Tsakane Safari Experience

Tsakane Safari Experience at the Tsakane Safari Camp is situated in the Northern section of Balule Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger Conservancy. This purpose built camp is set in a beautifully maintained indigenous garden. Guest facilities include a pool, reading lounge, bar, open-air dinner boma, Jacuzzi, conversation lounge and dining room. A maximum of eight guests are accommodated in two en-suite chalets and two luxury en-suite safari tents, all set in the bush fanning the perimeter of the camp. We believe that catering is integral to the safari experience and most meals are therefore traditionally prepared by our resident Camp Cook on an open fire in conversation with Guests.

Tsakane Indawo Trails Camp:
Tsakane Indawo Trails Camp is situated some 20km from Tsakane Safari Camp in the Balule Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger Conservancy. The camp is unfenced and has been carefully designed to fully integrate with its natural surrounding environment. A maximum of eight Guest are accommodated in four twin safari tents while a traditional open-air dinner boma, splash pool and lounge deck with sweeping views across the reserve complete the camps facilities. All meals are traditionally prepared on an open fire and safari activities include morning walks, midday conservation activities and afternoon / night drives. Guests are hosted by an experienced Trails Ranger and Tracker to ensure an adventurous and educational walking experience.

Tsakane Safari Camp:
Age Limit: 14 Years and older

Daily Routine:
Summer Winter Activity
05:30 06:30 Continental Breakfast
06:00 07:00 Guided Bush Walk / Game Drive / KNP Day Excursion
10:00 10:00 Transfer to reserve gate on day of departure
11:00 11:00 Brunch
13:00 13:00 Transfer from reserve gate on day of arrival
16:00 15:00 Game drive
19:30 19:30 Dinner

RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation at Tsakane Safari Camp
- All meals (Continental Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner)
- One game drive per day
- Transfers ex reserve entrance gate

RATE EXCLUDE
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation (Optional)
- Tsakane Bar
- Reserve entrance fee
- Conservation fee

OPTIONAL
- Additional game drives
- Guided bush walks
- Kruger Park day excursion
- Olifants river safari cruise
- Transfers to and from Tsakane Safari Camp

Tsakane Walking Safaris:
Age Limit: 14 Years and older

Daily Routine:
Summer Winter Activity
05:00 06:00 Continental Breakfast
05:30 06:30 Morning Walk
10:00 10:00 Transfer to reserve gate on day of departure
11:00 11:00 Brunch
13:00 13:00 Transfer from reserve gate on day of arrival
15:00 14:00 Conservation activity
16:00 15:00 Game Drive / Walk
19:30 19:30 Dinner
20:30 20:30 Night Drive (Sunday’s & Wednesdays)

RATES INCLUDE
- Accommodation at Tsakane Indawo Trails Camp
- All meals (Continental Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner)
- All Safari Activities (Guided morning walks and afternoon & night game drives)
- Transfer ex reserve entrance gate

RATE EXCLUDES
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation (Optional)
- Tsakane Bar
- Reserve entrance fee

Tsakane Walking Safaris has been conducting specialist walking safaris for some twenty-five years. Walking in the bush is an intimate, adventurous and for many a spiritual experience. We explore the delicate interaction between species and discuss the many factors which influence biodiversity. We will also never miss an opportunity to experience the thrill of tracking big game.

Tsakane offers the following standard walking safaris:
• TWS-02 Two-night walking safari
• TWS-03 Three-night walking safari
• TWS-04 Four-night walking safari

Tsakane offers the following themed walking safaris to interest groups on request:
• Geological evolution of the Kruger National Park
• Biodiversity isn’t a coincidence
• Predator prey relationships
• Energy and the cycle of life

Tsakane Walking Safaris are conducted from Tsakane Indawo Trails Camp and Tsakane Safari Camp:
Both camps, situated 20km apart, are located in the Balule Nature Reserve and Greater Kruger Park Conservancy on an exclusive walking concession which covers diverse habitats including the Olifants River system. The camps are owned at operated by Tsakane Safari Co.

Essential to bring on a walking safari:
• Flashlight
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Neutral coloured clothing
• Comfortable walking boots or shoes. Wearing open shoes or sandals is not permitted at night.
• Camera and binoculars
• Sunscreen and insect-repellent
• Snacks and food items are not permitted in the tents.

Our quotations are fully inclusive of the following (unless otherwise quoted):
• Reserve entrance fee and conservation levy
• Transfers ex Balule entrance gate
• Accommodation (We provide bedding, towels and soap)
• All safari activities (Guided walks, game drives and on occasion night drives)
• All meals (Breakfast, brunch snacks and dinner)

Our rates exclude:
• Travel insurance and medical repatriation
• Tsakane Bar.

We are proud of our twenty-five year injury free safety record and therefore safety is a key priority at Tsakane Walking Safaris. To maintain this record for the benefit of both Guests and Wildlife we employ a simple technique which includes an acute awareness of the environment and animal behaviour and the discipline to avoid situations which inevitably result in Trails Rangers having to defend their Guests through the barrel of a rifle.
Tsakane Indawo is home to wide variety of fauna and flora, including Africa’s big five.
The Trails Ranger is empowered to postpone or cancel any activities subject to safety and environmental considerations. Tsakane reserves the right, following a warning, to terminate the stay of any Guest breaching our safety protocol and thereby endangering the lives of other Guests, Staff or Wildlife.

Getting to Tsakane Walking Safaris
Self-drive - To Balule Gate along the R40. Parking is available
Shuttle Ex Johannesburg - Ashton’s Tours provides a daily return shuttle from Johannesburg International. Departing Johannesburg
Departing Johannesburg International at 06:30 daily and return to Johannesburg at around 18:00 daily.
Schedules Flight - SA Airlink flies from Johannesburg International to Hoedspruit daily. Tsakane may arrange road
transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport to the camp.

Weather:
Summer
- Days are hot (Average 34 degrees celcius)
- Nights are warm (Average 22 degrees celcius)

Winter
- Days are warm (Average 24 degrees celcius)
- Nights are cool (Average 14 degrees celcius)

Malaria - Anti-malaria medication is advised especially during the summer months between September and April. Please consult a Medical Practitioner or Travel Centre for further advice in this regard.

Guiding Policy:
Tsakane Walking Safaris are hosted by a Trails Ranger and Tracker team assisted by a Camp Attendant who are in the permanent employment of the company. Our Trails Rangers and Trackers are both experienced and knowledgeable Conservationists or Ecologists and manage all walking safari activities and services including catering.

All walking safaris are conducted in the Greater Kruger Park conservancy, an open ecology where the wildlife enjoys unrestricted movement which takes precedence over tourism activities. In accordance with our mission statement Tsakane Walking Safaris operates independently and shall not drive off-road nor manipulate game viewing in any way.