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Nkambeni Safari Camp

3.0 star property
Mbombela lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Safari

Reviews

8,4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Conference center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
The price is R1 696
R1 950 total
includes taxes & fees
01 Jan - 02 January 2025

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Murphy Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Garden view

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Family Tent

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Numbi Gate Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1350

What's nearby

  • Numbi Gate - 18 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Elephant Whispers - 36 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 44 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Phabeni Gate - 48 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 77 min drive - 62.1 km

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 77 min drive
  • Skukuza (SZK) - 124 min drive
  • Mala Mala (AAM) - 158 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Sausage Tree Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬27 min drive

About this property

Nkambeni Safari Camp

Nkambeni Safari Camp puts you 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Kruger National Park. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Main Deck and Boma, which serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 150 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 5 AM - 11 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This property is located within Kruger National Park, and their gate entrance and exit times also apply for guests. Gate closure times vary seasonally, as follows: 5:30 PM, May-June; 6 PM, August-October and March-April; 6:30 PM, November-February. Guests who plan to arrive after gate closure time must contact the property in advance to arrange an escort to the property; a late check-in fee applies. Arrivals after 8 PM are not permitted.
  • Nkambeni Safari Camp is located inside a national park, and their gate entrance and exit times also apply for guests. Guests are advised to contact the hotel's reservation staff to check their arrival time.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 5:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Main Deck and Boma - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 77.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 1032 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-in between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs ZAR 1032 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Nkambeni
Nkambeni Camp
Nkambeni Safari
Nkambeni Safari Camp
Nkambeni Safari Camp Kruger National Park
Nkambeni Safari Camp Lodge
Nkambeni Safari Camp Lodge Kruger National Park
Faircity Nkambeni Tented Camp Hotel Kruger National Park
Nkambeni Safari Camp Lodge
Nkambeni Safari Camp Mbombela
Nkambeni Safari Camp Lodge Mbombela

Frequently asked questions

Does Nkambeni Safari Camp offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Nkambeni Safari Camp does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Nkambeni Safari Camp?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Nkambeni Safari Camp?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Nkambeni Safari Camp?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Nkambeni Safari Camp?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 1032 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nkambeni Safari Camp?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of ZAR 500 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Nkambeni Safari Camp and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, kayaking, and rafting, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nkambeni Safari Camp?
Yes, Main Deck and Boma offers African cuisine and garden views.

Nkambeni Safari Camp Reviews

Reviews

8,4

Very good

8,4/10

Cleanliness

8,8/10

Staff & service

8,6/10

Amenities

7,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

BC, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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Stephane, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very average
Very average and therefore overpriced. Fine for a one night stay but there are also nicer options which cost the same or are cheaper. Dining facilities lack any charm. Train tracks very close and you can hear the trains. Tents located very close to each other as well. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Salla, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This camp is a great stay. People mention parking and the train and the noise from neighboring tents … this is just a small inconvenience for the price of the property and location of it within the national park fence perimeter- but outside the gate where the conservation fee needs to be paid. International cost is $30 per person and doesn’t matter when you enter and is open 6a-6p. We stayed in tents 9, 17,18,19 & 75. Our first 4 face the park so you will see animals pass in front of your door / porch. Approx half the tents face the park and the other half face the interior of the camp. The trains move slowly maybe twice a day past the camp area - it this is outside the fenced park. Some guests are quiet and some louder … so you may or may not hear them next to you. Parking is at the bottom of 2 paths up to the tents … there is an area to drop bags off if you have a tent ar the farthest away area of the reception. There are golf carts so you can ask for help getting your bags far also I have seen. My family all agree we would return ! Pool looks nice / but not warm enough to use while here. The watering hole in the park is fun to watch - hippos always has been there. Elephants come and go almost daily. Cute bar with reasonable prices. Bartenders have always been friendly. Buffets always good. Lunch is alacart & typical in the park Friday night was outside with local entertainment. Enjoy !
Kimberly, 3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Angelene, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nkambeni adventure
It was very pleasant
MJ, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good Camp - Needs some polish
Nkambeni Safari Camp has the makings of good place to stay. The positives are good food and management that are willing to help. Negatives are tents very close to each other and as such can be noisy at night. I would think the management need to consider a noise curfew after 22h00. The train passing by is also noisy, but there is not much that can be done about that. Parking is by reception and it is a hike to get to your tent. Porters are available but during our stay they were either too busy or nowhere to be found. I really suggest that management get a few golf carts to assist guest with their luggage. The restaurant area is great and food is generally good. The restaurant staff was a hit and miss affair. Some were great and some terrible to the point where they ignore you. This being a high occupancy camp, more than 150 tents, it seemed that restaurant staff were overwhelmed at times. Management should consider training to sharpen up this side of things. Reception and security staff were fantastic. On site amenities are limited, but then I think this more a stop over for those wanting to explore Kruger. Value for money in considering what other lodges charge in the area. With a few tweaks it can be great camp to stay at. Management was very willing and great in addressing our concerns and questions. Keep this up please.
Johan Robins, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good service & hospitality
Good service at this hotel especially the catering staff
Zidesh, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kruger view
Right on the boundary to the Kruger, with a watering hole (with hippos) just outside. Fantastic location, well maintained property. Neat and tidy, well run. Food was good and staff very friendly. Enjoyed our stay.
Roith, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

