Rates

THE ABOVE RATES INCLUDE:

• Accommodation.
• All meals, teas, coffees & snacks.
• Dawn and dusk safaris in open land cruiser vehicles and bushveld walks.
• All Local drinks at Thornybush The River Lodge.
• House wine / local beer and soft drinks are included at Simbambili Game Lodge.
• Sundowner local drinks included at Thornybush Game Lodge, Thornybush Waterside Lodge, Shumbalala Game Lodge and Simbambili Game Lodge, The River Lodge.
• Children 2 – 5 yrs of age are not permitted on game drive – lodges do offer babysitting facilities at an additional cost – no babysitting at n’Kaya Lodge.

THE ABOVE RATES EXCLUDE:

• Bar.
• Curio, telephone and laundry expenses.
• Spa Facility, anything of a personal nature / anything not specified.
• Simbambili Gate fee at Sabi Sands Reserve (per vehicle/per person).
• Conservation Fee & TOMSA Levy and Increases in any of the above costs.

Children

• Children’s rates are based on guests under the age of 12 yrs sharing with 2 parent
• Children 0 – 1.99 yrs stay free of charge
• Babysitting services are available, at an additional cost at lodges equipped to accommodate children
• Children under the age of 6 yrs are not permitted on game drive. All children permitted on game drive are done so on Management’s discretion
• Children under the age of 16 yrs are not permitted on bush walks. A special children’s program is available for younger guests staying at Thornybush Game Lodge and Thornybush Waterside Lodge – this is not a full day activity, time will be made during the day for the children. Children staying at Serondella, Monwana and Jackalberry will receive a Kiddies Backpack.
• Children are accommodated as follows:
• Thornybush Game Lodge : 2 Family Suites (sleeper coach)
• Thornybush Waterside Lodge : 2 suites sharing an Inter-leading door
• Jackalberry Lodge : 1 Family Suite comprising 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom
• Serondella Lodge : 1 Family Suite comprising 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms
• Monwana Lodge : 2 suites sharing an inter-leading door, Monwana Suite comprises 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms – children’s rate on req.
• The River Lodge (Royal Suite) and Shumbalala Game Lodge (Presidential Suite) accept children on request. Children’s rate on req.
• Waterbuck Lodge accepts children under the age of 12 however are unable to accommodate 3 guests in 1 suite
• N’Kaya Lodge accepts children under the age of 12 on request. No babysitting service available at this lodge

Accommodation

The famous Victorian explorer Henry Morton Stanley who immortalized the words of Dr Livingstone, wrote these words in his expedition journal:

“For the traveler who is a true lover of wildlife; where can she be found in such variety as in Africa; where is she so mysterious, fantastic and savage; where are her charms so strong her mood so strange”

Now modern day adventurers can journey in the footsteps of the great explorers and rediscover an era of private safari expeditions into the heart of Africa by sleeping under the skies with only canvas to separate themselves from the dangers of the South African bushveld. Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp is tastefully furnished in old-world colonial splendor and offers safari enthusiasts an atmosphere reminiscent of the style and class of that bygone era complete with great cuisine and old fashioned service.

Chapungu essentials:

• Eight luxury en-suite tents (16 guests).
• Overhead ceiling fans and air-conditioners in all tents.
• Rock pool.
• Curio shop, boma and dining area.
• Wine cellar.
• No children under 12 years.
• Air-conditioned.

Your African Safari

Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp offers unique exclusive Safari experiences in both open Land Rovers, and on foot. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the “Big Five”, 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. The reserve is predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year round climate, it is the ideal African safari holiday destination.

A Typical Day

The day starts as dawn breaks over the African bushveld. After your early morning wakeup call. Shortly after, you depart in your open landrover with your experienced Rangers and Trackers who will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you. These drives are undertaken at times best suited for game viewing which vary depending on the season but typically start early morning. Where applicable you may be invited out of the vehicle to see tracks, examine certain plants and follow spoor.

After an exhilarating hunt for tracks to see what the animals have been up to during the night, and tracking down whatever you find, you will stop somewhere out in the bush for a break of coffee & tea. Time to stretch your legs whilst having your sunglasses cleaned & indulge in cool towels in summer, and hot towels in winter. In winter, we keep our guests warm on the vehicle with hot water bottles & warm blankets.

After a sumptuous Breakfast is served either back at the camp or in the riverbed or bush, guests are offered walks to suit their interests and fitness levels and are accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker.

Walks allow guests a better chance to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush as well as an opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna of the region & to have a chance to follow tracks in more detail.

Our Shangaan trackers will enthrall you with their explanations of the medicinal and other uses of the numerous plants and trees along with tales of traditional folklore.

The rest of the day is spent at the discretion of the guest for other activities that we offer, with a late lunch served around 3.00pm. Lunch is followed by the afternoon game drive and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight. Once again, you will break somewhere out in the bush, in a remote, scenic spot to watch the sunset, where Sundowners and snacks are offered to guests whilst you once again stretch your legs.

Upon returning for a gourmet 3 course dinner, either in the boma, bush or lodge – guests can socialize with a cognac, single malt or cigar around the campfire or lounge before returning to bed for another day’s adventure.

Where possible, safaris will be tailored to suit individual preferences and interest.

Service Times

Meals

• Breakfast 09h00-10h00 – depending on season.
• Lunch 15h00-15h30 depending on season.
• Dinner 20h00 depending on season.

Activities

Times that the game drives depart:

• Summer 05H30 and 15H30.
• Winter 06h00 and 15H30.

Times that the walks depart:

• After brunch.

Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp Gallery

Chapungu Luxury Tented Camp

Camp Reviews

“In the middle of the bush, an intimate and very comfortable tented lodge, with an excellent service and fantastic game drives, very good food Very nice and friendly atmosphere, perfect for seeing all the animals in the wild One of the best safaris I’ve ever done And if you need a good massage, the Spa qt the main Lodge is excellent”  –kwetou

“From the moment we arrived we knew we were somewhere special. The welcome and our room were both top class. Throughout our stay the food was fresh and tasty. Each night we had our evening meal in a different location. The game drives were simply breathtaking. Thanks to our tracker and guide we managed to see the Big Five and whole lot more. As we were on our honeymoon the staff provided us with a lovely surprise on our final night. The perfect start to a trip of a lifetime.” –Cillian D

“The Camp itself is very luxury. The architecture and decor of the main buildings and the swimming pool is impressive. Comfortable sofas invite you to relax between the game drives. Passing the pool you walk through a beautiful garden setting on paved paths to the tents that are far from each other and guarantee privacy. Over a large terrace with two comfortable seats you enter the tent through a framed door. The tent is furnished in a good quality with large and comfortable beds. There is also lots of space to store your luggage and to hang the clothes. For the hot season there is even an air conditioning. The indoor bathroom has a separate toilet and a shower with a door onto the terrace where behind a privacy screen stands an outdoor bathtub. Food was of good quality.” –ralfcho