PAFURI FACT SHEET Reservations: [email protected] +27 11 646 1391 www.returnafrica.com PAFURI CAMP Situated between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers, the 26 500-hectare Makuleke contract park is Pafuri Camp There are 19 tents, 7 of which are family units that sleep up to 4 people. All the tents are situated on the Luvuvhu River with spectacular views. A unique example of a local community using responsible tourism and conservation to remedy the negative effects their forced removal from the area in 1969 had on their livelihoods. Our camp is unfenced and all luxury tents are connected to the main area via a network of raised wooden walkways. What to expect: • Al-fresco dining • Bush bar • Swimming pool • Big 5 game reserve • Highest biodiversity in Kruger National Park • Experience one of Kruger’s remotest corners on foot • Diverse scenery and landscape including Lanner Gorge, Crook’s Corner, the Fever Tree Forest, pans, mountains and floodplains • Southern Africa’s premier transfrontier area – meeting point of SA, Mozambique and Zimbabwe • Birder’s paradise (over 350 species of birds) with unique species only occurring here • Historical richness • All of our luxury tents have fans, safes for valuables, mosquito nets, extra length king size beds and outdoor showers • Our family tents walk through to a separate children’s bedroom equipped with two single beds, both of which are covered by mosquito nets PAFURI CAMP - All Inclusive Included Excluded • Accommodation at Pafuri Camp • Flights / travel costs • All meals • Transfer costs (unless otherwise stated) • Tea/ Coffee • Park fees • Two game activities per day • Government taxes • Open vehicle game drive • Personal insurance / travel insurance • Guided walks • Beverages • Transfer from Pafuri Airstrip • Gratuities • Cultural tours OTHER USEFULL INFORMATION GAME ACTIVITIES • Check-in is at 14H00 • Depart every morning and afternoon • Check-out is at 11H00 • Game drives in open Land Cruisers • Camp is unfenced • Game walks with experienced guides • Moderate malaria area GETTING TO PAFURI PAFURI CAMP is situated in the Makuleke Contract Park in the far north of the Kruger National Park. GPS Co-ordinates : 22°25’15.81”S / 31°13’45.81”E SELF DRIVE 640km / 7H00 from Johannesburg to PAFURI CAMP • N1 North to Louis Trichardt (Makhado) • Continue on the N1 over the Soutpansberg and turn rigt onto the R525 towards Tshipise • Continue past Tshipise to Pafuri Gate • DETOUR: take the detour to the left of the road just before the bridge has been washed away • Enter the Kruger Park and continue on the H1-9 about 22kms to the Luvuvhu River bridge • Look out for Pafuri Camp signage on the left of the road CHARTER By special arrangement and at a surcharge guests can fly into the following airstrips FLIGHT where we will organise transfers to the camp: • Pafuri Airstrip – 5-minute transfer to Pafuri Camp • Tshikondeni Airstrip – 45-minute transfer to Pafuri Camp • Punda Maria Airstrip – 01H30 transfer to Pafuri Camp AIR & ROAD There are daily flights into Polokwane and Phalaborwa airport and we can arrange for TRANSFERS a transfer from these airports to Pafuri We can also arrange for transfers from Johannesburg to Pafuri Camp CHILDREN Children of all ages are welcome at PAFURI CAMP and will be accommodated with their parents or caregivers in family tents. Children under the age of 7 are not permittedon game activities and children under the age of 12 are not eligible to partake in walks. Child minding facilities are available on request and at an additional surcharge. COMMUNICATIONS There is little or no mobile phone signal at PAFURI CAMP. Please note that you are in a wilderness area and there is no wifi available. RETURNAfrica will not be held liable for any roaming or data charges PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. Four weeks prior to arrival 50% of total Balance of payment is due 6 weeks prior to arrival Two weeks prior to arrival 75% One week prior to arrival 100% INDEMNITY Elsmore Lodges (pty) Ltd, RETURNAfrica and all staff, as well as the Kruger National Park and South African National Parks, accept no responsibility for any injury, illness or death sustained and or suffered by any person, or theft / loss / damage to any property, occurring or arising from a visit to the parks, reserves, lodges, and or camps under our management, howsoever caused, and whether allegedly due to negligence or natural causes. The Makuleke Contract Park is located in a moderate malaria area. All visitors to Pafuri and the Kruger National Park should consult their healthcare professional about Malaria prophylactics. We will not be held liable for any illness suffered, the onus is on the guest to take the necessary medical advice and precautions..