Berg-en-Dal & Malelane
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"Meeting your wildest expectations"
Berg-en-Dal is situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit with a view of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and southern sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. There are large trees along the streams and dry riverbeds. Special care has been taken to preserve the natural vegetation in the camp. Berg-en-Dal is also the only camp set in a rugged mountain environment and is built on the site of a prehistoric settlements.
5 Things to seek
- White Rhino
- Klipspringer
- Leopard
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird
- Heuglin's Robin
Berg-en-Dal Contact Information
Tel: +27 (0)13 735 6106/7
Fax: +27 (0)13 735 6104
Mobile: 082 802 1201
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Accommodation
Campsites
• 72 x tent or caravan sites, with power point. Communal ablutions and cooking facilities. (24-hour boiling water, electric hotplates and washing up facilities) Maximum of 6 persons per site.
Bungalows
• 69 x 3-bed units, equipped with en-suite bathrooms (showers, no baths) and air-conditioning. Kitchenettes have hotplates and sinks and you have a choice of with or without perimeter view. Please confirm when booking.
Family Cottages
• 23 x 6 bed units, (two of which are accessible to wheelchairs) with 2 rooms (1 double bed, 2 single beds and 2 bunk beds in lounge) with separate shower, toilet and bath. Units equipped with open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge and bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Guest Houses
• These are large luxury units in prime positions in the camp. There are well-equipped kitchens (with microwave ovens), multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Fully air-conditioned. Limited channel DSTV televisions are provided.
J Le Roux: Sleeps 6, with 3 bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 rooms with single beds)
Rhino: Sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms (2 double beds, 2 rooms with 2 single beds)
To view the accommodation prices, refer to tariffs
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Activities
- Guided Bush Walks
- Game Drives (in the company of trained field guides)
- Bush Breakfast and Bush Braai (Barbecue). Includes game drive to venue. Confirm availability when booking.
- Bushman and Wolhuter Wilderness Trails (pre-booked overnight activities)
- Kids Educational Programme (Seasonal)
- Rhino Perimeter Trail camp walk - with Braille facilities
- Eco-display in reception
- Through prior arrangement with the camp, catered traditional dances can be arranged
- Wildlife films every evening (except Sundays)
These activities will ensure an exciting bush experience. All bookings, as well as further details for these activities are available from reception.
Facilities
- Information at Reception
- Public Telephone
- Post Box
- Restaurant
- Cafeteria
- Shop
- Internet Cafe
- Laundromat
- Filling Station (cash and garage cards only)
- Communal Kitchens
- Communal Ablutions
- Basic First Aid Assistance
- Auditorium and Conference Facilities
- Basic Day Visitor Picnic Area in camp
- Swimming Pool (for overnight residents only)
- TVs (limited DSTV) available in Guest Houses only
- Cell phone reception
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Meet the Camp Management
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How to get there
Travel routes and times from central Gauteng
By Air:
The closest airport to Berg-en-Dal is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) that is situated between Nelspruit and White River. KMIA is situated approximately 25 km from Nelspruit and about 70 km from Malelane Gate. There are daily scheduled flights between KMIA and OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, with less frequent flights from Cape Town and Durban International Airports respectively.
By Road:Malelane Gate
Take the N4 to Nelspruit and head through Nelspruit to Malelane. Then turn left at the Kruger National Park sign just outside Malelane and head to gate. Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate. Berg-en-Dal camp is 12 km away from the gate. Allow about 30 minutes for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!
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Camp Layout
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Tariffs
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Tariffs for Kruger outdoor activities and guided game walks / drives
- View pictures of Berg-en-Dal accommodation and availability
Tariffs from 1 November 2007 to 31 October 2008 |
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DB = Double Bed |
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Unit type |
No. of units |
Rate |
Base |
Max. beds |
Add. Adult |
Add. Child |
70 |
R120,00 |
1–2 |
6 people per site |
R40,00 |
R20,00 |
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31 |
R540,00 |
1-2 |
3 single beds |
R116,00 |
R58,00 |
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32 |
R590,00 |
1-2 |
3 single beds |
R116,00 |
R58,00 |
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21 |
R995,00 |
1-4 |
1 double and 4 single beds |
R200,00 |
R100,00 |
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2 |
R995,00 |
1-4 |
1 double and 4 single beds |
R200,00 |
R100,00 |
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1 |
R1870,00 |
1-4 |
1 double and 4 single beds |
R340,00 |
R340,00 |
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1 |
R1870,00 |
1-4 |
2 double and 4 single beds |
R340,00 |
R340,00 |
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Malelane: Residents to check in at Malelane Gate |
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15 |
R120,00 |
1–2 |
6 people per site |
R40,00 |
R20,00 |
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1 |
R535,00 |
1-2 |
3 single beds |
R116,00 |
R58,00 |
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4 |
R535,00 |
1-2 |
4 single beds |
R116,00 |
R58,00 |
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Vital Information
Warnings
Please ensure that your stay is happy and safe by taking note of a few simple warnings. You will be sharing your stay with many exciting and unusual creatures but without knowledge some of them could be dangerous:
- Bats, Spiders, Snakes, Scorpions, Malaria Zone
If you must walk around at night please DO NOT DO SO WITHOUT A TORCH.
Remember: by feeding any wildlife, you are signing their death warrant as they become aggressive!
Climate
Kruger is in a summer rainfall area. Such precipitation is usually convectional and can result in heavy downpours. The summer months (October to April) are hot and often balmy. Winters are warm and mild, although visitors going on night-drives will require warm clothing.
Day visitors
Berg-en-dal has a designated day visitor area where day visitors and visitors from other camps can braai (Barbecue) and picnic.
