Pretoriuskop
Pretoriuskop Camp is situated in the southwestern part of the Kruger National Park and is only 8 kilometres from Numbi Gate, 23 kilometres from the Phabeni Gate and 50 kilometres from Skukuza Rest Camp.
The camp lies in a hilly region of the Kruger with many picturesque rocky outcrops and granite hills.
The surrounding vegetation is varied with some well developed woodlands, grassland and a large granite dome known as the Shabeni Koppie on the S10.
Pretoriuskop is unique as brilliant red trees adorn the camp, pre-dating the decision to make exclusive use of indigenous plants in laying out rest camp gardens.
As you can see in the photo below, nostalgia prompted an exception to the rule and exotic flowering plants were allowed to stay.
The facilities in camp are; a petrol station.....
the shop that sells groceries, curios and has a plant nursery on the side...
A lovely large rock pool....
And an open air auditorium.....
Food and drink
A Wimpy restaurant that has very nice food, just the service sometimes can be a little slow but all in all it is good.....
Sable statue - the start of the in-camp sable walking trail - with the Restaurant and shop in the background
Pretoriuskop Camp features prominently in the history of tourism in the Kruger Park, since it was the first rest camp to be opened to visitors. There are some old camp pics in reception.
A walking trail in camp provides information boards with different points of interest, like the Royal Huts. They are called the Royal Huts as these units were specially built for the British Royal Family when they visited the Kruger Park in 1947...
Information on the various trees, like this silver cluster-leaf...
The Wolhuter hut that dates from 1930 and is one of the few original huts built in the Park to provide tourist accommodation. Though no longer in use, it is being meticulously restored to its original form.
On our walk round camp during the day and at night, we found a few birds and an owlet ........
Accommodation
Pretoriuskop is the oldest camp in the Kruger and as a result it has the old circular 'rondavels' with some that have been renovated.
The camps accommodation ranges from: 2 guest houses, family cottages, a few different types of bungalows, basic huts and rustic huts, campsite and safari tents.
Two Guest houses- Pierre Joubert guest house has 4 stand alone chalets with 2 beds in each, the main building has a dining room with bar and large lounge with fireplace.....
Doherty Bryant guest house, has 3 stand along chalets with 2 beds in each.
Each chalet has a bathroom with either shower or just bath; both guest houses have a fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave oven, stove and a large outdoor braai area.
the family cottages have 3 bedrooms, one with a double bed and 2 with 2 singles beds, bathroom with shower, an air con, fully equipped kitchen, a veranda with outdoor braai area....
The 2, 4 or 6 bed bungalows, each with en suite bathroom either with showers or baths, air-conditioning and a fridge, guests can choose between a bungalow with a kitchenette (with hotplate and sink) or communal kitchen facilities. You can hire a fully equipped utensil box (crockery, glasses, cutlery and frying pan) at reception.
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There are rustic 2, 3, 5 or 6 bed huts, with communal ablution facilities, fan, but no veranda.
There are no cooking utensils, crockery or cutlery, but a communal kitchen (located nearby) with sink and electric stoves and a cylinder that provides 24 hour boiling water.
braaing at our huts, we like to bring our go-anywhere braai so we can place it were we want to sit for some privacy.....
The other 2, 3, 5 or 6 bed huts have a fridge and air-conditioner. They share communal ablution and kitchen facilities. They have a small veranda.....
the camping sites have lovely shaded areas, with some perimeter sites, power points, communal ablutions and cooking facilities are available. The kitchen area includes 24 hour boiling water cylinder, electric hotplates and sink for washing up.......
Safari Tents at Tented Adventures Pretoriuskop- this is a tented site that caters for glamping guests. They have safari tents with 2 single beds or a double bed, with shared ablutions. All your meals are provided and they have two game drives per day...
Activities
Pretoriuskop rest camp offers a range of activities: guided game drives, guided walks and bush braais, just ask at reception when you check in.
The area surrounding the camp is good for cheetah, lion,elephant, wild dog, sable and the odd leopard sighting so keep your eyes peeled here!
There are a few dams and waterhols near by that produce some good sightings....
Don't forget to leave your key in the key box before leaving camp....
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The photographs should be taken in the camp or within the Pretoriuskop surrounds.
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Saddle-billed Stork 
We usually see these storks further north but this year we saw a pair at Transport Dam.
Elephant Roadblock
We were driving around Pretoriuskop and came across this herd of elephants crossing the road. We thought the delay would be a minute or two but we ended …
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