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Tangala Safari Camp

Overview

Tangala Safari Camp, located in the heart of the Thornybush Big 5 Game Reserve, offers an intimate and eco-friendly escape for nature enthusiasts. Established in 1940 and renovated in 2016, the camp combines heritage with modern sustainability, featuring solar-powered operations and accommodations that include three authentic bush chalets and six colonial-style tents. Each unit boasts an en-suite bathroom, mosquito-netted twin beds, and private covered patios overlooking breathtaking views of the Drakensberg Mountain Range and an active waterhole. Guests can immerse themselves in authentic African cuisine, thrilling game drives, and the camp’s commitment to conservation, including its ongoing support for rhino protection. Tangala Safari Camp is a serene off-the-grid retreat, perfectly blending comfort with a profound respect for nature.

  • Big Five
  • Off-road – for Big 5 Sightings Only
  • Camp Fenced
  • Children aged 6 years and older are welcome
  • Main Swimming Pool Only
  • Fans Only
  • Limited Cellphone Signal
  • Malaria Area: Low-risk
  • Solar Powered With Additional Back-up Generator
  • WIFI

Location

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Accommodation

Room Types

  • 9 rooms in total, accommodating 18 guests:
  • 3 Chalet Suites – (sleep 2)
  • ­6 Safari Tents – (sleep 2 adults  or 2 adults and 1 child)
  • Maximum number of children per room – (One child, only applicable to the Safari Tents)

Lodge Features

  • 2 Lounges
  • Bar
  • Dining Area
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Swimming Pool
  • All guest areas look out onto the active waterhole
  • Eco Friendly

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