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    nThambo Tree Camp, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

    nThambo Tree Camp

    Tented Camp · Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 58
    Best time
    Jul–Sep
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free

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    nThambo Tree Camp is a guesthouse near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

    Why stay at nThambo Tree Camp

    • 54 mammal species recorded nearby
    • Airstrip 4 km away

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Bush Walk, Spa
    Amenities
    Swimming Pool, Pool, Spa, Dining, Bar

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,635

    Species

    54

    Mammals

    240

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Lion189 sightings
    • African Savanna Elephant152 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe130 sightings
    • Spotted Hyena127 sightings
    • Impala101 sightings
    • Leopard90 sightings
    • African Buffalo89 sightings
    • Plains Zebra85 sightings
    • Lilac-breasted Roller83 sightings
    • Grey Foam-nest Tree Frog78 sightings

    Best time to stay at nThambo Tree Camp

    Best months:
    July
    August
    September
    Jan
    Good25°C131mm
    Feb
    Good25°C127mm
    Mar
    Great24°C47mm
    Apr
    Great22°C39mm
    May
    Great20°C25mm
    Jun
    Great18°C14mm
    Jul
    Great18°C7mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C4mm
    Sep
    Excellent22°C15mm
    Oct
    Great23°C39mm
    Nov
    Great25°C73mm
    Dec
    Good25°C131mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airstrip

    Unnamed airstrip

    4 km away

    Nearest airport

    Ngala Airport (NGL)

    2 km from the park

    International airport

    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

    115 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo