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Nkambeni Tented Lodge

3.0 of 5
Numbi Gate, Kruger National Park 1242, South Africa (Formerly Faircity )
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East London
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We stayed at Nkambeni from the 1st - 3rd of May and although the service was great and our accommodation was adequate, it was not suitable for us. Although our check in was smooth and our tent had everything we needed (except a hair dryer), the tents are far too close together. We could hear our 'neighbors' fighting and kids... More

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Ermelo, South Africa
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I booked accomodation at Nkambeni Tented Safari camp for the evening of 4 and 5 May 2013. On our arrival we realised that this camp is definately NOT SITUATED INSIDE THE KNP as advertised, they are false advertising and the poor foreign tourist staying there as guests does not know that they are being deceived. The parking area is situated... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Attorney911, thank you for the review and comments on our safari camp. With regards to your opinion on the location of the camp, it is within the Kruger National Park boundary and definitely not misrepresenting this fact or trying to catch the poor foreign guest as stated by yourself, this I respect as your opinion, but not factually correct... More

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Halifax, Canada
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49 reviews 49 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

The main lodge was a comfortable place to meet and relax with friends. The evening meal and the breakfast were both good and provided a very nice selection. The staff and manager were also very helpful and friendly. In fact, they went out of their way to make sure our needs were met. On a less positive note, the tents... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Mic R, Thank you for your honest review and the comments made with regards to how you experienced our safari camp. I shared your comments on the food with the chef and his team and they are vary happy with this feedback. We are trying our level best to change the description of the tents, this should not be... More

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

Hhat an amazing place. If you want to experience the true Africa spirit but still want the luxury and comfort, this is the place to visit. just outside the gate to the Kruger Numbi Gate it is great to go and come as you wish. The bush feel and the tented camp give you a true meaning of the bush... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear Kenneth H, thank you very much for your great review of our property, this was the highlight of our daily meeting this morning. Chef Thabo and his team liked your comments on their food and assured me they will keep this going. You are more than correct, we want our guests to experience a true holiday feeling, they must... More

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We stayed at Nkambeni over Easter and it is really great value for money. The staff certainly go out of their way to make it a pleasant experience and a comfortable stay. This is a good base if you are wanting to explore the Kruger or the surrounding attractions such as Graskop etc. or even if you just want to... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
5 April 2013

Dear Liesl C, thank you very much for the kind and honest review on our property. I shared your review with my team this morning and they were very happy you had a good experience and had a good rest. We would love to host you in the near future. Have a great day, Wynand du Toit, General Manager More

Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

We arrived late afternoon to a warm reception. Pleasantly surprised by the entertainment provided at the boma along with great food. After a good night's rest in our tent we enjoyed the buffet breakfast and the hippos in front of the lodge.

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Dear Woefkardoes, good morning and thank you very much for the great review. Our reception team managed by Gayle is going to great lengths to ensure our guests are welcomed and feel at home at our property. We are very happy that you had a great experience and enjoyed our food and entertainment. Thank you once again for the review... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We stayed for three nights as a weekend getaway, the camp is situated just inside the Kruger fence line at the Numbi gate entrance but a word of warning you still have to pay the conservation fees to enter the Park as a day visitor. I would suggest they negotiate with the park to be able to of for this... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Dear Jelley86, good morning and thank you very much for the great review on our camp. It is great for our team morale. We are currently working on ideas on how to make it easier for our guests entering the Kruger through Numbi Gate and ensure they don't wait in line. We pride ourselves in making this an affordable experience... More

Yerba buena
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19 reviews 19 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

they offer what they show in their webpage, the camp is ok, nice restaurant and bar, big pool, very nice people attending, but, always is a but, the camp is inside the park, but outside the ticket gate, so every time you go inside the park, you have to pay,

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
25 March 2013

Dear SipoYerbabuena, good morning and thank you very much for the kind review. Our camp is indeed a easy alternative to traditional Kruger accommodation and we are currently working on making the entrance through Numbi Gate a bit easier for our guests. Have a great day, Wynand du Toit, General Manager More

London, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We stayed here for 3 nights as part of a Safari by Nhongo safaris, and were pleasantly surprised. Some of the other reviews claim it is not inside Kruger. Wrong. It absolutely is. The food was very good. Lots of choices of starters, mains and deserts, and it was all delicious. One day they held it outside in the braai... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Dear TootingMike, thank you kindly for the great review posted. We appreciate the honest feedback and we are really glad you enjoyed the experience. I met with Monica this morning and shared your feedback and she would like to thank you for this. With regards to the landscaping, we are hard at work getting this sorted, we would like all... More

Hertfordshire
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25 reviews 25 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We spent 3 nights at Nkambeni in early February as part of a tour of South Africa. Prior to our arrival there had been heavy rains and because of this there parts of the camp and roadways that were still very wet and in need of repair. This couldnt be helped. We arrived just before reception closed, which did cause... More

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Nkambeni Safari C, General Manager at Nkambeni Tented Lodge, responded to this review
4 March 2013

Dear Barbara2, good afternoon and thank you for your honest review and valid comments and observations. With regards to your experience with reception, we are in the process of moving our reception to the restaurant and all guests will complete their check in and out from the restaurant. This desk will be manned from 05h30 in the morning until 23h00... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Faircity Nkambeni Tented Camp Hotel Kruger National Park
Faircity Nkambeni Tented Camp Hotel
Address: Numbi Gate, Kruger National Park 1242, South Africa (Formerly Faircity )
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #112 of 131 Speciality lodging in Kruger National Park
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
An authentic Kruger National Park experience with friendly staff, clean serviced en-suite canvass chalets with bush views, a restaurant and bar with real South African food and drink overlooking a waterhole with resident hippos and a range of optional safari activities. ... more   less 
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