Letaba Rest Camp

National Park Camps | Kruger National Park | South Africa Letaba Rest Camp is situated between the Southern and northern boundaries of the famous Kruger National Park on the banks of the Letaba River. The name 'Letaba' means "river of sand." This river is a tremendous location for game viewing, particularly for elephant sightings. The camp is set in a green oasis surrounded by Mopane trees.

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Overview

The gardens of Letaba render rich colors in winter, with several aloe species and the Impala lily in full bloom. The aloes attract various birds, including the white-bellied and Marico sunbird, crested barbet, black-headed oriole, and black-eyed bulbul.

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Rating | Comfortable

Highlights & What to Expect

  • The central location of Letaba makes it possible to conduct extensive game drives to the north and south of the camp.
  • Mopani veld attracts large elephant herds that can often be seen from the camp restaurant overlooking the Letaba River.
  • Book a night drive with camp to see nocturnal animals like Aardwolf, rarely seen in the daytime.
  • Relax around the fire, savoring a BBQ under the star-studded African Sky.
  • Savor daily safari activities with your guide in the sublime African Wilderness.
  • Visit the Elephant Museum in Camp, where some of the most giant tuskers ever to roam Kruger can be seen.

Location & Setting

Letaba is set on the banks of the Letaba River in central Kruger National Park. The camp is most easily accessible from Orpen Gate (A drive of about an hour and a half), with Hoedspruit being the closest town. Ancient trees shade the bungalows from the harsh African sun, and bushbuck and warthogs can often be seen grazing the campgrounds.

Rooms

The accommodation options range from guest houses and cottages to bungalows and camping. On a Kruger National Park safari with African Sky, you will always have a private air-conditioned room with an en suite bathroom, irrespective of the accommodation type, which may vary depending on group size.

Facilities

The camp offers a restaurant, a small shop, and a swimming pool. Although not luxurious, these accommodations are very comfortable. Letaba provides an ideal base to enjoy the wildlife while on safari in South Africa. Guests who stay in the camp have a clear view of the other side of the river and can watch animals as they converge at the water's edge.

Amenities

Rooms

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Bar

Restaurant

Swimming Pool

Wifi

Activities

Game Drives

Bush Dining

Bird Watching

Bush Walks

Stargazing

Bush Picnics

Night Drives