Experience a true Kruger safari at nThambo Tree Camp, an eco-friendly camp which provides a truly personal safari experience. The camp is located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and forms part of the Greater Kruger Park. On a game drive safari guests will be led by experienced and professional game rangers and Shangaan trackers through a wildlife area rich in game including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo as well as hyena, hippo, giraffe, zebra and a whole host of other wildlife. Night drives are also an option for those who want to see the nocturnal wildlife, while optional bush walks can be arranged too.
The main camp and guest areas include a comfortable lounge and dining area under thatch. The dining room has a large table where, as per safari tradition, everyone dines together to enjoy each other's company and share stories of the day's game sightings. There is also a boma area with a camp fire, perfect for warming you up with your coffee before the morning walk, or for enjoying evening drinks around the fire. In addition guests will experience a traditional South African braai cooked over the open fire. During the hot summer months guests can relax around the splash pool - don't be surprised if there is a herd of elephants approaching to drink the water!
In the evenings the main area is lit with lanterns while plug points in the chalets can be used to charge your camera batteries. There is also Wi-Fi available in the lounge and bar area.
Accommodation is comfortable with a touch of bush luxury. There are 5 solar-powered tree house chalets, each raised on wooden stilts. The floor is wooden decking and the walls are canvas tent with a thatched roof. In addition, each chalet has a verandah which overlooks the plain in front of camp with views of the Drakensberg mountain range in the distance. All the chalets are reasonably spaced out from each other ensuring privacy for all guests.
Our standard rates for a Tree House Chalet - Full Board Package
Dates
Price
Basis
Type
Nights
1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023
GBP 215 USD 264 ZAR 4,834 EUR 247
per person sharing
Contracted Full Board Rate
1+ nights
4 August 2023 to 31 December 2023
GBP 215 USD 264 ZAR 4,834 EUR 247
per person sharing
Contracted Full Board Rate
1+ nights
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024
GBP 236 USD 290 ZAR 5,302 EUR 271
per person sharing
Contracted Full Board Rate
1+ nights
Prices are on a per person sharing basis (pps).
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.
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Rates Include
Full Board Package: All meals; tea/coffee; bush walks (subject to availability of guide and weather); the Klaserie Bed/Conservation levies; and shared game drives are included.
All Inclusive Package: All meals; local branded drinks (alcoholic and soft); tea/coffee; bush walks (subject to availability of guide and weather); the Klaserie Bed/Conservation levies; and shared game drives are included.
IN ADDITION: For self-drive visitors, the vehicle entrance cash fee of R280 per vehicle (subject to change), which is payable at the Timbavati/Klaserie Control Gate (cash or Visa/MasterCard credit cards only).
Children Policy
Children aged 13 years and older are welcome. Children under the age of 16 years are not allowed on bush walks.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided bush walks in the reserve. The final decision on whether a guest can join a guided bush walk remains with the guide and camp manager.
All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how nThambo Tree Camp can be included in you own dream holiday.
A Kruger Park Safari Adventure
Featured Accommodation
nThambo Tree Camp
Klaserie Game Reserve
Letaba
Satara
Kruger National Park
Skukuza
Rissington Inn
Hazyview
Destination: South Africa.
This self-drive itinerary offers the complete Kruger Park experience - it start with a few nights at one of the most attractive and romantic budget lodges in the area, then includes a self-drive adventure in Kruger before finishing with a few nights at one of our favourite places to stay whilst you explore the Lowveld area that adjoins the Park.
This is a 10 night itinerary including Klaserie Game Reserve, Kruger National Park and Hazyview.
During this week-long trip, you'll stay adjacent to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfont at an award-winning hotel in a room boasting spectacular views of Table Mountain, the bustling Table Bay Harbour and Waterfront or the Cape Town city centre. After this, you'll fly up to Kruger for a 3 night safari in the Big 5 Klaserie Game Reserve, where you will sleep in a tree house at eye-level with the trees, offering a different perspective across the African bushveld from your private balcony.
This is a 7 night itinerary including Cape Town and Klaserie Game Reserve.
A rustic and unique safari experience but with all the necessary comforts, as well as the opportunity to go on thrilling daily game drives, followed by being able to gaze out over crystal blue waters, white sandy beaches and shady palm trees…what more could you want?
This is a 11 night itinerary including Klaserie Game Reserve, Johannesburg and Mauritius.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 31 ratings
nThambo was just perfect and we couldn't recommend them high enough from the food, to the service it was all great!
S GIORDANO
nThambo gave a sense of true safari being so open to the elements and the cosy, togetherness you get from eating all together and driving all together. in beautiful settings.
T BAINES
If anyone wants to go on safari, you have to come here!
N WRIGHT
Our stay was very enjoyable. The attention to detail was impeccable with everything from the decorations, schedule, camp layout, etc. It was an absolutely amazing experience. We will be recommending this place to everyone that wants to visit Kruger.
E TYLER
nThambo was the ideal selection for location, price and the quality of service which I experienced. The wildlife viewing in the area was excellent.
