nThambo Tree Camp
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nThambo Tree Camp Highlights
nThambo Tree Camp offers guests a unique safari experience in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, home to lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, hyena and many antelope and bird species. The reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger area which consists over 2 million hectares of unspoilt African bush. The Klaserie is not as famous as the rest of the reserves in the area; however this means a lot less vehicles and less people in the area.
What Sun Safaris Says
- Small authentic camp in one of the least commercial parts of the Kruger Park
- A camp that focuses on the safari experience while offering relaxed hospitality
- Sleeping in the tented chalets really gives guests the feeling of "being in the bush"
- Offers great value for money in the Kruger Private Reserves
- Easily accessible via either of Hoedspruit Airport or the daily shuttles from Johannesburg. The camp picks guests up free of charge off the shuttle or from Hoedspruit Airport.
- Due to it being Africa on Foot's sister camp, excellent walking guides, take guests on optional bushwalks
nThambo Tree Camp Description
nThambo Tree Camp is located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park which in turn enhances the overall wildlife experience. The camp caters for only 10 guests at a time ensuring a private safari experience. Accommodation consists of five comfortable Tree-house type chalets built on stilts offering en-suite facilities overlooking the bush. The main camp area at nThambo consists of an open plan bar, dining and sitting area. The dining area leads onto a cosy boma area where traditional South African dishes are served and the sitting area overlooks the pool.
nThambo Tree Camp Game Viewing
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is home to all the large animals that many people wish to see on safari including lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, hyena and many other animal species. Activities at nThambo Tree Camp include, walking safaris, morning and afternoon game drives, night drives as well as off road game drives in open 4x4 Toyota Land cruisers accompanied by experienced guides and trackers. Night drives allow guests the opportunity to see the nocturnal animals not encountered during the day. Your chances of seeing leopard in particular are a lot higher at night. Expect to see a wide variety of animals not normally seen during the day, including leopards, hyenas, aardvarks, porcupines, bush babies, bushbucks, mongoose, genet cats and nocturnal birds like owls and nightjars. Walking safaris are also available and the main aim of a Kruger Walking Safari is to help you appreciate the bush and understand the sights and sounds around you. Your experienced guide will provide you with detailed explanations of spoors, vegetation and the ecology in general.
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