Balule Nature Reserve 

Tsakane Safari Camp is situated in the Balule Nature Reserve, which forms part of the world-renowned Greater Kruger National Park conservancy.  The reserve is host to a wide variety of fauna and flora including Africa's 'Big Five', Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard.

Safari Activities

Game drives are conducted in open-air game viewing vehicles and last between one and four hours.  Early morning refreshments and late afternoon sundowners are provided en-route while enjoying spectacular vistas with the majestic Drakensburg Mountains in the distance.

Bush walks are designed for the more adventurous and it is not uncommon to approach Elephant and other game on foot.  An experienced Ranger shall point out interesting ecological facts and relate age-old folkore while tracking across varied terrain.

Accommodation

Tsakane Safari Camp is a small intimate camp.  Accommodation is provided in three en-suite and air-conditioned stilted chalets and two en-suite luxury safari tents.  We are often complemented on our cleanliness.  The camp has a sparkling splash pool, relaxation lounge, bar, conference lapa and open air boma.  The camp is not fenced and designed to intergrate with the natural surrounding bush.  Elephant, Buffalo and a variety of game species are often viewed from the camp at our nearby waterhole, while Lion carry out camp inspections during the night.  Our chalets are continually and discreetly serviced during the day ensuring comfort.

Catering

Tsakane Safari Camp focuses on nutritious and traditional meals, most of which are uniquely prepared on an open fire in front of our Guests.  Early morning coffee, tea and confectionary is served on game drives and complemented by a three-course breakfast.  Afternoon refreshments are followed by a three-course dinner in our open-air boma.  On request a table for two may be set under a tree and lit by oil lanterns in the privacy of your chalet.  Conversations are enjoyed and friendships are cemented around our small bar.

Additional Services

We like to view Tsakane Safari Camp as an experience rather than a destination.  For this reason we provide numerous other services such as transfers to and from the camp, day excursions through the Kruger National Park and to other interesting nearby locations such as the scenic eastern highlands, the tropical Tzaneen catchments area and many other local places of interest.  Tsakane also provides adventurous and participative personalised oveland camping safaris to our Waterberg facility, Mozambique, Namibia and Botswana.  The overland safaris are conducted in a fully equipped 4x4 vehicle and off road trailer.  These excursions are limited to a maximum of four guests.

Hospitality

Tsakane Safari Camp is owner managed and our superior standards blended with a friendly, entertaining and experienced team gives Tsakane unique personality.  Especially close to nature - For you!