Nsala Wilderness Camp

Sleeps 3 · 1–2 bedrooms · 1–2 beds · 1 bathroom · 5 units
Self Catering in Timbavati, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in Hoedspruit, Limpopo

Nsala Wilderness Camp is located in the Umbabt Private Nature Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, and the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Nature Reserves and offers an intimate and rustic Kruger Safari bush camp perched on the banks of a dry riverbed.

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    • 2 Beds • 3 Adults • 30m²

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    • 2 Beds • 3 Adults • 30m²

    • Bathroom amenities, Cleaning service, Shower only.

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    • 2 Beds • 3 Adults • 30m²

    • Bathroom amenities, Cleaning service, Shower only.

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    • Bathroom amenities, Cleaning service, Shower only.

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    • Bathroom amenities, Cleaning service, Shower only.

Description

Nsala Wilderness Camp is located in the Umbabt Private Nature Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, and the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Nature Reserves and offers an intimate and rustic Kruger Safari bush camp perched on the banks of a dry riverbed.

The lovely thatched chalets flow out from the main section housing a swimming pool, lounge, dining area, and boma. Each of the chalets is fully enclosed and has a wooden glass sliding door leading out onto a small patio area. The chalets are furnished with king-size beds that can convert to twin beds as well as one or 2 single beds in some of the chalets, all with superior quality linen. Extra blankets are provided for colder days. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with showers and toilets and water is supplied by the windmill in front of the camp and is heated by traditional wood-fired donkey boilers.

Guests can relax in the communal outdoor lounge area on wooden decking, enjoying the magnificent views and free-roaming wildlife visiting the waterhole in front of the camp, relax around the boma area with a fire pit for campfires or cool down in the inviting swimming pool. Twice daily game drives, including drinks and snacks, can be enjoyed in the wilderness, and special bush dining can be arranged on special occasions for some unforgettable eating.

Property Amenities

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

Nearby Attractions

  • Big Five Game Drives
  • Night drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Bird watching
  • Game viewing.

Area Info

Nsala Wilderness Camp shares unfenced borders with the Klaserie and Timbavati Reserves, making it a part of the Greater Kruger wilderness area.

The Big Five are most certainly present, but that is only the start of the wildlife array that can be seen from the camp itself and while out game viewing each morning and evening.

If you’re lucky, you’ll be sitting by the pool when the elephants come to drink!

Kudu, nyala, waterbuck, duiker, giraffe, zebra, and impala are among the commonly seen plant-eaters, along with the iconic elephant, buffalo, and rhino.

Leopards stalk through the thick bush, while pride of lion laze about between huge feasts, offering some excellent predator viewing.

Directions

  • From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport:
  • Head southwest on Manning Avenue and proceed for 270 m;
  • Turn left toward KMIA Road and proceed for 110 m;
  • At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto KMIA Road and proceed for 1.8 km;
  • At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto R538 and proceed for 3 km;
  • Turn left to stay on R538 and proceed for 230 m;
  • Turn right to stay on R538 and proceed for 4.3 km;
  • Turn right and proceed for 2.8 km;
  • Turn left onto R538 and proceed for 1.7 km;
  • At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto R40 and proceed for 41.1 km;
  • Turn left to stay on R40 and proceed for 73.6 km;
  • Turn right onto Klaserie Rd/R40 and proceed for 17 km;
  • Turn right onto Argyle Road and proceed for 17.9 km;
  • Turn left and proceed for 3.9 km;
  • Turn right and proceed for 7.7 km;
  • Turn left and proceed for 27 m;
  • Turn right and proceed for 23 m;
  • Turn left and proceed for 5.8 km;
  • Turn left onto Argyle Road and proceed for 28.8 km;
  • Turn left to reach Nsala Wilderness Camp.

