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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.
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.
Where would you like to be?
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.
56 birds recorded here or nearby, including 8 of conservation concern. Tap a bird for stays where it has been recorded and its field notes.
Nothing is hidden, in-season birds simply move to the front. Months come from national records, not from this garden.










These are records, not promises. Wild birds and animals move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
17 species listed as seen on and around this property. Tap one to find other stays where it lives.












These are records, not promises. Wild birds and animals move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with the lodge once you send your dates.

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 PhalaborwaTamboti Satellite Camp is located in Phalaborwa. The property page shows a map and exact directions after booking.
Tamboti Satellite Camp accommodates up to 18 guests.
Select your dates on the Tamboti Satellite Camp property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.
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Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults; additional adults R234 per night. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults; additional adults R234 per night. 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
Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults; additional adults R234 per night. Features - 1 bedroom with 4 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults; additional adults R234 per night. 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
Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults; additional adults R355 per night. Features - 1 double bed - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Fan - Fridge - Hotplate - No smoking - Single sleeper couch - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Accessible unit · Own hotplate
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Base rate covers 2 adults; additional adults R355 per night. 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