Berg-en-Dal Camp, Kruger National Park

Afrikaans name: Berg-en-dal

There is a well-stocked shop and restaurant at Berg-en-Dal Camp

Photo © Steven Herbert

Mpumalanga

The name Berg-en-Dal is Afrikaans for mountain and valley and refers to the hilly area in which this camp is located.

Berg-en-Dal camp is one of the newer camps in Kruger National Park and differs from the others in a number of ways.

Most of the buildings in the camp are made from bricks that were made locally.

The camp is located next to a small man-made dam. Viewing points from inside the camp allow visitors to look for Hippo, Waterbuck, Kudu, White Rhino and African Fish-Eagle amongst others.

Berg-en-Dal has a large number of trees and plants and it is worthwhile spending time walking around the camp. The numerous aloes put on a stunning display of flowers in winter.

Besides hutted accommodation there is a large camp site.

Photo © Steven Herbert

Berg-en-Dal has an extensive camping area (above). In that extensive area I don't think it has a single blade of grass so be prepared for some sand in your kit. Apart from that it is great! Camp sites aren't numbered so you find your own - try get one along the fence. The Matjulu Dam runs along the perimeter of Berg-en-Dal (below). At the restaurant area there are benches where one can sit and keep a look out for animals coming down to drink.

Photo © Steven Herbert

The Wildebeest would like to know about your stay at Berg-en-dal.

In most cases the following distances are calculated using tar roads and there may be shorter routes

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Malelane Gate is 13 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Crocodile Bridge is 67 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Lower Sabie Camp is 119 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Numbi Gate is 75 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Paul Kruger Gate is 85 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Phabeni Gate is 107 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Pretoriuskop Camp is 67 km.

Distance from Berg-en-dal to Skukuza Camp is 72 km.

References and further reading

Wild Issue 49 - Author: - Published: 2019 - Page: 74

Wild Issue 18 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 60

Wild Issue 21 - Author: - Published: 2012 - Page: 21

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Published: 1987 - Page: 128

The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa - Author: P. Briggs - Published: 2020 - Page: 114

Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 93

Southern African Birdfinder - Author: Cohen, Spottiswoode and Rossouw - Published: 2006 - Page: 194

Kruger Park Map & Guide 2024 - Author: Andy & Lorrain Tinker - Published: 2024 - Page: 24

Kruger National Park Map - 2010 - Author: Joy Frandsen - Published: 2010 - Page: 17

Kruger Park Map & Guide 2024 - Author: Andy & Lorrain Tinker - Published: 2024 - Page: 23

Kruger - Portrait of a National Park - Author: David Paynter with Wilf Nussey - Published: 1986 - Page: 177

Getaway - Vol 22 No 12 - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 88

go! - Kruger - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 42

go! - Kruger Special Edition - Author: - Published: 2011 - Page: 56

go! Drive & Camp No 39 - Author: - Published: 2020 - Page: 46

Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 307

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 22

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 24

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 30

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 14

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 18

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Published: 2017 - Page: 16

A Pocket Guide to Camps in the Kruger National Park - Author: South African National Parks - Published: 0 - Page: 4

For more info on Kruger National Park: SanParks

Top