SANParks.org Forums

I've never seen any..............but I maybe didn't look hard enough.

If you are not camping your unit should have a patio table, so that can double up as an ironing board.

Having said all that.............it is the bush....do you need to be doing ironing?
I promise you the animals won't mind!!!

Joking aside.....hope you have a wonderful stay.

lavy81, welcome to the forum!
remember there are no foolish questions.

We were in the park for a month and I am fairly fastidious but found if you tumble dry your clothes and fold them immediately and while they are still warm they will generally be absolutely fine.
Enjoy your trip.

Our children are currently staying in Australia (4year work contract) but miss Kruger a lot. We have booked 2 camping sites in Pretoriuskop for 5 days in Jan 2013 when they will be back in SA. I believe you can not book specific sites but how can we assure that we will be able to camp together?? Any way of improving the "luck of the draw"? We will be in a small off road caravan and a 4 man tent.

Any suggestions will help

Hi Tobieo,
the only camp site that can be pre booked is Tsendze currently.
The only advice I can think of, not being a camper myself is to arrive as early as possible and check to see what is available or wait and see who is possibly moving out where there are 2 sites next to each other.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

Tobieo, I agree that the Pretorius Kop swimming pool is great. That includes the lovely shady grounds.

The other camp I would think of is Letaba. I know that it is not exactly known for the greatest sightings, but at that time of the year it would be mega rich in bird life.

I am not sure how far it would be from Pretoria, but I was pleasantly suprised at the drive. I was coming from J'burg, which is a bit futher away.

I find Letaba the camp with the most atmosphere. The trees and grounds are magnificent. The camping is well laid out and extensive. I am sure that it would not be a problem to find space next to each other. It is also clearly demarcated, so there is no over crowding.

I have camped in Letaba once, but stayed over in the permanent tents a few times. It is a camp to be enjoyed. Ancient trees, batouses, the elephant hall, shady walks and the snake like Letaba river... for you, Tobieo, it would be a place to make photographic magic.

Olifants is also not that far away and another scenic drive.

Does anyone know which number is the FU4D bungalow in Pretoriuskop? Thanking you in advance

Hi Grantmissy,

It's number 109 to 114.

Have a look here..........Map of Pretoriuskop Camp

We stayed in one of the FU4D in Feb and I think we had # 110 and as far as I recall there were only the 2 of them, 109 and 110, the next door ones, from 111 up were the bigger units FF6DB even tho the map doesn't show those.
I remember they had a better view to the fence.
I was going to ask if we couldn't be moved to one of those until I peeped in the window, (it was empty!) and saw they were different plus they have a much bigger veranda!

Hello,
What is the meaning of the initials attached to the accomodation type? Some look the same but have a differemt initial like B2, B2E atc.
Thanks!

Wecome to the forums Hila.

It describes what sort of accommodation it is...........B2 is a bungalow for 2, B3 for 3 people, V is river view D is double bed etc. etc.

thank you! is there a list somewhere I can see the different types?

How about the accomodation thread Hila will that help?

Just a question i have regarding my upcoming trip in december:
Do all campsites have their own braai stand - unfortunately i cant remember!
I will most probably be staying in malelane, pretoriouskop, maroela and tsendze.
Also, although not entirely relevant to this topic, I will need boiling water for my morning coffee when i stop at a picnic site. I see in the kruger book that certain picnic sites have boiling water, but wonder how it would work and how reliable they are. Or would it be easier to get boiling water from the camp I leave, but then again, i doubt malelane, tsendze and maroela would have such a facility.

Any answers would be highly appreciated

Hi Bushbob

All campsites come with a braai, if you cant find one or the one at your site is in bad condition, be sure to ask reception for one. With Regards to Boiling water most picnic sites I have been to usually have an old steel kettle either on a fire or gas for boiling water if they dont have a hydroboil. Malelane, Maroela and Tzendze should all have hydroboils every comunial kitchen facility will have boiling water.

@Boske Hi Welcome to the Forums
2 tents wont be a problem as long as you are 6 people of under, if you are more than 6 people you will need to book 2 sites.

From the 'extra information' letter sent out with bookings..... One campsite can have up to 2 tents, or one caravan/trailer with side tent. Up to 6 people, with base rate 2 people, extra amount payable for each extra person up to total of 6. If there are 2 vehicles then you should pay extra for the second vehicle too.