Location: Pretoriuskop
Restcamp is situated in the south-western part of the Kruger
National Park only 9 km from Numbi Gate.
Description:The
camp lies in a hilly region with many interesting, picturesque
rocky outcrops. Rare species like sable and rhino may be sighted
in this area as well as the more prolific species such as impala,
zebra and wildebeest.
Several historic
places, such as the Voortrekker road, the birthplace of Jock
of the Bushveld and the Albasini ruins are within a short drive
from the camp. The first tourist hut in the park, the Wolhuter,
is found in this camp.
Regulations:
Accommodation:
Sponsored
Accommodation:
Doherty
Bryant Boma
Facilities
(9 persons)
Three separate
air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a bathroom en suite (bath,
toilet and basin) as well as an open veranda with a small refrigerator.
One bedroom has one double bed and one single bed and the others
have three single beds in each.
The central diningroom and kitchen are on the open veranda. The kitchen
is equipped with an electric stove (with oven), refrigerator, sink,
cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. The whole complex is surrounded
by a reed boma. There is a central barbecue area and an outdoor shower.
Open parking.
Apply four months in advance.
Pierre
Joubert Guesthouse
Facilities
(8 persons)
Four identical
sleeping units (two persons per unit). Each unit has an air-conditioned
bedroom with two single beds, a bathroom (bath, shower, toilet
and basin) and a lounge.
The central recreation area consists of a lounge/diningroom with an
open veranda and patio and a lookout above the patio. Kitchen with
electric stove (with oven), refrigerator, sink, cooking utensils, crockery
and cutlery. Toilet and basin. The lounge/diningroom has ceiling fans.
Barbecue facilities.
Open parking.
Apply thirteen months in advance.
Other
Accommodation:
Six-bed
cottages with three bedrooms (each with two single beds and
air-conditioning), two bathrooms (one with bath and toilet
and the other with shower and toilet), a fully-equipped kitchen
(stove with oven) and veranda.
Four-bed
cottages with two bedrooms (each with air-conditioning and
three single beds) with one bathroom (bath and toilet), refrigerator
and veranda. Cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are not
provided.
Two-bed
huts with air-conditioning, shower, toilet, refrigerator,
a two-plate stove (without oven), and sink. Cooking utensils,
crockery and cutlery are not provided. One hut has been adapted
for handicapped persons.
Two-bed
and four-bed huts have air-conditioning, shower, toilet and
refrigerator. Cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are
not provided.
Two-bed,
three-bed, five-bed and six-bed huts with air-conditioning,
communal ablution facilities, wash basin and refrigerator
but without veranda. Cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery
are not provided.
Two-bed
huts with wash basin and communal ablution facilities but
no air-conditioning, veranda or refrigerator. Cooking utensils,
crockery and cutlery are not provided.
Services:
Electricity
(not at camp sites).
Film shows
on conservation and wildlife certain evenings.
A first-aid
centre.
Petrol and
diesel.
A restaurant.
Self-service
and take-aways at the cafeteria.
A swimming
pool for resident visitors.
A shop.
Laundromat
and irons.
Communal kitchens
with sinks and cooking facilities but no cooking utensils, crockery
or cutlery.
- Climate
Orpen is in a summer rainfall area. Such precipitation is usually
convectional and can result in heavy downpours. The summer
months (October to April) are hot and sometimes balmy. Winters
are warm and mild, although visitors going on night-drives
will require warm clothing.