Guest reviews for Skukuza Restcamp

Skukuza Rest Camp

"The Safari tents are well kept and clean. Very enjoyable stay!! Was our first but definitely not our last."


- Tina Olivier (RSA)

No fan

"The stay in the Skukuza rest camp was ok, but it was very hot because there was no fan. The following day we complained about this and a fan should be delivered but it never did. I loved the Kruger Park experience, but the service in the Skukuza camp was disappointing."


- Lene Bakker (Dutch)

Skukuza

"Die kamp is te besig , en die verblyf was nie op standaard nie. Baie warm en die lugreelaar het nie behoorlik gewerk nie. Diere was skaars."


- PP Gouws (SA)

Restaurant KNP Skukuza

"When you stay at night and use the restaurant, the variety of food was in our period (end of November)minor.

Another item is when you stay at several camps they offer almost all the same but at Skukuza we had minor options, no buffet which is normally offered."


- Marlies Vermeesch-Holtmann (The Netherlands)

Skukuza - huge array of animals to be spotted

"Despite only staying in the park for 25 hours, we got to see the Big 5 (including 2 leopards) as well as some lesser seen animals such as a porcupine (in the camp!) and a large spotted genet on our night drive. Definitely check out the boards at reception to see where the animals are and try to get sightings off other drivers."


- Rachel Spencer (Australian)

What a great weekend!

"This was a weekend to remember, and will definitely do it again with my family, the safari tents was great, well equipped, with Hyenas running up and down the fence at night time. The only down fall was the swimming pools that was not clean, so we could not swim on the Friday when we got there and needed it so badly (VERY HOT), but it was cleaned on the Saturday and the rest of our weekend was GREAT. The staff was REALLY professional, and REALLY FRIENDLY. The ablution blocks was also something to experience, very very clean. Well done guys you gave us a weekend we will never forget, you will see us soon, as well as friend that already took your telephone number."


- Chantal (RSA)

Bush break away

"We had a wonderful time in Kruger. The staff in the park was very friendly & helpful.
We will be going back very soon."


- Christie (South African)

Disappointed

"Hi,

We arrived on Friday saw lots of animals an booked in at Skukuza. Couldn't have a better time. Saturday, nice not too hot day - saw leopard was so happy but was looking for lion and didn't see a lion the whole weekend. Booked in at Olifants, wasn't that nice but did not have any other choice.
1st disappointment: when we got there we needed to pay conservation fees (why isn't it included in the weekend stay?)
2nd disappointment: every camp we got, on the board it said that people saw lions near by, we didn't see any lion.
3rd disappointment: we stopped at a place to make some coffee and eat something and the baboon came and stole our food, only a small sign on bathroom say beware of baboon. Not even someone to chase them away.
4th disappointment: on the net it shows that Olifants camp has got a swimming pool when we got there no swimming pool :-(
5th disappointment: we didn't like Olifants that much so I phone Letaba and ask if they have space and if it is possible for us to move (we already paid) then the guy said to me yes. So we went to Letaba when we got there he said to me he didn't know that I booked at a agency and that he can't help me (why didn't the guy asked me on the phone with whom I booked?). So we needed to go back to Olifants to sleep. Our weekend wasn't fun anymore.
And then we needed to pay conservation fee again at Olifants.

I don't know if I will come there soon again or refer someone there.

Kind Regards
Louise"


- Louise (South Africa)

Experience

"We had an awesome weekend. We would like to give thumbs up for the Kruger park, with checking in, the systems were down, but the personnel behind the counter was still helpful, efficient and friendly, the shops were well stocked, the restrooms always clean. When checking out at Numbi gate we also had the same warm personnel helping us and thanked us for visiting the Park, we are already planning our next trip to the Kruger Park. THANX SO MUCH!"


- Flip de Beer (S/A)

Kruger National Park Experience

"We enjoyed our stay at Skukuza camp area and the people there are friendly. We were lucky to get the big five in the Skukuza area as time was against us to drive to far. We were never before so lucky to see a leopard in the park and were very happy to see one the day before we left. The weather was awesome as it was cloudy most of the time and not too hot."


- Henriette Bam (RSA)

Skukuza Restcamp

"Very beautiful lodge regrettably no candles and we had a long power cut, very clean"


- Miss Brigitte Fraipont (Belgium)

Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the animals

"My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the animals at Kruger, it was a new experience for us. During our stay we saw the Big 5 which made it very special. However, we were a bit disappointed about the accommodation. Our room was clean, but the bed linens were dingy and the towels smelled used. We had an ant problem, with ants falling from ceiling onto one of the beds in huge numbers.

We also would have liked to have been given a bungalow with a screened veranda…there were many empty bungalows so we don’t understand why the one we were given didn’t have a screened veranda.

The roads were well maintained, the directions and signs were excellent, and the personnel were friendly and cooperative.

Thank you for this opportunity to give some feedback,"


- Wanda Walker (American)

Nice Stay but the Cottage Needs Some Work

"This was a nice stay. We enjoyed the Cottage. It is one of the nicest spot in Skukuza. However the inside of the cottage is really needing some repair."


