Nkula offers an intimate walking safari in the heart of the Makuleke Contract Park, one of the most biologically diverse corners of Greater Kruger. Designed for those seeking immersion with minimal impact, Nkula invites you to move gently through the wild.
Set beneath the cooling shade of a majestic Natal Mahogany trees, the camp provides all you need for simplicity and stillness. Spacious tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor bucket showers become your base as you explore the southern African bush on foot, guided by seasoned rangers who reveal hidden wonders, from great mammals to delicate traces of flora, fauna, and history.
Here, every step is a RETURN to presence, to discovery, and to the rhythms of the wild.
Tucked into thickets of Croton thickets, on the banks of the Luvuvhu River.
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4 two-man tents with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor bucket showers.
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- All quotations/provisional bookings are valid for 14 days.
- A 20% deposit is required to secure the booking (unless otherwise stated).
- The balance is payable 60 days prior to arrival.
- No-shows will not be refunded.
- Check-in is strictly from 14:00 unless by prior arrangement.
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- Cash deposit payments must be pre-arranged with head office and carry a 3% surcharge on the total invoice.
- Forex (international money transfer): bank fees are the responsibility of the travelling guest — should this not occur, RETURN Africa reserves the right to bill a 3% surcharge on the total invoice.
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- Cancellations of bookings for which no "commitment fee" has been paid will carry no cancellation fees.
- Cancellations of bookings (for any reason other than a WHO pandemic advisory that directly impacts the booking) for which a commitment fee or full payment has been received will incur the following cancellation fees:
- If cancelled between confirmation and 61 days prior to arrival, the 20% commitment fee is forfeited.
- If cancelled 60 days or less prior to arrival, the full reservation value is forfeited.
- All cancelled bookings that qualify for a refund will be refunded less a 5% handling fee.
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Martine725 days agoVerified
Een uniek kamp midden in de wildernis, met fantastische gidsen en wandelingen. Een aanrader! ☺Het kamp, de gidsen en de wandelingen waren echt fantastisch! ☹Niets, alles was perfect!Posted on Facebook
Margaret-Ann Venables891 days agorecommendsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Facebook.
We have been fortunate enough to visit many lodges in Kruger area. Return Africa Pafuri by far the best experience ever. We will most certainly return.Posted on Facebook
Kalahari Calling UG1381 days agoWunderschöne Natur, tolles Erlebnis.Posted on Facebook
Cathryn Emslie1955 days agoWe had an incredible time - did a cycling trip there and being able to ride in the park was so special. Guides from pafuri supported the ride and made it possible - Zane was incredible. Godfrey and his team ensured the meals were amazing and hungry cyclists were fed in the most beautiful and unexpected places along our ride.Posted on Facebook
Cecilia Muller2029 days agoMy daughter and I had the two most amazing days at the Pafuri tented camp. Beautiful, spacious and private rooms right on the river - we could do birding from our porch. The staff was amazing and the food was exceptional. Our guide Brad helped us to identify 82 bird species in just two days. He also has a very good knowledge on plants, trees flowers etc and we learned a lot of new things about the bush through him. I can’t wait to go back!Posted on Facebook
Rachel Ayres2085 days agoevery thing!!!! our honeymoon was out of a storybook!!Posted on Facebook
Annick Bichon2152 days agotout est parfait et magique !Posted on Facebook
Warren Olsen2188 days agoLoved the experience, will definitely be back soon.Posted on Facebook
Jackie Navarro2339 days agoVery late review but missing Pafuri terribly- Enos, Vongani- all the staff are amazing Can not wait to return once restrictions lifted and look forward to bringing our guests there time after timePosted on Facebook
Gail Alborough2393 days agoThis is a gem ! Beautiful camp with amazing and friendly staff. Stunning scenery and the meals and service are first class ! 5/5 for everything!Showing only 3-5 star reviews
