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Ripape Riverbed, near Tshokwane Picnic Site, central Kruger National Park, roughly 60 minutes from Skukuza Airport · Kruger Untamed (flagship property; sister camp to Satara Plains Camp)

Kruger Untamed – Tshokwane River Camp

30 cottage-style luxury tents
No children under 16 accommodated
communal dining area, communal fireplace lounge in the riverbed, swimming pool, dry-riverbed lounging area with yard games
Wi-Fi in a dedicated public space; mobile-charging power points only
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Tshokwane River Camp is the flagship property of Kruger Untamed, described as the first-ever seasonal luxury tented camp concession in Kruger National Park. It operates only during the South African winter months (typically May to September each year) and sits in a dry-riverbed setting along the Ripape River in central Kruger, near the well-known Tshokwane picnic spot, roughly 60 minutes from Skukuza Airport.

The camp comprises 30 cottage-style luxury tents (8m x 4m plus a veranda, 24m² of interior space) with front and rear doors, side windows and a covered, en-suite patio, accommodating up to 60 guests in double or twin configuration. Each tent is fully serviced with a queen bed, luxury white linen, hot water bottles at turndown, electric bedside lamps, mosquito nets and outdoor seating under a canopy. Guests gather in a communal dining area for full English breakfast, light lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, and around a communal fireplace lounge in the riverbed itself. Rates are inclusive of all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local-brand spirits and beers, and either two daily game drives in open safari vehicles or a guided walking safari with a rifled ranger; a swimming pool and dry-riverbed lounging area with yard games round out the camp facilities.

Rooms: 30 cottage-style luxury tents (8m x 4m + veranda, 24m² interior), double/twin configuration; max 60 guests camp-wide. Children: No children under 16 accommodated. Facilities: communal dining area, communal fireplace lounge in the riverbed, swimming pool, dry-riverbed lounging area with yard games. Power/Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi in a dedicated public space; mobile-charging power points only.

Frequently asked questions.

Where is Kruger Untamed – Tshokwane River Camp located?

Kruger Untamed – Tshokwane River Camp sits at Ripape Riverbed, near Tshokwane Picnic Site, central Kruger National Park, roughly 60 minutes from Skukuza Airport, and is operated by Kruger Untamed (flagship property; sister camp to Satara Plains Camp).

How many rooms does Kruger Untamed – Tshokwane River Camp have?

30 cottage-style luxury tents (8m x 4m + veranda, 24m² interior), double/twin configuration; max 60 guests camp-wide.

What is the children's policy?

No children under 16 accommodated.

What facilities are available?

communal dining area, communal fireplace lounge in the riverbed, swimming pool, dry-riverbed lounging area with yard games.

What's the power and Wi-Fi situation?

Wi-Fi in a dedicated public space; mobile-charging power points only.

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