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Tamboti Satellite Camp

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 2km 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.

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Activities

See the Park’s Activities for a comprehensive list.

Facilities

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

See the Park’s Facilities for a comprehensive list.

Travel Information

Travel routes and times from central Gauteng

Orpen Gate

Head toward Nelspruit on the N4, take the R540 Belfast turn off. At Lydenburg turn left onto the R36 heading north. 30km before Hoedspruit turn right onto the R531 and head to Orpen gate. Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate. Tamboti tented camp is approximately 4km away from the gate. Allow about 10 minutes for the drive to the camp, however if you want to enjoy the game viewing possibilities give yourself more time!

Flora & Fauna

See the Fauna & Flora pages of the Park for more information.

Mammals

The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for game viewing. On the drive from Orpen to Satara herds of zebra and wildebeest graze next to the road, while giraffe, impala, warthog and elephant are common.

Turning off from this road to the Timbavati river northwards through pleasant scenery to Olifants camp, lion, cheetah and leopard are likely to be seen.

Vegetation

Standing in the dry open plains of the central area, it is permeated with the unhurried restfulness so characteristic of the bushveld. In camp, tall acacias and marula trees share the grounds with red bush willows, while small rock gardens overgrown with aloes and Barberton daisies separate the huts.

5 Things To Seek

  1. Tamboti Trees
  2. Baboon
  3. Natal Mahogany
  4. Black Backed Jackal
  5. Blue Wildebeest

Contact

  • Telephone: +27 (0)13 735 6355
  • Fax: +27 (0)13 735 6359
  • Mobile: 082 802 0686

See Camp Contacts for more information.

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