Harvey Thatch Skukuza Refurbishment

Skukuza Rest Camp Refurbishment with Harvey Thatch Roof Tiles

Harvey Thatch provides beauty and sanctuary at Skukuza Rest Camp, the Kruger National Park’s largest rest camp and administrative headquarters. For over a million visitors to the park, of which 20% are foreign tourists, Skukuza is the centre of activity for their bush adventure.

In keeping with modern accommodation trends, South African National Parks (SANparks) has identified the need for the upgrade and refurbishment of the Skukuza Camp. SANParks have embarked on a progressive project to modernise the facilities while retaining the much-loved Skukuza magic. Skukuza ‘s vast complex of buildings offer various styles of accommodation, but they share one characteristic: Natural thatch roofs.

Guests delight in the safari feel of thatch roofs, which create a natural and uniquely African impression.

But for all its charm, natural thatch roofs give rise to vast maintenance challenges for the SANParks team. Unsightly gables and rooftop fire sprayers, natural deterioration and damage caused by wildlife are just a few of the recurring problems.

After thorough consideration of all available options, SANParks concluded that Harvey Thatch was the only product that could eliminate the maintenance headaches whilst retaining the natural look and feel that visitors enjoy.

Harvey Thatch provides a low maintenance, naturally beautiful and fire resistant alternative to natural thatch.