Guest reviews for Orpen Restcamp
Most recent Guest sightings:
14 Jan 2012
Lovely Camp
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this camp. It was so restful and relaxing being away from the madding crowds.
Staff were exceptionally helpful. Only one complaint: the stove control switch was faulty and therefore one was unaware which temperature one was cooking on."
- Shirley Dunkley (SA)
05 Jan 2012
Orpen Restcamp
"Orpen is a very quiet camp which is perfect.
Staff are extremely friendly and shop is well stocked. The traffic on that road is extremely busy, people speed quite a bit down that road."
- Nicky Dewar (South Africa)
30 Oct 2011
Great
"We loved our stay at Orpen and was so hot we could swim in the pool at the same time as looking at the water hole. The bird life was great. The badger was a pest at night stealing our Romany Cream biscuits and various other food, but all added to the lovely trip."
- Barabara Crosby (SOUTH AFRICA)
10 Oct 2011
Orpen Restcamp
"We had an amazing experience, the 3 hour bush walk, night and morning drives were excellent and our guide was exceptional. The accommodation was comfortable and clean, we will definitely be visiting again."
- Marion Willis (South Africa)
22 Jun 2011
Wonderful stay
"We had great time in Kruger national park."
- James Ward (australian)
16 Jun 2011
Orpen Restcamp
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Orpen Rest Camp. Our game drive was excellent seeing elephant, hyena, porcupine, bushbaby and a leopard being chased by a pair of jackal! We traveled to Lower Sabie and Crocodile Bridge and had awesome game viewing. We found facilities well maintained. We will be back for longer next time!"
- Gail Hardman (SA)
13 Jun 2011
Orpen Restcamp
"Orpen camp was great overall! Will definitely go back."
- Zelda Matthee (rsa)
13 May 2011
Orpen Restcamp
"The honey badgers are a big issue in the Orpen camp. These animals can be dangerous."
- Oliver Wills (South African)
31 Jan 2010
Visit to Orpen, KNP
"Thankyou, we enjoyed our 3 x night stay. Please just warn visitors about the badgers. we didnt sleep 1st night, they overturned the bin and stole our rusks, cookies and boxed salads. Also one was very aggressive. Otherwise a lovely camp, neat, showers could do with some att. Lovely swimming pool."
- van Heerden (South African)
14 Jan 2010
Great!!!
"Nice place. Personal and clean. Honey badger ate our food (-:"
- Greg Bowles (South Africa)
08 Dec 2009
Adventure walk of the year!
"While it was a struggle to be ready for our walk at 5am, we soon realized it was the best time of day to be in the Kruger. Our guide was punctual and we soon headed out on the open bakkie to where we'd start our walk. We had barely turned off on one of those "forbidden to the public" gravel roads when we spotted a pride of lions barely 50meters to our right. There were 3 lionesses and several cubs and while photographing and watching them, the male lion approached from the left. The lioness and some of the cubs jumped up and ran to welcome the male. The lioness embraced him and the cubs played around him. This made the 4am start to our day all the worth while!
Further along the walk, the guide prevented us from stepping on a small cobra, and the guide was informative and friendly.
The breakfast on the rocks in the soon to be flooded river bed was a real treat!
I would recommend this walk to all who like to seek a bit (or a lot of) adventure!"
- Estie van der Watt (RSA citizen)
23 Nov 2009
awesome
"will be back"
- W Molloy (sa)
22 Nov 2009
Orpen Restcamp
"Very good"
- Eddy van der Werff (Nederlander)
19 Aug 2009
Awesome
"Orpen Rest Camp is looking beautiful - we really enjoyed the flood-lit water hole."
- MCCABE (South Africa)
25 Mar 2009
Problems in Kruger
"Our stay in Kruger and being in nature was enjoyable and a privilage, as always. However the following did occur that I want to bring to your attention:
We took the sunset drive on Saturday 14/03/09. We suggest that the guide are either better trained or inform guests more comprehensively. Two guide, one for driving and one for talking & spot lights will be an improvement. A lot of the equipment on the truck was also faulty.
No keys were provide for my unit in Orpen (No. 4). I queried this as we did bring along some valuable possessions - who will take responsibility if they disappear?"
- Irene Hoffman (south africa)
16 Mar 2009
Orpen Restcamp
"Had a relaxing evening.
Though than the shop closing at the time of the gate and not half an hour later i have no other comments."
- Prof P de Witt