Guest reviews for Punda Maria Restcamp

My Trip

"It was my honemoon. I enjoy very much. I even manage to see 8 Lions on one day. The room was clean. I enjoy food. Thanks. Im tying to download my photos but I dont know how?"


- Fase (RSA)

Punda Maria Camping

"The ablution facilities were clean, but concerned when its peak season that the ablution facilities will not be enough for everyone. Also in peak season the electrical points will not be enough for everyone. Also the campsites should be clearly marked so that people do not take the space up of another camper's campsite."


- Stacey-Lee Hercules (South African)

It could be better

"Generally we have been happy with our stay in Punda Maria camp. One night we slept in the tent and second night in the bungalow. Both accommodation had been clean and prepared for our stay. The food in the camp is very simple but ok. The stuff was friendly but big problem is with payment. Line usually doesn't work and they ask you for a cash. So we did so and problem started when I wanted to fill the tank of my car. Again line did not work and I was ask for a cash. I did not have enough to fill my car and our last day in the park have been spoiled. I think that people should be warn about this problem and bring a cash for payment.

Regards

Jozef Kolarovic"


- Jozef Kolarovic (South African)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"Very Good. Nice family cottage."


- Clyde Botha (South Africa)

Camping at Punda Maria Camp Site

"Staff were very friendly, ablutions exceptionally clean and serviced. Staff were well dressed friendly and energetic despite the heat. Thanks for a comfortable stay."


- Kirsten Ludwig (South African)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"The campsites were clean and neat. The main problem was the extreme noise made by the sun-beetles in the campsite. Although we accept this is a nature park, the excessive amount of sun-beetles that have accumulated in the trees in the camp is a health risk (high pitch well above the 100decibel level). This made it impossible to stay in the camp during the day. This forced us to cancel our second night at the camp site and we managed to get a booking at Tsendze again. Unfortunately they could not refund me for the night at Punda Maria and I had to pay extra for the night at Tsendze."


- Steve Bothma (RSA)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"We love this cosy camp!"


- Gunvor Lundfelt (Swedish)

Punda safari tents in August

"This was the most comfortable accommodation. We loved it and will be back. In March after the rains(we pray for rain every day) and again next August. We love the peace of this remote area. It's our favourite place on the planet."


- Debbie van der Plank (SA)

Skukuza

"All the camps we stayed at were really nice, but I do have to mention Skukuza - that was awful, terrible actually, so disappointing. We never did get a camp site, and none with electricity (which we paid for). It was crowded and cramped, we just parked our camper on the sidewalk next to a camp, we left a night earlier than we should have. The restaurant (tree) was one of the worst meals I have ever had, honestly it should never have been served like that, the chef should be 'in trouble' for that meal. Sweet potato glassy and cold, lamb cutlets very underdone, no butternut (as on the menu)- overall dry and un-edible. for the price it was really a ripoff, there were a number of people complaining, for the beautiful venue it really should be upgraded. The waiters, though very friendly were terribly unsuited for the job. The shop there was great. I will never go back to Skukuza again. The rest of the park was wonderful - Punda my favourite. Thank you"


- Jill Howitz (south africa)

It's the small stuff

"Punda Maria:
Tented Unit 7:

The tent in general the best we have seen! The deck is stunning and we had some awesome evening visits by the genets and bushbaby.
Kitchen basin leaks into cupboard as is in desperate need of repairs. The kettle leaks.
Tin opener rusted beyond use due to water leak in kitchen basin.
Only 3 of each crockery & cutlery, 4 required for 2 people as often more than 1 meal after unit is services.
Microwave & toaster noticeably absent again.
Monkey proof bin required on patio. In fact all the bins in the unit were not able to close as they are all broken.
1 broken light and another missing globe.
Extra blankets not in the unit.
Braai broken and rusted. Needs to be replaced in it's entirety. Consider webber braais in all tented units.
Reception very slow and crowded.

We love Kruger and will be back, but felt that the small details were overlooked and the person stocking the unit does not think like a guest. I'm sure we are not the only guest who like toast for breakfast and might braai for 2 days as we will be going on a night drive, and just want to heat up our food when we return."


