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.
Get to know where you stay
Around the camp
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.
Not sure which code to ask for? Dassie has the Tamboti key in front of it.
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Availability
Any available room
6 rooms, sleeps 2 to 4
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October 2026
November 2026
A night is shown as unavailable only when every room is taken.
Where you'll sleep
Choose a room type. We confirm availability with SANParks once you send your dates.
Safari Tent CTT4Z
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. 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
Safari Tent CTT2
Communal kitchen
2 guests
Sleeps up to 2 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 2 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils
Safari Tent CTT4
Communal kitchen
4 guests
Sleeps up to 4 adults. Features - 1 bedroom with 4 single beds - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Communal ablutions - Communal Kitchen - Fan - Fridge - No smoking - No utensils
Safari Tent LST3Z
Accessible unit · Own hotplate
3 guests
Sleeps up to 3 adults. 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
Safari Tent CTT2Z
Accessible unit · Communal kitchen
2 guests
Sleeps up to 2 adults. 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
Safari Tent LST3
Own hotplate
3 guests
Sleeps up to 3 adults. Features - 1 double bed - Check in at Orpen Rest Camp - Fan - Fridge - Hotplate - No smoking - Single sleeper couch - Sink - Utensils - WC and shower
Nature
What lives at Tamboti Satellite Camp
3 animals, 56 birds and 14 trees and plants recorded here or nearby.
These are records, not promises. Wild animals and birds move, so sightings are never guaranteed.
Location
±3.3 km from Orpen Gate · nearest town Hoedspruit, ±47 km · nearest airport Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS), ±37 km
Straight-line distances. Park roads are slower, so allow more time than the numbers suggest.
Important information
Check-in and check-out
Check-in Time
14:00 - 18:00
Please arrange your arrival within this time window. If you need to arrive outside these hours, please contact the host in advance.
Check-out Time
By 10:00
Please ensure you check out by this time to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next guests.
Cancellation and changes50% refund 30+ days
Refund schedule
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
Please note that some accommodations may have their own specific cancellation policies that differ from our standard policy. These will be clearly indicated on the accommodation's page or during the booking process.
For any questions regarding cancellations or to request a cancellation, please contact our customer support team.
Pet policyNo pets
Pet policy
Pets are not allowed
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Before you book
Payment terms
Payment is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
Cancellation PolicyStrict
- 50% refundcancel 30+ days before check-in
- No refundwithin 30 days of check-in
Note: The 2.5% conservation contribution, payment processing fees, and any applicable referral commissions are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Conservation contribution fees (2.5%) support conservation and community projects in the destinations you visit. Payment processing fees are absorbed by Spekboom for completed bookings, but cannot be recovered once a booking is cancelled. Referral commissions, where applicable, are paid to the referring party upon booking confirmation.
Payout Protection: Guest payments are held until the free cancellation window passes. This protects guests who cancel within their cancellation window and ensures hosts receive guaranteed payouts after the cancellation period ends.
House rules
Guests are expected to respect the house rules of each accommodation. These rules will be provided upon booking confirmation.
Liability
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tamboti Satellite Camp located?
Tamboti Satellite Camp is inside Kruger National Park in Limpopo, about 3.3 km from Orpen Gate. The nearest town is Hoedspruit, about 47 km away, and the nearest airport is Eastgate Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS), about 37 km away. These are straight-line distances; park roads are slower.
How many guests can Tamboti Satellite Camp accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 2 and 4 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Tamboti Satellite Camp?
Pick dates on this Spekboom page and request availability. We confirm with SANParks, they assign the unit, then you pay on Spekboom. Nearby Spekboom stays book the same way if you want to mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
Book your stay
Request to book. Send your dates and we will confirm availability with SANParks.
Nothing is charged until the host says yes
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Want to find out more?
Ask Dassie anything about this place or the area.