Tambuti Safari Lodge
Set in the north western side of the greater Pilanesberg National Park and only 33km from Sun City, this malaria free Big Five private game lodge is surrounded by the trees of an old Tambuti forest within the Black Rhino Game Reserve. Set in pristine African wilderness at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater, Tambuti Game Lodge offers guests an intimate and luxurious safari experience. The contemporary elegance at Tambuti Lodge is complemented by the excellent service and hospitality offered by the Tambuti Team.
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| Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to availability | ||
| Description | 16 Jan '26 to 15 Dec '26 |
16 Dec '26 to 15 Jan '27 |
| Standard Suite PPPN Sharing | R6400 | R6700 |
| Standard Suite Single | R8000 | R8400 |
| Description | 16 Jan '27 to 15 Dec '27 |
16 Dec '28 to 15 Jan '28 |
| Standard Suite PPPN Sharing | R6300 | R6800 |
| Standard Suite Single | R7875 | R8500 |
Includes
- Accommodation with tax included.
- All meals included.
- All drinks including wines, spirits, teas, coffees, soft drinks and mineral water.
- Laundry service.
- Wi - Fi Internet Access.
- Dawn & dusk safaris in open Land Cruiser.
Excludes
- The Conservation Levies R330 per person per night
Children
- Children under the age of 16 yrs are not permitted at Tambuti Lodge.
- Children 16 yrs and older will need to be accommodated in their own room at the applicable adult rates (single supplement applies).
Accommodation
We can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. Tambuti Lodge consists of five luxury suites all fitted with contemporary furnishings. Surrounded by striking Tambuti Trees, all suites are air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom equipped with twin hand basins, bath, indoor and outdoor showers, separate toilet, complete with a private outside patio.
Look at our Special Offers for SA Residents under our special offers section!
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL
| 16
Jan '25 to 15 Dec '26 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R4650 |
| Per Person per night Single | R5800 |
| 16
Dec '26 to 15 Jan '27 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R4900 |
| Per Person per night Single | R6130 |
| 16
Jan '27 to 15 Dec '27 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R5000 |
| Per Person per night Single | R6345 |
| 16
Dec '27 to 15 Jan '28 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R5400 |
| Per Person per night Single | R6850 |
SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTS
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL
Book within 14 days prior to arrival.
| 01
Jan '27 to 15 Dec '27 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R4500 |
| Per Person per night Single | R5700 |
| 16
Dec '27 to 15 Jan '28 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R4860 |
| Per Person per night Single | R6165 |
PLEASE NOTE:
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STAY 3 NIGHTS OR MORE AND RECEIVE A 25% DISCOUNT
| 16
Jan '27 to 15 Dec '27 |
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| Per Person per night sharing | R4725 |
| Per Person per night Single | R5905 |
PLEASE NOTE:
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PLEASE
NOTE:
• THE ABOVEMENTIONED DEAL APPLIES TO NEW BOOKINGS
Includes
- Accommodation with tax included.
- All meals included.
- All drinks including wines, spirits, teas, coffees, soft drinks and mineral water.
- Laundry service.
- Wi - Fi Internet Access.
- Dawn & dusk safaris in open Land Cruiser.
Excludes
- Conservation fees of R330.00 per person per night.
Children
- Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted at Tambuti Lodge.
- Children 16 years and older will need to be accommodated in their own room at the applicable adult rates (single supplement applies).
Accommodation
- We can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. Tambuti Lodge consists of five luxury suites all fitted with contemporary furnishings.
- Surrounded by striking Tambuti Trees, all suites are air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom equipped with twin hand basins, bath, indoor and outdoor showers, separate toilet, complete with a private outside patio.
Terms & Conditions
- All rates in this agreement are quoted in South African Rands and include taxes.
- All rates in this agreement include taxes.
Check-in and Check-out
- Check-in is at 13h00 and check-out is at 11h00.
- The lodge cannot accommodate early check-ins.
- Please ensure that your transport to and from the lodge is arranged timeously to coincide with our check-in and check-out times.
Rates apply to Southern African residents only
From Gauteng:
- Travel along the N4 and take the R510 right to Sun City.
- From the gate of Sun City continue travelling in the direction of Rustenburg for approximately 4 km on the R565.
- At the stop street, turn right
- Travel approximately 30km on the Madikwe road
- You will find the entrance of Black Rhino Game Reserve on your right hand side. It is a tar road all the way to the entrance.
When you reach Sun City - please give us a call on 076 056 5064
On arrival at the Black Rhino Reserve gate, please state that you are staying at Lodge Number 15 – Tambuti Lodge.
