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Nsala Wilderness Camp

  • R 7,645.00 / Night
  • 3 Guest(s)

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Features

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Secured parking
  • Free parking
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Wi-Fi

About

Nsala Wilderness Camp is an intimate and rustic bush camp located within the Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park and neighbouring Timbavati and Klaserie Reserves. Perched on a dry riverbed, this secluded retreat offers guests a chance to immerse themselves in the raw beauty of South Africa's Greater Kruger wilderness area. The camp features lovely thatched chalets that flow out from the main section housing a swimming pool, lounge, dining area, and boma. Each chalet is fully enclosed with wooden glass sliding doors leading onto small patios, providing guests with a private space to relax while enjoying the magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with showers and toilets, and water is supplied by a windmill in front of the camp, heated using traditional wood-fired donkey boilers.

Rooms & Features

  • Shawu Chalet: Ideal for up to three guests, this lovely thatched chalet features a king-size bed that can convert to twin beds and a third single bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay. Each chalet opens onto a small patio area.
  • Dzombo Chalet: Ideal for up to three guests, this lovely thatched chalet features a king-size bed that can convert to twin beds and a third single bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay. Each chalet opens onto a small patio area.
  • Ntimba Chalet: Ideal for up to three guests, this lovely thatched chalet features a king-size bed that can convert to twin beds and a third single bed. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay. Each chalet opens onto a small patio area.
  • Shongile Chalet: Perfect for up to four guests, this lovely thatched chalet features a king-size bed that can convert to twin beds and two single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay. Each chalet opens onto a small patio area.
  • Mbiri Chalet: Perfect for up to four guests, this lovely thatched chalet features a king-size bed that can convert to twin beds and two single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay. Each chalet opens onto a small patio area.

The Experience

  • Facilities: Nsala Wilderness Camp offers a range of facilities designed for relaxation and comfort. Guests can enjoy the communal outdoor lounge area on wooden decking, offering magnificent views and free-roaming wildlife visiting the waterhole in front of the camp. The boma area features a fire pit for campfires, while the inviting swimming pool provides a refreshing escape from the heat.
  • Activities: Guests at Nsala Wilderness Camp can enjoy twice-daily game drives with drinks and snacks included, offering an intimate experience within the wilderness. Special bush dining can be arranged on special occasions for unforgettable meals under the stars. Additional activities include night drives, walking safaris, bird watching, and game viewing.
  • Attractions: The camp is located in the Greater Kruger wilderness area, home to a diverse array of wildlife including the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo). Kudu, nyala, waterbuck, duiker, giraffe, zebra, and impala are among the commonly seen plant-eaters. Leopards stalk through the thick bush, while prides of lion laze about between huge feasts.

Why Guests Love This Getaway

Guests love Nsala Wilderness Camp for its intimate setting within the Greater Kruger wilderness area, offering unparalleled opportunities to witness wildlife in their natural habitat. The rustic charm and thatched chalets provide a comfortable yet authentic bush experience, while the camp's proximity to waterholes ensures frequent sightings of elephants and other animals from the comfort of your patio or around the pool.

Location

Nsala Wilderness Camp, Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, Hoedspruit, 1380

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