Calao Tented Camp (South Africa/Hoedspruit) - Campground Reviews

Also Known As:: Calao Tented Camp South Africa/Hoedspruit

Address: Guernsey Road, Hoedspruit 1380, South Africa

Phone Number:

Region: South Africa > Limpopo Province > Hoedspruit

Amenities:

Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #7 of 60 Speciality lodging in Hoedspruit

Price Range: £

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Self-catering tented camp or DBB, at reasonable price in Kruger's area (35 mn from Orpen gate).A touch of adventure with comfort for the whol family! Enjoy the African bush, great birding; walk along Klaserie river in a quiet and safe surrounding. Ideal for families. Centrally located between Kruger park, Drakensberg's panorama route & famous private game reserves (Kapama, Thornybush, Timbavati). Big safari tents with bush bathrooms or bathrooms ensuite.Traditionnal Afrikaner dinner and breakfast on request. Big 5 game drives in private game reserves or game walks can be easily arranged. Lots of activities around including an exclusive cultural tour. ... more less

SuparnaPune

Chicago, Illinois

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

27 hotel reviews

Reviews in 23 cities

26 helpful votes

“authentic bush experience..”

Reviewed 19 December 2012

+ real bush experience : sleeping to the sound of crickets and waking up to the singing birds + lovely hosts + outdoor kitchen and dining area with gas stove, pots, cutlery + a zip-closed insect-free tent with nice and long bed (my husband is tall and he liked it) + solar lamps at night + they had a nice... More

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geneva

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

24 helpful votes

“Perfect place to explore the Greater Kruger”

Reviewed 28 August 2012

We had chosen Calao Camp based on the many positive reviews we had read and we are happy to report that we were very pleased with our choice! Martine and Jean Marc were the perfect hosts, discreet but welcoming, attentive, always willing to help out and paying attention to details in order to make our 4 night stay comfortable and... More

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Pepijn A

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Ultimate Wild-life Experience!”

Reviewed 11 July 2012

Very nicely located near Kruger NP. The ultimate bush experience with very friendly owners and neighbors! We will go back whenever we are near! Pepijn A

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Mario V

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“excellent - will come back”

Reviewed 11 June 2012

Lovelly time in Calao. Perfect location just outside Kruger (30 mins) in the middle of the savanah you can hear all the animals. Good tents where you can barbecue and excellent service and reccomendations from lovelly Jean Marca and Martina Mario Read more: http://www.calaosafaris.com/commentaires/

Liz d

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

6 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

4 helpful votes

“Fantastic getaway”

Reviewed 28 May 2012

My husband and I and 2 friends booked a weekend at Calao. We were upgraded to their 2 Luxury tents on arrival as there was no-one else staying there. The tents were beautifully done out, yet simple, lovely en suite bathrooms and piping hot water. Management provided all the utensils we required as well as a small fridge and also... More

leeanddawn

England

5 hotel reviews

5 helpful votes

“Very Relaxing and looked after.”

Reviewed 15 October 2010

From the moment we were collected from Hoedspruit Airport we were made to feel relaxed and we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Jean Marc took care of us and arrange a bush walk around a nearby reserve which was a fantatic way to get the UK flight out of our legs and get a taste of South Africa. We... More

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monique R

Angouleme, France

“un petit coin de paradis”

Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

SADORGE

Chartres, France

“expérience inédite en tente tout confort”

Reviewed 13 May 2013

EmmanuelP542

Paris

“Dépaysement garanti!”

Reviewed 10 April 2013

Anne P

Liege, Belgium

Contributor

13 reviews

7 hotel reviews

8 helpful votes

“inoubliable expérience”

Reviewed 14 February 2013

1-10 of 26 reviews

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