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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
Unread postPosted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:03 pm 
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BushKrazy wrote:
Hi AllI have a night booked at Tamboti in June this year. Any recommendations as to what number I should try and request? I have an LST3 booked. How do I go about requesting a specific tent. Usually stay at the main rest camps, so looking forward to staying in a quieter satellite. Was hesitant at first but judging from some of the comments I have done the right thing in booking a stay at Tamboti. :dance:


I would recommend # 40 which is the last tent at the far end of the camp alongside the boundary fence , which is about 2 metres from the stairs to the deck on which the tent is situated .

Phone the camp and request a contact person to whom you could fax your request .

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Hi everyone! Enjoy it. Can not wait, will be in the Park 23/04/2011 for 33 days!!


Welcome to the forum ! 33 days at Tamboti ?

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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Bush Baptist wrote:
#40 is on the 'corner' so you have a larger angled view.
isnt no 40 a "luxury" tent??


It is , 30 - 40 are all LST 3 tents .

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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Bush Baptist wrote:
Isn't it 31-40 ndloti?


You are right ! There are 10 LST 3 tents .

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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Quite a cost difference between the standard and luxury tents. Are the luxury tens worth the extra, or are the communal facilities abundant enough?

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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In my opinion the communal facilities are good enough .
The LST 3 units are larger , and if you want to total privacy they are the war to go .

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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I agree with that Forest :thumbs_up:

I have always found the communal ablutions to be very clean and well serviced. I do advise people to make sure that they take a flask if they enjoy more than one cup of coffee in the morning. The kitchen area is rather far from some of the tents.

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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Hello Forum!

I am staying at Tamboti in April this year for 2 nights. Can anyone tell me if they run sunrise game drives and guided bush walks from this camp please?
Thanks in advance, Ash!

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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Hi Ash

Although I have not stayed at Tamboti, I have stayed at Orpen. From my experience there and through this forum I understand that drives leave from Orpen and pick up campers from Tamboti. Just confirm where they pick you up from.

I too have booked a night at Tamboti and cannot wait judging by the comments on this thread. Hope we have a wonderful time. :dance:

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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If I remember correctly , you are collected at the 1st
ablution block.

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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What an awesome camp! Had my first stay there, the place is magical.

Had no luck with big predators but there was plenty of black backed jackal and plains game around. Did here the lions every night though :mrgreen:

Stayed at tent number one, the view of the river is a little restricted by the trees, but nevertheless it doesn't detract from the experience :)

I think it just might be my favourite camp!

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti
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Welcome to the forum sonjob.

There is a long thread on Tamboti and I am sure the mods will merge yours with it soon.

Tamboti has no shop - nearest is Orpen 2 km down the road.

All the tents are strung out in a line, and you should have some view of the river, but trees - giving shade - mght block your direct view.

The fridge is normal Kruger size, with a freezer compartment. The unit has a fest spinning fan to cool you off.

Each tent is raised on a deck with a stoep with a plastic table & chairs.
Each tent has a braai, and you can get from one to the next quite easily.

Otherwise all I can say is :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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doobs, it depends on which type of safari tent you have at Tamboti. The basic tents don't have any utensils, but the 'luxury' tents do come fully equipt.

As for your other question, about restaurants, while I can't report from personal experience, I've read recent reports here on the forum that Olifants is excellent, while LS is currently dreadful. :whistle:

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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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The luxury tents " L" in booking code have all essentials .
The C tents make use of communal kitchen but u need own pots, dishes and utensils. (paper plates, plastic cutlery, tongs and 1 pot can do it)
I think all tents have own braai?
Check Bush Baptist?


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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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I've booked 2 nights in a 4-person safari tent (CTT4) in September.
Which of the tents has the best views, so I can specify this? (The earlier links to the camp maps on this forum seem to be broken).
Last year I stayed in a 2-person tent and the bush around was so thick we didn't have much of a view... would like to avoid that now (perhaps bring my gardening tools to do some pruning? :)


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 Post subject: Re: Tamboti Satellite Camp
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Sure thing J. Gives me a reason to walk around a little (as if I needed a reason). Click on the below link for a map of Tam

http://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/ca ... sm/map.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope it helps. :thumbs_up:

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