- R & W Jordaan (South African)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"Chalets with out a kitchenette is awful. They do have space to put in a shelf with microwave etc. A portable braai opposite the chalet would be great."


- ann sears (s.a.)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"Well done a relatively lovely stay at Punda Maria, But I think the bungalows need upgrading and there needs to be more seating around the braai area."


- Amanda Futter (S.A.)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"1) Ablutions at Punda inadequate ."


- P.W. Koen (RSA)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"The ablution facilities at Punda rest camp are inadequate which results in blockages of sewerage systems . Otherwise it was in order ."


- P. W. Koen (RSA)

Punsa maria - stay over

"It was the 1st time that we slept over in Punda Maria. Was very surprised with the tent-hut It was excellent.Maybe it is just time for new towels. W were only there for one night but the receptionist was clued up and the rest of the time there was nice."


- wilna du toit (SA)

mr

"Workers in punda speed with vehicles inside camping area making n lot of dust. Other wise exelend"


- HP Cordier (RSA)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"Although a small camp very well situated, organised and friendly"


- Jan Koetsier (Netherlands)

Fantastic!!!

"Fantastic!!! We really enjoyed every second!!"


- Karlien Joubert (South Africa)

The remote and beautiful north

"Our first night in Kruger and we really enjoyed it. We took the circular route from the lodge in the evening and the following early morning and saw animals that we didn't see anywhere else in the park including a group of male then female nyala and sharpe's grysbok.
The camp is small and charming. You really have the feel of getting away from it all. We spent a wonderful morning up at Klopperfontein watching elephants playing in the water and a whole host of supporting characters including herds of buffalo, zebra and eland all making their way down for a drink. The birdlife also entertained with a secretary bird flying overhead, 2 fish eagles coming into land and a saddle billed and woolly necked stork catching food that the elephants stirred up. Klopperfontein was certainly a Kruger highlight for us."


- Anne Balfour (UK)

Punda Maria

"We came back from Mozambique and decided to sleep over at Punda maria, after two long days of driving we got to the camp and received friendly service from all staff! We also went on a sunset drive and found it very educational ( not the boring facts taken from the how to book) and relaxing. will definitely be going there again!"


- Eben van Schalkwyk (SA)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"Nice camp with staff that did a good job. The camp is smaller and therefore shop is not as well stored but that is understandable. The bungalows were beautiful and well planned."


- Helene Andersson Novela (Swedish)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"My husband and I absolutely love Kruger and often try squeeze in a detour on our way down to Durban to visit family. Our last visit was perhaps the most disappointing one to date - we saw very few animals, which is par for the course on game holidays. (What saved the day was an amazing sighting of a very healthy male Sable!) What was the most disappointing was the staff service at Punda Maria whilst eating at their restaurant. A very aggressive teenage monkey attempted to attack me (I am 13 weeks pregnant) and then proceeded to jump from the tree onto a nearby table and stole food from the patrons - with our waiter watching and doing absolutely nothing! We reported it to the restaurant manager who had a very hard time convincing the duty manager to come and actually do something about the monkey. Whilst waiting for him, the monkey tried to attack yet again - fortunately I was not afraid of her and scared her off for good. The duty manager arrived a while later, when all the monkeys had disappeared. One cannot help but wonder what would happen if that monkey had bit one of us!

Then, we stopped at Shingwedzi for a bite to eat and to withdraw some cash and were very disappointed at the staff attitude toward us in the curio shop. We experienced the same indifferent attitude at the Phalaborwa Gate curio shop.

Despite the staff service, we still had a good stay in Kruger and will definitely try come back - the Kruger bug has bitten and bitten hard!

I would like to note that the staff serving us at our check in for Tsendze (at Mopani) were a welcome relief from the surly faces encountered elsewhere."


- Tamryn-Dael Davy (South African)

Punda Maria

"The staff was probably the best we have encountered in the Kruger. Helpful, friendly and always keen to assist. Wonderful camp."


- George van der Merwe (South African)

Punda Maria Restcamp

"Another still well run camp with pleasant staff. No problem and thought the new water hole is wonderful. Thanks."


- Lesley Wilson (SA)

Great sightings in the Park

"Overall it was a great trip with some great viewing."


- John Mcginn (South Africa)