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Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

3.5 star property
All-inclusive tentalow in Mutale with safari and outdoor pool

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Near Lanner Gorge, Pafuri Camp offers a serene riverside escape. Enjoy the free breakfast buffet, take in the wildlife views, and relax at the poolside bar with sun loungers nearby. With game drives on site and coffee/tea in the lobby, this all-inclusive tentalow is perfect for unwinding.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathrobes
  • Free self parking
The current price is $645
$842 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 24 - Jul 25

Room options

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A room with a canopy bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Pafuri Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2

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Pafuri Luxury Tent

  • River view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pafuri Family Tent

  • River view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Punda Gate, Mutale, Limpopo

What's nearby

  • Pafuri Border Gate - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Pafuri Gate - 34 min drive - 28.6 km

About this property

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa

  • Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa is a great choice for a stay in Mutale. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this all-inclusive tentalow include a poolside bar and a terrace.

All inclusive details

  • This tentalow is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
    • Basic alcoholic beverages included

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 cabins
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The additional mandatory fee covers a national park entrance fee.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: ZAR 650 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • Additional fee: ZAR 180 per person, per stay

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Return Africa Kruger National Park
Pafuri Camp Safari/Tentalow Kruger National Park
Pafuri Camp Safari/Tentalow
Pafuri Camp Kruger National Park
Pafuri Camp Hotel Kruger National Park
Pafuri Camp Mutale
Pafuri Camp Safari/Tentalow
Pafuri Camp Safari/Tentalow Mutale

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa also has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa like?

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa is located by the river. Popular attractions include Kruger National Park, which is 17 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

AMAZING STAY . ROOMS CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Has to be one of the best places on earth! The location is incredible, accommodation so clean and comfortable, staff so attentive and obliging. Food is tasty and plentiful. Our guide was super-knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The second time we have visited. It won’t be the last!
GIllian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location on the river was excellent with a large herd of elephants Game drivers were excellent with very knowledgeable driver guide
Charles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An exceptional and intense experience in the Makuleke game reserve! We enjoyed every moment of our much too short stay, the friendliness of the staff that made us feel at home and more than welcome right from the beginning! Definitely highly recommendable!
Pal, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We have just spent 6 nights in Pafuri and it exceeded all our expectations. The lodging, the food, the game drives were all superb. Zach our guide was fantastic and had our teenage boys both mesmerised and inspired. The staff accommodated our every need and were so friendly. The setting by the river was stunning as were the animals that we encountered. I couldn’t recommend Pafuri more highly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Lucinda, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good hitel to stay in park Kruger

Very good hotel in the psfuri area of park Kruger we had a greatstay at the baobab hill house and enjoyed very much the great cooking of patricia We also had great tours with jonah ho was very knowledgeable
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed 4 nights - sheer perfection and so so quiet at night. Could not find fault and recommend to other friends already. We will be back again.
Darren, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nossa experiência no Pafuri Camp foi, em grande parte, extraordinária. Os funcionários são extremamente cordiais, e o serviço é, na maior parte do tempo, impecável. Nosso guia, Bush, merece um agradecimento especial: foi uma das pessoas mais educadas, atenciosas e profissionais que já conheci. Os game drives são mágicos, e pequenos gestos, como o drink sem álcool e a toalha umedecida na volta, tornam tudo ainda mais especial. As tendas familiares são maravilhosas, com camas extremamente confortáveis. A alimentação também é excelente; apenas senti falta de mais opções no almoço e não apreciei algumas guarnições, embora tudo fosse de altíssima qualidade. Alguns pontos, porém, poderiam ser melhorados. Em todos os dias faltou água quente, impossibilitando que os quatro da família tomassem banho quente. As garrafas de água são apenas emprestadas e algumas estavam bastante desgastadas; pelo padrão do lodge, deveriam ser novas e definitivas para cada hóspede. Além disso, a lavanderia danificou muitas roupas da nossa família. A maior decepção foi outra: informei na reserva que a viagem comemorava os 15 anos do meu filho e recebi a resposta de que fariam o possível para preparar uma surpresa. Nada aconteceu. Na última noite, vimos outro hóspede receber uma linda homenagem, enquanto esqueceram completamente do meu filho. Apenas na saída tentaram improvisar um parabéns no café da manhã, o que recusamos. Foi uma falha que diminuiu uma experiência que tinha tudo para ser perfeita.
Damille, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Superbissime avec un seul bemol

Superbissime Proximité parfois incroyable avec les animaux sauvages, y compris très près de la tenté, staff extrêmement prévenant et sumpathique. Seul bémol : pour ce prix, étonnant que les boissons ne soient pas comprises ( y compris lors des “drives”) et que nous ayons même été facturé des frais de bouchon pour 2 bouteilles de vin que nous avions amenées avec nous… Dommage, cela aurait été 10/10 autrement
pierre, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of the hotel, the views from the rooms and the staff are amazing.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ein unglaubliches Erlebnis dort zu übernachten! Die einzigartige Lage, die Aussicht auf den Fluss, am Pool zu liegen und die Elefanten ziehen vorbei, einfach unglaublich. Kann die Unterkunft nur allen empfehlen muss man unbedingt gesehen haben.
Simone, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning location, you can just sit and watch elephants, buffalo & warthogs strolling past! The staff also cannot do enough for you, they even made us a packed lunch on our last day as we had a 7 hour drive. Would 100% recommend.
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location, on the river with wildlife all around you. Real luxury tents and wonderful staff
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lodge authentique plein de charme avec vue magnifique sur le fleuve où les animaux viennent boire ! Chaque tente est pourvue de tout le confort ! Personnel très accueillant et souriant, on sent chez soi! Seul bémol la piscine qui a première vue à l’air sale, même si ce n’est pas le cas Les safaris sont magnifiques aussi!
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place, animals are visiting you even at your deck, that is nature pure. The accommodation is really gorgeous with the best bed for a long time. The persomal guide made a fantastic job as well.
Ismenia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxus im Busch

Geniale Anlage mit einem super freundlichen Team. Luxus Zelt Unterkünfte die sehr edel sind. Das Essen ist qualitativ auf einem sehr hohem Niveau. Manchmal hätte ich dann doch lieber einfach nur ein Steak gehabt mit Pommes, aber das natürlich Geschmacksache. Das wichtigste sind meiner Meinung nach die Game Drives und diese waren zu 100% ihr Geld wert. Morgens um 6 Uhr los, 4 Stunden auf Pirschfahrt durch den Busch und abends um 16 Uhr ebenfalls 4 Stunden. Da wir den Vergleich haben zu günstigeren Lodges / Game Drives haben, sehe ich hier den erhöhten Preis als vollkommen gerechtfertigt. Dieses Reserve liegt im Norden und ist anscheinend Hotspot für Leute die auf Vögel stehen. Kenne mich da nicht so aus, mir wurde nur von den Gästen erzählt das man hier seltene Vögel beobachten kann. Zusammengefasst kann ich sagen, 2 Nächte hier und wir haben mehr Tiere (in extremer Nähe) gesehen als in anderen Lodges oder bei Fahrten mit unserem eigenen Auto durch den Park. Beste Zeit für Vögel und Ruhe (Game Drives haben wir alleine gemacht) Januar-März. Für Big 5 eher ab Juni - Dezember, danach wandern die Tiere in den Süden. Unser Driver Adele ist der beste Mann überhaupt. Immer gut drauf und versucht wirtlich alles um die Wünsche der Gäste zu erfüllen.
Bonet, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

EM, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Markus, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Dieter, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Mixy, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Jasmine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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2-night trip