Letaba Rest Camp, Kruger
The idyllic Letaba Rest Camp is situated on a sweeping bend of the Letaba River, midway between the southern and northern boundaries of the Kruger National Park. Letaba means “river of sand”, and the sandy riverbed is an excellent location for game viewing, particularly elephant, which thrive in the area. Letaba is a green oasis in the surrounding mopane veld, and remains a firm favourite with visitors. At night the stars overlook a symphony of sounds. Owls, nightjars, frogs, fruit bats, crickets and cicadas all vie to be heard, until the lion roars, then all are silent. There is a range of accommodation types on offer at Letaba, including guest houses, cottages, bungalows, huts, furnished safari tents, and camping and caravan sites. Letaba boasts a variety of activities in addition to the game-viewing for the Kruger Park is famous. Visit the Masorini Ruins and the Matambeni Bird Hide nearby. Educational programmes for kids, wildlife films, and the Letaba Elephant Hall provide informative fun. Guided bush walks and bush breakfasts and barbecues are a great way to experience the wilderness.
Why we like it
River attracts abundant game, variety of activities besides game viewing, perfect for families
Quick Facts
Accommodation Type: | Self-catering, Camping |
Rates from: | Less than $150 p.p.p.d. |
Camp Size: | Very Large |
Max No of Guests: | 120 |
Children Friendly: | Yes |
Minimum Age: | 0 |
Grading and Accreditation
Star Grading: | Not Graded |
Green Rating Accreditation: | No |
Responsible Tourism Certified: | No |
Location
Details | Distance (Km) | Travel Time (Min) | |
Nearest Town | Phalaborwa | 55 | 70 |
Nearest Major City | Nelspruit | 280 | 270 |
Nearest Major Airport | Kruger Mpumalanga International | 250 | 315 |
Nearest Hospital | Phalaborwa Hospital | 55 | 65 |
Park / Reserve
Activities
Primary
Game DriveSecondary
Guided Game DriveGuided Walk
Optional
CampingGuided Bush Walks
Camp Walk
Bush Braai (Barbecue)
Bird Hide
Facilities
Room
60 x Campsites5 x Huts
20 x Safari Tents
86 x Bungalows
10 x Guest Cottages
2 x Guest Houses
Camp
Swimming poolLaundry service
Conference facilities
Information centre
Restaurant
Shop
Post Box
ATM
Petrol Station
Roadside Assistance
Basic First Aid Assistance
Letaba Elephant Hall
This Experience
Safari type
Big 5 SafariSpecialist Species
Big 5Buffalo
Elephant
Lion
Malaria area
YesSuitable for
CouplesChildren
Families
Small groups
Large groups
Where
Area: Limpopo
