Located within the Mabula Private Game Reserve, Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp consists of five luxury tents. The camp features a small outdoor swimming pool, as well as a guest lounge and bar area. Each tent is set on a raised platform and comes with a private deck and panoramic views of the surroundings. It also has electricity and an private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. All-inclusive meals are served in the dining area or by the boma bonfire area. With only ten people in the camp at any time, Kwafubesi offers an intimate safari camp experience. Two daily safaris in an open safari vehicle are included and horseback safaris can be arranged at a surcharge. O.R. Tambo International Airport is within 124 mi of Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp, while bela-Bela is 40 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • FREE parking!


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Charl
South Africa South Africa
The exclusiveness and individual attention from the staff that went the extra mile to spoil us. A great shout out to Nikita, MJ, Tristan, Johannes, Maggie and Cathy.
Craill
South Africa South Africa
Staff are excellent and very accommodating. From Arrival to departure everything is exceptional. Highly recommended.
Oliver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were brilliant, the tents were way better than we expected. The stay was pure luxury.
Ssskyhigh
South Africa South Africa
Amazing staff!!!!Johannes the chef is just amazing: he made Panna Cotta just for me (it wasn’t on the menu) and it was delicious. Mike and his team were just as attentive. Thabo our guide for our game drives blew us away: Totally a breath of fresh...
Tawanda
South Africa South Africa
The lodge was clean and the staff very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay
Leonardo
Brazil Brazil
Everything was great, the food, the tents, location, staff. Our guide MJ made sure that we had the best time.
Simon
South Africa South Africa
Staff are super friendly, great location, relaxing bush break.
Chante
South Africa South Africa
Breakfast lunch snacks dinner everything was just perfect!!! Even the desert at the boma fire. The beds are soo comfortable
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Love the intimacy of this camp and the tranquil atmosphere. Tents are very well appointed and comfortable. Staff very professional and friendly.
Helena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This safari was absolutely unforgettable, and a huge part of that was our brilliant guide, MJ. His knowledge of the wildlife was outstanding — from animal behaviour to tracking and the finer details we would never have noticed ourselves. He made...

Managed by Kwafubesi Tented Camp

Company review score: 9.3Based on 3,614 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company info

The lodge is situated in a Malaria free area. Gate entry fees are applicable, payable per vehicle per stay directly at the lodge. Check-in and parking at Mabula Game Lodge reception

Property info

Offering spectacular golden plains, breathtaking sunsets and Big 5 game viewing, Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp, "Place of the Giant Eagle Owl", is the ideal for a starry-eyed getaway. Discreetly tucked away in the tree line on the edge of the magnificent Mvubu plain, Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp pampers its guests in five luxury canvas tents, where romantic oil lamps and home prepared meals served in the thatched Lapa add to this unique 'Out of Africa' experience.

Neighborhood info

Set within an impressive 12 000 hectares of malaria-free Limpopo bushveld, Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp is located 15 minutes’ drive from Mabula Game Lodge, just two-and-a-half-hours’ drive from Johannesburg and a short drive from Bela Bela.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of Kwafubesi Tented Safari Camp

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
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Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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