CONVENIENT BUDGET ACCOMMODATION
The camp is located just inside Numbi gate: from the lodge to the main gate is a short 3km drive. The cabins are compact, clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly. The food was very tasty and there was enough variety. There is very limited wifi allocation to be used in the main building only, but with the camp being so spread out, this is understandable. The tents are about 10 metres apart but it is possible to hear people snoring in the adjacent tent and the railway track is closeby too so this might be an issue for light sleepers. We did not find it onerous to complete the forms every day upon entry into the park. Given the time of year, the animals were very scarce but we had rare and magnificent sightings every day we went out. We would definitely return and recommend Nkambeni to others.
Doreen, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was
Jan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Package holiday hotel- good overall, but not recommended for individual travelers. Loud groups take over the restaurant and amenities. Also close to railway line: train spotters will be delighted, but less so the traveler looking to get away from it all. I’d give it a 6 rating.
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great spot but needs renovation badly
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

No bush experience!!
This place only cater for tour groups, and they also say so! If you think you going to listen to lion, jackals and hiena at night DON'T go there. All you hear is tour groups partying till midnight, the tent next to yours aircon and trains passing by Would not recommend for self drive bush lovers Only positive is the friendly staff!!
conrad, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

location was good, staff very good but no tv in reception area and WiFi issue , you only get 150mb free . And they advertise Free WiFi. Bit pricey for what it is
2-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The place is very well organized. There are a lot of options for safaris. The bufé for the breakfast and dinner is very good. I have enjoyed my time there. Very recomendable.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Anneke, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ramonkung, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is in the park, the staff was great, breakfast and dinner was great
1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
The camp is situated next to a watering hole and has amazing views. Both the dinner and breakfast buffets were absolutely amazing. Only drawback is that although the camp is situated within the Kruger Park, it is only through the first gate and not the main gate at Numbi. We wanted to go into Kruger Park for an early morning drive, but Nkambeni's gates only open at 06h00. When we arrived at Numbi gate the queue of cars was very long, whereafter I stood in a queue for 30 minutes in order to purchase a day pass (the other day visitors with pre-booked day passes also took forever to enter). It may be practical for Nkambeni to arrange day passes for its visitors as this really is the only negative and inconvenience and will really add to an already wonderful experience.
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice camp with nice food
The camp is up to our expectation with the rate, but we were disappointed that can't see all the big 5 during the whole day game drive. The shower facility is not suitable to bath young kids as there is no flexi water pipe.
BK & family, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Cozy tents
The camp was absolutely lovely to stay. We were here for 2 nights and everything was great. Dinner our second night was awesome. It was outside with a big fire and BBQ. Daphanie at the gate was such a joy to see everyday, so cheerful. The only downfall is that obviously tents are not soundproof and most of the people staying are going on early morning safari tours and you will hear them all if you're planning on sleeping in. Also the cleaning ladies are very loud... They shout in conversation to each other from the tents at 6:30am... It was very unfortunate to try and sleep through such loud chatter. Other than that the location is great and the tents are very comfortable and cozy.
Katty, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Clean and Cool
Stayed 3 nights and had great time self-driving through Kruger Park. Saw all of the big 5!
Verified Expedia guest review