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Pafuri Border Camp

The Pafuri Border Camp lies in the northern most part of the Kruger National Park, in close proximity to Punda Maria, near the confluence of the Luvubu and Limpopo rivers.

Visitors will find themselves in some of the most potentially productive birding territory in South Africa.

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Activities

Day Bush Walk

Spend an entire day hiking through the bush.

  • Minimum of six (6) people.
  • Duration: 10 hours
  • Depart at 05:30
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • No children under 12

Day Safari

Spend the day in the capable hands of your ranger where you will be shown more exclusive parts of the reserve.

  • Minimum of two (2) people
  • Duration: 10 hours
  • Depart at 05:30
  • Breakfast and lunch included
  • No children under 6

Morning Walk

A great opportunity to experience the bush on foot, learn more about birds, trees and all the things you never see from a vehicle. Enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of sunrise in the bush away from the noise and stresses of daily life.

  • Minimum of two (2) people; maximum of eight (8) people per walk
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Depart at 05:30
  • Breakfast included
  • No children under 12

Night Drive

Sunset is a time when nocturnal animals emerge and a night drive is the perfect opportunity to witness the beauty of the bush as it changes from day to night. Enjoy a sundowner drink overlooking a waterhole or a secluded spot in the bush followed by night game viewing using spotlights. It is also a wonderful opportunity to view our star filled sky away from city lights. Budding astronomers take note.

  • Minimum of two (2) people
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Depart at 16:30
  • Snack and cold drink provided
  • No children under 6

Sunrise Drive

Departing in the early morning we enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of sunrise in the bush, with the opportunity of viewing a variety of animals in their natural environment. Great for early birds.

  • Minimum of two (2) people
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Depart at 05:30
  • Tea, coffee and rusks provided
  • No children under 6

Sunset Walk

Experience the bush at a peak activity period, the nocturnal animals just starting to rouse from their slumber. Watch an African sunset as you make your way back to your destination.

  • Minimum of two (2) people; maximum of eight (8) people per walk
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Depart at 15:00
  • Cold drink provided
  • No children under 12

See the Park’s Activities for a comprehensive list.

Facilities

  • Reception
  • Museum
  • Swimming Pool

See the Park’s Facilities for a comprehensive list.

Day Visitors

There are picnic facilities at Pafuri and Babalala.

Travel Information

Travel routes and times from central Gauteng

Punda Maria Gate

Take the N1 through Polokwane (Pietersburg). At Makhado (Louis Trichard) link up with the R524 and follow this route for ±140km. That will take you to the gate. Allow between 5 to 6 hours for the trip to the gate. Pafuri Border Camp is approximately 70km away from the gate. Allow enough time for the drive to the camp,especially if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities!

Flora & Fauna

See the Fauna & Flora pages of the Park for more information.

Mammals

Game can prove sparse but kudu, nyala, buffalo and Sharpe’s grysbok thrive in this habitat.

Wild dog, elephant and lion are also frequently recorded. The Mahonie Loop is also the best venue in the Kruger National Park to see the diminutive suni antelope. A trip to Pafuri will produce plenty of nyala and impala, and possibly some bushbuck.

Vervet monkey and baboon will be seen in abundance and plenty of hippo and Nile crocodile in the riverbed itself. Early arrivers heading down Nyala Drive may well be lucky enough to see bush pig.

Vegetation

The camp is situated in sandveld. The sandy soil means the area is well drained and several natural springs occur. The plant communities are very complex. No single tree species dominates, but several species are restricted to this ecozone. Visitors should search for white syringa, mixed bushwillow, silver cluster-leaf, baobab, pod mahogany, sickle bush and weeping wattle. Grazing is sparse to moderate sweet grass.

5 Things To Seek

  1. Sable
  2. Elephant
  3. Pel’s Fishing Owl
  4. African Wood Owl
  5. Lemon Dove

Contact via Punda Maria Rest Camp

  • Telephone: +27 (0)13 735 6873
  • Fax: +27 (0)13 735 6894
  • Mobile: 082 802 0066

See Camp Contacts for more information.

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