Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps

The Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps, in the 23 thousand hectare Manyeleti Game Reserve adjoining Kruger National Park, is just a five hour scenic drive from Johannesburg or a short flight either to the Manyeleti airstrip or to Hoedspruit, half-an-hour's drive away. They offer breathtaking wildlife experiences at the same time as pampering the senses with meticulous service and superb cuisine.

Morning and evening game tracking drives in open vehicles bring you into close contact with the Big Five effortlessly and safely. Highly experienced guides will take you on foot to bring into clear focus the magic of the bush with its myriad of busy insects and resplendent bird life.

By Car From Johannesburg / Pretoria (approximately 5 hours, on good tarred road)

Recommended Route

From Johannesburg (R22) or Pretoria (N4) proceed to Belfast. Exit the N4 at the Belfast intersection. Enter Belfast town and turn right at the second stop in the direction of Dullstroom (R540). Continue to Lydenburg via Dullstroom. In Lydenburg turn left and take the R36 to Ohrighstad. Continue in the direction of Hoedspruit via the Abel Erasmus Pass and the JG Strijdom Tunnel. Shortly after crossing the Blyde River turn right in the direction of Orpen (R531). Continue a short distance past the Klaserie turn-off to the Orpen Gate signpost. Turn left and continue 36 km's until you see the Manyeleti Game Reserve sign. Turn right and enter the Reserve. Honeyguide is very well signposted from the main entrance and is approximately 6 km from the main gate.

By Car From Nelspruit Please contact us and we will provide you with the most up-to-date directions to get to Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp from Nelspruit (Mpumalanga).

Mantobeni: You sleep in double or twin-bedded tents, with unrestricted views of the virgin bush and surrounded by the soothing symphony of sound it creates.

Khokamoya: Designed to reflect the simplicity and openness of African living, Khoka Moya camp has been created to a traditional African plan with re-cycled materials. The large, en-suite tents are comfortably furnished in contemporary style and have either double or twin beds made up with fine cotton sheets and down duvets. A double shower and separate toilet are provided and a private veranda in the front of the tent provides a restful seating area for you to absorb the atmosphere in peace and tranquility.

What you need to bring with you:

Clothes

• Light cotton shirts & shorts / pants for daytime
• Lightweight but warm jacket for cool evenings
• Sun hat with wide brim
• Sun glasses
• Comfortable shoes / hiking boots

Toiletries

• Suntan lotion / sun block with high sun protection factor (15 - 35+ recommended)
• Citronella soap (mosquito repellant)
• Mosquito repellant spray or cream
• Malaria Tablets Malaria prophylactics are recommended. As these are normally taken prior to entering a malaria area you should consult your personal physician
• Mosquito nets are provided.

Electricity

• Tents each have 1 x 220 Volt electrical power point.

Miscellaneous

• Torch

To experience the African bushveld as it was known to the pioneers who first explored it, read Hemmingway. Or visit Mantobeni. The Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp has stripped away all the barriers between the visitor and the environment. While retaining enough of the creature comforts to satisfy the luxury-loving animal in you. The tented camp is set among Tamboti trees on the banks of a riverbed. >From the sundeck of the sparkling swimming pool, you can watch elephant visiting the nearby waterhole to enjoy their own cooling off time. The reception area has a large lounge, indoor and outdoor dining facilities and a complimentary bar with a climate-controlled wine cellar, stocked with a wide range of fine South African vintages to browse through and enjoy.

To feel really at one with the majestic wildlife and boundless bushveld of Africa, nothing should separate you from its wonders. At Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp you will be in close and personal touch with your environment without sacrificing the comforts and security you expect of a luxury safari. The camp has been designed to reflect the simplicity and openness of African living. Using the universal building material of corrugated iron, reminiscent of the houses of the early gold prospectors, and aged planks recycled from a previous wooden structure, Khoka Moya camp has been created to a traditional African plan. The communal lounge, dining and bar areas encircle an open atrium where al fresco evening meals are served around a massive log fire. The climate-controlled wine cellar offers many fine South African vintages to meet your personal tastes. Manicured green lawns flow through to the pool and outside bar.

Children’s Safari The Honeyguide Khoka Moya, cater for children under the age of twelve years. The children’s program includes a children’s activity center, supervised by the camp staff where children can engage in a variety of activities such as beadwork making, cookie making, drawing and reading. The center is stocked with a DVD player and a variety of animal and nature related movies, toys as well as a small library aimed at a younger readership. The center also has bathing and nappy changing facilities. The swimming pool has a children’s area and the staff can supply inflatable arm bands if required. There is an optional menu as an alternative for children, with food such as pasta, fish fingers, hamburgers, hotdogs and ice-cream. Children are welcome to go on drives and walks with their parents. It has been added a short (1 hour) drive for the children after breakfast where time will be spent looking at some of the small wonders of the bushveld, as well as the occasional visit to the crocodile farm at Manyeleti Main Camp. Although Khoka Moya has always been child friendly, this is the beginning of our children’s program and hope it will go from strength to strength as a result of the expert instruction  hope to receive from the younger guests and their parents.

Please Note: The children’s program is at Khoka Moya only and not at Mantobeni which only takes children over the age of 12 years only, such older children being recognized and charged as adults.

Guests wake to the sounds of beating drums. Tea or coffee and rusks are served in the tents to sustain you for the early morning game drive.  After the morning drive, a huge breakfast is served, after which guests can either relax at the pool or take a walk with an armed and experienced guide. Lunch is served mid-afternoon and dinner after the evening game drive. Dinner comprises a 3-course meal served in the main dining area or next to a camp fire in the open boma area. Guests dine around one large table, ensuring a lively discussion of the day's sightings and experiences.