J MCCORMICK
Loved nThambo and the Clarendon Fresnaye. They were absolutely perfect and exactly what we wanted.
A DUREN
We all loved the intimate atmosphere at nThambo Tree Camp, gathered round the fire in the evening and sharing jokes and stories with the other guests. Gawi and Yolandi were so good, as was Enoch. And of course the wildlife and safaris were such a highlight.
H STEPHENSON
Our holiday has been absolutely amazing. You have done a wonderful job at organizing it all. We loved all of it, especially Idle and Wild, the private game reserve and Kruger Park. Foresters Arms was also wonderful. The accomodations were all very good.
We saw the Big 5 both in the private reserve and in Kruger National Park. We saw so much more than the Big 5, wonderful birds etc. St Lucia was also very good. We missed the whale watching due to windy weather but saw the crocs and hippos on the river.
Thank you so much for your support. As soon as I had spoken with you I felt confident that you would organize it all very well. If I can help you with anything please let me know. We would all go back to South Africa tomorrow....
J BATES
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Directions For Drivers
From Hazyview: Follow the R40 towards Klaserie. Continue through Klaserie, and about 6 km before you reach Hoedspruit itself, turn right at the signboard towards Eastgate/Hoedspruit Airport, Thornybush Reserve and Timbavati Reserve (Argyle Road). Go past the airport, and continue along this road.
After 300m you will go through a control gate. Head for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate. 17 km later look out for Bones Bush Pub on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side. In front of you now will be the Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate). For self-drive visitors, there is a vehicle entrance cash fee of R280 per vehicle (subject to change), which is payable at the gate. All guests need to present their passport to allow entry into the reserve.
Once through the gate, drive 6.4 km with the fence line on your left hand side. Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends. Drive a further 3.5 km on the dirt road with a new fence line on your left hand side. You will come to a 4-way crossing. Turn right at this crossway. Drive a further 2.5 km until you see a sign for 'Ross' and Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp. Turn left here and drive along the dirt road until you see the sign for Africa on Foot Camp. Do not get out of your car until you reach the camp. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstances.
From Eastgate/Hoedspruit Airport (approximately 40 minutes): Turn left and proceed along this road until you reach the main control gate and follow the directions as above.
From Kruger National Park/Orpen Gate: Exit the Park, and continue along the R531. Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie, and follow the directions from Hazyview as above.
From Johannesburg/Pretoria (approximately 6 hours): Take the N12 or N4 highway to Witbank/eMalahleni (from Johannesburg Airport, follow signs to Boksburg to find the N12). Follow the N4 highway past Middleburg (Toll Plaza), Belfast and Machadodorp (Toll Plaza). Follow the Schoemanskloof option on the N4 and then take the R36 to Lydenburg/Mashishing. Follow the R36 to Ohrigstad, go through the Strydom Tunnel and take the R527 to Hoedspruit. Turn right onto the R40 towards Klaserie, and continue along this road until you see the turning off to the left for Eastgate/Hoedspruit Airport. Turn left here and follow the directions from the airport as above.
PLEASE NOTE : On some signposts/maps, Belfast MAY also be referred to eMakhazeni.
General Information For Guests
All rooms have a balcony/deck, mosquito nets, luggage racks and a room safe. The bathrooms are en-suite and have showers only (no baths). There is a pedestal fan in each room plus electrical outlets. Each room also has an air horn in case of emergency.
The lodge has Wi-Fi in the lounge area. There is a small splash pool with a decking area. The lodge has a fully stocked bar and a small library area stocked with reading material.
There are no fences around the camp, so take care when walking from your chalet to the main lodge area and back.
Credit cards are accepted at the camp for additional purchases.
All morning and afternoon game drives are conducted in open 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers which are perfect for photographic and video opportunities. The morning game drive leaves about 05:30 to 06:00 in the morning and you return after about 3 hours for breakfast at the lodge. The afternoon game drives generally leaves at 16:00 and include late afternoon game spotting, a sundowner stop and a game drive that continues into the evening, returning to the lodge normally around 19:00 or a bit later.
Of guests are interested a bush walk after breakfast can be arranged. All walking safaris are led by qualified rangers who have had intensive specialised training in approaching dangerous game. A bush walk will allow you to track animals on foot and learn what types of tracks various species leave when traversing the bush. Bush walks are a great way to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Africa.
All guests need to present their passport to allow entry into the reserve.
Like neighbouring reserves, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve has had to significantly increase anti-poaching measures in order to protect not only rhino but other vulnerable species as well. As such, the rate for guests visiting the reserve now includes a Bed Levy, which goes towards ensuring that the reserve remains in pristine condition and helps to ensure the reduction of the camps carbon footprint, as well as a Conservation Levy which is used to subsidise anti-poaching efforts, further develop smart fences, pay additional teams, contribute to the cost of all counter poaching flights, and purchase new equipment to ensure the continual protection of vulnerable species with the reserve.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided bush walks in the reserve. The final decision on whether a guest can join a guided bush walk remains with the guide and camp manager.
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nThambo was just perfect and we couldn't recommend them high enough from the food, to the service it was all great!
