rewarding.

And if you can spare the money the Selati is a must.
For the cold months i would advice a jumper. We didnt need one but for us 18 degrees is already warm and T-shirt weather

Had a few request for a pic of the Elsie Clark Cottage
Dont mind the washing



All the cottages next to it are the same

Pics of Nyathi Guesthouse,






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more to follow...

stayed at Nyathi on my last trip.very comfortable,excellent views from the viewing deck.the only problem...the noise from Selati restaurant.i was there while the world cup was on and the noise at times was unbearable.for us earlybirds this is a No,No.not again at Nyathi!

Expectations and reality... But:
Media Release: KNP Opens New Boardwalk
As part of SANParks National Parks Week, the Executive Director of the Kruger National Park, Dr Bandile Mkhize opened a wooden boardwalk at the Skukuza Nursery today (Tuesday September 19, 2006).

Read all about it!

Hi Lourenco,

There might be some info in this thread: Best Bungalow Locations

I stayed at one of the Riverside bungalows, they are all very nice.