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Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve

Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate

Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.

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Fully inclusive

4 tents

Luxury Java Safari-Style Tent · Sleeps up to 8 guests

Children 10 and over

By air or road

about 20 km from Hoedspruit airport (HDS)

Wi-Fi in rooms

Solar power

From about A$1,000

per person / night, sharing

Overview

About Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Four safari tents overlook a dam in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, with the Drakensberg Mountains beyond. Thabamati accommodates eight guests and runs on solar power and gas. Each tent has a private deck, a bath and indoor and outdoor showers. Days revolve around morning and afternoon game drives, with a short guided walk after breakfast for eligible guests. Between outings, settle beside the infinity pool or in the shared lounge and library corner. Meals are served at camp, with a sunken boma adding an outdoor dining space.

Best for

Groups

Your stay

What's included

Special offer: 2026: three nights cost ZAR 33,139.80 per person sharing or ZAR 36,708 single; four nights cost ZAR 44,232 per person sharing or ZAR 48,906 single.

Included

  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris

Facilities

Comforts and facilities

At the property

  • Swimming pool
  • Library

In your room

  • Wi-Fi in your room

Rooms

Where you sleep

Sleeps up to 8 guests

  • Luxury Java Safari-Style Tent4 at camp · sleeps 2 adults and 1 child · One tent can accommodate three people, including a child. Children of all ages are accepted only with exclusive use of the whole camp. · Writing desk, Seating area, En-suite bathroom, Bath, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower, Private deck

Activities

Things to do

Included in your stay

Walking safaris

Walks last about an hour after breakfast and run when weather allows. Guests must be at least 16, able to walk unaided and able to understand and speak English. Guests over 60 need a medical certificate.

Getting there

How you'll arrive

How you arrive
By air or road · about 20 km from Hoedspruit airport (HDS)

Good to know

Before you book

Check-in
From 12:00 until 14:00
Check-out
By 11:00
Children
Ages 10 and over
Single travellers
A single supplement applies
Exclusive use
Available
Power
Solar power
Malaria
Low malaria risk

When to go

Best time to visit

  1. January: Green season
  2. February: Green season
  3. March: Green season
  4. April: Green season
  5. May: Dry season, best game viewing
  6. June: Dry season, best game viewing
  7. July: Dry season, best game viewing
  8. August: Dry season, best game viewing
  9. September: Dry season, best game viewing
  10. October: Green season
  11. November: Green season
  12. December: Green season
  • Dry season, best game viewing
  • Green season
Month-by-month notes

Jan

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

Feb

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

Mar

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

Apr

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

May

Dry season, best game viewing

Dry winter conditions; animals gather around larger water sources.

Jun

Dry season, best game viewing

Dry winter conditions; animals gather around larger water sources.

Jul

Dry season, best game viewing

Dry winter conditions; animals gather around larger water sources.

Aug

Dry season, best game viewing

Dry winter conditions; animals gather around larger water sources.

Sep

Dry season, best game viewing

Dry winter conditions; animals gather around larger water sources.

Oct

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

Nov

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

Dec

Green season

Summer brings green vegetation, birdlife and young animals.

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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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.