Our authentic camps are situated in the Balule and Sawong areas, right on the mighty Olifants River, which flows year-round and is therefore vital to the flora and fauna of Limpopo Province.

We live in the open bush.

Thanks to this continuous water supply, our camps and the surrounding biosphere reserve offer fascinating wildlife sightings year-round in spectacular natural surroundings. The camp is intentionally fenceless; wild animals roam the campsites as part of their natural habitat—day and night.

We live by the rules of the wilderness!

We bring “Authentic Bush” to life in various camps to showcase the South African bush in all its facets—always “off the beaten path”!

Kambaku is the Japanese word for “elephant” and also the name of one of the seven mightiest and largest elephants ever to have lived in the South African bush. The South African, family-run Kambaku Camp embodies the traditional South African way of life and “bush lifestyle.”

Baluleni meaning “a place where water flows.” “Baluleni” is not only a place dedicated to nature conservation and the protection of animal habitats in South Africa, but also a culinary hideaway in the heart of the South African wilderness. Here, the soul slows down and the body recharges. The camp pool provides both physical and mental refreshment and inspiration.

Outdoor cooking, known as ‘braai’, is the order of the day – meals are prepared almost exclusively over an open wood fire – even on the wooden boat on the mighty Olifants River! Traditionally prepared regional meat, game, fish and shellfish from the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic coast, vegetables from local farms are served daily, all accompanied by a magnificent variety of wines from the Cape Wine Kingdom and South African fynbos gins.

You will stay in 8 authentically and stylishly furnished bush cottages with their own terrace and small lounge. The comfort of air conditioning in each cottage ensures a relaxing rest and sleep after hot and dusty days in the South African wilderness.

Rising at dawn in a hot air balloon and experiencing the bush from a bird's eye view against the breathtaking backdrop of the mighty Drakensberg Mountains is another change of perspective for ambitious nature lovers and adventurers. This impressive thrill is available as an optional extra for our guests and ends with a traditional breakfast in the bush.