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Shingwedzi Rest Camp
Kruger's largest rest camp and administrative capital, on the banks of the Sabie River
Phabeni · 20 minutes
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Northern Kruger Accommodation
Gates: Phalaborwa, Punda Maria, Pafuri (border gate)
From JHB: 6–8 hours depending on which section. Phalaborwa Gate is the closest northern entry (about 6 hours). Punda Maria is 7–8 hours. Flight to Phalaborwa Airport, then 5 min to gate.
Best: Wet season (November to March) is actually the best time for birding, with migratory species arriving. Dry season still good for general game at waterholes. The north is less seasonal than the south because visitor numbers are low year-round.
12 accommodation listings in Northern Kruger
SANParks Rest Camps
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SANParks Rest Camps
Big 5
Punda Maria Rest Camp
Kruger's northernmost camp — a birdwatcher's paradise in the botanical garden of the park
Punda Maria · 10 minutes
🦅 Birdwatcher's paradise
🌳 Botanical garden of Kruger
🌿 Gateway to Pafuri
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