Nkambeni Safari Camp
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private concession
Photo: Tanja Rootman · Nkambeni Safari Camp · Source ↗
Breakfast (BB)
Breakfast
150 tents
Luxury Tents, Family Luxury Tent · Sleeps up to 120 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By road
about 30 km from Kruger Mpumalanga airport (MQP)
Wi-Fi in rooms
Power around the clock
From about A$150
per room / night
Overview
About Nkambeni Safari Camp
Nkambeni Safari Camp is a substantial tented base near Numbi Gate on the western side of Kruger National Park. Its 150 canvas-and-timber tents combine en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and private decks, with family tents offering space for two adults and two children under 12. Breakfast is included, while guided game drives and bush walks cost extra. Between outings, there is a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa. The camp grew from an initiative by the Nkambeni community and supports local projects, including school maintenance, water supplies and anti-poaching education.
“A practical choice for families who want a tented Kruger stay with air-conditioning, private decks and a pool, while choosing and paying for their own safari activities.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
A tented base near Numbi Gate for exploring Kruger National Park and its Big Five wildlife.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Breakfast (BB)
Included
- Breakfast
- Night drives
- Game drives
Not included
- Park fees
- Drinks
SANParks conservation fees are payable at Numbi Gate. Drinks, the tourism levy and personal expenses are excluded.
Optional extras (at a cost)
Guided game drives and bush walks cost extra. Big Five bush walks are for guests aged 12 and over.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Lounge
- Boma
- Curio shop
- Public WiFi
- Suits guests with limited mobility
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 120 guests
- Luxury Tentssleeps 2 adults · Twin (two single) beds, Air Conditioning, Coffee & tea station, Patio, Shower, Wifi
- Family Luxury Tentsleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Sleeper sofa for children under 12 · Two twin beds, Tea and coffee station, Mini fridge, Air conditioner with heating, Indoor shower, Private deck with sitting area
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By road · about 30 km from Kruger Mpumalanga airport (MQP)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Power
- Power around the clock
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
Before you travel
Australian Government travel advice
South Africa
Level 2: Exercise a high degree of caution
Last updated
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When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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