Tamboti Camp

Tamboti Camp is a tented campground with elevated sleeping shelters scattered between indigenous trees along the Timbavati River, deep within Kruger National Park. The site combines basic bedding areas with outdoor spaces where guests spend time in nature and watch animals.

The site was established by South African National Parks management to provide more affordable accommodation options within Kruger Park. This initiative in the late 20th century enabled more people to experience the protected wilderness.

The camp's name refers to the tamboti trees that define the grounds and create a sense of connection to the local vegetation for guests who take time to observe them. Visitors spend time watching the wildlife drawn to these trees, particularly in the early morning and evening hours.

Guests register first at the nearby Orpen Rest Camp, where you'll find a shop, restaurant, and fuel station before heading to the site. It makes sense to check what supplies and facilities are available before arriving.

The tamboti trees around the site contain high tannin levels that only black rhinos and kudus can digest, which brings these animals by regularly. This makes it a particularly good spot for watching these two species.