The Kruger, South Africa
Plains Camp
Four Luxury Colonial Tents in the Home of Walking Safaris
Situated in an exclusive private concession within the Kruger National Park, overlooking the wide Timbetene Plain and waterhole, is a slice of timeless colonial explorer style: Plains Camp.
The safari camp is decked out in true pioneer tradition with just four en-suite canvas tents dressed in dark wood furnishings, comfortable couches and objets d’art. All are raised on stilts with open sides, promising endless bush views, while a dip in the plunge pool – cocktail in hand – offers an amazing vista of the Timbitene plain filled with game.
Expert guides will take you out to explore this beautiful African wilderness on memorable walking safaris and game drives spotting the Big Five. Evenings are whiled away relaxing in the communal area and hearing your guide’s bush stories around the boma’s roaring fire. Then, spend the night under the stars at one of the camp’s renowned sleep outs for a truly magical end to the day.
Highlights
Morning walking safaris and afternoon walking and game drive combination
Walking safaris are the main activity
Sleep out under the stars at The Sleep Out Hide
Four en-suite canvas tents
Communal lounge and dining area
Plunge pool
Sleep outs
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Places to combine Plains Camp with
Etosha National Park
Encounter by Ongava is an intimate safari camp set within Ongava Game Reserve, on the southern edge of Etosha National Park. You’ll be surrounded by Mopane woodland and wildlife moving freely through the landscape.
There are eight spacious walk-in tents: seven standard tents and one paired tent that works well for families or small groups. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and a private deck.
You can head out on game drives across the 30,000-hectare Ongava Game Reserve. The area is known for its rhino population, as well as lion, zebra and antelope, including the endemic black-faced impala. We especially recommend private guided nature walks, where you can slow down, appreciate the small details and explore with minimal impact. There may be the chance to approach white rhino on foot, as well as spend time bird watching.
For a wider safari experience, take a guided excursion into nearby Etosha National Park, Namibia’s prime savannah wilderness area. At the Ongava Visitor Centre, learn about the region’s geology, wildlife, plants and ecology.
Back at camp, slow down by the pool, settle into the library or gather at the bar as evening falls. The day softens into drinks, quiet conversation and the sounds of the reserve.
