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Fly Hoedspruit (HDS) ~60 min by road, or Federal Air to Ngala Airstrip then ~30 min by game viewer to camp, self-drive from Johannesburg ~5–6 hrs via Orpen Gate.
River-facing tents feel coolest and take in the widest outlook over the sandy riverbed (ask for tent 7,8 & 9). All other tents have lovely bush views, with Nyala's grassing around your tents.
Daily-changing menus built around seasonal South African produce, Chef Oscar Marimane and team check in at the table, expect torch-lit riverbed dinners on the sandy Timbavati, relaxed pool-deck lunches and terrace breakfasts, with signatures like bobotie with yellow rice, grilled linefish with lemon and herbs, and malva pudding; the Treehouse sleep-out comes with a private dinner hamper and sunrise breakfast delivered discreetly.
Breathable neutrals for warm days and cool dawns, a light windproof for night drives, closed shoes for sandy paths, swimwear for the lap pool, a dust buff in late dry season.
Ask the team to set a torch lit riverbed dinner on a still night, pre book the photographic vehicle for a first light leopard run, and add the Ngala Treehouse sleep out for one star soaked night. If tracking reports suggest activity, ask to work the white lion territories at dawn - very special sighting! Please note: off-roading is not allowed in some areas, due to Kurger Park restrictions.
Stays help fund anti-poaching and monitoring across a long-standing private concession within Kruger, including rhino protection and big-cat research. Partnerships with neighbouring communities channel jobs and training so benefits stay local.
