Nthakeni Bush & River Camp
About
Accommodation
Self-catering stays are fully equipped: Mupane Tented Camp, Mulala Family Cottage, and Muvhuyu Cottage. Camping options include comfort stands Mufhanda and Mushato, riverbank sites Croc’s Corner, Marula and Mutale, bush camping at Baobab and Muniyi, and rustic camping at Nalombe.
Facilities
The camp has a restaurant, shop, gallery, and WiFi or internet. Guided tours and hiking trails are available. Activities include birding, 4x4 drives, cycling, and cultural visits into Venda.
Location & Surroundings
On the Mutale River near Pafuri Gate (5.5 km) in far north-east Limpopo, bordering Kruger and Makuya at Nkotswi. Cultural base for Lake Fundudzi, the Holy Forest, Sagole Big Tree, and Venda sites. Day trips to Pafuri Picnic Site and Crooks Corner.
House Rules
Rooms
Mupane Tented Group Camp 6 Sleeper
Semi-luxury Tented camp consisting of 3 separate thatched roof units next to each other. Private kitchen and bathroom. Solar lights and refrigerator available.
Muvhuyu Cottage 2 Sleeper
River-side Semi-luxury thatched roof cottage consisting of 1 bedroom with a queen bed. Private kitchen and bathroom. Solar lights and refrigerator available.
Mulala Family Cottage 4 Sleeper
River-side Semi-luxury thatched roof cottage consisting of 2 bedrooms with a queen bed and 2 single beds. Private kitchen and bathroom. Solar lights and refrigerator available.
Mufhanda Comfort Camp Stand 6 guests
Comfort River-side Camping Site Maximum of 6 Persons. Private shower, toilet and kitchenette. No fridge in kitchen. No electrical point.
Mushato Comfort Camp Stand 8 guests
Comfort Camping Stand. Maximum 8 Persons. 2 Private showers, 2 toilets and kitchenette. No fridge in kitchen. No electrical point
Croc's Corner Camp Stand 6 guests
A cozy campsite with excellent view over Mutale river. Own kitchenette (not equipped) and scullery. Private shower and toilet on site. Hot water with wood-fired geyser/donkey. NO electrical point on s
Marula Camp Stand 8 guests
A spacious RIVER SIDE camp stand with shade/sun options for 8 guests. 2 Private showers and 2 private toilets at central block. No electrical point. Water tap on site, fit for consumption.
Mutale Camp Stand 8 guests
A spacious RIVER SIDE camp stand. Can accommodate 8 guests. Stand with best view on river and nearest central block. 2 Private showers and 2 toilets located at central block. No electrical point. Wate
Baobab Camp Stand 8 guests
Bush camping under a majestic Baobab Tree. A spacious stand for up to 8 guests. 2 Private showers and 2 toilets on stand. No electrical point. Paraffin Lanterns supplied for lighting. Water tap on sit
Nalombé Camp Stand 6 guests
A rustic camp stand for the adventurous. Toilet and bucket shower on site. Tap with drinkable water on site. Please note: NO electrical point and no hot water at shower.
Muniyi Camp Stand 8 guests
A large bush campsite under a majestic Nyala tree. Private and remote. 1 Private shower, toilet and scullery on site. NO electrical point at site. Lighting with paraffin lamps. Hot water with wood-fir
Mugeri CS12
A large campsite under huge Leadwood and Nyala trees with plenty shade. Ideal for larger groups that would like to stay together on one camp stand.
Location
Directions
Off the R525 near Pafuri Gate. From the gate, approximately 2.2 km on tar, then approximately 3.9 km well-signposted gravel road to the camp. From Gauteng: N1 past Makhado toward Musina; after Baobab Toll Plaza turn onto R525 toward Pafuri Gate; lodge sign is approximately 2.8 km before the gate, th
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