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Tamboti Satellite Camp Accommodation Kruger National Park Kruger

Tamboti Satellite Camp

Tamboti Satellite Camp is a small, popular tented camp situated on the banks of the Timbavati River, about 2 km east of Orpen Rest Camp on the western boundary of Kruger National Park. The camp offers a natural bushveld experience with excellent privacy, a communal boma for campfire gatherings, and a bird hide for birding enthusiasts. It is well-known for sightings of kudu, black rhino, and porcupines feeding on the distinctive Tamboti trees surrounding the camp.


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Tamboti Satellite Camp Camping and Room Prices 2026 - 2027

Rates are per night and exclude 1% community fund which will be added when booking.

Tamboti Satellite Camp Under Canvas Prices: 13 January 2026 & 28 March 2026 - 31 October 2026

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Safari Tent (CTT2 / CTT2Z / CTT4 / CTT4Z)
Communal Facilities
2 R 949 R 235
Safari Tent (LST3 / LST3Z)
Fully Equipped
2 R 2,195 R 356

Tamboti Satellite Camp Under Canvas Prices: 14 January 2026 - 27 March 2026

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Safari Tent (CTT2 / CTT2Z / CTT4 / CTT4Z)
Communal Facilities
2 R 771 R 235
Safari Tent (LST3 / LST3Z)
Fully Equipped
2 R 1,756 R 356

Tamboti Satellite Camp Camping and Room Prices: 01 November 2026 - 31 December 2027

Accommodation Type Base Guests Base Rate Additional Adults
Room & Camping please enquire please enquire please enquire


Accommodation Options

Budget Safari Tents: 2-bedded and 4-bedded tents. Semi-luxury Safari Tents: 10 tents with 3 beds each (one double bed and one single sleeper couch)

Budget Safari Tent Semi-Luxury Safari Tent

Budget Safari Tents

  • Self-catering
  • Small fridge
  • Standing fan inside tent
  • Electrical plug points
  • Lighting inside and outside
  • Small veranda
  • Communal ablution facilities (showers, toilets, basins, mirrors)
  • Communal kitchens with hot plates, sinks, and 24-hour boiling water cylinders
  • Daily servicing with bedding, towels, and soap provided

Semi-Luxury Safari Tents

  • Self-catering
  • One double bed and one single sleeper couch
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Verandah with braai (barbecue) facilities
  • Daily servicing with bedding, towels, and soap provided

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  • Communal boma (campfire area) ideal for small groups
  • Bird hide for bird watching
  • Communal kitchens with electric hot plates and 24-hour boiling water
  • Communal ablution blocks with showers and toilets
  • Public payphone
  • Free parking
  • No reception office on-site; bookings and activities are managed via Orpen Rest Camp (5 km away)
  • Close proximity to Orpen Rest Camp’s shop, restaurant, and fuel facilities
  • Communal boma (campfire area) ideal for small groups
  • Bird hide for bird watching
  • Communal kitchens with electric hot plates and 24-hour boiling water
  • Communal ablution blocks with showers and toilets
  • Public payphone
  • Free parking
  • No reception office on-site; bookings and activities are managed via Orpen Rest Camp (5 km away)
  • Close proximity to Orpen Rest Camp’s shop, restaurant, and fuel facilities
  • Kudu and black rhino feeding on Tamboti tree leaves near the camp
  • Porcupines feeding on Tamboti tree bark at night
  • Various bird species, including elusive raptors
  • General fauna and flora of the Timbavati River area
  • Leopard sightings possible in the riverbed area
  • Elephant, lion, and rhino tracks and sightings during guided walks and drives




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