The park features more than 23 mammal species, including white and black rhino, kudu, tsessebe, red hartebeest, eland, giraffe, leopard, cheetah, brown hyena, and (more recently) elephant.

Doornkraal campsite

Located in the park’s western half, not far from the Rangers’ station. The campsite itself is fairly large, with just enough space to house a few off-road trailers or caravans. And, if you stick to the main gravel roads, you can get there in a normal car – no 4×4 required.

Although the site has rustic ablutions (open-air shower and toilets), the camp is well equipped. It has running water (supposedly drinkable), gas-powered showers, braai facilities, and a communal kitchen area shaded with thatch.

Best of all, there’s a 17km 4×4 trail that starts very close to the campsite. The route isn’t particularly difficult but it is very scenic.

• Electricity: No
• Space for trailers and caravans: No
• Braai: Yes
• Swimming: Yes, river
• Cellphone signal: Very limited
• Drinking water: Yes
• Firewood: Bring your own

Tel: +27 (0) 33 8451000

Mail: bookings@kznwildlife.com

Web page: www.ithala.info