The Safari Awards: Africa on Foot & nThambo Nominated

If it weren’t for your continued support throughout the years we’d never be in the position we’re in today. Your positive reviews, constructive criticism and contribution to our Klaserie camps have ensured we’ve secured a place in the Safari Awards, a prestigious annual award bestowed upon camps and lodges displaying excellence in specific categories. nThambo Tree Camp has been selected in 7 categories and Africa on Foot has been nominated in 8 categories. We’d really like to rally your support to secure an award.

Voting is easy! Here’s how you do it:

1. Go to this page, search and click on the property: Safari Awards Voting Selection Page

2. Log in with your username and password, or register if this is your first time voting.

3. You will be redirected to the camp page, where you click on the big “vote” button. Follow the prompts, rate us out of 10 and leave a comment if you’d like!

Here are the categories in which Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp have been nominated in the Safari Awards:

Best Location

Our camps are located in the heart of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and share unfenced borders with the Timbavati Game Reserve and the Kruger National Park. Home to the big five, big game, antelope, reptiles and a colourful array of over 500 species of bird; the Klaserie certainly offers its visitors ample game viewing opportunities.

Africa on Foot Stargazing

Klaserie Sunset, South Africa nThambo Klaserie Sunset Sunset nThambo Tree Camp

Majestic cheetah cubs born into the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve One of the Trilogy Males from the lions in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve

Best Ecologically Responsible Property

Camps are both eco-friendly and employ a variety of methods to remain environmentally friendly. Camp’s electricity is generated off the ESKOM grid using solar power. Used, uncontaminated water is directed into a wetland system and is recycled from there. Both camps recycle – glass is taken to the nearest town and recycled from there.

Alfred at Africa on Foot

nThambo Tree Camp

Africa on Foot by Night

Best Design

With our open-plan dining and bar area, there’s plenty of flow throughout the camps. Camps are open, which means wildlife can roam freely throughout.

Best Value Safari Property

The camps offer exceptional value for money at a fraction of the price of other private game reserves. The predator sightings in the Klaserie are in abundance and the Klaserie offers unparalleled game viewing opportunities in an uncrowded reserve. Rates include game drives, walks, accommodation and meals.

Best Safari Cuisine

The food and beverage team have worked tirelessly to create the perfect menu. A balance between the traditional South African cuisine and modern flair. It’s homely mixed with gourmet and tradition. Experience a braai and watch how to cook a sizzling steak over the fire!

Lightning strikes in the background just before this bush braai had to be packed up to avoid a storm! Hennie stacking the coals and arranging the meat on the braai

Best Walking Safari 

Africa on Foot has been nominated in this category. Offering professionally guided big five walking safaris throughout the Klaserie, it’s not an activity to be missed! Rangers wake you up at first light and escort you through sandy bushveld. The walk is easy going and there are plenty of stops en route!

Best Safari Guiding Team

Rangers from both nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot are friendly, outgoing, professional and highly trained. You’ll leave the camps feeling like you’ve made lifelong friends!

Best Family Safari Experience

There is a child policy with both Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp, but big families travelling together are always looked after and made to feel at home.

Africa on Foot trails guide, Greg

Mike, organising game drive drinks at sundowners Ranger Mike, guide at Africa on Foot

Walking Safari - Elephants Walking safari with Greg

Walking Safari