Please DO NOT use Google Maps for directions to the lodge - it is inaccurate.
GPS Coordinates:
S25 deg. 10.910’
E26 deg. 57.320’
Valid 01 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026
| ACTIVITY RATES: ALL OPERATIONS | INCLUDING 15% VAT AND R90 PARK FEE | |||
| GAME DRIVES, GAME WALKS & OPEN VEHICLE TRANSFERS | DURATION | MIN - MAX | International Rate | South African Rate |
| Game Drive SCHEDULED (per adult) including water, soft drink & packet of chips | 3 hrs | 1 - 500 | R 950 | R 855 |
| (per child u/16) | R 480 | R430 | ||
| Game Drive & Lunch (6 hours) Sun City Departure: 09:30 am (year round) |
6 hrs (with otherguests) | 2 - 100 | R 1 990 | R1 790 |
| Game drive GROUP (Minimum: 20 guests) (excluding beverages) | 2 - 3 HRS | 20 -500 | R 870 | R 780 |
| Game Drive PRIVATE 10-seater (including water, soft drink & packet of chips) | 3 hrs | 1 - 10 (6 x 10- seaters) |
R9 220+R90 pp | R8 300 |
| Game Drive PRIVATE 25-seater (including water, soft drink & packet of chips) | 3 hrs | 11- 25 (6 x 10- seaters) |
R17 810+R 90pp | R16 030 |
| Game Drive EXCLUSIVE (including 3 beverages+bottle water & dry snacks) | 5 hrs | 1 - 7 per vehicle | R13 360+R 90pp | R12 020 |
| Bush WALK Pilanesberg National Park (4 to 8 pax per area) (incl. water) | 4 hrs | 4 - 32 (max 8 per area) | R1 100 | R 990 |
| Overtime (waiting time for guide if guests stopover for meal or overtime at Bomas after 22:00 ) | max 2 hr | per guide | R 720 | R 650 |
| Transfer LETSATSING BOMA (return) | 30 min (3 hrs) | 20 - 1000 | R 200 | R 170 |
| Vehicle Hire 10-seater (with/without Guide) | 3 hrs | 1 -10 net rate | R6 680 | R6 680 |
| Vehicle Hire 25-seater (with/without Guide) | 3 hrs | 11 - 25 net rate | R13 360 | R13 360 |
| HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARIS | ||||
| (departure from hotels at Sun City Resort, Manyane Resort, Bakgatla, Kingdom, Ivory Tree,Tshukudu, Shepherds Tree , Kwa-Maritane & Bakubung ) |
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| Hot Air Balloon Safari (1 hour flight) | 5 hrs | 4 - 60 | R 6 680 | R6 010 |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari (30 minute flight) | 5 hrss | 20 - 120 | R5 010 | R4 500 |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari Following guest not flying | R1 000 | R 900 | ||
| Hot Air Balloon EXCLUSIVE USE ** 1 hour flights (*same rate SA & Int. due to outsourcing) of balloons) |
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| **(Couples) on availability of outsourced balloon | 1 - 2 | R26 710 | R24 040 | |
| **4 man basket - minimum weight required (on availability of outsourced balloon) |
3 - 4 | R33 390 | R30 050 | |
| **8 man basket - minimum weight required | 4 - 8 | R50 650 | R45 580 | |
| **12 man basket - minimum weight required | 8 -12 | R77 800 | R70 020 | |
| OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES (Letsating Game Park, Sun City Resort) | ||||
| Quad Biking Nature Trail (1 hour ride) per adult | 2 hrs | 1 - 25 | R 930 | R 840 |
| -- per child u/16 | R 700 | R 630 | ||
| Quad Biking Nature Trail (30 minutes ride) per adult | 1 hour | 1 - 25 | R 670 | R 600 |
| -- per child u/16 | R 520 | R 470 | ||
| Lifting Rate (1Hour Rate) | R 350 | R 350 | ||
| Lifting Rate (30 Minutes Rate) | R 250 | R 250 | ||
| Kids quads rally | R 200 | R 200 | ||
| MOUNTAIN BIKING (Letsatsing Game Park, Sun City Resort) | ||||
| Mountain Bike Trail (entrance only no bike) | dependent on route |
1-500 | R 100 | R 90 |
| (Letsatsing entrance fee and bike) | and experience | 1-20 | R 310 | R 280 |
| WILDLIFE ACTIVIITES (Letsatsing Game Park, Sun City Resort) | ||||
| Family Bush Walks (adults) | 21?2 hrs | 4-20 pax | R 500 | R 445 |
| (children u/16 years) | R 250 | R 230 | ||
| CULTURAL EXPERIENCE | ||||
| Leeto Kgolo Village Tours | 4 hrs | 4-16 pax | R1 050 | R1 050 |
| (departure from, Sun City Resort, Kingdom Resort, Manyane & Bakgatla Resort, Ivory Tree Lodge) |
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| The scheduled departure time is 08:00 in summer (Sep-April) and 09:00 in winter (May-Aug) |
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| BUSH VENUE (Letsatsing Game Park, Sun City Resort) | Duration | Min - Max | International Rate | South African Rate |
| The Wallow VENUE HIRE | R 15 900 | R 14 310 | ||
