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Nkambeni Safari Camp

3.0 star property
3-star lodge near Kruger National Park

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk
Standard Room | Interior entrance
Dining room
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Numbi Gate Kruger National Park, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Popular LocationNumbi Gate18 min drive
  • Popular LocationElephant Whispers36 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhabeni Gate48 min drive
  • AirportNelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.)76 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Murphy Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Tent | Garden view

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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$402 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
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About the neighborhood

Mbombela

In Mbombela .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Mbombela lodge, you'll find Kruger National Park and Numbi Gate. Perry's Bridge Reptile Park is within 16 miles (25 km) and Shangana Cultural Village is within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Numbi Gate - 18 min drive
  • Elephant Whispers - 36 min drive
  • Hazyview Elephant Sanctuary - 44 min drive
  • Phabeni Gate - 48 min drive
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) - 77 min drive

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

3-star lodge near Kruger National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Nkambeni Safari Camp. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mbombela lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2008
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Nkambeni Safari Camp offers 150 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 77.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nkambeni Safari Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 500

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 77.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1032 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1032 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 500 for check-in between 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is 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

How close is Nkambeni Safari Camp to the airport?

Nkambeni Safari Camp is 28.1 mi (77-min drive) away from the Nelspruit (MQP-Kruger Mpumalanga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nkambeni Safari Camp?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nkambeni Safari Camp on May 27, 2024 start from $74.21, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Nkambeni Safari Camp have an airport shuttle?

Nkambeni Safari Camp offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 1032 per person, one-way.

Does Nkambeni Safari Camp offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Nkambeni Safari Camp, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 155 for adults and ZAR 77.50 for children.

Is there a casino at Nkambeni Safari Camp?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Nkambeni Safari Camp?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nkambeni Safari Camp?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Nkambeni Safari Camp have a pool?

Nkambeni Safari Camp features an outdoor pool.

Does Nkambeni Safari Camp have a restaurant?

Nkambeni Safari Camp is home to Main Deck and Boma, which features African cuisine and pool views.

Does Nkambeni Safari Camp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Nkambeni Safari Camp to downtown Mbombela?

Nkambeni Safari Camp is 27.4 mi away from Mbombela.

Nkambeni Safari Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BC

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
-
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Salla

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Angelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

MJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nkambeni adventure
It was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Johan Robins

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Zidesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service & hospitality
Good service at this hotel especially the catering staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Roith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020