Talamati, a Xitsonga word meaning "Lots of Water", is situated south-east of Orpen Restcamp on the bank of the Nwaswitsontso river about 31 km from Orpen Gate, on the western boundary of the Park.
Talamati is in a good game viewing region, with the Big 5, Cheetah, Wild Dog and other plains game, commonly seen.
There are 2 hides, situated along the perimeter fence, overlooking a waterhole and the surrounding bush.
There are no shops, petrol, diesel or restaurants available. The nearest shop is at the Orpen Restcamp.
Rooms:
10 x 2-bedroom cottages (6 persons per cottage).
Both bedrooms have two single beds and a ceiling fan. One bedroom has a bathroom en suite (with shower, toilet and washbasin). A second bathroom has a bath, shower and washbasin and there is also a separate toilet.
The lounge has two bench-beds and a ceiling fan.
The kitchen has a gas stove (with oven), refrigerator, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.
The diningroom is on the open veranda.
5 x 1-bedroom cottages (4 persons per cottage).
The bedroom has two single beds and a ceiling fan and the lounge has a ceiling fan and two bench-beds. The bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and washbasin.
There is a gas stove (without oven), a refrigerator, sink, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery in the kitchen.
The diningroom is on the open veranda.
Units are serviced and towels, bedding and soap are provided.
Refrigerators do not have freezing compartments, but there is a communal freezer in the camp.
Barbecue facilities are provided and open parking is available.
Solar panels provide electricity for lights and fans only.
Important Notice
1. Accommodation rates do not include
Conservation Fees which are payable at the entrance gates.
2. Please ensure that you are familiar with the
Rules & Regulations of National Parks before making a booking.
Activities:
Morning drive - duration ± 4,5-5 hours and is excellent for birding and tree lovers.
Night drive - duration ± 3,5 hours and provides an excellent opportunity to see nocturnal animals.
How to get there:
See Map From Johannesburg / Pretoria to Orpen Gate:
Head toward Nelspruit on the N4, take the R540 Belfast turn off.
At Lydenburg turn left onto the R36 heading north. 30 kms before Hoedspruit turn right onto the R531 and head to the gate.
Allow between 4 to 5 hours for the trip to the gate.
Talamati Camp is about a hour's drive from the gate.
Regulations when Exiting the Park:
In order to improve overall controls some changes have been made to the check-out process at camps in the Kruger National Park and your assistance and co-operation is kindly requested in this regard.
Guests are reminded that only guests with
valid exit permits will be allowed to exit the park. For day visitors these are issued upon entry at gates and for overnight guests these are issued by the last camp on the guest itinerary.
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