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Pafuri Border Camp

Kruger National Park, South Africa·SANParks rest camp·SANParks·Info checked October 2026

Pafuri Border Camp is a SANParks self-catering camp near the Pafuri border post and Crooks' Corner, a base for exploring the Luvuvhu and Limpopo rivers.

Far-northern Kruger
Self-catering
Near Crooks' Corner
Groups
AccommodationA self-catering camp for up to 18 near Crooks' Corner
OperatorSANParks
Safari styleSelf-drive in your own car
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaKruger's public roadsPublic roads across Kruger; vehicles must stay on designated roads · source · What's this?

Strengths

  • Self-drive at your own pace, at a low cost

Things to consider

  • Meals, drinks and guided drives are not included
  • Park conservation fees on top: €225 for your group
  • Long transfer: ≈ 166 km from Phalaborwa in a straight line
  • Among the pricier Kruger National Park lodges for your dates

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

A self-catering camp for up to 18 near Crooks' Corner. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
From (for 2)1 Jan – 31 DecR1,522.5€82

From R3,045 per night for two (LekkeSlaap); the camp sleeps up to 18. Self-catering. Kruger conservation fees are extra. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals≈ R600 pp / night (estimate)
Guided game drivesSelf-drive
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyR692 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Current SANParks priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Pafuri Border Camp (Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Unit

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Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is run by South African National Parks (SANParks). You can drive yourself on public roads and stay in SANParks rest camps, or book a lodge on a private concession inside the park.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SANParks). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National Park AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa50 kmPafuri Border
Nearest scheduled airportPhalaborwa (PHW)
Straight-line distance≈ 166 km
TransfersEnter through Pafuri Gate.
AccessNear the Pafuri border post and Crooks' Corner, far-northern Kruger.
Coordinates-22.4493, 31.3106

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages welcome.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€152 pp / night all-in€914 for 2 adults · 3 nights