| Game Drive & Wallow LUNCH (lite lunch menu) | 5 hrs | 15 - 72 | R 1 210 | R 1 080 |
| Game Drive & Wallow DINNER (exclusive braai menu)) | 5 hrs | 15 - 72 | R 1 520 | R 1 360 |
| The Wallow FUNCTION** | 4 hrs | **15 - 100 | ||
| ** Cocktail menu (includes return transfer, welcome drink & venue) | 4 hrs | R 370 | R 370 | |
| **Light lunch menu (includes return transfer, welcome drink & venue) | 4 hrs | R 570 | R 570 | |
| **Hot & Cold menu (includes return transfer, welcome drink & venue) | 4 hrs | R 630 | R 630 | |
For queries and bookings on the Game Drives, please contact us call for more information Mankwe Game Trackers - +27 (0) 14 552 5033
Rates Include:
- Accommodation with tax included
- All meals include
- All drinks including wines, spirits, teas, coffees, soft drinks and mineral water
- Laundry service
- WiFi Internet Access
- Dawn & dusk safaris in open Land Cruiser
Rates Exclude:
- Conservation fees of R250.00 per person per night and R115 per child (5 - 9 years) per night
- Black Rhino Game Reserve entrance fees of R195 per person (Once off)
Child Policy:
- Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted at the lodge
- Children 16 years and older will need to be accommodated in their own room at the applicable adult rates (single supplement applies).
Check-In and Check-Out Policy:
- Check in is at 13:00
- Check out is at 11:00
- The lodge cannot accommodate early check ins. Please ensure that your transport to and from the lodge is arranged timeously to coincide with our check-in and check-out times.
Cancellation Policy
- 50% cancellation fee if cancelled 30 days and less prior to arrival.
- 75% cancellation fee if cancelled 14 days and less prior to arrival.
- 100% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days and less prior to arrival, or no show.
- All reservations, amendments or cancellations are valid only if advised and accepted in writing.
No Show
- Non-arrivals will be subject to 100% of the rate for the entire period of the reservation
Deposit Policy
For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.
Covid and Lockdown related Cancellations
Please note that no refunds will be given for any Covid and lockdown related cancellations. We will gladly move your booking to a later date.
All reservations, amendments or cancellations are valid only if advised and accepted in writing.
- Sun block
- Hat/cap
- Walking boots/shoes
- Comfortable and casual clothing.
- Avoid bright colours - pack khaki, green & yellow clothing
- Warm jackets, gloves, beanies & scarves for game drives
- Camera (300 – 600mm lenses for good photographs)
- Medication for allergies
- 5 suites that can accommodate a maximum of 10 people per night
- Swimming Pool
- TV Lounge with fireplace
- Bar
- Boma
- Free wi-fi
- Library
Dine - Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea and Dinner
Gastronomic delights prepared by our Chef will satisfy your hunger for superb bush cuisine. A variety of beautifully presented meals are offered, served in a variety of settings – in the elegant dining room, beside the pool, around the roaring boma fire or on the private deck of your suite.
Private Dinner
Celebrate a special occasion with a private dinner under the stars at the lodge or on your private deck. An intimate and romantic setting awaits you.
Boma Dinner
Enjoy the quintessential African boma experience, dine by the light of the open fire, surrounded by the night sounds of the bush.
Lodge Dinner
Discuss the sightings of the day with fellow guests whilst enjoying our delectable cuisine in the presence of new friends.
Tambuti Lodge consists of five luxury suites all fitted with contemporary elegance and quality furnishings. Surrounded by striking Tambuti Trees, all the suites offer bush views and privacy, each air-conditioned with en-suite bathroom equipped with twin hand basins, bath, indoor and outdoor showers, separate toilet, complete with a private patio.
Room Amenities
King size or twin beds
En-suite bathroom
Indoor and Outdoor Showers
Bath and double vanity basin
Bath Amenities
Bathrobes and slippers
Outside Patio
Overhead fan
Air Conditioning
DSTV bouquet
Bar Fridge
Tea and Coffee station
Hair Dryer
Safe
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