Frequently Asked Questions

Your stay includes the accommodation of your choice (luxury or classic tent), three daily meals, coffees & teas, two daily safari experiences, game drive snacks, free parking and Wi-Fi. Your bar bill, extra activities or massages are excluded and payable at check-out. Conservation levies, (380 ZAR for international guests and 180 ZAR for local guests) plus the gate fee (280 ZAR) are payable at the Parsons Nature Reserve gate on arrival, in CASH or card or we can add this to your invoice at check-out. These rates increase every 01-09.

We make use of an honesty bar for your beverages. We believe that this matches well with the intimate and personal atmosphere of our camp. You can safely drink our tapwater or you can purchase bottled water from the bar. We offer an interesting and balanced wine list with beautiful South African wines in different tiers.

South Africa has idyllic weather conditions year-round, making it one of the best travel destinations in the world. The weather is mostly sunny and pleasant, with summer temperatures ranging between 18- 35 degrees Celsius and winters between 12- 22 degrees celsius. T Wildlife viewing is generally the best during the dry season (June-October) because the lack of grass and foliage increases visibility and the animals and birds are forced to congregate around limited water sources, which makes them easier to spot. However, we also thoroughly recommend journeying to South Africa in the Summertime (November-May) when the savannah is green and lush, the woodlands teem with birdlife and new life is born! As you consider when you might be able to travel, we would also point out the following general influences: • Whilst game viewing may be generally better in the dry season, this is not exclusively the case. Parts of the Greater Kruger Park can be unable to support game in the driest times and animals might migrate to other places for water • Birding is often better during wetter months of the year, when breeding/ nesting may take place and migrant species are usually resident • Greater Kruger Park is so established and productive for game viewing that even at the technically 'wrong' time of the year (wetter season) game viewing is still magnificent • As weather patterns become harder to predict and 'peak' season can become increasingly expensive for flights, we would definitely recommend travelling whenever it suits you best.

We welcome children over the age of 9 or all ages when the camp is booked for Private Use. Parsons River camp and Parsons House accept all ages because they are bookable for private exclusive use only.

Parsons Hilltop is member of the Balule Game Reserve (https://balule.krugerpark.co.za/)and part of the Greater Kruger National Park, which has an acclaimed Protected Area Status. As such we comply with the rules of the Greater Kruger Park (https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger)and these rules do not allow self drive and/ or off road driving. Parsons Hilltop has various designated game drive routes where our ranger will take you on safaris. Having not many lodges around us, the game drives are personal, quiet and mostly with not more than 4-6 guests maximum. We do not need to line up with other vehicles before we can get closer to a sighting. In most of the cases we will be enjoying these by ourselves in privacy.. See for more information Parsons Nature Reserve.

Yes, we offer a Romantic Bush Package. Whether you are celebrating your honeymoon, anniversary, or simply looking for a special escape, this package offers the perfect balance of adventure and intimacy. For more information, please visit: https://www.parsonshilltop.com/romantic-bush-package-2026(https://www.parsonshilltop.com/romantic-bush-package-2026)

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the main lodge. Please note that Wi-Fi is not available in the tents. At River Camp and Parsons House, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Check-in is from 14:00. Because many of our guests do arrive later than our lunch time and travel times are sometime underestimated, we will present a welcome packed light lunch for all our arriving guests.. Your first plated meal is your dinner at night. Let us know if you arrive later than 14.00.

The conservation levy is ZAR 400 per person, plus an additional ZAR 300 vehicle fee. These charges will be added to your final bill at check-out.

Yes. Due to the unfenced nature of the camp, guests are escorted after dark for their comfort and safety. Our team is always available via WhatsApp at +27 61 548 6483.