Bordering the Kruger National Park and situated between the Timbavati and the Sabi Sand Reserves lies the 23 000 hectare Manyeleti Game Reserve. Manyeleti means, The Place of the Stars in the local Shangaan language.
The Manyeleti Reserve is home to two tented camps,
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp and Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp.
The camps offer breathtaking wildlife experiences at the same time as pampering the senses with meticulous service and superb cuisine.
Morning and evening game tracking drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles bring you into close contact with the Big Five as well as the other aspects of our wildlife, and allows you to leave us with an unforgettable safari experience.
Highly experienced guides will take you on foot to bring into clear focus the magic of the bush with its myriad of busy insects and resplendent birdlife.
Our Childrens Safaris at
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp offer families with children the rare chance to experience the Big Five.
Children Policy:Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp only accommodates children over the age of 12 years.
Meal TimesSummer Time
Breakfast: 09h00
Lunch: 14h00
Dinner: 20h00
Winter Time
Breakfast: 09h30
Lunch: 14h00
Dinner: 19h00
Bush CuisineDinner is served in the main dining area or under African skies, in the boma or in the bush.
Rooms:
The 12 Nehru-styled tents are nestled in a Tamboti grove overlooking a dry river bed. The reception areas comprise a large sitting area, indoor and outdoor areas, bar and climate controlled wine cellar.
Game visiting the nearby watering hole can be seen from the swimming pool deck adjoining the reception areas.
The tents are comfortably furnished with king-sized beds and soft leather couches. Each tent leads onto its own bathroom with concrete bath, double shower and separate toilet.
Activities:
Guests awake at first light to the sound of beating drums.
The next sound it that of footsteps as waiters serve tea coffee or fruit juice in the tents.
A morning safari in an open game drive vehicle led by an experienced guide and tracker for about 3 hours traversing part of the large Manyeleti concession. During the drive, you will stop for tea or coffee and light refreshments.
On return to camp, you will have time to freshen up before enjoying a hearty breakfast.
After breakfast, guests are invited to join a short foot safari to explore the small wonders of the bush with an emphasis on the abundant bird, insect and plant life in the proximity of the camps.
For safety reasons, children under the age of 12 years may not go on foot safari outside the camp perimeters. However a variety of activities will be available for them to enjoy.
Guests may also choose to relax at the pool, browse through the small library or retire to their tents.
The afternoon begins with a three-course lunch served in the dining area.
After lunch, guests will have time to return to the tents to collect their jackets, cameras and binoculars in preparation for the afternoon game drive.
The afternoon game drive will take about 3 hours. Guests are reminded to take warm clothing as the drive continues into the night enabling guests to experience the sounds of the night and affording a view of the nocturnal animals.
During the afternoon game drive, guests will stop at suitable spot for sundowners with full bar and light refreshments.
Game Drive Times
Summer time
Morning game drive @ 06h00
Afternoon game drive @ 16h00
Winter Time
Morning game drive @ 06h30
Afternoon game drive @ 15h30
How to get there:
Manyeleti reserve gate fees:
(The rates are subject to change)
Each guest will be charged an entrance fee
Adults - R20.00 per person
Children (6yr-12yr) - R10.00 per person
There is also an additional charge per vehicle:
Car - R20.00
Minibus - R30.00
Manyeleti reserve gate times:
November to March: opens @ 05h30 and closes @ 18h30
April to June: opens @ 06h30 and closes @ 17h30
July to October: opens @ 06h30 and closes @ 18h00
BY CAR
From Johannesburg or Pretoria
Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp is easily accessed by a good tar road from Johannesburg or Pretoria and will take approximately 6 hours.
From Johannesburg, continue on the N12 East in the direction of Witbank.
From Pretoria, continue on the N4 East in the direction of Witbank.
Continue past Witbank towards Belfast
Exit the N4 at the Belfast intersection, enter the town and turn right at the second stop sign in the direction of Dullstroom (R540)
Pass through Dullstroom towards Mashishing (Lydenburg)
At Mashishing the R540 becomes the R36
Continue on the R36 for 52km towards Orighstad
Pass through Orighstad on the R36 and continue towards the Abel Erasmus Pass
Shortly after crossing the Blyde River, turn right in the direction of Orpen/Swadini (R531)
Approximately 10km further, do not take the right turn to Swadini but continue straight in the direction of Klaserie. Ignore the turnoff to Hoedspruit.
Continue past Klaserie, and turn left at the Orpen signpost and continue until you see the Manyeleti Reserve sign (approximately 36km)
Pass the South African Wildlife College on your left and just further on you will see the Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp sign, turn right to enter the reserve.
Proceed on for 200m to the Manyeleti entrance gate where a nominal entrance fee is payable.
If you miss the turnoff to the Manyeleti reserve you will arrive at the Orpen Gate of the Kruger National Park some 4kms further. You will need to turn around and find the Manyeleti reserve entrance on the left hand side as you head back.
Once in the reserve follow the Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp signs to the camp, approximately 5km down a sand road.
You will arrive at
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp.
Guests staying at Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp will park their vehicles at Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp, and then be taken to Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp by game viewing vehicle.
