Tamboti Tented Camp, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Tamboti Tented Camp, Kruger National Park, SANParks

Description

"Home of the graceful flyer"

Tamboti tented camp is a small camp situated on the banks of the Timbavati River, on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park, approximately 2 km east of Orpen Rest Camp. Due to the size and location of this camp, Tamboti is one of the most popular camps in the Park. A great feature is a boma, which makes it ideal for small groups of people to gather around the campfire and relive the animal sightings of the day. For the birding enthusiasts, Tamboti offers a bird hide in which to spend hours looking for that exclusive raptor that has up to now eluded you. The natural bush feeling is kept inside the camp, which has the result of emphasizing guest privacy.

Accommodation

Budget Safari Tents

• 15 x 2-bed and 15 x 4-bed permanent furnished canvas tents on stilts, including a fridge, standing fan inside tent and small veranda.  Communal ablutions and communal kitchens available. 

Semi-luxury Safari Tents

• 10 x 3-bed permanent furnished canvas tents on stilts, fully equipped, with shower, fridge, cooking and braai facilities.  It contains 1 double bed and a sleeper couch.

Tamboti camp is managed form Orpen camp and has no Reception area.  Guests are required to report to Orpen camp for check-in.  Accommodation at Tamboti tented camp is ideal for backpacking, camping and caravanning communities looking for a self-catering bushveld experience.

Attractions

Guided Walks

Daily early morning and afternoon guided walks are available from most camps. Up to eight guests are taken to interesting places in the surrounding wilderness areas adjacent to most of the camps. The walk itself is relaxed and experienced and armed guides use their knowledge of the bush to explain natural wonders.

• Trained field guides with backup rifles take groups of up to 8 people out into the bush for a few hours.
• They track rhino, elephant and lion on foot and learn and observe fascinating facts about the African bush.
• Guests should wear:
  • comfortable walking shoes or boots,
  • clothing applicable to the prevailing weather conditions and
  • bring their own cameras and/or binoculars.
• No children under 13 allowed.
• Accommodation must be booked for the previous night at the camp.
• Form more information, contact the camp reception.

Kruger Game Drives

Sunset drives

This activity leaves before the sun sets and gets back once the sky is dark. Experienced guides drive the groups. Inquire at the reservations offices or at the camp you are staying in, about going on this drive.

Night Drives

Take part in the nocturnal activities of Kruger's secretive creatures. Experienced guides drive the groups. Inquire at the reservations offices or at the camp you are staying in, about going on this drive. The sunset drive departs at 17:00 and lasts at least 3 hours.

Morning drives

Leave at around 04.30 in summer and 05.30 in winter. Clients are to confirm with Reception the previous night when they book in to their accommodation. As per day walks, accommodation must be booked for the previous night at the camp, as walks/drives leave before the gates open officially. The drive’s duration is 3-4 hours.

Facilities

Facilities

• Two communal kitchens.
• Two ablution blocks.
• Boma – communal braai (barbeque) area in camp.
• Bird Hide (in camp).
• No shop or restaurant available.
• Tamboti offers safari-tented accommodation only.
• No Reception office at camp.

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