Here are some pros and cons of Skukuza camp:
PROS:
Skukuza camp is the biggest and busiest camp in the Kruger Park. This can be a con which I will get to in a minute but one of the perks of this is that if you need something, you will have access to it. This can be to do with food etc but also in the case if something bad happens eg. if you have an accident or fall ill, you have access to a Skukuza doctor. This can be great especially if you have children with you.
It has the ‘Wildest Golf Course in the World’. If you’re feeling brave you can play golf in Skukuza with no fences between you and the wild. Hippos and crocodiles are in the water so if your ball goes in please leave it. There are ranger patrols patrolling the golf course to warn golfers of any dangerous predators. If you are very nervous, bring a golf cart for a quick getaway……
Other facilities include a spa, a bank, a large shop, and restaurants
The Sabie river runs through Skukuza, with a great road network which gives you access to some of the best game viewing in the whole park.
Skukuza has one of the highest densities of leopards in the park.
CONS:
As it is the busiest camp in Kruger, if you are looking for an ‘escape from the world into the African bush’ do not choose this camp. it is popular and noisy and you will not get that ‘remote bush feel’.
Due to the busyness, if there is a cool sighting on one of the road networks, the roads clog up quickly and getting out of the traffic jams is a big challenge.
Baboon raids at accommodation is common so make sure you lock up your food really well!