To have the freedom to explore South Africa’s most iconic national park, outside of normal operating hours and on foot if walking safaris are your thing, is a luxury almost without price.
Kruger Untamed is about more than just a safari – it’s a profound reconnection with the wild. In their camps, nature is not curated or controlled but encountered on its own terms. They exist to preserve the art of true exploration, honour the wisdom of indigenous trackers, and offer an unfiltered experience that leaves no trace on the land but a lasting impact on those who walk it.
With just 15 comfortably appointed safari tents each, Satara Plains Camp and Tshokwane River Camp both hark back to the golden age of safari, with nods to the early bush camps of old, touching the earth lightly and leaving no trace behind when camps close at the end of the season. So well do Kruger Untamed manage their impact that they have received not one but seven 100% scores in their environmental impact audits, a first in the history of the Kruger National Park.
Perfect for those seeking authentic wilderness experiences, the camps can be expanded to 30 tents each to accommodate groups and special events on an exclusive use basis in the heart of one of the world’s most prolific wildlife destinations.
Kruger Untamed offers the chance to connect with the soul of Kruger, redefining the meaning of remote in secret sanctuaries where untouched landscapes beckon and wild Africa awaits, far from the madding crowds and bustle of life in the concrete jungles of our towns and cities. Through expertly guided game drives, walking safaris and wilderness experiences, and the magic of sleeping under canvas with the lions roar in the night a constant reminder of your setting in the wilds, their safaris will change the way you view the world and open your mind to the importance of protecting the last precious wilderness areas and the incredible wild fauna and flora that call them home.
In an enviable location near the iconic Tshokwane picnic spot in the heart of the Kruger National Park’s central region, easily accessible via Skukuza, Tshokwane River Camp is set on the seasonal Ripape River which is dry during the winter months. The game viewing in this area is outstanding all year round, with a wealth of antelope drawing in Kruger’s rapacious predators, including lion, cheetah, leopard, painted wolves (African wild dog) and spotted hyena.
Kruger Untamed has a rich legacy, founded in the traditions and culture of the Shangaan people who have a deep and intimate relationship with the wilderness that is the Kruger National Park and the surrounding private game reserves that together make up the Greater Kruger region.
Master trackers and incredible guides with a wealth of knowledge and generational wisdom handed down over the ages, the Shangaan are inspirational and at Kruger Untamed they honour the phenomenal impact they have had on the eco-tourism world, and the role they play as ambassadors for the Kruger wilderness.
The majority of the staff come from the local communities around the Kruger and are happy to share their culture and the stories of their past with our guests. Indeed, it’s the people who make Kruger Untamed what it is and who have brought their dream of offering unique, authentic safari experiences in one of the world’s most sought after wildlife destinations to life.
If unfettered access to one of the Kruger National Park’s most game rich areas is what you seek, get in touch with us through info@iconicafrica.com, and let’s start the conversation…
