Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Fantastisch. Prijs waard. Exclusief en persoonlijk. Top game drives.

The best experience I have ever had in my life. Every member of the staff was exceptional and went above and beyond to make our stay truly unforgettable. The safaris were absolutely incredible, and the team did everything possible to give us the best wildlife experiences and unforgettable sightings. The lodge itself is beautiful, exclusive, and perfectly integrated with its surroundings.

Considering the price of the stay, I believe drinks during lunch and dinner could already be included.

Extremely well organized. Staff is very nice. Staff really makes you feel special. Tents are very comfortable. Game drives were great. We saw all the big 5. And the water in the front makes the experience extra special!

The bush was still very dense, compared to other areas of the reserve.

Man fühlt sich ab der 1. Sekunde heimisch, super tolle Gastgeber die einem den Aufenthalt sehr schön unvergesslich machen. Sehr gutes Safari-Programm, mit vielen tollen Highlights! Insgesamt absolut nichts auszusetzen, 100% Empfehlung!

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A nossa hospedagem no Thabamati foi excepcional! Sem dúvidas, o melhor lugar que poderíamos escolher para viver esta experiência! Ficamos satisfeitos com tudo, desde a excelente recepção dos funcionários (incluindo o cuidado do tracker Oscar e do ranger Charles nos safáris), o conforto e requinte do quarto, as comidas deliciosas e preparadas com muito cuidado em relação às restrições alimentares, até a beleza da arquitetura e decoração do hotel, tudo pensado nos mínimos detalhes. O lago em frente ao hotel nos proporcionou momentos inesquecíveis com a presença dos hipopótamos, elefantes e impalas. Fomos muito felizes nos dias que estivemos no Thabamati e esperamos voltar em breve!

Gostamos de absolutamente tudo!

Our stay at Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp was truly fantastic. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. Oskar, Mish, Charlie, the chef, and the entire team made us feel incredibly welcome. The attention to detail was remarkable. One thing we especially loved was how they moved our dinner table to different locations every evening, creating a unique and memorable atmosphere each night. The food was outstanding — beautifully prepared and delicious at every meal. The wildlife experience was incredible. During our stay we saw a wide variety of animals including many elephants, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, buffalo, rhinos, and even a leopard. The amount and diversity of wildlife we saw was truly impressive. The explanations and knowledge shared during the game drives made the experience even more enjoyable and educational. The tents themselves are very luxurious and comfortable, perfectly blending the feeling of being in nature with high-end comfort. Having a hippopotamus right outside our tent was something very special and unforgettable. Being able to leave directly from the camp and encounter elephants and many other animals nearby made the experience even more extraordinary. But beyond the animals and the beautiful camp, what impressed us most was the warmth, professionalism, and care from the entire team. We spent two months traveling in South Africa, and these days at Thabamati were truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. We highly recommend this place — it is absolutely a five-star experience.

Thabamati was an exceptional experience. The lodge is stunning. They have a pool and deck for everyone that overlooks the watering hole. Each day animals came up to it, usually around lunch time. I saw rhinos, elephants, zebras, hippos, giraffes, antelope species, and more from the deck. At night by the fireplace we saw the Milky Way and hyenas. It was a place where we could come together. The rooms are beautifully crafted. Each deck has a view of the watering hole. I had elephants right next to my room one afternoon and I got to watch them all by myself on my deck. The service is genuinely incredible. Everyone cares about you and that you are having a good time. When I came back from my first game drive, they had drawn me a bath. They always had drinks waiting for us and a warm towel. They checked in frequently to make sure I was comfortable, hydrated, warm. The game drives were fantastic. My guide and tracker knew the land and nature and animals so deeply which made for the best experience. There are only 9 seats in the Land Cruiser so everyone has a good viewing seat. They had blankets, water, hot water bottles for us to be comfortable on drives once the sun set or the wind picked up. Lastly, the food was world class. Each night, I kept saying this was the best meal I’d eaten. They were accommodating for vegetarians and always gave me options. The desserts were traditional South African desserts which were the most delicious. All in all, this stay was the most luxurious place I’ve ever been but more importantly, I felt that the staff and lodge held a deep respect for the place they were and the animals that we are there to see. It felt intimate and private with only 4 rooms. This was truly the stay of a lifetime.

There is nothing I didn’t like. Everything was amazing.

Amazing hospitality throughout the entire stay. The camp is beautiful, with perfection in every detail. The tents were very comfortable, spotless, and equipped with everything you could need. The food was delicious, and the safari game drives were absolutely incredible, with an amazing variety of animals to see.

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The experience at Thabamati exceeded all of our expectations. We kicked off our honeymoon in SA with a 4 night safari and we must say the bar was set very high! The food was excellent, the accommodations were spotless and the staff were so attentive and welcoming. The lodge is bang in the middle of it all with resident hippos just meters away from your tent. Mich and Charlie pour their heart and soul into curating a slice of paradise in the wild for their guests and the results speak for themselves. The safari itself was nothing short of breathtaking. We saw the big 5 and more up close with detailed explanation and interesting tid bits of information constantly flowing. The guide and Oscar the tracker are super informative, knowledgeable and professional. We would definitely recommend it for a personal and high end safari experience!

