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nThambo Tree Camp

Kruger National Park, South Africa
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oxfordshire, england
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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I spent 3 nights at this camp from the 10-13th may before moving on to simbavati river lodge. saying i loved it is an understatment! My first night i had lions communicating with eachother underneath my hut which was unforgettable! i saw all big 5 including the ross pride with tiny cubs! isaac and rein were amazing at tracking and... More

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Cape Town
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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My wife and I spent 4 unforgettable nights at Nthambo for our honeymoon. As South Africans we wanted rustic, but Nthambo is so more than that. The stilted accommodation is emaculate with sweeping views of the bush and distance Drakensberg. You really get the feeling that you are the only ones there. The food was simple, but tasty. Our guide... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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For an authentic African safari experience, this is the place to go. Accommodation is in separate luxury rooms on stilts, overlooking the endless veldt. What an incredible setting! Tracker Enoch and driver Isaac go to great lengths to ensure that you see the Big Five and more. Food is basic, but very tasty. This is a small camp, and you... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
2
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My fiancé an I returned to nThambo tree camp for our second visit. Once again we were treated like friends in the most amazing setting. The accommodation is beautiful and gives you the feeling of being on an African dream where you can reach out and touch the bush. With wildlife all around and sightings that are closer than you... More

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Kenyasi, Ghana
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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We had a wonderful time at nThambo! The game drives were full of surprises. Ryan was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and had a good sence of humor. He drove that Land Rover like a pro. Issac was our lookout guy another knowledgeable guide. The food at the lodge was very pleasing and home style. We all liked... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
2
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This February (2012) my wife and I stayed at nTambo Tree Camp for 3 nights. We've stayed in a number of safari camps over the years and this was one of our best experiences. Our guide and tracker Ryan and Isaac made the drives fun, educational and intimate. We saw the big five but we also saw and learned of... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Authentic experience. I had a few hic-cups in the beginning but the management was very quick and efficient in resolving them. Great location if you want something authentic, but not too rustic. A great place for game viewing since Klasserie is still relatively undiscovered when compared to the other parts of Kruger. More

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Hoedspruit, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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With so many lodges in the greater Kruger area, and most of them of very high standard, it is diffcult to find something very different. Nthambo camp in Klaserie is the place, but probably not for everyone. The two reasons are : the camp is completely unfenced and the tree houses are quite opened. We had elephants drinking in the... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
3
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If you are in south Africa for the animals and the experience this is the place to be. 5 raised 'tree huts' and a central wooden lodge in what feels like the middle of nowhere. On the bouncy late drive in we were worried about getting dinner and missing an evening of safari. We shouldn't have. Even though we arrived... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
3
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I only stayed 2 nights as I was on the end of a work trip but I had a lovely time and sincerely wished I could have stayed a little longer. My ranger Harvey was Spanish and lovely and the tracker Isaac had an amazing eye to spot things. The treehouse tents are surprisingly nice. It is not by any... More

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Brett Thomson, Manager at nThambo Tree Camp, responded to this review
27 February 2012

Hi TravellingAussieD, Thanks so much for your review - we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. As regards your water comment, all future guests of nThambo, please note that from the 1 April 2012 the camp will change to a Fully Inclusive camp. Which means that all drinks (soft and alcohol) as well bottled water, will... More

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Kruger National Park, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 236 AUD

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