Tangala Safari Camp

We did a private Safari with Matimba and Clements. They are locals and know their lands. Proper professionals. Everything is very clean. Staff is great. Food is good.

Raincoats are not waterproof. Management knows this but don't care to purchase proper ones. For the price you are paying per night they should afford actual waterproof raincoats. The water just "goes through" the coat. It's ridiculous how bad they are. Going on a Safari with light rain will result in you being wet until your underwear. Staff seem heavily underpaid for what we as customers are paying per night.

We were greeted warmly by owners Michael and Vicky who were always happy to chat and find out about our experience at the lodge. When I mentioned a couple of minor issues they were quickly addressed. Our tent was comfortable and well equipped. We enjoyed seeing antelopes just outside. They also came to drink from the swimming pool, giving us some great photo opportunities. The driver Dennis and spotter Phomani were very knowledgeable and found some wonderful sites to spot the animals, especially the lions killing a buffalo.

There were no hot drinks available during the day when we first arrived. However this was changed when I mentioned it to the owner Michael. The service during the evening meal felt rushed, as if the staff wanted us to move on. It would have been better for all if they had offered us coffee or another drink after dinner in the lounge area, leaving the table free for them to clear.

The location is amazing. All the animals are right at your feet.

The showers are a little bit low

Location was excellent, surrounded by Game. Room 3 has the most amazing views over the waterhole. Nyala roaming through camp. Mike and Vicky are doing a great job rebuilding the camp after the devastating fire. Tulli the chef was excellent, as was Reply the barman and Funami our tracker. Housekeeping very good.

More water in the waterhole might have encouraged the wildlife to linger longer but I understand the pipe was broken. Our guide was okay but a bit disappointing, didn't engage or 'read the room'

Safari was spectacular. All the staff were so attentive and went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect.

We had an amazing stay at the Tangala Safari Camp. Especially the kindness of the staff and the Safari Tours (2 x per day included) made our vacation unforgettable. The camp and our room/tent was perfectly clean and the food was very good (e.g. homemade granola for breakfast, different salads and sides for high tea and a 3 course dinner with different meat/fish and vegetables) The camp is perfectly located, with a lot of wildlife around. Different animals are using the waterhole that is just some meters away from the camp and some of the smaller animals also walking around within the camp. A usual day would start at 5:00 with a coffee/tea and the morning Safari at 5:30. After the return at the camp we would usually make use of the pool/enjoying the South African sun. High Tea was served at 15:00 and the second Safari of the day would start at 15:30. The Safari itself was unbelievable. The Guides/Trackers are awesome. We have been able to see the Big 5. After the first Safari, we thought we have seen already everything. However, each of the trips were different and stunning. We saw the animals in there natural environment (e.g. Elephants bathing, lions eating a Zebra, Buffalos taking a mud bath). All-in-all an amazing experience.

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We have visited Tangala many times over the past 15 years and wildlife wise it never fails to disappoint. The sightings you get here are consistently better than most of the other camps we have visited in South Africa and is the main reason we keep coming back. The camp is nicely located close to a waterhole and so very often the guests are given sightings from the veranda as the animals come down to drink. The camp is small, cosy and in all the times we have been there appears to create a very warm atmoshere for the guests. This time we stayed (once again) in one of the Chalets and whilst they certainly don't fall into the modern 5 star luxury bracket, they are authentically charming, clean and also very comfortable. The kitchen staff look after their guests very well and there is always plenty of food to go around. So for us, this trip simply confirmed what we already knew. We will be going back.

There is nothing really not to like.

Staff are fantastic and go above and beyond to make your stay special. Food is excellent. Game drives with Bennie and Witness were way beyond expectations. This is an authentic bush experience.

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