|  | The camp is situated in the northern most Sandveld region that is often described as the botanical garden of the Kruger National Park. This is a birder's paradise!
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Night drives
- Thulamela Archaeological Ruins
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The Punda Maria region contains numerous plant species which are unique to the area surrounding the camp. Game species most likely to be sighted include impala, zebra, buffalo, elephant, eland and sable.
Birding around the camp is excellent. In the camp (particularly on the Paradise Flycatcher Trail) Yellowbellied and Terrestrial Bulbul, Bearded Robin should be looked for. Birds of prey are common overhead. Black Eagle are sometimes seen, while in winter the Whitenecked Raven is a regular visitor. The Mahonie Loop, (the 25km circular drive around the camp) is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding birding drives in the Park. One should give oneself plenty of time to cover the distance, and travel with windows down and stop frequently, particularly for calls. On a good day one could record several of the following ‘specials’: Whitebreasted Cuckooshrike, Crowned Hornbill, Chestnutbellied (Greyhooded) Kingfisher, Crested Guineafowl, Gorgeous Bush Shrike Cape Parrot, African and European Golden Oriole (both summer), Yellowspotted Nicator, Stierling’s Barred Warbler and Dickinson’s Kestrel . Narina Trogon has also been recorded on the loop, but is shy and elusive.
Punda Maria is near the rich Thulamela Archaeological Ruins. Thulamela is a stone walled site situated in the Far North region of the Park and dates back to approximately 450 – 500 years before present (BP). This late Iron Age site can be viewed on guided half-day trips to be booked on arrival at the camp.
Nearest Road: H13-2
Ecozone: N
A daily conservation levy is payable (included in the price range indicated). Wild Card members do not pay conservation fees provided that Proof of Identity and Wild Card are presented on arrival.
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| Facilities
The small restaurant has 7 tables inside and 4 tables outside from 07h00 in the morning till late. The fully licensed Quick Service menu will satisfy the hungry and the not so hungry with varieties ranging from a lite to a full breakfast, available throughout the day.
The adjacent shop will cater for the basic needs from Curios to meat, cleaning material, unscheduled medicine, liquor and more, 7 days a week.
A swimming pool and 7 by 2 bed luxury tents will hopefully be operational by the end of March 2004. This together with the internal Flycatcher trail and a new bird hide will make Punda Maria an exiting family stay over.
Other facilities include communal kitchens, petrol station, public telephones, shop, laundromat, picnic facilities and a post box. | Accommodation
Cottages
These are mostly single bedroom units with living room, bathroom and kitchen. Extra beds can be arranged.
Bungalows
Single bedroom units with a bathroom. Some have communal kitchens while others have own kitchenettes with basic kitchen equipment.
Extra beds can be arranged.
Unit Type No of Units Price Base Max. Beds
Bungalow CK 18 R485,00 1 - 2 2
Bungalow K 4 R535,00 1 - 2 3
Family Cottage 2 R995,00 1 - 4 6 | Access
Self-drive:
- Johannesburg to the gate (Punda Maria Gate) - ±6 hours
- From the gate to the camp - 8km (20 minutes) |
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