Punda Maria Rest Camp 2025 ✅ - Prices and All you Need to Know about Punda Maria Rest Camp Kruger National Park

Punda Maria Rest Camp

Punda Maria Rest Camp is located in the northernmost part of the Kruger National Park. Nestled in the Sandveld Region, often called the Botanical Garden of the Kruger, this peaceful camp offers an authentic safari experience in a unique and scenic environment.

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Punda Maria Rest Camp Camping and Room Prices

Rates are per night and exclude 1% community fund which will be added when booking.

Punda Maria Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 01 November 2025 - 10 December 2025

Accommodation Type	Base Guests	Base Rate	Additional Adults
Camp Site (CK6) No Powerpoint	2	R 319	R 123
Camp Site (CK6P) With Powerpoint	2	R 378	R 123
Safari Tent (ST2 / ST2Z) Fully Equipped	2	R 1,599	N/A

Punda Maria Rest Camp Bungalow and Cottage Prices: 01 November 2025 - 10 December 2025

Accommodation Type	Base Guests	Base Rate	Additional Adults
Bungalow (BG2) Communal Kitchen	2	R 1,362	N/A
Bungalow (BD3) Kitchenette	2	R 1,697	R 355
Russel Cottage Fully Equipped	4	R 3,873	N/A
Family Cottage (FU6 / FU6Z)	6	R 4,441	N/A

Punda Maria Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 11 December 2025 - 13 January 2026 & 28 March 2026 - 31 October 2026

Accommodation Type	Base Guests	Base Rate	Additional Adults
Camp Site (CK6) No Powerpoint	2	R 425	R 123
Camp Site (CK6P) With Powerpoint	2	R 484	R 123
Safari Tent (ST2 / ST2Z) Fully Equipped	2	R 1,776	N/A

Punda Maria Rest Camp Bungalow and Cottage Prices: 11 December 2025 - 13 January 2026 & 28 March 2026 - 31 October 2026

Accommodation Type	Base Guests	Base Rate	Additional Adults
Bungalow (BG2) Communal Kitchen	2	R 1,528	N/A
Bungalow (BD3) Kitchenette	2	R 1,895	R 355
Russel Cottage Fully Equipped	4	R 3,873	N/A
Family Cottage (FU6 / FU6Z)	6	R 4,441	N/A

Punda Maria Rest Camp Under Canvas Prices: 14 January 2026 - 27 March 2026

Accommodation Type	Base Guests	Base Rate	Additional Adults
Camp Site (CK6) No Powerpoint	2	R 319	R 123
Camp Site (CK6P) With Powerpoint	2	R 378	R 123
Safari Tent (ST2 / ST2Z) Fully Equipped	2	R 1,457	N/A

Punda Maria Rest Camp Bungalow and Cottage Prices: 14 January 2026 - 27 March 2026

Accommodation Type	Base Guests	Base Rate	Additional Adults
Bungalow (BG2) Communal Kitchen	2	R 1,220	N/A
Bungalow (BD3) Kitchenette	2	R 1,540	R 355
Russel Cottage Fully Equipped	4	R 3,186	N/A
Family Cottage (FU6 / FU6Z)	6	R 3,944	N/A

Accommodation Options

As one of only two main rest camps on the north of the Tropic of Capricornm Punda Maria is a perfect base to explore the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of this exceptional area.

Campsites Safari Tents Bungalows Family Cottage Russell Guest Cottage

Campsites (Max 6)

Campsite Facilities

Shared Ablutions
Shared Self service laundry facilities
No electricity points
Shared Kitchen facilities with 24-hour boiling water,electric hot plates and washing up facilities

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Safari Tents (Max 2)

Safari Tent Facilities

Ceiling Fans
En-suite shower, toilet and washbasin
Covered verandah with dining table and chairs
Kitchenette equipped with a fridge/freezer, 2 plate hot-plate, kettle, utensils and a sink
Braai Facilities

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Bungalows (Max 3)

Bungalow Facilities

Air conditioning
En-suite shower, toilet and washbasin
Kitchenette with a 2 plate hot-plate, Fridge/freezer, kettle, utensils and a sink

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Family Cottage (Max 6)

Family Cottage Facilities

Air Conditioning
Double Storey
3 x Bedrooms
3 x en-suite bathrooms with shower, toilet and washbasin
Well-equipped kitchen for self-catering
Lounge with TV and selected DSTV channels
Covered patio with dining table and chairs
Braai Facilities

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Russell Guest Cottage (Max 4)

Russell Guest Cottage Facilities

2 x Bedrooms
2 x En-suite bathrooms
Air conditioning
Braai Area
Ceiling fans
Braai Area
Lounge with TV and selected DSTV channels
Fully equipped kitchen
Veranda
Dining Room
Outside Lapa

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Amenities

Reception
Basic first aid assistance
Public Telephone
Post Box
Mini ATM Facility in the restaurant
Cafeteria
Shop
Restaurant
Communal Laundromat
Filling Station
Communal Kitchens
Communal Ablutions
Braai Facilities
Swimming Pool
Day visitor picnic area located next to the Punda Maria Gate

Activities

Guided Bush Walks
Morning, night and day Guided game drives
Bird Hide overlooking the waterhole on the camping site fence
Paradise Flycatcher camp walk
Nyalaland Wilderness Trail

Sights

Wildlife like Kude, Nyala, Buffalo, Sharpe's Grysbok, Vervet Monkey, Baboon, Hippo and Crocodile
Trees found uniquely in the area is the majestic Baobab, Pod Mahogany, Weeping Wattle, White Syringa, Silver Cluster leaf and Mixed Bushwillow
Birdlife like Yellow-bellied Bulbul, Terrestrial Bulbul, Bearded Robin, Black Eagle and White-necked Raven

Punda Maria Rest Camp is situated 8km from the Punda Maria Gate

Punda Maria Rest Camp

Kruger National Park