Olifants Camp, Rest camp in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Olifants Camp sits at elevated positions along the Olifants River and offers lodging with views of hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species in their natural surroundings. The place has bungalows, camping areas, a restaurant, and a shop.
The camp opened in 1960 as part of the growing infrastructure of Kruger National Park to accommodate more visitors. Its development was tied to expanding the park as a destination for wildlife viewing.
The area reflects knowledge that local communities have gathered over generations about the land and its wildlife. This understanding still shapes how people here experience and relate to nature.
The site is reachable by day trip, but staying overnight lets you take wildlife drives at sunrise and sunset. The best time for animal watching is usually during drier months when animals gather at water sources.
From elevated viewpoints, visitors can watch animal migrations and interactions between species that would not be visible from ground level. This vantage point makes it possible to see rare encounters and behaviors.
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