- Doug Black (Mozambique)

Skukuza restcamp

"Everything was clean BUT the fan was not working, there was no remote control for the TV in case you wanted to watch TV and the there was no ears on the cup to drink tea or coffee. The Kruger Park is excellent but for the amount you pay for the accommodation, you expect the basics like the fan to work."


- Anniel Lambrechts (RSA)

Kruger Park

"The stay at Kruger was disappointing. At the shops the service was poor and the variety of food available was shocking. At the camp itself it looked neglected at not well looked after. What was great is that the ablution blocks was neat and clean."


- Hanro (RSA)

Brilliant park, poor accommodation

"Just a few issues.
1) The fridges at the bungalows need latches to prevent monkeys from stealing food.
2) The safe in the cupboard is installed in such a way that you actually can't hang clothing up.
3)Our braai had an incomplete set of grids and we had to go and find the missing grid.
4) For the price that we paid, I expected a queen size bed with some clean linen. Our linen and towels looked really old and washed out and it had stains on it. (That was a bit gross.)
5) Service in shops, like the Wooden Banana, was not good at all. Many people were unhappy about waiting for food.

Overall we had a very nice weekend and we where very happy and lucky to see a range of animals."


- Celeste Tennant (South-African)

Skukuza

"Very clean camp with nice shop and restaurant with friendly service. Also very good service at petrol station. Bungalow was very nice and big. Nice kitchen with average cutlery.

Only problem was they were fixing the bungalow in front of us and there was a lot of noise in the day. Not very nice. Not nice view as well."


- Ettiene (South African)

Skukuza Restcamp

"The unit we stayed in had blocked drain, we checked in late and went for dinner, so only found out after hours.
Dinner could have done with a kids' menu."


- Maureen Hughes (south africa)

Skukuza Restcamp

"Last night sadly. Very busy rest camp but very enjoyable."


- K Joubert (South Africa)

Skukuza

"The Camp is absolutely beautiful and accommodation is lovely, my only suggestion here would be to put up some sort of netting for the bungalows that have outside kitchens - even though we barricaded the fridge using chairs the naughty little monkeys managed to get into the fridge and spoiled a lot of our food and they also got away with a lot of fruit and yoghurts. The camp is family friendly and the pool is gorgeous. This camp is by far the best I saw on our trip and we also saw a lot of animals in this region. Will definitely be back again!"


- Gayenor Milne (South Africa)

Very nice place!

"Very nice place, a little expensive but definitely worth it.
During the days we were in the park and later we had a bbq!"


- Monique (Dutch)

Awesome

"We had a really good time...
Saw plenty of stuff you don't see a lot...
2 Big kudu bulls that fought and hippo running, a half eaten hippo and a dead one underneath a tree. The lions we saw were close to us every time.

Our camping facilities were great, the other campers were so friendly and we had a great time getting to know them.

We are definitely doing it again soon."


- So-Marie (South Africa)

Very disappointing!

"Wow what a disappointing experience. The booking procedure was perfect no problems and the lady (Carien Du PLessis) that help me was efficient and well organised. I attended a wedding in your staff camp so I requested an early book in by Mari who told me it would be possible if the previous people vacated on time and that she would note it in the diary as she would not be there and that I should speak to either Nomonde/Kate. On arrival they told me no early check in's so I informed them that I had made an arrangement early the week and that Mari had noted this in the diary; they then referred me to the back office. I unfortunately can not remember who I then spoke to in the back office but it was one or the other. All members of staff had a "I don't feel like working today" attitude and I was informed that in fact there is no diary. I was sent to the front again and the gentleman who then assisted told me once again I couldn't check in and I once again had to go to the back office, one of the ladies in there managed to get herself up and walk over to the reception desk to tell him that I could in fact check in. When i arrived at the room we quickly took a shower which made me feel even worse as there was some/other pooh on the floor in the shower with a lot of hair.It is clear in my mind that that the bathroom had not been cleaned and that my 3 year old made the comment of "the floor is dirty, I don't want to walk barefoot!" is beyond me.For us as South Africans I suppose we are used to this service however;it is a shame that we allow this to be the norm when it comes to the way we treat the tourists! What a big disappointment!"


- Eunice Nieuwenhuis (South Africa)

Restaurant at Skukuza

"Hi
We were most disappointed with the restaurant at Skukuza, the waiter was surly and most unhelpful, the food was overpriced and disgusting, the take-away area was not much better. I think for visitors that are 'forced' to eat at the restaurant, mostly overseas visitors, they must be horrified at the rip off.
I am sure that at least the staff can be more friendly, they almost resent serving you and to get a smile out of them was impossible.
The bungalows were clean and a pleasure, reception staff good, its a pity the restaurant puts a bad taste in the mouth.
Karen Galt"


- Karen Galt (SA)

Nice experience but not as nice as Lower Sabie

"After our stay at Lower Sabie, our arrival at Skukuza was met with a little disappointment. Our bungalow was clean & adequate but conspicuously older than Lower Sabie. And had no cooking facilities (other than a wood braai outside). Facilities were less fancy, a lot more rustic than Lower Sabie.

I think the Skukuza & Lower Sabie rates were the same!

Game watching was still spectacular."


- Derek Schaefer (Australian)