Hamilton's Tented Camp

Directions

From Hazyview via the Orpen Gate
Take the R40 towards Klaserie. Shortly before Klaserie take the R531 signposted to the Orpen Gate. There is a Kruger National Park Daily Conservation Fee payable at the entrance gate - this is currently R40 per person per stay PLUS a one-off vehicle entrance fee of R40 for self-drive visitors / going up to R45 per person per stay PLUS a one-off vehicle entrance fee of R45 for self-drive visitors from 1st November 2010 (all rates subject to change).

On entering the Park through the Orpen Gate, take the H7 towards Satara. Drive for approximately 6.7 km, and turn right onto the S106 (dirt road). After 1.6 km, turn right onto the S140 towards Talamati. After 19.5 km, turn right onto the S145. After 13 km you will reach a T-junction, turn right onto the S36. Go 6.5 km further until the roads forks, keep right and follow the Hamiltons signage and proceed through the no entry sign.

Carry on along this road for 2 km, going through a low water bridge. Approximately 400m after the low water bridge turn right at the no entry sign and take the first road to your right and you will find Hamiltons Tented Camp.

Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.

From Hazyview via the Paul Kruger Gate
Take the R536 from Hazyview towards the Paul Kruger Gate. There is a Kruger National Park Daily Conservation Fee payable at the entrance gate - this is currently R40 per person per stay PLUS a one-off vehicle entrance fee of R40 for self-drive visitors / going up to R45 per person per stay PLUS a one-off vehicle entrance fee of R45 for self-drive visitors from 1st November 2010 (all rates subject to change).

On entering the Park through the Paul Kruger Gate, take the H1-2 towards Skukuza. Pass Skukuza and take the H1-2 towards Satara. After approximately 20 km turn left onto the S36 (dirt road), it is signposted.

Carry on along the S36 for approximately 39 km, you will pass Lugmag Dam and Nhlanguleni Picnic Spot. After 39 km on this road you will see a no entry sign, only guests of Hamiltons may enter, proceed through and about 200m thereafter, turn left at the 2nd no entry sign.

Take the first road to your right and you will find Hamiltons Tented Camp.

PLEASE NOTE : The Kruger National Park prohibits the use of roads within the Park before the gates are open and once the gates are closed, therefore guests need to plan their arrival and departure times carefully. You cannot arrange to leave the Park before the gates are open, and you must ensure that you arrive at the entrance gate with sufficient time to drive through the Park to reach your destination by the time the gate closes, otherwise you may not be permitted to enter.

January / February: Open 5:30 am, Close 6.30 pm
March: Open 5:30 am, Close 6 pm
April: Open 6 am; Close 6 pm
May to July: Open 6 am, Close 5.30 pm
August / September: Open 6 am, Close 6 pm
October: Open 5:30 am, Close 6 pm
November / December: Open 5:30 am, Close 6.30 pm

You should allow at least 2 hours to drive through the Park to reach the lodge from the Orpen Gate, and 3 hours from the Paul Kruger Gate.

Please take note that the maximum speed limit in the Park is 50 km / h for tar roads and 40 km / h for gravel roads.

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