Guest reviews for Skukuza Restcamp

30 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"The accommodation was good value for money (by Australian standards) but we had mice(or similar) in our thatched roof with droppings landing on my pillow. We later had a similar experience at Latabi (booked by someone else) with rats/bushbabies?. At Lower Sabie, a bird had nested in an external light, causing smoke to rise from the nest when the light was on. If it did ignite, the whole roof would have been burnt. Our neigbour, who saw the smoke, reported the incident."

- Jeff Kite (Australian)

27 Jan 2012

Skukuza Trip

"The trip was great, really enjoyed it."

- Londani (South African)

23 Jan 2012

Great time at Kruger Park

"Exceptional game viewing and we just missed the floods!
Best game viewing times very early morning till 10 am"

- D Troxler (SA)

23 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"Check in time of 14h00 is too late, bungalows must be available by 12h00.Most products and services are overpriced incl the new renewal fee for Wild Card.Most incidents seen of speeding or bad driving in KNP are staff or contractor vehicles.Reservation process is terrible and camps are NEVER full despite almost always being told so when booking."

- Greg Bisaro (SA)

23 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"We had an excellent stay and saw a lot of wild animals but was just disappointing with the condition and the lack of regular maintenance carried out on the pool at Skukuza restcamp. The sides of the pool was very dirty with visible grease marks and the water smelled like urine. At the high price of staying at the park I would not expect this."

- Jaco Coertze (RSA)

16 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"Had a great stay, but could not find an open campsite on my arrival. Feel that campsites should be better demarcated and numbered, and campers should be allocated a specific site.
Otherwise it was a great stay, and we'll definitely be back in the near future."

- Randall Griffiths (South African)

15 Jan 2012

Unscheduled Visit

"We decided to enquire about visiting the KNP 5 days before the proposed dates. The online system was easy to use and very effective. The stay at Skukuza camping site was great. Our site was shaded by trees and the ablution blocks were kept clean. The staff at reception were pleasant and efficient as were all the staff in the camp. My wife and my unscheduled stop was was welcome and most enjoyable."

- Richard du Toit (South African)

13 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"We really enjoyed our stay at the park, and will be there again very soon."

- Harsha Gosai (Wonderful Experience)

11 Jan 2012

Awesome Kruger

"We had a wonderful time though we could not make it to Satara camp area where we were told that the Big Five and other animals are "in huge supply" but no regrets; we still wanna go back to Satara and the northern parts of the Kruger. My first trip to the Kruger was not so memorable as I struggled to find even impalas and zebras. This time around I saw a hyena barely 5 minutes into the Kruger gate. Awesome experience"

- Tumelo Molefe (South African)

10 Jan 2012

High point

"Our one night stay in Kruger was the high point of our trip to SA. (Though the rest was spent at family so not really a comparison.)
Having been to Kruger before it reminded me what a great place it was. Making the trip in summer contributed to a new experience at there were lots of babies around!"

- SJ Smal (Canada)

10 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"The hot plate in our rondavel was very slow and it would not have been possible to cook on it. We had taken cold meats and salads with us and so coped. A kettle would have been nice! There was plenty of hot water and staff were courteous and helpful."

- Patricia McInerney (S African)

10 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"The dirt roads around Skukuza down to Malelane i.e. all connector roads such as Voortrekker and Ntwarhirhi road is in an appalling condition. There are even notices claiming that due to the drought roads can not be graded. Nonsense it rained a lot during December."

- DJ Joubert (SA)

09 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"Excellent December Holiday! Once in a lifetime experience."

- Marius Marais (SOUTH AFRICA)

09 Jan 2012

Skukuza rest camp

"Overall was this a very nice holiday. Again the toilets and bathrooms at the offices and in the camp (not the chalets) was not neat and clean. This make the whole experience not a nice one."

- Isobel (rsa)

05 Jan 2012

Comment on our 5 day stay

"Accommodation was comfortable and basic. However the amenities in the bungalows need attention - broken slatted table and old looking chairs. Cutlery/crockery very oddly paired. Perhaps a fan could be included in bungalows as well and a bit of a general upgrade done. At R1 000 per night one expects a little better standard and value for money (even for December holiday rate). KNP has become quite costly for SA residents to enjoy. Quality of food served at picnic restaurant not up to standard (breakfast VERY oily and distasteful). Staff friendly and helpful and facility at Skukuza shop very good although quite costly. Swimming pool at Skukuza not very clean and no grass area or good place to sit. However we were fortunate to view all the Big 5 and other wildlife as well."

- Glendyr Roberts (SA)

05 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"People from the adjacent bungalow took our table, chairs, pots and pans before we arrived, and we had to salvage them from other bungalows...
That was really annoying?

We went for a night drive, but it rained and was cold... Couldn't see much. Not sure it's a good value for money.

On a positive note, we went driving on our own and saw some amazing things over a course of 2.5 hours, so that was pretty cool.

Thanks."

- Susanna (USA )

04 Jan 2012

Kruger Park stay

"Kruger Park is by far the best camping experience you can have. We had a great time even though it rained every day, but winter is on its way and nature needs water. I have only two concerns, one can be addressed by the park the other needs to be handled by the visitors. The first one is the amount of day visitors in the camp on Christmas day. There were day visitors at the camp pool and they left very late, some were even still there at six. The other matter is the litter in the park. I find it terrible that people can be so selfish when visiting. Other than that and really both matters did not spoil my visit, just made me think. Thank you very much I rested completely as I always do when I am there."

- Lesley Bekker (South Africa)

03 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"I think the camp needs some renovations. I used to visit the Skukuza camp before and now it seems like the standard has dropped drastically."

- Andreas Mathebula (SA)

03 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"We love the Kruger Park dearly, but do find that the accommodation is very costly for the minimum basics and the restaurants are very average, compared to even a couple of years ago.Laundry facilities were non functioning!
Unfortunately, this time we have also notice a lot of litter along the roads, especially around Skukuza rest camp."

- Cornel Meyer (South African)

03 Jan 2012

Skukuza Restcamp

"Absolutely loved it at Skukuza. The only issue is the swimming pools that were not kept clean at all times and the area around the pools should be updated."

- Dennis Potgieter (RSA)

02 Jan 2012

X-mas 2011

"The food in the camp restaurants is horrible and unhealthy - please improve."

- Hanne Tang (Denmark)

28 Dec 2011

Wonderful Experience

"It was an amazing experience staying in Skukuza rest camp as well as the safari.
Would love to visit again."

- Namita (indian)

26 Dec 2011

Most Enjoyable

"We had a most enjoyable and pleasant stay and will be back."

- Johann Hanekom (RSA)

26 Dec 2011

Skukuza Restcamp

"Gate's closing times are confusing, they should be clearly stated that they close 20 minutes before closing time, I had to wait for an escort for 40 minutes while I have arrived 20 minutes before time and was told that outside and inside gates close at the same time so I can't be allowed in. I was taken to the room which did not have what was in the confirmation, sleeping bed which was to be there was not, aircon which was not there instead there was a noisy fan. Room service people were not friendly, first day they knocked on my window which I find completely unacceptable and second day the guy who was cleaning was very rude to us. Please train your staff to accommodate gay partners as well."

- Ms Faith Kgaditse (South African)

24 Dec 2011

Enjoyable Holiday

"Very enjoyable stay. Try to establish more cover over the tents, as it does get extremely hot in them. Fans were indicated on the website, but weren't available."

- Wayne Smithers (South African)