Olifants Camp

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Guests that visit Olifants will be exposed to an unforgettable window of Africa. The camp is situated a top a hill which towers several hundred feet over the Olifants river. Views from the lookout platforms allow one to see the river below, just as a soaring eagle would survey it, as it hunts from the skies.ACCOMMODATIONBungalows105 x 2, 3 or 4-bed units, equipped with en-suite ablutions (most with showers, but some with baths) and all units with air-conditioning. Some units have kitchenettes while others have communal kitchens. 2 x 4-bed units (2 single beds in each bedroom), equipped with two bathrooms (one en-suite), air-conditioning, lounge/dining area, large veranda and outside braai (barbeque) area. The open air kitchen has a cooker plate and no microwave oven, dining room/lounge and outside braai facility, fridge/freezer combination, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.Guest HousesThese are large luxury units in prime positions, both with spectacular river view and several lookout decks. There are well-equipped kitchens (with microwave ovens), multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Limited channel DSTV televisions are provided. Nshawu: Sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms (2 single beds in each room) Lebombo: Sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms (1 queen size bed and 2 single beds in the other rooms) FACILITIES Restaurant Cafeteria Shop Laundromat Filling Station Communal Kitchens Basic First Aid Assistance Day Visitors Picnic Area in camp with gas braais (barbeques) for rent DSTV (limited channels) only available in Guest Houses and in TV hall Cellphone receptionWHAT TO SEE - Elephant - Lion - Hippopotamus - Nile Crocodile - Martial Eagle Because Olifants Camp is situated in a transitional zone, 2 distinct types of vegetation can be found, offering a wide range of game. In the north, the low lying Mopane trees provide cover for zebra, impala and kudu. To the south, rolling plains offer most game, and a shaded lookout platform at Olifants Camp offers the opportunity to see hippopotamus and crocodile in the Olifants River as well as the occasional Lion kill.ACTIVITIES Guided Bush Walks Game Drives (in the company of trained field guides) Bush Breakfast and Bush Braai (Barbecue). Includes game drive to venue. Olifants Wilderness Trail (pre-booked overnight activity) Olifants River Back-Pack Trail Mountain Bike TrailsASTRONOMYWith the aid a large telescope, set up out here in the bush, you can explore Africas magnificent southern hemisphere skies and discover African star lore, as related by guides experienced in astronomy.