My family and I camped at the Tambuki 4x4 Camp two weeks ago.
Tambuki camp is a private camp situated inside Sondela, about 6km away from guest reception. It is marketed as a 4x4 camp, but one could probably get there in a regular 4x2 SUV (my folks also towed their offroad trailer in case that helps). There are no obstacles but the road does get sandy in places.
The camp consists of 5 campsites all within close proximity to eachother. Note that not all sites have their own barbeque pit, but there is a larger communal fire pit i.e. this would mean sharing with fellow campers if the camp was fully booked. In our case we were the only campers there so it was not an issue.
There are also 2 flush toilets and outdoor showers. For those campers wanting a nice hot shower, be sure to prepare the fire under the "donkey" well in advance as it takes about an entire day to heat up (lots of firewood needed for this - luckily provided by Sondela).
Being situated beside a rocky outcrop, the views of the surrounding area are quite nice. As there are no "dangerous" animals in Sondela, you can also walk to your hearts content.
Although the camp is tucked away, you still seem to hear the noise from the highway. We also heard some music playing one night. The camp site is clearly marked with...My family and I camped at the Tambuki 4x4 Camp two weeks ago.
Tambuki camp is a private camp situated inside Sondela, about 6km away from guest reception. It is marketed as a 4x4 camp, but one could probably get there in a regular 4x2 SUV (my folks also towed their offroad trailer in case that helps). There are no obstacles but the road does get sandy in places.
The camp consists of 5 campsites all within close proximity to eachother. Note that not all sites have their own barbeque pit, but there is a larger communal fire pit i.e. this would mean sharing with fellow campers if the camp was fully booked. In our case we were the only campers there so it was not an issue.
There are also 2 flush toilets and outdoor showers. For those campers wanting a nice hot shower, be sure to prepare the fire under the "donkey" well in advance as it takes about an entire day to heat up (lots of firewood needed for this - luckily provided by Sondela).
Being situated beside a rocky outcrop, the views of the surrounding area are quite nice. As there are no "dangerous" animals in Sondela, you can also walk to your hearts content.
Although the camp is tucked away, you still seem to hear the noise from the highway. We also heard some music playing one night. The camp site is clearly marked with a private sign, but this doesn't deter passers by from taking a drive into the camp. We counted about 5 or 6 random visitors.
All in all, I think this would be a nice youth / scout camp, but if more than one group booked the camp it might feel a bit cramped as the sites are close together. The camp is beautifully situated, but if you are looking for a more isolated bush feeling, this is probably not the camp for you.
Tip: Take a nice stroll to another higher rocky outcrop close by. Take a left on the road outside the camp and a right at the crossroads. Head down towards the boundary fence and you will see the outcrop on your right.More
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