nThambo Tree Camp

Kruger Park & Surrounding Area · South Africa

nThambo Tree Camp

Safari Lodge · 5 rooms

nThambo Tree Camp offers a unique Kruger Safari experience in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which shares unfenced borders with the iconic Kruger National Park. Guests stay in five charming wooden chalets, elevated on stilts and featuring tented sides, providing an authentic bushveld ambiance and elevated views stretching to the Drakensberg mountains. The camp is renowned for exceptional game viewing, with twice-daily safari drives exploring the Big 5 territory and a diverse birdlife haven.The main area of the camp provides a welcoming social space with a bar, dining area, boma, and a swimming pool with a deck. During the drier winter months, elephants are frequent and captivating visitors to the splash pool, offering guests an unforgettable spectacle. nThambo Tree Camp seamlessly blends stylish comfort with an immersive wilderness experience, creating an ideal retreat for those seeking a genuine African safari.The camp is conveniently located within the Greater Kruger area. Guests can reach nThambo Tree Camp via a scenic 6-hour drive from Johannesburg or a quicker flight to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, where they will be met by a camp host. Scheduled road transfers are also an option, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free journey to this unforgettable safari destination.

Highlights

  • Five wooden chalets on stilts with tented sides
  • Located in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, unfenced with Kruger National Park
  • Exceptional Big 5 game viewing and diverse birdlife
  • Elephants frequently visit the camp splash pool
  • Elevated wilderness views stretching to the Drakensberg mountains

Why we love it

  • Unique treehouse-style accommodation with tented sides
  • Prime location in a Big 5 reserve bordering Kruger National Park
  • Intimate camp experience with owner-managed feel (implied by Sun Destinations description)
  • Regular elephant sightings at the camp's splash pool
  • Daily safari drives for exceptional wildlife encounters

Facilities

  • · Five wooden chalets on stilts
  • · Private wooden balconies for each chalet
  • · Main area with bar and dining area
  • · Boma
  • · Swimming pool with deck area
  • · Safari vehicles for game drives

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