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- Klasserie wildlife
- Small and private camp
- Eco-Friendly
- More budget oriantated
nThambo Tree Camp Information
- Lodge type; Safari Lodge
- Location; Klaserie Reserve
- Lodge size; 5 Suites
- Recommended stay; 2-5 nights
Introduction
nThambo Tree Camp is the sister camp to Africa on Foot and offers affordable, luxury accommodation in your choice of five wooden tented cabins on stilts. Located eye-level with the trees, it’s ideally situated to game watch from the comfort of your verandah.
The camp is not fenced off and you will hear animals grazing nearby. Don’t be surprised to see elephants drinking from the splash pool in front of camp.
The camp prides itself on being eco-friendly – nThambo uses a grey water system, solar power and has an in-house recycling program.
Reserve Information
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve officially proclaimed a nature reserve in 1792 and covers a total area of 60 000 hectares. Home to incredible wildlife, birdlife and ecosystems including the "Big 5" as well as cheetah and wild dog.
The Klaserie is one of the lesser known wildlife destinations in the Greater Kruger area of South Africa, but all that is changing quickly as more and more guest are visiting the reserve and reporting back on incredible sightings and experiences.
Rare wildlife and birdlife sightings in the reserve include; white lion, African wild dog, honey badger, Southern ground hornbill and white-backed vulture to mention only a few.
Lodges in the reserve offer game drives but are more famed for their walking safari options.
Rooms and Suites
nThambo Tree Camp has only 5 chalets that sleep 2 people each, which creates an intimate and personal safari experience.
The accommodation is unique with bedrooms at eye-level with the trees, offering a different perspective from the private balconies.
Cuisine and Wine
Guests will experience a traditional South African braaivleis cooked over the open fire. The dining room, which has a large table and a wine rack, and is located next to the open-air boma fireplace, perfect for evening drinks around the fire.
Lodge Facilities
There is an outdoor lounge and dining area, under thatch, that offers guests beautiful views of the plain and small waterhole in front of the camp, as well as the Drakensberg mountain range in the distance.
A pool and deck with sun loungers and umbrellas complete the main area and offers a refreshing spot to relax all year round.
Safari Activities
In the mornings and evenings, guests are taken on a game drive. The animals are habituated to the vehicle, which means that they are used to the vehicle approaching them and know that it never causes them harm. This enables to you to get within five to 10 metres of the larger predators; even while they're feasting on a recent kill.
The night drives allow guests the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals not encountered during the day. Your chances of seeing a leopard, in particular, are a lot higher at night and with a bit of luck, you might even encounter predators such as lion and leopard hunting.
Rates from R5 500.00 pp
- Per person per night sharing (pp)
- Fully inclusive rate
- Rates are in South African Rands
- *Rates may vary according to season
- All meals
- Accommodation
- All local drinks (soft & alcoholic)
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Teas & coffees
- Premium international drinks
- Klaserie Conservation levy
- Timbavati Gate fee
- Items of a personal nature
- Insurance
- Transfers
- Gratuities
- Singita Splendour Safari
9 Days / 8 Nights
The 9-day luxury safari includes 2 nights at Singita Sweni Lodge, 2 nights at Singita Ebony lodge as well as at 3 nights in Zimbabwe at Singita Pamushana, as well as enjoy one night at The Saxon Boutique Hotel. - Kruger Walking & Timbavati Safari
7 Days / 6 Nights
Seven days of wild walking safaris within a private concession in the Kruger National Park itself as well as a few days game viewing in the Timbavati Game Reserve famed for her wildlife and White Lions. - Walking South Africa
14 Days / 13 Nights
14 Days discovering the wildlife of the Kruger National Park, hiking in the Swaziland mountains, Zululand and her wildlife as well as shorelines connected with KwaZulu-Natal, in advance of heading into the Drakensberg mountains. - Londolozi Fly In Safari
3 Days / 2 Nights
A 3 Day fly-in safari that includes the famous and spectacular Londolozi Varty Camp is secluded in dense riverine forest on the banks of the Sand River, in the northern section of the Londolozi Private Game Reserve. - Sabi Sand Self Drive Safari
6 Days / 5 Nights
A 6-day safari to without a doubt one of the best private games reserves in Africa, this being the famous Sabi Sand (including the Mpumalanga Scenic route). All within a comfortable drive that will not leave you tired or drained. - Swaziland & Kruger Safari
7 Days / 6 Nights
A 7 Day camping safari that starts in Johannesburg and finishes in Durban taking in Mlilwane Nature Reserve, Swazi Village, Kruger National Park, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window and Blyde River Canyon.