Step into the tranquility of Nkuwa Wilderness Camp.
Experience our low-impact wilderness retreat & immerse yourself in untamed beauty for an intimate and undisturbed safari.
Nkuwa Wilderness Camp is a serene bushveld retreat nestled within the expansive Selati Game Reserve. This exclusive camp, consciously designed to minimise environmental impact, offers a unique sanctuary beneath the majestic canopy of a Sycamore Fig Tree. With just four luxury en-suite tents, we ensure a personal and undisturbed experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of your surroundings for an authentic wilderness encounter.
The vision of the camp is simple: to step away from the traditional safari offerings by creating a low-impact wilderness camp where guests can completely immerse themselves in the area’s untamed beauty and relish in an undisturbed and intimate safari experience.
Nestled beneath the grandeur of a Sycamore Fig Tree (Ficus sycomorus) along the Mahoed Drainage line, Nkuwa Wilderness Camp draws its name from the tree in the local Tsonga language.
Situated on a wooded drainage line & surrounded by spectacular granitic outcrops, the camp comprises of 4 en-suite safari tents and a communal entertainment & dining area.
SUSTAINABILITY
Embracing sustainability, the camp is completely ‘off-grid’ and equipped with a state-of-the-art solar panel, battery and inverter system together with a borehole for its water requirements.
ACTIVITIES
At Nkuwa Wilderness Camp, we are committed to a low-impact approach that caters to various preferences. While our experienced trail guides lead enriching walking safaris for those who wish to explore on foot, we also offer alternative ways to experience the rich diversity of the Selati Game Reserve. Our guided vehicle tours allow guests to enjoy the stunning landscapes and wildlife from the comfort of a well-equipped game viewer, ensuring a closer connection with nature that suits every comfort level.
BIODIVERSITY
The reserve’s wide variety of habitats gives rise to incredible biodiversity. A vibrant bird population, over 50 mammal species and a diverse range of geological substructures allow for a myriad of plant and animal species. The incredibly rare cycad, Encephalartos dyerianus, occurs exclusively among the beautiful granite Lillie koppie formation in the South of the Reserve.
WHAT TO EXPECT
EXCLUSIVE-USE ACCOMMODATION
Catering Options: Nkuwa Wilderness Camp offers exclusive or non exclusive -use accommodations with options for catered or self-catered stays.
Personal Guides: Each group is accompanied by two expert guides- a Lead Trails Guide and a Back-Up Trails Guide – to ensure utmost safety during walking safaris among the Big Five.
Package Options
The Full Board Package: Includes all meals, morning and afternoon Game Drives (in open vehicle) & / or Walking Safari Trails and serviced accommodation.
All beverages – alcoholic or soft drinks, sundowners and snacks will be for client’s account. Tea / coffee available at no cost during one’s stay.
Meals / Dining: Catering follows a set menu.
The Fully Inclusive Package: Includes all meals, morning and afternoon Game Drives (in open vehicle) & / or Walking Safari Trails and serviced accommodation.
Beverages – incl. gin, local beers, wine, cordials, soft drinks, sundowners and snacks. Tea / coffee available at no cost during one’s stay.
Meals / Dining: Catering follows a set menu.
FLEXIBLE SAFARI ACTIVITIES
Custom Tailored Safaris: Daily activities can be tailor-made to the guests’ interests and preferences and the guides are suitably qualified to provide a professional experience on all aspects of the eco-tourism offering. From photography, to birding, to tree and plant identification, and geology.
The exclusive-use nature of the camp allows for a very flexible approach to the safari activities. Whilst there are opportunities for walking safaris, there is a well-equipped game viewer for those who rather wish to drive and explore the remote areas of the reserve.
What to bring
- comfortable walking shoes, especially if you are going to do a trail walk as one of your game activities
- backpack to carry items when on a drive or on a walk
- sun hat / cap
- sun glasses
- sun block
- cameras and binoculars
- charging station(s) for batteries & devices
- head light, torches, lighting for tent accommodation
- mosquito repellent / other -where required
- anti-malaria precautions (please consult your doctor / pharmacist) – depending on geographic area
- personal medication
- An additional blanket, additional pillow, should you require it.
- light, neutral coloured clothing
- raincoat / other
- windbreaker / warm jacket / similar
- swimming costume – where applicable
From Driving Safari to Walking Safari, Birding, Photography etc..
Image credit: Marius Swart
RATES AND BOOKINGS
Nkuwa Wilderness Camp is available on an exclusive-use catered basis with a minimum charge (base cost) of six (6) persons for three (3) nights or more per booking. A fixed rate is charged per person thereafter with a maximum occupancy of eight guests.
*Exclusive use – The camp can be solely reserved for one (1) group / company booking.
**Non Exclusive use – The camp can cater for individuals, but will share the communal area with other guests, as well as the open safari vehicle (OSV) & bush walks.
For personal services, attention and guiding during the stay, we have kept to a max of eight (8) persons, for comfort when on the game viewing vehicle and safety whilst on the walking trails in dangerous game areas.
