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About this place
Tamboti is a small tented camp on the banks of the Timbavati River, near the Orpen Gate on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park. It is an intimate, low-key place where safari tents are set among tall acacias and marula trees, with small rock gardens of aloes and Barberton daisies separating the units and a bird hide and communal braai area within the camp.
The surrounding country offers excellent game viewing. The drive between Orpen and Satara passes herds of zebra and wildebeest, with giraffe, impala, warthog and elephant common along the way, while the route north along the Timbavati towards Olifants is good for lion, cheetah and leopard.
Facilities are deliberately simple. There are two communal kitchens and ablution blocks but no shop, restaurant or reception at the camp, so guests come self-sufficient. The reward is a quiet, riverside bush stay close to nature.
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Around the camp
Tamboti as SANParks lays it out. Choose the part of camp you would like; we ask for it when you request availability, and SANParks assigns the unit when they confirm.
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Schematic, not to scale.
What the codes mean
SANParks names every unit by a code. The letters say what it is, the number says how many it sleeps, and any letters after that mark a view, an accessible unit or a perimeter position. Tap a code for that room's rates and photos.
- CTT2Safari Tent · communal kitchenSleeps 2 · from R 771 a night
- CTT2ZSafari Tent · accessible, communal kitchenSleeps 2 · from R 771 a night
- CTT4Safari Tent · communal kitchenSleeps 4 · from R 771 a night
- CTT4ZSafari Tent · accessible, communal kitchenSleeps 4 · from R 771 a night
- LST3Safari Tent · hotplateSleeps 3 · from R 1,756 a night
- LST3ZSafari Tent · accessible, hotplateSleeps 3 · from R 1,756 a night
Not sure which code to ask for? Dassie has the Tamboti key in front of it.
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6 rooms, sleeps 2 to 4
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Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
Safari Tent CTT4Z
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 4 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged
R 771 per night
Safari Tent CTT2
Communal kitchen
2 guests
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils
R 771 per night
Safari Tent CTT4
Communal kitchen
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 4 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils
R 771 per night
Safari Tent LST3Z
Accessible unit · Own hotplate
3 guests
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Features - 1 double bed - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Fan - Fridge - Hotplate - No smoking - Single sleeper couch - Sink - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged - Utensils - WC and shower
R 1,756 per night
Safari Tent CTT2Z
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
2 guests
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils - Unit accessible to the mobility challenged
R 771 per night
Safari Tent LST3
Own hotplate
3 guests
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Features - 1 double bed - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Fan - Fridge - Hotplate - No smoking - Single sleeper couch - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
R 1,756 per night
Nature
What lives at Tamboti Satellite Camp
3 animals, 56 birds and 14 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
About Phalaborwa
Phalaborwa is a beautiful destination in Limpopo, offering visitors access to local amenities, natural attractions, and the authentic character of South African life.
See more places in PhalaborwaLocation
±3.3 km from Orpen Gate · nearest town Hoedspruit, ±47 km · nearest airport Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS), ±37 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Important information
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tamboti Satellite Camp located?
Tamboti Satellite Camp is in Phalaborwa. The map on this page shows the area.
How many guests can Tamboti Satellite Camp accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 2 and 4 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Tamboti Satellite Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
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fromR 771/ night
Request availability. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
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