Pafuri Camp

The location is absolutely perfect! We were blown away by the service, each staff member calls you by name. The meals were 5star(thank you for going the extra mile to feed my 2 hungry teenagers). Bongs, our game ranger’s bird knowledge was implacable! Our highlight was the bush walk with FP. He is so passionate about his job and made the walk so interesting.

It was a privilege to be able to spend 3 nights in the Makuleke Contractual Park at Return Africa’s tented camp. Everything was beyond wonderful - from the team who looked after us and fed us so well, to the luxury and prime position of the tents, to the great birding, historical sites, and insights from the Makuleke people. Wish we could have stayed longer but will definitely be back.

We came to Pafuri in the northern Kruger for birding and to discoover historical sites. We spent 3 wonderful nights at return Africa-Pafuri camp All the staff was incredible and helpful. The food was also very good and the tents really cleaned and well maintained. The decoration in the whole camp is simply elegant. There is always game or birds walking in the river bed. The ranger Agani, exceptionnal. He did his best during the game drive to show us different rare birds. Cyril guided us to the Thula Mela site . This is a must for anybody interested in History: The ruins of an old african Kingdom connected to the Mapungunbwe site and the Great Zimbabwe site. This part of the Kruger is so different. We will come back for sure in the future !

If you want the experience of your life, treat yourself and visit Pafuri Tented Camp. If you are a bird watcher do not miss this opportunity!

Pafuri Tented Camp is a bit off the normal tourist route, but definitely worth the effort getting there. The staff, attention to detail and tasteful way everything is put together is special. The food well prepared and tasty and whilst it isn't fine dining, it is very thoughtfully put together and there is a fair amount of creativity in what is served. The staff makes this place even more special with each of them being personally tied into the stories that are the history of the land. Their warmth and welcoming nature just makes it so comfortable and the way they tend to your needs is subtle and unobtrusive but no one misses a beat.

This has been the 1st of my many returns to be! Staff were friendly, affable & most hospitable. Accommodation & dining were superb. Rangers were fabulous - au fait with local history, geology, fauna & flora, and always keen to share in their vast knowledge