nThambo Tree Camp
An elevated, eco-conscious treehouse safari camp in the Greater Kruger, where unfenced wilderness, and roaming wildlife create a truly immersive stay.
Starting from R6 750.00
per person sharing per night
- ECO FRIENDLY, SOLAR RUN
- LODGE 5 ELEVATED “TREEHOUSES”
- SPLASH POOL
- CHILDREN 12 +
- TWICE-DAILY GUIDED GAME DRIVE
- BUSH WALKS
- BOMA
- KLASERIE PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
Welcome to nThambo Tree Camp
Nestled in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger, nThambo Tree Camp is an intimate safari retreat offering an authentic bush experience with a touch of understated luxury. Elevated above the wilderness on wooden stilts, the camp overlooks open plains where wildlife roams freely through the unfenced property, creating a truly immersive safari atmosphere.
Life at camp is relaxed and unhurried, with a welcoming main area featuring a lounge, dining area, bar, outdoor boma, and a small splash pool overlooking a pumped waterhole, often visited by elephants and other wildlife. With a maximum of just 10 guests, nThambo Tree Camp offers a quiet and personalised safari experience ideal for couples, solo travellers, and small groups.
The camp features five raised wooden chalets designed with natural wood finishes, canvas-sided walls, and traditional thatched roofing, each designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding bushveld. Private verandahs offer elevated views across the reserve, while the open design allows guests to feel connected to the sights and sounds of the African bush. Please note that the camp welcomes children aged 12 years and older.
Twice-daily game drives led by experienced guides and trackers allow guests to explore the Klaserie’s exceptional wildlife and birdlife, with excellent opportunities to encounter the Big 5 in one of the Greater Kruger’s most exclusive wilderness areas.
nThambo Tree Camp at a Glance
Rates
Full Board
From
R6 750.00
per person per night
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
Fully Inclusive
From
R7 185.00
per person per night
1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026
Full Board
From
R7 425.00
per person per night
1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
Fully Inclusive
From
R7 900.00
per person per night
1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027
Location
nThambo Tree Camp is located in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve within the Greater Kruger. The reserve forms part of an unfenced ecosystem connected to neighbouring private reserves and the Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to move freely across an expansive natural landscape.
Set in a sought-after private concession near Hoedspruit, the Klaserie is known for its diverse habitats, excellent game viewing, and abundant birdlife. Rolling savannah and open bushveld create an authentic safari environment where both predators and plains game thrive in a completely natural setting.
The camp is easily accessed via Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, approximately 40 minutes away, with guests met on arrival for their transfer into the reserve.
For self-driving guests, the route is well signposted from the main roads. Guests are advised to follow the provided camp directions rather than relying on GPS or online mapping systems.
Lodge & Rooms
The main lodge is an airy, wooden structure that includes an open-plan lounge, bar, and dining area, flowing out onto a splash pool with a view of the nearby waterhole – regularly visited by elephants during the dry season. Evenings are spent gathered around the boma fire, where stories are swapped under star-filled skies.
Built at canopy height, each of the five elevated treehouse chalets blends wood, canvas, and thatch to create an authentic yet stylish treehouse feel. From the private balconies, guests enjoy panoramic views across the savannah, with the Drakensberg Mountains lining the horizon in the distance. The rooms are designed with a semi open-plan layout and can be configured as either Hollywood twin or king, each fitted with luxury beds, premium linens, and en-suite bathrooms.
Wildlife
During the dry season, the vegetation is sparse, and wildlife congregates around watering holes. During the wet season, the vegetation is dense, and wildlife is more dispersed. Expect to see the Big Five over the course of a 2- 3 night stay. In addition to the Big Five animals that are regularly sighted, including giraffe, zebra, warthog, spotted hyena, baboon, hippo, impala, kudu, vervet monkey, waterbuck, wildebeest, bushbaby, mongoose, duiker, and steenbok. You might also see wild dog, cheetah, honey badger, porcupine, aardvark, civet, caracal and serval. Birds that are regularly seen are vultures, owls, bee-eaters, rollers, eagles, bustards, hornbills, starlings, and shrikes.