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Flora and Fauna
Mammals
The area hosts white rhino, kudu, impala, giraffe, elephant, reedbuck, klipspringer, grey rhebok and warthog. Leopard are seen regularly in the region - some lucky people have even seen them drinking at the dam in front of the camp. Wild dog are also found in the area. Lion are usually found in the lower plains on the roads to Skukuza and Crocodile Bridge.
Vegetation
Berg-en-Dal is situated in Malelane Mountain Bushveld. Many unusual plants grow in the mountain landscape. The plains between the mountains are covered in sweet grass, which attracts a variety of grazers. Prominent trees are the red bush-willow and the magic guarri.
(For more birding information and park bird checklist, go to Information for Birders)
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Birding in Berg-en-Dal
The camp is an excellent venue to see Grey Tit-flycatcher (Fan-tailed Flycatcher), White-browed (Heuglin's) and White-throatedRobin-chats. Scarlet-chested Sunbird is particularly prominent. The adjacent Matjulu Dam attracts a constant supply of water birds and African Fish Eagle is usually present and viewed at close quarters. The surrounding hills host a wealth of species and are a good place to search for Pennant-winged Nightjar (in summer and at dusk) and Croaking Cisticola. Orange-winged (Golden-backed) Pytilia were recorded by several people in the camp during the 2004 winter.
(Compiled by Chris Patton , with input from Nic Squires, Ian Whyte , Hein Grobler , Andrew Deacon , Errol Pietersen, and several other birder both staff and public)
(For more birding information and park bird checklist, go to Information for Birders)
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Conference Facilities
Please note prices are subject to change without prior notification. Each November 1st there is a price increase.
CONFERENCE CONFIGURATION AND SEATING |
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Theatre |
School Room |
Board Room |
Font Size |
Tariff |
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Room 1 |
100 |
70 |
25 |
12 |
R1650.00 |
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Room 1+2 |
200 |
120 |
50 |
15 |
R3300.00 |
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Room 1+2+3 |
300 |
200 |
N/A |
20 |
R4950.00 |
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Conference Halls
Conference halls can be subdivided into 3 smaller rooms or breakaway rooms for preliminary sessions. Allow 30 minutes for setting up (after lunch break)
ADDITIONAL COST NOT INCLUDED IN THE HALL COST
Equipment
Over Head Projector add R60.00 p/day
Data Projector add R1500.00 p/day
Slide Projector add R50.00 p/day
Flipchart 2x Pens add R100.00 p/day
Public address systems add R100.00 p/day (inclu. Roving; lapel mounted microphone)
Video Machine add R150.00 p/day
DVD CD Player add R250.00 p/day
Dedicated Data Line R350.00 p/day
Other Equipment
Telephone Line add R2.20 per telkom Unit
Fax add R2.20 per telkom Unit
Photocopier add R0.65 per telkom Unit
Poster Boards add R15.00 each
Berg Dal does not provide any Computer Equipment; please
Supply own equipment.
Catering
Restaurant : tel: 013 735 6109 fax: 013 735 6104
Distance to nearest town
11 km from Malelane
500 km from Johannesburg
Gate hours
Jan 05:30 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
Feb 05:30 18:30
March 05:30 18:00
April 06:00 18:00
May 06:00 17:30
June Aug 06:00 18:00
Sep Oct 05:30 18:00
Nov Dec 05:30 18:30 (Camps gates open 04:30)
Facilities for disabled people
Accommodation units and conference facilities cater for people in wheelchairs. Nature trail in the camp is adapted for the blind
Entertainment
Swimming pool, morning and night drives, bush braai, traditional dances, walking trail, golf course at Skukuza (71 km from Berg-en-Dal).
Additional information can be obtained from the parks or our web site at www.parks-sa.co.za
Entrance fees are applicable please visit the web site
Malaria prophylactics are essential when visiting Kruger National Park. Please contact the malaria hotline when in doubt: 082 234 1800
Special catering and/or equipment requirements must be arranged in advance with the camp
All catering arrangements to be done well in advance with the relevant restaurant manager
Some camps offer faxing and photocopying services at an additional charge
Some of the entertainment activities are offered only for overnight visitors. Some activities are offered at an additional charge and must be pre-booked
Bookings must be made well in advance through fax or email:
012 343 2006 or traveltrade@sanparks.org
Accommodation:
Camping - sites for caravans or tents with power points
Bungalow 1 X 1 x 6 bed, 2 bedrooms with 2 beds each, 2 beds in the lounge, lounge, bathroom, separate toilet and kitchen.
Guest House - multiple bedroom and bathroom units with lounge area and often with bar facility and exclusive view.
Unit type |
No. of |
Rate |
Base |
Max. Beds |
Add. |
Add. |
BERG-EN-DAL |
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Camping |
70 |
R105,00 |
1 - 2 |
6 people |
R36,00 |
R18,00 |
Bungalow |
31 |
R480,00 |
1 - 2 |
3 |
R104,00 |
R52,00 |
Bungalow |
32 |
R530,00 |
1 2 |
3 |
R104,00 |
R52,00 |
Family Cottage |
23 |
R895,00 |
1 - 4 |
6 (1DB) |
R185,00 |
R185,00 |
Guest HouseJ Le Roux |
1 |
R1665,00 |
1 - 4 |
6(1DB) |
R310,00 |
R310,00 |
Guest HouseRhino |
1 |
R1665,00 |
1 - 4 |
8(2DB) |
R310,00 |
R310,00 |
Activities
Berg-en-dal Restcamp |
Bush Braai (Deluxe offering) |
R330,00 |
R165,00 |
Sunrise Drive |
R115,00 |
R60,00 |
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Morning Walk |
R220,00 |
Not applicable |
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Sunset Drive |
R115,00 |
R60,00 |
Please note prices are subject to change without prior notification
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People with disabilities
(Please see additional information on Wheelchair Accessibility)
