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Pungwe Bush Camp

Manyeleti, South Africa·Bush camp·Pungwe·Info checked October 2026

Pungwe is a small walking-focused camp in the Manyeleti. The rate includes meals, a guided walk every morning and an afternoon game drive.

Daily morning walk
Four chalets
Unfenced camp
Good value
Accommodation4 semi-tented thatched chalets
OperatorPungwe
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children6 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Manyeleti; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?

Strengths

  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Small camp: 4 rooms
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • Only a “from” price is published, without dates
  • Children from 6 only
  • Bar drinks are extra
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price

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

Rooms

4 semi-tented thatched chalets. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
Room for 2, from1 Jan – 31 DecR5,950€322

From R11,900 per chalet per night for two (SA-Venues). No date ranges are given. 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 Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included

Manyeleti entrance fee R55 per person and a conservation fee; a morning game drive instead of the walk costs R395 per person.

Where to book

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

Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Pungwe Bush Camp (Manyeleti, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Semi-tented chalet

The lodge's booking page doesn't accept dates in a link, so clicking it copies your trip details above, ready to paste into the enquiry form. Prices there can differ from the published rates shown here.

Manyeleti

Manyeleti means “place of stars” in Xitsonga. Created in 1967 and managed by the Mpumalanga provincial government, it lies directly next to Kruger without fences, with Sabi Sand to the south and Timbavati to the north-west.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wild Wings Safaris: Manyeleti wildlife). 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 ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa5 kmPungwe Bush
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 44 km
TransfersAsk the camp about transfers.
AccessWestern Manyeleti.
Coordinates-24.5941, 31.4037
ReserveManyeleti

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenNo children under 6.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

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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€322 pp / night all-in€1,933 for 2 adults · 3 nights