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nThambo Tree Camp is an intimate safari escape in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger, offering lovers of the African bush a peaceful retreat in nature. Experience the magic of an authentic Safari, without the crowds, at nThambo Tree Camp and stay in unique accommodation in the heart of the Klaserie – a Big 5 reserve sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
nThambo Tree Camp features just five wooden chalets on raised stilts, eye-level with the trees, each with tented sides for an iconic bushveld look and feel. Guests can experience elevated views of the reserve from their private wooden balconies, extending all the way to the Drakensberg mountains. The main area has a bar and dining area that leads through to a boma, and a swimming pool with a deck area. Elephants are regular visitors to the splash pool during the drier winter months, and often create quite the spectacle for onlookers!
Considered one of the largest and oldest safari areas in South Africa, the Greater Kruger region is made up of Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands, Timbavati Game Reserve, as well as the surrounding private game reserves. The entire area is one of the best places to view free-roaming game, experience guided walks and explore some of the wildest areas in the country.
With over 40 mammal species and as many as 360 bird species, the game-viewing experience in Klaserie Private Game Reserve is outstanding. The intimate size and seclusion of nThambo Tree Camp means that activities are flexible and exciting night drives can also be conducted. The camp is about an hour’s drive from the town of Hoedspruit, which is the supply capital of the Greater Kruger.
K. Markle
Stayed at: nThambo Tree Camp
Unique Place
Absolutely amazing. The staffmembers were so friendly, helpful and insightful. nThambo is a beautiful property with so much attention to detail. The rooms are amazing and unique, they are also very homely.
L. Zondo
Stayed at: nThambo Tree Camp
New draft review
Amazing location and a beautiful open area with a water hole right in front of the camp. We received warm welcome, deliccious food, lovely rooms and fun game drives with knowledgeable guides.
Scherpenheuwel Street, Le Chasseaur Robertson 6705
From Hazyview:
Follow the R40 towards Klaserie & Hoedspruit and about 6 km before you reach Hoedspruit itself, turn right at the signboard towards Eastgate Airport/ Thornybush Reserve/Timbavati Reserve (Argyle Road). After 300m you will go through a control
gate and then head directly for the Timbavati Game Reserve Gate. 17km later look out for Bush Pub & Inn on your left and Josmacs Bush Pub on your right hand side. In front of you now will be the new Timbavati Gate (Nkhulu Gate). Enter at the Timbavati Gate and drive 6.4km, with the fence line on your left hand side. Turn left onto the dirt road when the fence line ends.
Drive a further 3.5km 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 2.5km 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 nThambo Tree Camp. Do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife onyour way if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive offroad in any circumstances.