Honeyguide Mantobeni

Top choice in Kruger National Park


Aimed at couples, this small camp has 12 East African–style safari tents dotted among trees (No 4 overlooks a water hole; No 1 is the most private). Elevated on platforms, the petite tents are very comfortable and have bathrooms that are partly open to the bush. The lounge and pool area also embraces nature but is very modern in look and feel.


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