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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pstraughan" data-source="post: 1482132" data-attributes="member: 28197">My advice would be to take a really good look at the Sanparks website and decide what are the essential features of each camp.  Some are much bigger and therefore busier than others.We were in the Kruger in March/April.  We didn't like Berg en Dal at all - found it very gloomy and the chalets were dark.  It is a big camp and I think caters for big groups but it was virtually deserted and the restaurant only had two people eating in it.  Satara is also a big camp.  It was totally full when we were there because it was the start of the school holidays.  Very busy, but I agree a good base for seeing animals and a wide range of birds. If you are looking for an overnight near one of the gates, I can recommend Orpen.  It is a pleasant small camp - only 16 chalets - but it does have a shop.We also stayed at Mjejane, a new private concession on the Southern edge of the park.  Very luxurious but they have yet to get their programme of day time activities together.We visited Olifants, which is undergoing a programme of renovation.  It has arguably the best view in the Kruger and we would definitely like to go again.Some years ago we stayed at the restcamp at Shimuweni.  I wasn't interested in birds then but I remember that the animals came very close to the fence and that there was a good view of the river.  Chalets were nice (12years ago) but you do need to self-cater.  So don't rule out some of the smaller camps.Our intention next time is to go north - Punda Maria and Letaba - as we have not visited this area before. Having also stayed at Addo, Tsitsikamma and Bontebok, Kruger accommodation definitely needs upgrading but there again, you don't spend too much time in it. Hope this helps.Pat</blockquote>

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