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

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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

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References and further reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 307

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

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

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

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