Glamping & Tented Camps

nThambo Tree Camp

Elevated treehouses in the Klaserie — sleep among the canopy with Big Five below

Central Kruger Orpen Gate · 50 minutes ★★★ 3-Star All Big Five
From R2,500 pp sharing/night
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🌳 Elevated treehouse rooms 🐘 Wildlife passes below 💰 Affordable Big Five 🌙 Sleep open to the bush 📸 Klaserie wilderness 🤫 Only 12 guests

About nThambo Tree Camp

nThambo Tree Camp is a unique treehouse-style camp in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, where guests sleep in elevated platforms set among the branches of ancient jackalberry and leadwood trees. It is one of the most distinctive accommodation experiences in the Greater Kruger — and one of the most affordable.

Six open-fronted treehouse rooms are raised three to four metres above the ground, each with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and uninterrupted views over the surrounding bush. The design is deliberately open — there are no glass windows, and the front of each treehouse looks directly into the canopy. Falling asleep to the sounds of the African night, with the possibility of elephants passing beneath you, is an unforgettable experience.

The camp operates in partnership with Africa on Foot, sharing the same traversing area and guiding team. Game drives and walking safaris deliver outstanding Big Five encounters across the Klaserie’s unfenced wilderness. The camp’s intimate size — just 12 guests — ensures a personal, unhurried experience.

nThambo offers a rare combination: genuinely unique accommodation, Big Five wildlife, and rates that make a Greater Kruger safari accessible to budget-conscious travellers.

What's Included

All Meals
Game Drives
House Drinks
Bush Walks
Laundry

Rooms & Accommodation

Treehouse Room

Sleeps 2 From R2,500

Open-fronted elevated platform with en-suite, canopy views, no glass walls

Safari Experience

Morning Game Drive Sunset Game Drive Night Drive Guided Bush Walk Specialist Birding Photography Safari Stargazing

Wildlife Commonly Seen

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, wild dog, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, zebra, kudu.

Best time to visit: Year-round; May-September for dry season

Amenities & Facilities

Restaurant
Bar
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Birding
Laundry
Boma / Fire Pit

Location & Getting There

Address: nThambo Tree Camp, Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

GPS: -24.3250, 31.2550

Fly to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport. Transfer approximately 45 minutes. Shared traversing with Africa on Foot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the front of each treehouse is open to the bush with no glass. Canvas blinds can be lowered for weather protection or privacy, but the experience is deliberately open-air.

Nights can be chilly (May-August). Hot water bottles and extra blankets are provided. The cold is part of the authentic bush experience.

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