nDzuti Safari Camp offers you an exceptional African safari experience, simply because it is not just a hotel in the bush, but rather our base from where we offer a sojourn into the African bush to experience and bear witness to the creatures of the wild and their daily dramas that unfold there.
nDzuti Safari Camp is based deep in the Balule's Maseke Game Reserve with no boundaries between our concession and the rest of the Klaserie, Timbavati and Greater Kruger Park’s vast block of wilderness.
Each chalet has a furnished patio leading into a lounge, 2 large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The king sized / twin bedrooms have mosquito nets and air-con. The bathrooms have both showers and baths. Ideal for families or a group of friends.
The tents have air-conditioning and the choice of twin beds, queen sized and king. There is a separate toilet cubicle, a shower and twin basins. The patio off the front of the tent has comfortable seating and shade for sitting and watching wild animals.
nDzuti Safari Camp is built in the shadow of a spectacular rocky out crop or koppie as they are called in Africa. The word nDzuti means shadow or shade in the local Shangaan language.
Safari drives or game drives with knowledgeable ranger guides are the highlight of your experiential stay at nDzuti Safari Camp. On the day of your arrival, the first drive takes place that afternoon. We set off as the heat of the day subsides; into the bush and on the 8000 ha of Greater Kruger Park that we have access to.
All of the iconic Big Five animals (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) are found in our area, and we invest a lot of effort into finding these animals making your safari a life-changing experience. Nevertheless, the African bush has so much more to offer and we endeavour to deliver an exciting and unforgettable interpretation of the interactions and daily dramas of the many animals that co-exist in this wilderness.
Giraffe can be so curious and delight guests with their unabashed staring and the tiny dwarf mongoose, our smallest carnivore, are comical to watch peering out from behind a fallen tree and entertaining zebra stallions are always protective of their harem of mares and can be seen “herding” them onwards when they pause to stare back at us.
On game drives, much time is spent interpreting spoor or animal tracks and using this evidence to locate the animals. Learning to recognise animal tracks is exciting and opens up a whole new window into bush appreciation.
The Kruger area has over 500 different bird species, from awe-inspiring raptors to glossy sunbirds; birding is so rewarding. The varied vegetation of the area dictates the species composition and is fascinating in its own right while the dramatic geology provides spectacular vistas. Every game drive is different and never boring.
Days at nDzuti begin at first light. Dawn is exciting – birds greet the day, there may even be lions calling, and the camp fire still burning as we meet in the dining tent for tea and toast, fruit and cereals. Hot boxes are loaded onto open safari vehicles and fleecy blankets are passed out.
Out in the bushveld, the sandy roads are full of animal tracks and we can interpret what went down while we were tucked up in bed. Animal tracks may dictate the direction the game drive takes. We stop often to view the animals we encounter and to interpret their behaviour.
All of the Big Five animals can be viewed at nDzuti and every endeavor is made to locate these iconic African animals for guests, however, we delight in introducing some birding and small game on safari.
The morning game drive is approximately 3 hours long and at some time, at a viewpoint or such, we halt for hot drinks, homemade cookies, and rusks.
Back in camp, hot cooked breakfast awaits with a selection of fruits, cold meats and cheeses or pastries of sorts.
During the day guests relax in camp, watching the animals come down to the waterhole or in air-conditioned comfort in their chalets and tents. The large central pool is well placed with a view, umbrellas and chaise lounges. For those who choose there is a guided nature walk from camp.
Lunch is served before the afternoon drive and can be in the shaded boma or the dining pavilion. The afternoon game drive leaves the camp as the heat of the day dissipates.
At sunset, we stop for traditional sun-downer drinks and snacks. After dark, with the aid of a spotlight, we seek out the nocturnal creatures and the big cats.
Guests can freshen up before dinner on the terrace or in the boma besides the fire. A three-course meal is served with quality South African wines on offer.
nDzuti is a family friendly safari camp and children are welcome. Children of over 6 are permitted on game drives, while kids of under 6 are not unless the party has organised a private vehicle (at an added cost). Children can be booked into chalet accommodation only as the tents are too exposed to the waterhole.
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