Rhino Plains Camp is a small, pioneer-style bush camp in a 12,000-hectare private concession within the central Kruger National Park. Nestled in an acacia thicket overlooking the broad Timbitene plain and a waterhole that attracts numerous wild animals such as rhino, buffalo, giraffe, elephant and lion. This is the camp to visit if you're interested in exploring the bush on foot. It has a charming atmosphere of a early naturalist’s rest base, with elegant furnishings consisting of family heirlooms, polished brass and silver. For the environmentally conscious you'll be pleased to know that it's also eco-friendly.
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Four very luxurious explorer-style tents are set on raised wooden decks 15 metres apart in the bush. Each is decorated in the traditional style of past African explorers (imagine Ernest Hemingway!) and offers comfortable twin beds, fans, mosquito nets, a private deck and an en-suite bathroom with a good shower, basin, flush toilet and fluffy robes. The camp runs on 24-hour electricity supplied by generators according to strict environmental targets.
Watching the constant flow of animals at the waterhole provides some superb photographic opportunities.
Spend a night under the stars at the Sleep-Out decks and immerse yourself in nature.
At Rhino Walking Safaris, the primary offering is guide-led walking safaris through the Kruger National Park. Typically, 3 hours per walk; this activity is for healthy, able-bodied persons over the age of 12.
Rhino Plains can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Rhino Plains or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Rhino Plains start from around $610, or US$610, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
In the very heart of the Kruger National Park, you’ll find wildlife galore and guides who know the bush like their own backyard.
