Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Description

Berg-en-Dal is situated on the banks of the Matjulu Spruit with a view of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and southern sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. There are large trees along the streams and dry riverbeds. Special care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp. Berg-en-Dal is also the only camp set in a rugged mountain environment and is built on the site of a prehistoric settlements.

Accommodation

Bungalows

• 69 x 3-bed units, equipped with en-suite bathrooms (showers, no baths) and air-conditioning. Kitchenettes have hotplates and sinks and you have a choice of with or without perimeter view. Please confirm when booking.

Family Cottages

• 23 x 6 bed units, (two of which are accessible to wheelchairs) with 2 rooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds and 2 bunk beds in lounge) with separate shower, toilet and bath. Units equipped with open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge and bedrooms are air-conditioned.

Guest Houses

• These are large luxury units in prime positions in the camp. There are well-equipped kitchens (with microwave ovens), multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Fully air-conditioned. Limited channel DSTV televisions are provided.

J Le Roux: Sleeps 6, with 3 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 rooms with single beds)

Rhino: Sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms (2 double beds, 2 rooms with 2 single beds)

Vital Information

Warnings

Please ensure that your stay is happy and safe by taking note of a few simple warnings. You will be sharing your stay with many exciting and unusual creatures but without knowledge some of them could be dangerous:

Bats, Spiders, Snakes, Scorpions, Malaria Zone

If you must walk around at night please DO NOT DO SO WITHOUT A TORCH.

Remember: by feeding any wildlife, you are signing their death warrant as they become aggressive!

Climate

Kruger is in a summer rainfall area. Such precipitation is usually convectional and can result in heavy downpours. The summer months (October to April) are hot and often balmy. Winters are warm and mild, although visitors going on night-drives will require warm clothing.

Day visitors

Berg-en-dal has a designated day visitor area where day visitors and visitors from other camps can braai (Barbecue) and picnic.

Rates

Tariffs from 1 September 2009 to 31 October 2010
DB = Double Bed
Unit type	No. of units	Rate	Base	Max. beds	Add. Adult	Add. Child
Campsite CK6P (with powerpoint)	70	R150	1–2	6 people per site	R48	R24
Bungalow BA3	31	R670	1-2	3 single beds	R144	R72
Bungalow BA3U (perimeter)	32	R735	1-2	3 single beds	R144	R72
Family Cottage FA6	21	R1 240	1-4	1 double and 4 single beds	R248	R124
Family Cottage FA6Z (units accessible to the mobility challenged)	2	R1 240	1-4	1 double and 4 single beds	R248	R124
Guest House J Le Roux GH6D	1	R2 335	1-4	1 double and 4 single beds	R426	R213
Guest House Rhino GH8B	1	R2 335	1-4	2 double and 4 single beds	R426	R213
Malelane: Residents to check in at Malelane Gate
Campsite CK6 (with powerpoint)	15	R150	1–2	6 people per site	R48	R24
Bungalow BG3 (communal kitchen)	1	R660	1-2	3 single beds	R144	R72
Bungalow BG4 (communal kitchen)	4	R660	1-2	4 single beds	R144	R72

Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

By Road:Malelane Gate Take the N4 to Nelspruit and head through Nelspruit to Malelane. Then turn left at the Kruger National Park sign just outside Malelane and head to gate. Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate. Berg-en-Dal camp is 12 km away from the gate. Allow about 30 minutes for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!

Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp, Kruger National Park, SANParks