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Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp is an intimate and exclusive lodge located in Thornybush Private Game Reserve on the edge of the Kruger National Park. The colonial-feel camp hosts a maximum of 16 guests so you can be assured of both a relaxed atmosphere and individual attention as you explore this famous Big 5 destination.

Get the most out of your time at Thornybush by having your safari experience tailored to suit your specific needs and interests. Daily activities include morning, afternoon and early evening game drives as well as guided bush walks and bird watching - you can even go for thrilling hot air balloon safaris and helicopter flips outside the reserve.

highlights

  • Set in the Thornybush Private Reserve
  • Small and intimate safari lodge
  • Dine together with fellow travellers
  • Experience a thrilling safari on morning and afternoon game drives
  • Extensive spa treatments are available
  • Fantastic value

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Facilities

The small thatched lodge has wide verandas that are perfect for relaxing and taking in the surrounding scenery while after a day in the African sun, there's nothing better than cooling off in the lodge's crystal-clear rock pool.

You can also browse through the interesting items offered at the curio shop for souvenirs to take back home.

General Facilities

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    Swimming Pool
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    Spa

Dining

Breakfast at Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp comprises a buffet spread of fresh fruit and cereals with full English Breakfasts made to order.

Afternoon tea is all about indulging in tasty baked treats and recharging your post-siesta energy levels before setting out on another game viewing adventure.

In the evening, select a bottle from Chapungu's stock of fine wines to complement your 5-course dinner, served either around the fire in the comfortable boma or in the dining room.

Retire to the lounge for a nightcap before you turn in for the night.

Luxury Tent

Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp has eight luxury tents set among magnificent shady trees and offering the ultimate in privacy and elegance. Each beautifully appointed and roomy tent features an en suite bathroom with shower, an outdoor bathtub, air-conditioning and a balcony.

Luxury Tent AMENITIES

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    Air-conditioning
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    Ceiling fan
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    En-suite bath and shower
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    Mosquito net

Activities

  • Animal tracking experience
  • Birding
  • Bush dining
  • Game drives
  • Guided walks
  • Specialist guides
  • Walking safaris
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 Jan 2013 - 31 Jul 2013 $215 Full Board
  • 01 Aug 2013 - 30 Sep 2013 $265 Full Board
  • 01 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $275 Full Board
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 20 Dec 2013 $265 Full Board
  • 21 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $275 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • A quick line to say our trip was fantastic from Chapunga to Chobe, all transfers, people and accommodation were great.

    Nick Carter, August 2012

  • Chapungu was absolutely elegant, and the game so close at hand was remarkable.

    Amy J. Markowitz, August 2012

  • Chapungu was fabulous - we saw so much of the Big 5 after just one drive; great accommodation, food and service (enjoyed the simplicity and understated comfortableness)

    Kerry Cutting, July 2012

  • The safari at Chapungu proved to show us everything, I mean everything! We saw so many animals - The Big 5 and way more. It was perfect!

    Lane Baima, July 2012

  • Chapungu - OUTSTANDING. We felt like royalty! The lodge is beautiful, the staff so obliging and helpful, and the surroundings stunning. The game drives - twice a day - were amazing. Really. Sitting in an OPEN jeep, tracking and seeing ALL THE BIG 5 plus lots and lots more - just awesome. Our ranger (Kilmon) and tracker (Aubrey) were so knowledgeable and fun, we learned tons and tons about all the wildlife. Natalie and her husband, the managers of the lodge, went out of their way to make sure the food was acceptable to us and completely delicious - and presented in a way that did not make us feel 'separate' from the other guests. They were really lovely. The last night we came back from our evening drive to find our bed covered in rose petals and a bottle of complimentary champagne and a lovely note wishing us all the best on our 20th anniversary - as well as a beautiful candlelit bath awaiting us outside on the porch. Just unforgettable. I cried! We didn't want to leave - and we certainly want to return one day.

    Leah Goldstein, June 2012

  • Finally the staff at the Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp put the entire experience over the top. The guide staff were so personable and knowledgeable, providing us with endless sightings. The staff at the lodge exceeded our expectations in every aspect of our experience.

    Hayley Shaw, May 2012

  • Everything went well. We really enjoyed Chapungu Tented Camp. The whole trip went as planned.

    Ian Hixon, April 2012

  • I am writing to you to say that the trip you organized for us was as close to perfect as it gets. The wildlife viewing in Chapunga and Arathusa was great. Staff were very courteous and the food was very good. All of our air and ground connections worked out fine.

    Finlay Campbell, March 2012

  • Our camp at Chapungu was especially welcoming!

    Sheree Lovell, January 2012

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Ashley Groenevelt

Ashley Groenevelt

Africa Safari Expert

"Chapungu is a really wonderful and intimate lodge and is perfect for couples and groups. The tents really offer a great outdoor experience!"

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The safari at Chapungu proved to show us everything, I mean everything! We saw so many animals - The Big 5 and way more. It was perfect!

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