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About this place

Pretoriuskop is the oldest rest camp in the Kruger National Park, set among ancient granite outcrops in the high-rainfall south-west of the park. The surrounding country is distinctive, with thick vegetation, tall sour grass and rocky koppies that set it apart from the rest of Kruger. Fine specimens of Natal mahogany, marula and sycamore fig shade the camp itself.

The area is known for species that are hard to find elsewhere in the park. Small herds of sable, eland and Lichtenstein's hartebeest are a special draw, while the rocky outcrops shelter klipspringer, oribi, red duiker and rock hyrax. White and black rhino, buffalo and elephant are seen on the loop roads, and wild dog and cheetah are recorded with some regularity. The nearby Mestel and Shitlhave dams add hippo and reedbuck to the mix.

Facilities are generous for a bush camp, with a restaurant, cafeteria, shop, swimming pool, communal kitchens and a filling station. The Numbi Gate lies a short drive away.

Get to know where you stay

Around the camp

Pretoriuskop as SANParks lays it out. Choose the part of camp you would like; we ask for it when you request availability, and SANParks assigns the unit when they confirm.

Where would you like to be?

Bungalows, sleeps 2Units BD2M · BD2MZ · BG2 · BG2D
Bungalows, sleeps 2 to 6Units BG6 · EB2 · EB3 · EB5 · EB6
Bungalows, sleeps 2 to 4Guest cottages, sleeps 6Units BD2 · BD2D · BD2Z · BG4 · EB2 · ES2 and 3 more

Schematic, not to scale.

What the codes mean

SANParks names every unit by a code. The letters say what it is, the number says how many it sleeps, and any letters after that mark a view, an accessible unit or a perimeter position. Tap a code for that room's rates and photos.

Not sure which code to ask for? Dassie has the Pretoriuskop key in front of it.

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Availability

Any available room

20 rooms, sleeps 2 to 16

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October 2026

November 2026

A night is shown as unavailable only when every room is taken.

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Where you'll sleep

Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.

Bungalows

15 rooms · from R 625 · sleeps 2 to 6

2 guests

From R 1,670 a night

2 guests

From R 770 a night

2 guests

From R 770 a night

3 guests

From R 770 a night

6 guests

From R 1,575 a night

5 guests

From R 770 a night

6 guests

From R 625 a night

2 guests

From R 1,670 a night

4 guests

From R 3,730 a night

2 guests

From R 1,492 a night

2 guests

From R 1,670 a night

2 guests

From R 1,355 a night

2 guests

From R 1,670 a night

2 guests

From R 1,492 a night

4 guests

From R 1,492 a night

Guest houses

2 rooms · from R 5,665 · sleeps 9 to 16

9 guests

From R 5,665 a night

16 guests

From R 8,882 a night

Guest cottages

2 rooms · from R 3,730 · sleeps 6

6 guests

From R 3,730 a night

6 guests

From R 3,730 a night

Camp sites

1 room · from R 390 · sleeps 6

6 guests

From R 390 a night

Nature

What lives at Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

43 birds and 6 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.

The oldest, highest and wettest camp in the park (built 1928), on granite koppies in sourveld: dense bush and tall grass make game harder to spot, which is why the birding is so good.

These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Location

±7 km from Numbi Gate · nearest town Hazyview, ±20 km · nearest airport Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP), ±29 km

Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.

Important information

Check-in and check-out

Check-in Time

14:00 - 18:00

Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.

Check-out Time

By 10:00

Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.

Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days

Refund schedule

  • 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
  • No refundwithin 30 days of check-in

Please note that some accommodations may have their own specific cancellation policies that differ from our standard policy. These will be clearly indicated on the accommodation's page or during the booking process.

For any questions regarding cancellations or to request a cancellation, please contact our customer support team.

Pet policyNo pets

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed

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Before you book

Payment terms

Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.

Cancellation PolicyStrict

  • 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
  • No refundwithin 30 days of check-in

Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.

Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.

House rules

Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.

Liability

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pretoriuskop Rest Camp located?

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp is inside Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga, about 7 km from Numbi Gate. The nearest town is Hazyview, about 20 km away, and the nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP), about 29 km away. These are straight-line distances; park roads are slower.

How many guests can Pretoriuskop Rest Camp accommodate?

Each room sleeps between 2 and 16 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.

How do I book Pretoriuskop Rest Camp?

Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.

Want to find out more?

Ask Dassie anything about this place or the area.