Cancellation Policy

  • **To confirm your booking via credit card, please select Bank Transfer method above and post booking our reservations office will be in touch with a secure payment link to pay via credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Google Pay***
  • Booking Process
  • 1 The Client shall be responsible for informing Nsala Wilderness Camp of any bookings, confirmations, booking amendments, or cancellations of rooms or services in writing by e-mail. The onus of proof of delivery in this regard will be on the Client.
  • 2 Provisional bookings will be held as follows:
  • Number of days before Travel Number of Days held
  • 61 +days 14 days
  • Between 60 days and 31 days before travel 7 days
  • Less than 30 days before arrival 3 days
  • 3 Upon expiry of the above provisional periods Nsala Wilderness Camp reserves the right to release reservations, unless requested in writing by the Client to extend the provisional period. The extension of any provisional period will be at the sole discretion of Nsala Wilderness Camp.
  • 4 In the event Nsala Wilderness Camp receives a confirmed reservation request against space being held on a provisional basis by the Client, Nsala Wilderness Camp reserves the right to request confirmation or release of the held space within 72 hours.
  • 5 Upon confirmation it will be required to disclose the Guest’s nationality, this information will solely be used for market data purposes.
  • 6 Confirmed space will be subject to the appropriate cancellation and payment policies.
  • Payment Terms
  • 1 A booking is only held on a provisional basis until a deposit has been paid.
  • 2 Deposits
  • 2.1 The amounts required to confirm a booking are as follows:
  • Guests are required to pay a 30% deposit within 7 days to confirm a reservation, with the balance due payable 30 days before the guest’s arrival.
  • 3 Balance of Payment
  • 3.1 Balance of payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.
  • Payment Methods
  • 1 Guests can make payment via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Google Pay or via electronic transfers into our bank account.
  • 2 All electronic transfers should be made in full and free of any bank charges.
  • Cancellation
  • 1 Cancellation of all bookings must be in writing and is only effective on receipt of the written notification.
  • 2 Reservations held by Nsala Wilderness Camp where no deposit has been paid will be cancelled by Nsala Wilderness Camp on notice to the Client.
  • 3 Requests to reduce or waiver cancellation fees from the Client will be considered with the decision made at the discretion of Nsala Wilderness Camp.
  • 3 On cancellation of a confirmed reservation Nsala Wilderness Camp shall be entitled to the payment of the following cancellation fees:
  • If cancellation of any booking, or any part thereof, is received 31 days or prior to arrival, the deposit will be forfeited.
  • If cancellation of any booking, or any part thereof, is received 30 to 8 days or prior to arrival, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
  • If cancellation of any booking, or any part thereof, is received 7 to 0 days or prior to arrival, an 80% cancellation fee will be charged.
  • 4 Please note that should we be able to fill your cancelled accommodation, no cancellation fee will apply.
  • Bank Transfer Payments
  • 1 Electronic transfers may be paid directly into Nsala Wilderness Camp bank account.
  • 2 A copy of the deposit slip or bank draft, together with the appropriate guest details, reservation number and invoice number must be emailed to Nsala Wilderness Camp in order to reconcile the appropriate records.
  • 3 Failure to do so may result in the payment not being reflected against the booking, and the space released due to non-payment.
  • Travel Insurance
  • Travel insurance is compulsory, covering for cancellation, personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses.

Conditions

***To confirm your booking via credit card, please select Bank Transfer method above and post booking our reservations office will be in touch with a secure payment link to pay via credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Google Pay***

1. Booking Process

1.1 The Client shall be responsible for informing Nsala Wilderness Camp of any bookings, confirmations, booking amendments, or cancellations of rooms or services in writing by e-mail. The onus of proof of delivery in this regard will be on the Client.

1.2 Provisional bookings will be held as follows:

Number of days before Travel Number of Days held

61 +days 14 days

Between 60 days and 31 days before travel 7 days

Less than 30 days before arrival 3 days

1.3 Upon expiry of the above provisional periods Nsala Wilderness Camp reserves the right to release reservations, unless requested in writing by the Client to extend the provisional period. The extension of any provisional period will be at the sole discretion of Nsala Wilderness Camp.

1.4 In the event Nsala Wilderness Camp receives a confirmed reservation request against space being held on a provisional basis by the Client, Nsala Wilderness Camp reserves the right to request confirmation or release of the held space within 72 hours.

1.5 Upon confirmation it will be required to disclose the Guest’s nationality, this information will solely be used for market data purposes.

1.6 Confirmed space will be subject to the appropriate cancellation and payment policies.

2. Payment Terms
2. 1 A booking is only held on a provisional basis until a deposit has been paid.

2.2 Deposits

2.2.1 The amounts required to confirm a booking are as follows:

Guests are required to pay a 30% deposit within 7 days to confirm a reservation, with the balance due payable 30 days before the guest’s arrival.

2.3 Balance of Payment

2.3.1 Balance of payment is due 30 days prior to arrival.

3. Payment Methods
3.1 Guests can make payment via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Google Pay or via electronic transfers into our bank account.

3.2 All electronic transfers should be made in full and free of any bank charges.

4. Cancellation

4.1 Cancellation of all bookings must be in writing and is only effective on receipt of the written notification.

4.2 Reservations held by Nsala Wilderness Camp where no deposit has been paid will be cancelled by Nsala Wilderness Camp on notice to the Client.

4.3 Requests to reduce or waiver cancellation fees from the Client will be considered with the decision made at the discretion of Nsala Wilderness Camp.

4.3 On cancellation of a confirmed reservation Nsala Wilderness Camp shall be entitled to the payment of the following cancellation fees:

If cancellation of any booking, or any part thereof, is received 31 days or prior to arrival, the deposit will be forfeited.
If cancellation of any booking, or any part thereof, is received 30 to 8 days or prior to arrival, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
If cancellation of any booking, or any part thereof, is received 7 to 0 days or prior to arrival, an 80% cancellation fee will be charged.

4.4 Please note that should we be able to fill your cancelled accommodation, no cancellation fee will apply.

5. Bank Transfer Payments

5.1 Electronic transfers may be paid directly into Nsala Wilderness Camp bank account.

5.2 A copy of the deposit slip or bank draft, together with the appropriate guest details, reservation number and invoice number must be emailed to Nsala Wilderness Camp in order to reconcile the appropriate records.

5.3 Failure to do so may result in the payment not being reflected against the booking, and the space released due to non-payment.

6. Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory, covering for cancellation, personal effects, personal accident, medical and emergency travel expenses.