The below Packages provide the minimum basic rate for six (6) guests in the camp, whether they are SA or SADC guests.
Conservation levies: In addition to the rates, a conservation levy is payable to the Selati Wilderness Foundation. Conservation levies are as follows:
- SADC guests – R 246.00 per person per night
- International guests – R 492.00 per person per night
Bookings: enquiries@leadingleopardsafaris.co.za
Minimum base rate of six (6 ) persons, whether exclusive or non-exclusive use.
Accommodation: Camp comprising four (4) luxury en-suite safari tents – max eight (8) persons, a communal entertainment and dining area.
Tour Availability
Availability will have to be checked before making a booking.
Either contact enquiries@leadingleopardsafaris.co.za through email, contact us – ENQUIRE on website or telephone. Once availability is confirmed, we will sends the necessary information to complete.
Our packages
NKUWA WILDERNESS CAMP
3 Night Full Board Package
R15 900 Per Person
(R5 300 *p/p/p/n/s) (*per person per night sharing)
Single Supplement +30%
International Persons +27%
Minimum base rate of six (6) persons
- double or 2 X single beds
- en-suite bathrooms
- outdoor shower
- indoor fans
- open air boma
- Morning & Afternoon Game Drives / Walking Trails
- Full Board: All meals (set menu), tea, coffee
- Beverages- Local (limited brands) – alcoholic – gin, beers, wine or soft drinks will be for client’s account
- waterhole in close proximity
4 Night Full Board Package
R20 800 Per Person
(R5 200 *p/p/p/n/s) (*per person per night sharing)
Single Supplement +30%
International Persons +27%
Minimum base rate of six (6) persons
- double or 2 X single beds
- en-suite bathrooms
- outdoor shower
- indoor fans
- open air boma
- Morning & Afternoon Game Drives / Walking Trails
- Full Board: All meals (set menu), tea, coffee
- Beverages- Local (limited brands) – alcoholic – gin, beers, wine or soft drinks will be for client’s account
- waterhole in close proximity
5 Night Full Board Package
R25 700 Per Person
(R5 140 *p/p/p/n/s) (*per person per night sharing)
Single Supplement +30%
International Persons +27%
Minimum base rate of six (6) persons
- double or 2 X single beds
- en-suite bathrooms
- outdoor shower
- indoor fans
- open air boma
- Morning & Afternoon Game Drives / Walking Trails
- Full Board: All meals (set menu), tea, coffee
- Beverages- Local (limited brands) – alcoholic – gin, beers, wine or soft drinks will be for client’s account
- waterhole in close proximity
AMENITIES
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
RATES ARE QUOTED
In South African Rand (ZAR)
Subject to availability
Single Supplement +30%
International Persons +27%
Based on a three-night minimum stay
RATE CHANGES
All rates quoted are subject to change, without prior notice
Rates quoted for confirmed bookings will be honoured
BOOKING & PAYMENT TERMS
A 25% deposit is required to confirm a booking, and the balance of 75% and any transfer fees must be settled four weeks before the start of a safari tour
CANCELLATION POLICY
Should you cancel your booking, the below cancellation policy will apply:
5 – 8 weeks before the start of the safari tour, then 25% of the full tour rate will be forfeited
8 – 34 days before the start of the safari tour, then 40% of the full tour rate will be forfeited
28 – 34 days before the start of the safari tour, then 40% of the full tour rate will be forfeited
21 – 27 days before the start of the safari tour, then 60% of the full tour rate will be forfeited
14 – 20 days before the start of the safari tour, then 70% of the full tour rate will be forfeited
Less than 14 days before the start of the safari tour, then 100% of the full tour rate will be forfeited
FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Open vehicle game drives / walking trails
Please note that, due to the remote location of the camps / lodges, there is limited to no mobile phone signal but WiFi (where applicable) is provided in the central area
RATES INCLUDE
Serviced accommodation
Two game drives per day in open safari vehicles & / or walking trails
Full Board Package- All meals (set menu), tea, coffee
Fully Inclusive Package – All meals (set menu), tea, coffee Beverages- Local (limited brands) – alcoholic – gin, beers, wine or soft drinks & game drive sundowners Limited WiFi in central area & guest spaces Beverages – Tea & coffee are available at no cost during one’s stay
RATES EXCLUDE
Full Board – Beverages– Local (limited brands) – alcoholic or soft drinks & game drive sundowners, will be for client’s account.
Curio purchases
Lodge transfers
Park entrance fee
Conservation fee
Compulsory international fully comprehensive travel insurance
Any other items of a personal nature or not stipulated herein
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
Guests may arrive any time from 14h00 -15h00 at camp / lodge where you will be met. Guests to depart camp / lodge at 10h00.
Curio purchases
Lodge transfers
Park entrance fee
Conservation fee
Compulsory international fully comprehensive travel insurance
Any other items of a personal nature or not stipulated herein
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