Satara vs Lower Sabie — which Kruger camp for your first visit?
Back from 2 nights in the bush — here is the full report from East London.
The spot: Walk-in only, no advance booking, and we had it to ourselves mid-week.
Facilities: Full ablutions with hot showers, braai stands, and a basic tuck shop.
Wildlife: The bird life alone is worth the trip — 47 species on my list for the weekend.
What worked: The National Luna fridge ran the full trip on 192Ah LiFePO4 topped up by 138W solar. Didn't need the generator once.
What to bring: Your own firewood (collecting prohibited in most reserves), minimum 20L water per person for 3 days, and a headlamp — the bush is seriously dark.
Would I go back: Immediately. This is exactly why we overland.
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What is the booking lead time for this spot? I have been looking at it for a trip in October and starting to wonder if I have left it too late.
Back from 2 nights in the bush — here is the full report from East London.
The spot: Walk-in only, no advance booking, and we had it to ourselves mid-week.
Facilities: Full ablutions with hot showers, braai stands, and a basic tuck shop.
Wildlife: The bird life alone is worth the trip — 47 species on my list for the weekend.
What worked: The National Luna fridge ran the full trip on 192Ah LiFePO4 topped up by 138W solar. Didn't need the generator once.
What to bring: Your own firewood (collecting prohibited in most reserves), minimum 20L water per person for 3 days, and a headlamp — the bush is seriously dark.
Would I go back: Immediately. This is exactly why we overland.
— morne_du_toit
Did you see any large wildlife in camp? We had an elephant push over a tree about 12m from our rooftop tent at 02:00. Incredible to experience — absolutely terrifying in the moment.
What is the booking lead time for this spot? I have been looking at it for a trip in August and starting to wonder if I have left it too late.
On the signal front — this is why I bought the Garmin inReach Mini. Even where there is zero cell signal, I can communicate with my family and call for help if needed. It is a non-negotiable item for any remote camping trip for me now.