On Safari at nThambo Tree Camp

You know you’ve hit the safari jackpot when you don’t even have to leave the lodge to see some excellent game. The thing is, we HAD been out on game drive and we had already had our fill for the evening. The fact that we had a honey badger, a herd of elephants, and a […]

Feeling like King of the Jungle at nThambo Tree Camp

Zebra grazing in Klaserie

Handed a welcome drink and smile from fresh-faced Lily at reception, I had a feeling my nThambo Tree Camp experience was going to be bliss. Tented tree house accommodation I was right. As soon as I stepped inside our tented tree house accommodation I was met with an air of romance. The gently draped mosquito […]

A seamless safari in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Sunset within Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

My safari with Sun Destinations was the easiest, most value for money safari I’ve ever booked. The lodges, transfers and outstanding game drives delivered on my dream getaway in the African wilderness. A booking breeze Nadine from Sun Destinations stitched together my safari itinerary like an absolute pro. I simply sent her a list of […]

Connecting with the Elephants of the Klaserie

It’s winter here in the Klaserie and the breeding herds of elephants are in abundance. Winter time means that the vegetation is sparse and water sources are scarce. The once lush green thickets have turned into dry, amber colour grasses and wildlife becomes desperate for water. This is the season when our wonderful pachyderms, the […]

The Trilogy of Lions are Causing Drama for the Ross Pride

There’s a buzz in the air in the vicinity of nThambo Tree Camp. Daily we are receiving updates about how the “Trilogy” of male lions are slowly creeping their way into the Ross Pride territory. It was subtle at first and now they are being quite bolshy about their intentions. Initially they appeared skittish with […]

Guest Blog: Mike and Fiona Enjoy Lion Sightings at nThambo Tree Camp

Mike and Fiona left Umkumbe Safari Lodge and headed for nThambo Tree Camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Here is their account of life at the nThambo Tree Camp. “Well here we are back at nThambo Tree Camp, it seems like only yesterday we were last here! We have been here 2 days already, […]