Biyamiti Bushveld Camp - Kruger National Park Info & Advice
The Biyamiti Bushveld Camp is
situated on the Mbiyamiti River and is well hidden by Delagoa Thickets,
Wild Fig and Jackalberry tree's. It is one of the best bushveld camps in
the Kruger and probably the most popular due to it's excellent game and
bird watching and it's tranquil setting. Named after the river it is
located on, Biyamiti is a Tsonga word which roughly means "where
barricades had to be made around houses". There is a lot of bird
and animal life in this camp and is one of my favourite places to stay
in the Kruger.
Biyamiti Camp Kruger Park GPS Co-Ordinates
The GPS co-ordinates are as follows: -25.3212S , 31.699E
Biyamiti Camp Accommodation
Biyamiti is a wonderful camp that plays host to
only 15 bungalows, which are made up of 10 2-bedroom units and 5 1-bedroom units.
This gives you a real feel that you are alone in the wild African bush,
an amazing experience.
Biyamiti Camp Activities
Biyamiti offers a beautiful marked walk through the camp and a bird/game hide from where you can spend hours admiring the different mammals and birds that pass through the area. Game drives in the day and night, as well as bush walks can be arranged at the Biyamiti reception area.
Biyamiti Camp Facilities
The facilities in Biyamiti are: Cellphone reception. The camp is self catering and is not available for day visits. One of the best camps in the Kruger without a doubt.
Biyamiti Camp Wildlife
The birding in the Biyamiti bushveld camp is
excellent with species such as: Orangebreasted Bush Shrike, Retz
Helmetshrike, Redbilled Hornbill, Yellowbilled Hornbill, Woodland Kingfisher, African Barred Owlet,
Eastern Blackheaded Oriole, Natal Francolin, Arrowmarked Babbler,
Redchested Cuckoo, African Cuckoo, Lesser Striped Swallow, Common
Cuckoo, Jacobin Cuckoo, Laughing Dove, Cape Turtle Dove, Emerald Spotted
Wood Dove, Southern Whitecrowned Shrike, Forktailed Drongo, Redbilled
Woodhoopoe, Cattle Egret, Redbilled Quelea, Great Egret and Blacksmith
Lapwing.
The mammals within the Biyamiti bushveld camp include Bushbuck, African Civet, Lesser Bushbaby, Largespotted Genet, Tree Squirrel, Steenbok, Scrub Hare, Impala, Vervet Monkey, Honey Badger, Whitetailed Mongoose, Common Duiker and various Bat species.
From the fence you can often observe (If you are lucky) African Elephant, Spotted Hyaena, Leopard, Lion, Buffalo, Bushpig and Black Rhino.
Biyamiti Camp Important Information
Biyamiti Camp Gate Opening Times:
- November, December, January - Open 4.30am; Close 6.30pm.
- February - Open 5.30am; Close 6.30pm.
- October, March - Open 5.30am; Close 6.00pm.
- April, August, September - Open 6.00am; Close 6.00pm.
- May, June, July - Open 6.00am; Close 5.30pm.
Biyamiti Camp Shop Opening Times: There is no shop in this camp.
Biyamiti Camp Cafeteria Times: No cafeteria in this camp.
Closest Gates To Biyamiti Camp: Crocodile Bridge Gate 26kms, Malelane Gate 41kms.
Closest Camps To Biyamiti: Crocodile Bridge 26kms, Lower Sabie 37kms.
