The upgrade and expansion of Bateleur Safari Camp in South Africa’s Timbavati is complete. A New Frontiers favorite for its affordability and authenticity, the intimate purpose-built tented camp is the modern day version of the traditional bush camp. The camp now offers a total of 7 accommodation units, 3 of which are family units that each sleep up to 4 people. In at least one of the family units, a 5th person can be accommodated, allowing families comprised of 2 adults and 3 children to share. Due to Timbavati regulations, the maximum camp capacity will be 16 guests at all times.
The feature of Bateleur’s revamped central area is the covered, open-sided wooden deck that houses the lounge and dining areas and overlooks the riverbed and its seasonal waterhole. The comfortable lounge area is an ideal place for idle game viewing or relaxing with a good book and a cool drink between guided activities. At meal times the dining area is the perfect location for enjoying delicious meals whilst absorbing the sights and sounds of the African bush. The wooden deck extends past the adjacent chemical-free swimming pool which allows guests to cool off in the heat of the day without missing the wildlife and birdlife that frequent the waterhole.
The central area is completed by a tastefully finished, low-walled boma area open to the stars with chairs set up around a central fireplace. This is an ideal place to relax around the fire and share stories of the day’s activities under a big African sky. Adjacent is the camp’s braai/barbeque area and pizza oven where food is often prepared by the chef using the open fire.
Bateleur Safari Camp is ideal for couples, singles and small groups who are looking for a Timbavati safari that simultaneously exceeds expectations and offers an up-close experience of the true African bush and wildlife. New Frontiers says that it is the ultimate bush camp where the focus is on getting back to nature either on game drives or extended walking. Options to sleep out in the bush and do bush craft (making fires etc) is only possible due to the flexibility of the camp and having free reign within their traverse. Mobile safaris are also available either as scheduled departures or on request – a fantastic option for families!
Bateleur Safari Camp is offering a stay 3/pay 2 special valid for all bookings involving arrival between now and December 31, 2019.
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