I’m in the Kruger National Park on assignment for Getaway visiting all the campsites, lodges and accommodation options in the park. It’s a big job, but by the end of it I’ll have a list of all them (see them all here: Kruger accommodation reviews) and, more importantly, an idea of what you can expect to find there in terms of accommodation, food, amenities, animals, mobile reception and highlights. My first stop is Biyamiti Bushveld Camp.
Biyamiti Bushveld Camp
If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday combined with many exciting game sightings, then Biyamiti Bushveld Camp is the place to be. Situated on the private R139, running loosely along the Biyamiti River, this small camp has only 15 units. So if you enjoy your privacy then you’ll definitely find it here.
The accommodation at Biyamiti Bushveld Camp
Out of the 15 cottages, 10 sleep five people each, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Each of these has a full kitchen. The other five cottages sleep two people each and have a kitchenette on the patio. All the cottages have a dining area and lounge on the patio and the open front can close in the evenings with roll-down canvas walls. Each cottage has an outside braai area.
One of the two-sleeper cottages at Biyamiti Bushveld Camp
Inside one of the two-sleeper cottages at Biyamiti
The best spots
If you’re after views, cottages 7 – 10 boast sweeping views over the river, especially from the braai area. If you want a more private spot, then cottage 15 is ideal. Situated right on the end of the road, the outside area is covered with a tree canopy.
The animal at Biyamiti
The private road on which you’ll find Biyamiti is known for producing a great number of wildlife sightings. Leopard sightings aren’t uncommon and you’re almost guaranteed to see elephant. A few lone buffalo males roam the area and white rhino are also frequent. If you join a guided game walk, you might even get to see black rhino.
Game viewing from inside the camp can be done from one of the benches overlooking the Biyamiti River
A bushbuck near the gate at Biymiti Bushveld Camp
The food
Part of Biyamit’s charm lies in the fact that there’s not restaurant or store, so bring everything you need with you. The only things that they sell are ice and wood.
Highlights
Biyamiti has its very own bird hide inside the camp. You’ll find it close to the middle of the string of cottages. It offers beautiful views over the river and makes for the perfect morning coffee spot. Bushbuck make the inside of the camp their home, so don’t get a fright when you sit on the patio and a pair of them come trotting by. The bird baths in front of the cottages also attract a great variety of bird species.
The S139 private road at Biyamiti
Getting to Biyamiti Bushveld Camp
Enter either at the Malelane Gate or the Crocodile Bridge Gate (Kruger National Park: Day Visitors and entrance gates). Biyamiti is approximately halfway between the two. Just leave yourself with enough time to get from the gate to the camp, as they don’t accept late arrivals because of their distance from the gate. Leave at least an hour to get from the gate to the camp.
Nitty gritty
ATMs: no
Credit card facilities: yes
Mobile reception: testy at best
Cost: from R905 a person
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