nThambo Tree Camp is located in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and is home to the big five and other mammals. The bio-diversity of the area allows for a vast array of wildlife, which means there are always ample game viewing opportunities. From pearl-spotted owlets to predator kills and plains game giving birth; nThambo certainly is a place to “write home about”. Coupled with the exceptional game viewing, the actual lodge offers a unique place to stay. A secret, intimate hideaway with an adventurous twist. Welcome to nThambo Tree Camp!
Here are our top 5 reasons to stay at nThambo Tree Camp:
1. You get to sleep in a wooden chalet on stilts in an open camp
Five wooden chalets on silts surround a small waterhole and main lodge area. Each chalet is designed to emulate a wooden treehouse and each treehouse contains a private balcony which overlooks the Klaserie framed by the Drakensberg mountain range in the distance.
Treehouses are eye-line with the trees, giving you an incredible birds-eye view of the landscape. The camp is open which means hyenas will dart under your chalet in the dead of night and elephant herds will keep you awake with the gentle grumbling of their stomach. Staying in a treehouse will make you feel like a kid again – only this time you will be surrounded by modern luxuries in your chalet.
2. nThambo is an eco-friendly camp adhering to green guidelines
nThambo Tree Camp has balanced the art of being eco-friendly and luxurious at the same time. It’s the ideal destination for eco-warriors and those who are eager to improve their carbon footprint. The aim of the team at nThambo is to intentionally adhere to green guidelines so that guests can stay in a camp that is energy-efficient and non-toxic. nThambo recycles, makes use of solar power, grey water & waste water and non-toxic cleaning products. The camp is non-permanent which means that if it needs to be moved, within a year no traces will remain of there ever being a safari lodge in the location.
3. Located in an uncrowded big five private game reserve in the Kruger
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve shares unfenced borders with the Timbavati Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. This means that big five and other animals can roam freely throughout. The Klaserie is less commercial than other reserves, which means there are less vehicles and people. The reserve offers unparalleled game viewing opportunities.
4. This is the place where elephants drink from the swimming pool
During the dry months elephants will seek out available any water sources. The swimming pool at nThambo Tree Camp offers a clean, fresh perennial source of water and attracts plenty of breeding herds of elephants. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll catch a glimpse of the herds flocking to pool.
5. Professional rangers, trackers and lodge staff
The key to any successful safari is the atmosphere. After all, safari in Swahili means journey. And friendly lodge staff, affable rangers and humorous trackers all become a part of your personal African journey. The nThambo team will often arrange a traditional bush braai (barbecue) or bush breakfast in a secret location. Authentic South African cuisine is served and guests dine together with their ranger. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed; but always professional. Trackers help rangers with identifying possible locations of wildlife and they generally work together as a team. Isaac and Matt are quite a team!
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Carolynne