Hamiltons Tented Camp

Kruger and surrounds, South Africa

Virgin rating

The hotel

You can sense the romance of the Victorian safari goer when you arrive at this traditional tented camp, with its vintage steamer trunks, sepia photographs, and old-fashioned hurricane lamps. Overlooking Nwaswitsontso River, Hamiltons Tented Camp throws you back into the 19th century, as you sleep beneath the canvas of one of its six elevated tents, nestled among Jackalberry and Sausage trees and linked by timber walkways. Drifting off to the rustles and calls of the bush, your Kruger National Park setting, in a private concession shared with its two sister camps, lets you wake to some of Africa’s most awe-inspiring wildlife walks, game-drives, and bush dining experiences.

Amenities

  • Safari
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located within the Kruger National Park, on the banks of the Nwaswitsontso River.

Hotel information

6 private tents on raised teak decks, all showcasing traditional features such as steamer trunks, brass light switches and teak furniture. The tented suites are air-conditioned and offer tea/coffee-making facilities and en-suite bathrooms with a separate bath and outside shower. 

Full Board includes: three meals and selected beverages (soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines and spirits). Two daily game-drives.

Dine on the deck with champagne breakfasts, High Tea and dinner. Bush dinners (reserved for guests only in an unfenced area of a private concession in the Kruger National Park). Swimming pool. Wellness treatments*. Morning and evening game-drives, guided bush walks and bird watching. Butler service.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing Safari at Hamilton's in Kruger

Nov 27, 2024 Mike W Sydney, Australia

Hamilton's was a wonderful experience. 3 nights in luxurious accommodation and exemplary service by the local dedicated staff. The food was outstanding, the staff very kind, helpful and funny. Nothing was too much trouble It is a private 10,000 concession inside Kruger and so the experience was very intimate. We rose at 430am each day for a… Read more
Hamilton's was a wonderful experience. 3 nights in luxurious accommodation and exemplary service by the local dedicated staff. The food was outstanding, the staff very kind, helpful and funny. Nothing was too much trouble It is a private 10,000 concession inside Kruger and so the experience was very intimate. We rose at 430am each day for a pre-dawn safari before returning around 4 hours later for a sumptuous breakfast. Morning tea, lunch high tea followed before heading out on safari again around 5pm for another 4 hours or so. Dinner followed our return. We spotted, elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, leopards, hyenas, buffalo, lions and dozens of other species. It was truly a trip of a lifetime. Our guide, Harley, was amazing in his knowledge, humour and ability to track the most elusive of animals. He also mixed a mean sundowner drink in the evening light. The tents were huge with a separate relaxing lunge, a pool and even a bath. Bedding was huge and very comfortable. I would highly recommend Hamiltons to anyone considering an African safari. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating !st Class with price to match

Nov 12, 2024 Adrian49 Stockport, United Kingdom

Stayed at the sister Hoyo Hoyo came 5 years ago and was unable to get that this year so opted for Hamilton's and was not dissapointed albeit at twice the price.Would definately book again and recommend.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Hamiltons Tented Camp is beautiful Lodge in a beautiful Kruger park concession.

Oct 5, 2024 BushLovers4ever Greater Johannesburg, South Africa

Beautiful luxurious lodge in the Kruger National Park. Very comfortable and plush accommodation. Delicious food. Extremely friendly and efficient staff. Spectacular position on a river bed that fills in the rainy season. The area is rich with game and predator sightings. Spectacular game drives. As a single guest I was so well looked after by all… Read more
Beautiful luxurious lodge in the Kruger National Park. Very comfortable and plush accommodation. Delicious food. Extremely friendly and efficient staff. Spectacular position on a river bed that fills in the rainy season. The area is rich with game and predator sightings. Spectacular game drives. As a single guest I was so well looked after by all the staff. Really lovely atmosphere at Hamiltons Tented Camp. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Totally unique experience

Aug 3, 2024 dcraig9965 Cairns, Australia

We absolutely loved Hamiltons. Remote location but that just added to the charm. There are no fences at Hamiltons and the tents are connected by an elevated walkway. A guide is needed to escort you back after dark and just as well as we saw a leopard on one night and hyenas on another. The theming of the camp is brilliantly done. Food and service… Read more
We absolutely loved Hamiltons. Remote location but that just added to the charm. There are no fences at Hamiltons and the tents are connected by an elevated walkway. A guide is needed to escort you back after dark and just as well as we saw a leopard on one night and hyenas on another. The theming of the camp is brilliantly done. Food and service was excellent and of course, the wildlife was the highlight. Definitely recommend Hamiltons. Read less
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Jul 22, 2024 manu h

the camp it's beautiful, only 6 rooms so service it is very personilized, the view from the room it is amazing and can be alone a safari itself because you see so many animals passing by your outside balcony. the room is very big and bery comfortable and food just great. the staff Ronaldo and Louis and manager Daniel was just amazing. our safari… Read more
the camp it's beautiful, only 6 rooms so service it is very personilized, the view from the room it is amazing and can be alone a safari itself because you see so many animals passing by your outside balcony. the room is very big and bery comfortable and food just great. the staff Ronaldo and Louis and manager Daniel was just amazing. our safari guide Hali was super experienced and manage to make us live unbilieveble emotions, I highly recomend Hamilton Camp Read less