Tshokwane Archives - Kruger Untamed

The gift that keeps on giving

A Kruger Untamed safari is the best present there is! There are gifts that are opened and set aside, and then there are gifts that change something quietly within us. A safari at Kruger Untamed belongs to the latter. It is not an item wrapped in ribbons or tucked beneath a tree. It is a moment in time, a deep breath, a reconnection, a doorway into something older and more grounding than anything we hold in our hands. As the world leans into the festive season full of celebration and reflection, the idea of giving an experience instead of an

The Early Bird 2026 Offer is here

The Wild Awaits From 1 May to 30 September each year, Kruger Untamed reawakens for a fleeting season, creating two exclusive camps that rise gently from the wilderness before vanishing without trace. Satara Plains Camp and Tshokwane River Camp offer two distinct ways to experience Kruger’s wild heart – one alive with energy and connection, the other steeped in stillness and depth. Both are temporary by design, yet unforgettable for those who share in them. In 2026, both camps evolve to deepen their sense of place: Satara, the lively savannah outpost filled with energy and connection; and Tshokwane, an intimate

The evolution of Kruger Untamed

Returning to the wild in 2026 Our 2025 is now at a close, but in 2026 Kruger Untamed returns for another fleeting season, from 1 May to 30 September. Two wild sanctuaries – Satara Plains Camp and Tshokwane River Camp – rise quietly from the heart of the Kruger, offering guests a rare chance to live close to the earth, guided by the rhythms of nature. Next year our vanishing camps continue their gentle evolution, each deepening its identity: Satara as the spirited, open-hearted introduction to life untamed; Tshokwane as a slower, more immersive retreat shaped by detail and stillness.

Two camps, one unforgettable safari

Discover the exceptional experiences on offer at Kruger Untamed At Kruger Untamed, the safari isn’t something you simply observe – it’s something you live. From the moment you arrive at either Satara Plains Camp or Tshokwane River Camp, the wild wraps around you and gently pulls you into its rhythm. There’s a tangible shift – a slowing down, a deep breath out, a tuning in. These seasonal camps, open from May to September, offer the rarest kind of luxury: immersion in one of Africa’s greatest wilderness areas, far from the noise, close to the Earth. The feeling of being different starts

Nature’s Classroom: Living the Life of a Tracker

Boyd Varty wrote, “No one can tell you what your track will be or how to know what calls you and brings you to life. That’s your work to do. But a great tracker can ask: How do you know you love something?” I struggled with this question for the longest time. But that was before all of this happened. I had heard about Renias Mhlongo from reading Boyd Varty’s books and podcast interviews – and so I reached out to inquire about going tracking with Renias for an extended period of time in order to immerse myself in the

Remembering Tshokwane: One of the Great Tuskers

The name Tshokwane evokes the spirit of one of Kruger National Park’s most legendary elephants. This formidable bull, named after the Tshokwane Rangers Post and Picnic site, due to him roaming the Tshokwane section and Metsi-Metsi trails area, leaving an indelible mark on both the landscape and those who encountered him. A Notable Presence Tshokwane was easily recognisable by a distinct V-notch in his right ear, a feature that set him apart from other elephants. Tragically, by the time of his death, both of his magnificent tusks were broken, adding to his unique appearance. The Importance of Understanding Elephant Behaviour

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