Olifants Rest Camp

A really great stay, but only for two nights. We battled a little with the humidity as there is no electricity, but the rondawels are well maintained and beautifully serviced. The kitchen is basic but functional and the bathrooms are very clean. The hostess, is AMAZING as is the view from the chalets closet to the fence. Highly recommended!

This is a great location as it has amazing views over the Olifant's river. But the basic chalet's didn't even offer a kettle for making coffee in the mornings. Great to have a fridge available. Not great that I can't prepare any food since there is no kitchenette. Some of the bigger chalets do have kitchenettes. And the family lodgings also have more to offer, but I find a kettle the very least that should be offered.

Olifants has panoramic views from most of the permimeter bungalows. The bungalow was serviced daily with fresh towels and soap. Even our braai grid was cleaned. The kitchen is equipped with the basics. The kettle was replaced promptly when it stopped working. Note that the braai area is situated awkwardly in front of the parking spot. No working surface close to the braai to place utensils or meat. I suggest bringing a camp table along for this, as well as comfy camping chairs. A highlight of our Elephant Camp visit was the bush walk with Abel and Promise. Both guides were a cut above with their knowledge of fauna, flora and history of the park. Abel's knowledge of local bird life was impressive. He was able to mimic calls and pointed out a great variety of birds. The restaurant serves very tasty meals. They ran out of ice cream during our visit, but apart from that, we were very happy with the service and the meals.

We were mostly satisfied. The bungalows are a bit outdated. However, the bathrooms and beds are clean. The restaurant is very good and highly recommended.

I had a great experience at Olifants Rest Camp — the views over the river were absolutely breathtaking, especially at sunset. The camp was peaceful, well-maintained, and offered a real sense of being in the wild without sacrificing comfort. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the whole stay even more enjoyable.

The only redeeming feature of this establishment is the view. The chalets—if they can be referred to as such—are severely outdated. The beds are uncomfortably hard, and both the showers and toilets are prone to leaking. Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to enjoy the natural surroundings, as the constant noise from the geyser and air conditioning units overpowers any ambient sounds. The restaurant was in an unacceptable condition, with dead bats on the floor and staff who appeared entirely disinterested in providing even a basic level of service. I was also locked out of my unit after the sliding door closed too firmly and engaged the lock. When I approached staff for assistance, I was met with indifference and made to wait while they finished counting their tips before addressing my situation. It is deeply concerning that there seems to be no sign of effective park management. Judging by the state of the facilities and the apparent lack of accountability, this is clearly not an isolated complaint. For many international visitors, this destination is intended to be a highlight of their South African experience. Regrettably, this was one of the most disappointing experiences I’ve had in my own country in years.

Hands down the best rest camp in Kruger. Amazing views from all over camp - get yourself a river view one if you can as there’s nothing like watching the sun set over the river there. Restaurant is solid too with a beautiful view! Game drives are worth a go! We loved the night drive! The whole camp is up on a hill so it’s a different vibe to the other camps around!

Was the worst camp we stayed at in Kruger National Park. Door lock issues, leaking shower head (which they did fix pretty quickly) as well as water leaking though shower glass wall into the bathroom area. A few insects inside the room with evidence of rodents. A little tight room. There is no room to stretch out for sure. We survived. It was for only one night.