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Northern Limpopo

Pafuri and northern Kruger

Fever trees, the Luvuvhu River and Kruger's quiet north, from Punda Maria to Crooks' Corner.
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Where to stay

Thatched lodge building beneath trees, Awelani Eco Tourism Lodge
Place to stay

Awelani Eco Tourism Lodge

Masisi / Pafuri approach

Bushveld stays near Pafuri Gate with landscape on the doorstep.

Swimming pool and sun deck beside a bush house, Baobab Hill House
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Baobab Hill House

Pafuri / northern Kruger

An exclusive-use house on a ridge above the Luvuvhu.

Lanterns and riverside camp seating beneath a twilight sky, Hutwini Walking Camp
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Hutwini Walking Camp

Pafuri / northern Kruger

A four-tent walking camp on the Luvuvhu River.

Timber cabin and veranda overlooking bushveld, Makuya (Singo)
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Makuya (Singo)

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A cliff-edge reserve stay looking toward the Luvuvhu.

Twin beds inside a canvas safari tent, Nkula Walking Camp
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Nkula Walking Camp

Pafuri / northern Kruger

A small tented base for guided walks in Makuleke.

Large tree shading a campsite and ablution enclosure, Nthakeni Bush & River Camp
Place to stay

Nthakeni Bush & River Camp

Bende Mutale / Pafuri approach

Off-grid cottages and campsites beside the Mutale River.

Elephants in a river below a wooded bank, Pafuri Camp
Place to stay

Pafuri Camp

Pafuri / northern Kruger

Tented suites beside the Luvuvhu in northern Kruger.

Small timber camp kitchen and wash-up building among trees, Pafuri Rivercamp
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Pafuri Rivercamp

Bende Mutale / Pafuri approach

Off-grid treehouse tents and campsites beside the Mutale River.

Long white thatched bungalow with a shaded veranda behind a low stone wall, Punda Maria Rest Camp
Place to stay

Punda Maria Rest Camp

Punda Maria / northern Kruger

A northern Kruger base in the Sandveld.

Illuminated thatched camp building beneath large trees at dusk, Shingwedzi Rest Camp
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Shingwedzi Rest Camp

Northern Kruger

A northern Kruger camp in mopane country.

Sirheni camp entrance between low gate pillars beneath leafy trees, Sirheni Bushveld Camp
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Sirheni Bushveld Camp

Northern Kruger

A small bushveld camp by the Mphongolo River.

What to do

Experiences, places to visit and ways to get around, in and near Pafuri and northern Kruger.

Questions about Pafuri and northern Kruger

What is Pafuri?
Pafuri is the far north of the Kruger National Park, between the Luvuvhu and Limpopo rivers, with riverine forest, fever trees and baobabs.
Where can I stay in the far north of Kruger?
Pafuri Camp has tented suites beside the Luvuvhu River in the Makuleke Contract Park, each with a private deck. Nkula Walking Camp is a small seasonal camp of four tents for guided walks in Makuleke. Punda Maria Rest Camp is a base for the far north of Kruger, with a restaurant, a shop, a filling station and a bird hide. Its official page states there is no Wi-Fi.
Can I walk in northern Kruger?
Nkula Walking Camp is run for guided walking safaris with experienced guides. The Pafuri Traverse is a demanding multi-day backpacking walk of around 10 to 15 km a day, for walkers with good fitness and hiking experience. SANParks offers guided bush walks at Punda Maria.
What is Thulamela?
Thulamela is a late Iron Age stone-walled site in northern Kruger. Official trail information lists ages 12 and above, and booking at least a week ahead is advised; ask SANParks at Punda Maria.

Journeys that pass here

  • The Heritage Route

    Follow the story of the Limpopo Valley's early kingdoms, its rock art and the living culture of the north.

  • Wildlife and big landscapes

    Combine private reserves in the Limpopo Valley with the far north of Kruger, and cross to Tuli if you have the time.

  • On foot

    Walking camps in the far north of Kruger, mountain trails in the Soutpansberg and guided bush walks.

Where next

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