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i can't really tell you what huts to choose but your hut will have it's own braai. you can either pick up wood or coal at a supermarket outside the park (cheaper) or if you do not want to haul it into the park you can pick up both at the shop in lower sabie. i've always seen plenty of it in the shop there so don't worry about it running out.

Do the communal kitchens have
- microwave?
- (bread) toaster
- electric Kettles (for boiling water)

Ta

Microwaves are unheard of in Kruger, unless you are in one of the luxury guest houses. If your hut is equipped it will have a kettle and limited crockery, cutlery and pots/pans. Enough for you to make a simple meal. I'm not sure about the toaster, I don't remember using one, but then we prefer to make our toast on the open fire, so its not something I would have looked for.
The communal kitchens have 2 plate stoves , no ovens and boiling water geysers that supply boiling water for tea/coffee etc 24/7.
If your booking does not say "equipped " then there is nothing other than bed/ bedding in your hut.

I know that some new renovated units at Satara have microwave's, so it might become a common thing in the future at all camps

Do the tents in the photo's have kitchens
Thanks

The Safari tents do have utensils and the little kitchen on the verandah is great.

I loved staying in these units, and agree with Pjw that they are a bit removed from the main camp which makes them really peaceful quiet. Ah what I'd give to be there.

We had many great sightings from our tent in Dec 07: buffaloes and crocs in the river daily, hyaena & hippo within an arms length at the perimeter fence & warthog with little ones!

Go for it mikath, you won't regret it!

Hi folks - given a choice, which would you book at LS: a safari tent or a bungalow?:hmz: This is for a trip next July/August.... Joe

We love the safari tents and would choose them every time in winter months when aircon is not essential

Definitely safari tents. Especially the ones right next to the fence! I know that there are some resident vervet monkeys and baboons that are regularly in high profile clashes around that area, so i suppose that is the only problem however you take it. The safari tents are almost totally secluded from the rest of the camp and nearly bordering the main tar road. There is also easy access to the restaurant via a convenient pathway. And the tents are very modern and neat. The front tents have an amazing view of the Sabie river, much better than that of the bungalows. Also the bungalows are incredibly busy, noisy etc. Especially at night with people running to the fence for every hippo call, thinking its a lion by the fence. Anyways you can have some great sightings just from your tent. I think its the tents on stilts with a deck. So that should be brilliant. My only problem was walking into several spider webs.

Need some help figuring out what to book.
Several posts refer to RIVERVIEW bungalows. Are these BG2U? Are these the refurbished/updated ones? Both BG2U and BD2U are described as PERIMETER. Can't find anything that actually says "riverview". Are there any RIVERVIEW bungalows WITH kitchens? There are some pictures somewhere of the riverviews and they look like they are all double units. Is that correct? By that I mean 2 units per building.
Sorry to be so confused. Thanks.

I can see why you're confused. I had a look at the Lower Sabie map and at least some of those riverview chalets are mis-coded. I stayed in #4 in May 2006, when it was one of the first newly renovated and it is very nice indeed. It has 2 single beds in the bedroom and an additional "daybed" in the enclosed (inside, NOT on the veranda) kitchen. There are sliding glass doors both between the bedroom and kitchen and between the kitchen and the veranda. I'd suggest that you email reservations or the Lower Sabie hospitality manager to get a definitive answer on this, perhaps both? Or perhaps Zakiya, our web content editor, may be able to help if you send her a PM?

Both BD2U and BD3U are river facing

No 3 - 24 are BD3U bungelows and no 73 - 96 are BD2U. The 3rd bed is on the side of the kitchen but very comfortable for an adult. More than enough cupboards to store food inside kitchen

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum (well, this is the first time I'm posting) and I really need some advice.

We will be visiting the Kruger Park during February 2009 and have booked for 3 nights in Lower Sabie in a safari tent. We have managed to secure a river view tent, but now we have an option of which tent. Is there anyone that can give me some advice? The lady at Lower Sabie recommended tent #26??

Thanks

Hi Christelle
All the river view safari tents are excellent. They have their own deck and your view is magic. No 26 is easy to get to being close to the entrance to the area and also close enough to the resturaunt to be able to walk there and back if needs be. Take a torch with you for evening meals. The walkway is lit but not very well. I have come across friends of the slithering kind on this path but did not have a torch so could not identify.(Just made my evening more exciting)! You will love the accomodation. Enjoy.
Regards
Bornfree.