Everything was great

De ligging, de verblijven, het personeel, het eten, de safari, teveel om op te noemen. Gewoon alles was uitstekend.

Die Lage ist perfekt. Wir haben auf den Pirschfahrten alle big 5 gesehen und noch viel mehr

It was beautiful and luxurious while still feeling close to nature.

Все было прекрасно - размещение, персонал, еда, выезды на сафари. Лодж очень небольшой - всего 4 тента и 8 человек максимально, что создает особую атмосферу. Вас окружают заботой с утра до ночи. Оформление и наполнение тентов на высшем уровне! Гид на гейм-драйвах очень профессионален и делает все, чтобы вы увидели максимальное количество животных и получили яркие впечатления от сафари.

Toller Service und wunderschöne Unterkunft mit super Safarifahrten. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt. Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Aufenthalt, ich würde es sofort wieder buchen.

Gar nichts!!

È stato tutto eccezionale. La guida Charlie è molto professionale e molto disponibile. Ci ha raccontato storie appassionanti e spiegato tutto quello che vedevamo. Abbiamo avvistato molti animali con lui. Mitch e tutto lo staff della struttura ci hanno coccolato durante la permanenza. Il cibo superlativo e la cena boma indimenticabile. Le tende aggiungono al soggiorno e ai safari un'intimita' impagabile. Lo consiglio vivamente. È imperdibile

Stunning in every way. The team were exceptional, nothing was too much to ask for + the location, facilities, food and service were all outstanding. Recommend to anyone.

Property is absolutely beautiful. Facilities and vehicles are 10/10. The watering hole is a great spot for animal watching during the day. The vehicles are comfortable and the guide Brett is so talented. We saw the big five in one day.

It was incredible. Clean, well maintained and everyone was so kind and helpful.

Everything. The quality of food was amazing. The staff, Mitch and Charlie were great. Charlie was an amazing driver for our games drive! The room perfect. It has been the best lodge of the entire trip.

I booked on booking the "all inclusive" option but, when I arrived, I discovered that drinks were not included. The manager, Miss Caroline, was not lovely at all, telling me that "all inclusive" means inclusive of meals only. So, I do not like to be treated as an idiot. If there is a problem with booking, they have to solve it between them but me, as customer, I cannot pay for their misunderstandings. It would have been appreciated if, at least at dinner time, they could have offered a glass of wine.

Stunning location in front of a large dam/pool populated by hippos, not a puddle of a waterhole like many lodges. The camp is simple, 2 tented rooms either side of an open main lodge building leading onto a terrace with small swimming pool and overlooking the water. But what else do you need ? Small, intimate, and stamped with understated luxury the camp is exclusive. As a family we occupied 3 of the rooms and had the lodge to ourselves for 3 of our 6 nights. The 4 tented rooms were a perfect size and beautifully decorated. The food was delicious, great attention was paid to portion sizes, presentation and all our dietary needs and requests carefully addressed (peanut allergy) The staff are lovely, approachable, always on hand and very attentive. Charlie and Mish, the managing couple along with Courtney make you feel as though you this is your home. The guiding experience was probably my best ever, and thats after 25 years of safari, we had started going on courses as we had heard it all so many times before, but Charlies breadth of knowlege is astounding, he is a master of timing, keeps you engaged and doesn't overload you, I was learning information that I had never heard before. Needless to say the sightings were amazing; leopard, lion, wild dog, many birds and some fascinating small stuff as well. The traversing rights mean that there are very few vehicles in your area and some drives we didn't see any other vehicles at all. The game viewer seats 8. The middle seat is converted for storage so no one ever has to sit in the middle. We absolutely loved it and will return.

Nothing.

The camp is stunning, stylish & comfortable. Rooms are gorgeous! All the staff are so friendly & helpful. The food & hospitality is incredible too. The view over the huge watering hole gives amazing animal spotting: hippos and elephants galore! The game drives were THE BEST. We saw a leopard close-up every day, a pride of lions playing. Incredible! This is a luxury safari without the luxury price.

Being woken by the noisy hippos at 4.30am every morning before our 5am actual alarm for our morning game drive 😂. But, hey, that's nature!!! It made us laugh every time.

Stunning tents with tasteful interior and spectacular view right at the waterhole watching the hippos and wildlife. Delicious healthy food and a huge variety of drinks to choose from. Great courteous friendly staff and service. Incredible game drives with highly qualified Rangers.

I would prefer a package including softdrinks next time

the feeling and experience you want and the staff where very welcoming

no airconditioning

We had a wonderful vacation. The Thabamati team looked after all of our needs and we could not have asked for more. The location is beautiful and the nature fantastic!