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Jay, there are 2 roads to Numbi. The one goes through Hazyview,in which case I would stop in at the Hazyview Mall. Every kind of shop you need is there.

If you are going the other route, I would go with Elsa's suggestion.

Woodlin is spot on in suggesting Woolies and I often get stuff there, but not everything. It can be a bit pricey for day to day stuff. I do like their veggies and fruit though, as it tends to last. I also feel safe with their chicken. There hot cross buns are lovely to have on hand, as they don't get stale.

Enjoy

MM is correct - if you are staying in the park, you can take in as much alcohol as you wish. If I were you, I would buy it outside the park - will be much, much cheaper and more selection to choose from.

We came into MQP and drove on the wrong side of the road as well just a short month ago. We ended up stopping at the Malelane Spar, which is right off of the N4.

It's a big store, and there are banks in the same shopping center so we exchanged currency there as well. Mrs. Stark and my Starkling had a look in some of the other shops in the center while I increased my supply of liquid refreshment. It was a very easy place to get shopping done.

Hi Gigib

The Komatiepoort Spar is very well supplied with most thing that you would need. I have also always found it super friendly and clean. Maybe you can also get a freshly braaied chicken and salad for your first night, so you don't have to bother about cooking.

Malelane is certainly convenient. I would go to the main shopping centre though and not just the Pick n Pay.

Entering near Talamati probably means Orpen - so shop in Hoedspruit, there is a big Pick and Pay where you can get all you need.

Hi JudiK

there is a Pick and Pay on the main road at Malelane. The shopping Mall has a very good Spar. I have found the Spar has really upped its game. It has become very competitive with Woolies in many areas. I live in an area where there is a Spar and a Woolies almost next door and I rarely shop at Woolies anymore.

There is a hawker market just as you turn left towards Malelane Gate. I bought the most wonderful Mangoes there on my last trip. It would be worthwhile to see what fruit and veg they have in season. I like to support the informal market when I can.

There is a Woollies in Malelane (in the Spar centre) but it is small and does not sell food. The Spar regularly features as shop of the year/manager of the year/etc and is regarded as one of the best around. Pick and Pay can be cheaper though, and often less queues.

Hi,
We are about to make a similar trip for the 8th time in November!. we can't wait!
As mentioned before it depends which camp our going to.
But so long as you don't stop anywhere for too long you should be ok.
We usually are heading for Komatipoort which is a little further and would expect to arrive between 6.30pm to 7pm.
Spar over there there is the equivalent our Tesco you will find nearly everything you get here and better.
We take little bits and pieces to save buying full sized like end of rolls of foil/clingfilm.
Food containers are handy for storing dry stuff, bin bags.
We stay in the camps and over the years we now have a bag which we leave there, coffee pot, electrical bits, washing line and pegs, ice blocks.
Have a wonderful time, if you haven't been before beware you will get hooked and have to go back over and over again

What we do is to email our shopping list to Pick n Pay Malelane in advance given the an approximate idea of our arrival time and our shopping is then ready for us when we arrive.
This year it took me a maximum of 10 minutes tops to pick up our shopping and be on our way.
I have always found the very helpful.
Personally after the long flight from UK I really don't want to be spending time shopping....I just want to be in the park as quickly as possible!!
If you need further info drop me a pm.

Hi there,

The map for where it is:
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Cnr+Ai ... TF-8&hl=en

The Pick n Pay website: (Scroll right down the page when you get on it)

http://www.picknpay.co.za/picknpay/cont ... 10&s=_5178

Email address of Melalane:
fmalelane@pnp.co.za

A wonderful lady on here has helped me no end as she's done the email and collect on a couple of occasions.
it seems straight forward,
go on Pick n Pay online shop to look at what you want, no need to register.
I tried without luck but you don't need to, email with a list and ring an hour before you arrive.
I emailed and Pick n Pay came back asking for a list a week before we land and they accept cash, credit and debit card.
The other forum member paid by cash and it was all ready for her at the till already rung through with a couple of substitutions but nothing major.
Her tips are to specify weights and keep to basic labels (similar to tescos own make) to ensure stock availability.

Hope that helps, we go on Oct 2nd so I'll attempt to get on line once we've done it and let you know of any hitches !
May bump into you !
You'll love it... 29 days ! wow... I have been once before and can't wait to get back.

Kind Regards Jo x

Hazeyview is probably the best from Skukuza (go out through Phabeni Gate)
There is a nice big Pick 'n Pay there.

Orpen I can't help with.

From Orpen we've stopped at the Spar in Hoedspruit. There is a bank in the same complex, so it was handy.

Have fun planning your trip, and taking it!

Hazyview is very close to Phabeni Gate. I think about 8kms.

Hoedspruit is a bit more problematic, as you have to get to Orpen and then Hoedspruit. I am not sure, but just from Orpen is well over 50kms.

If you do have the space, it would be worth doing your Satara shopping from Hazyview.

...................and Wild Dog and Cheetah have been spotted on the H9 recently.
We regularly saw Lion and Leopard there, and look out for the Klipspringers and Dassies at Erfplaas Waterhole.

That Spar is our local.............well stocked and very friendly staff!!

Hello,

What's about shopping on the way to Punda Maria gate?
We are coming end of November and have to shop for 6 days in the Kruger, so need a quite well stored shop and a liquor store too!!
The night before entering we are staying Albasini Dam.
Thanks for your help.