The Property – Safari Camp
Your host at the camp is Agnes van Vuren with her great knowledge and love to nature, a former South African Junior tennis player. Agnes and her lovely staff shares their passion to host and offer a rare and exclusive true African bush experience.
Rio Dos Elefantes is situated on the banks of the Olifants River in the Parsons Balule Nature Reserve and borders the world famous Kruger National Park. The Lodge is surrounded by lawns and major fig trees. Its riverside location makes it an ideal location for spotting hippo and crocodile while other game such as antelope and elephant are often seen. It is truly a birders paradise.
Accommodation
The camp sleeps a total of 19 guests (adults and children) in six units. There is a communal kitchen and pantry area as well as a braai / lapa area on the banks of the river. There is also a swimming pool. Guests can book a walking safari at an additional charge.The Camp House is built of brick walls and has a thatched roof. There are six rooms and cottages, all of which are air conditioned and all have an en-suite bathroom.
- Room 1 Garden View: Garden view room with a patio overlooking the garden. Room includes a Queen-size bed and a single bed. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
- Room 2 River View Honeymoon Cottage: Honeymoon Cottage with a outside private deck overlooking the river. Room includes a Queen-size bed and seating. Kitchen with a fridge, stove top, microwave and basin. Bathroom with a shower, toilet and basin.
- Room 3 River View: River view room with a deck overlooking the river. Room includes a Queen-size bed. Kitchenette with basin, kettle and cutlery. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
- Room 4 River View: River view room with a deck overlooking the river. Room includes a Queen-size bed and three single beds. Kitchenette with basin, kettle and cutlery. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
- Room 5 River View: River view room with a deck overlooking the river. Room includes a Queen-size bed and two single beds. Kitchenette with basin, kettle and cutlery. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
- Room 6 River View Cottage 6: River view room with a private deck overlooking the river. Room includes a Queen-size bed and a single bed. Kitchenette with basin, kettle and cutlery. Bathroom with shower, toilet and basin.
- Just click on the green button to view our various accommodation options (amenities defined) in making your optimum decision when booking at our River Camp.
Breakfast
- A full English breakfast is served along with fruit and homemade bread.
Game Drives
Game drives (4 hours) in the Maseke Parsons Game Reserve. All of the big five. Our big five game drives will ensure you see the big 5 if they allow us to. Our team has the relevant tracking experience to ensure you see the big five in their natural environment. The Maseke Parsons Game drive never fails to meet expectations. The big five consists of Lion, Cape Buffalo, Cheetah, Elephant and Elusive Rhino.
Address: 18 Balule Nature Reserve, Parsons
- R150 per car and R100 per person (SA Citizen) or R200 per person (International Guests) needs to be paid for entrance.
- Follow a map, received at the gate for 12.8KM on a gravel road to the river.
- You can look up the location on google maps under the name, Rio Dos Elefantes River Camp – see map below.
- The Closest airport is Eastgate, Hoedspruit 40km.
Check-in times
- Check-in from 11h00
- Check-out by 10h00
Rates:
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Rates based on Bed and Breakfast / Dinner, Bed an Breakfast
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