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Punda Maria Rest Camp, Kruger

Punda Maria Rest Camp is a main camp in Kruger National Park, on the H13-2, about 5 km from Punda Maria Gate.

About Punda Maria Rest Camp

Punda Maria Rest Camp is the northernmost of Kruger's main rest camps, set on the slopes of Dimbo Hill in lush country that is a favourite with birders. It is the base for exploring the far north, with the Mahonie Loop circling the hills around the camp and the Pafuri region further north.

Where to find Punda Maria Rest Camp

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Punda Maria Rest Camp and the roads around it. Road data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Recent activity near Punda Maria Rest Camp

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What lives around Punda Maria Rest Camp

Good country for these, going by the habitat around it, not today's sightings.

Habitat around Punda Maria Rest Camp

Bushveld by S59 (mixed bushveld): Mixed woodland with a broken canopy and thicker bush between the trees.

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Best time to visit Punda Maria Rest Camp

Animals move most in the first hours after the gates open and the last hours before they close; the midday heat is quietest.

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Punda Maria Rest Camp questions

Where is Punda Maria Rest Camp?

Punda Maria Rest Camp is a main camp in Kruger National Park, on the H13-2, about 5 km from Punda Maria Gate.

Which road is Punda Maria Rest Camp on?

Punda Maria Rest Camp is right on the H13-2.

What animals can you see at Punda Maria Rest Camp?

Punda Maria Rest Camp sits in mixed bushveld: good country for hooded vulture, kudu (greater), smiths bush squirrel, white headed vulture and aardvark.

Can I use opspoor at Punda Maria Rest Camp without signal?

Yes. Signal in Kruger National Park can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.

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