Pretoriuskop Rest Camp Petrol Station

Overview

About Pretoriuskop Rest Camp Petrol Station

This small, in-camp fuel stop is exactly where you want it—right in Pretoriuskop Rest Camp, a few minutes from Numbi Gate. It’s a practical, stress-saving place to top up before dawn drives or when you roll in late. Expect standard forecourt service, not a destination—useful, reliable, and close to the camp’s shop and restaurant.

Why stop

Petrol and diesel available inside the camp
Accepts cards and cash
Typically open 24 hours

Heads up

No ATM in camp

Pretoriuskop is the closest major camp to Numbi Gate, so this station is a natural first/last stop on itineraries using that entrance. It’s ideal for topping off so you don’t waste precious golden-hour game-viewing time hunting for fuel.

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Where it is

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Gas stationPretoriuskop Rest Camp Petrol Station-25.16969, 31.26817

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Local know-how

Tips for visiting Pretoriuskop Rest Camp Petrol Station

Fill up on arrival so you can leave at dawn without delays.
No ATM in camp—bring a payment card or cash.
Both petrol and diesel are available.
To avoid queues, refuel mid-day or after dinner.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

While it’s listed as open 24 hours, you’ll dodge queues by fueling outside the pre-dawn and early-evening rush when many drivers gas up before or after game drives. Mid-morning to mid-afternoon is generally the quietest window on most days.

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More about Pretoriuskop Rest Camp Petrol Station

What You’ll FindPetrol and diesel pumps with straightforward service.

Petrol and diesel pumps with straightforward service.
Payment is easy: cards (including common bank cards) and cash are accepted.
It sits in the camp hub near other amenities; if you need restrooms, use the camp’s communal ablutions nearby.

Practical NotesThere’s no ATM listed for Pretoriuskop, so arrive with a working payment card or cash.

There’s no ATM listed for Pretoriuskop, so arrive with a working payment card or cash.
If you’re heading out at first light via Numbi or Phabeni, fill up the night before to breeze out at gate opening.

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