Located 5 or 6 hours’ drive away from Johannesburg, Timbavati Game Reserve offers visitors a unique chance to see large wild game such as lions, cheetahs, elephants and buffalo in a completely natural environment. Lush vegetation, beautiful colonial-style lodges and a wealth of natural game make Timbavati Game Reserve one of the most desired safari destinations in the world.
The reserve is situated on the border of the world-famous Kruger National Park, and all game roams freely between Timbavati, the Kruger Park and other local private game reserves, as no fences are in place. Timbavati gives its visitors Kruger Park-style game viewing – especially lion – but with the luxury and facilities of a modern private game reserve.
The Best Timbavati Luxury Lodges:
Kambaku Safari Lodge is a stunning private game lodge with only eight exclusive chalets. It is very family friendly and comes with unparalleled access to game, and at a reasonable price.
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From: R 3100
Built using traditional African materials, this tiny collection of reed and thatch huts with no electricity offers the most authentic African safari experience money can buy.
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From: R 1999
Motswari Game Lodge, nestled in the heart of the world-famous Timbavati Private Game Reserve, is a safari destination that focuses on relaxation, sustainable tourism and natural living.
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From: R 2745
Highlights:
- Nine luxurious private lodges available to suit a range of budgets
- Rooms at the lodges are air-conditioned, and have access to facilities such as a private gym, sauna, restaurants, curio shops, open-air game viewing huts and decks, spacious lounges, bomas and luxury 5-star hotel service.
- Accommodation at any lodge gives you access to open air game drives given by professional game guides. In addition, all roads in and around Timbavati Game Reserve are accessible by passenger vehicle.
- Conference facilities, with all necessary amenities and infrastructure, are available at selected lodges. If you wish to make use of these, please book in advance to ensure that you secure your ideal dates.
- Fully-licensed bars at all lodges
- Daily game drives
- Guided bush walk (for the more adventurous)
- Bird-watching tours
Extras:
- Timbavati has several bush camp lodges, which offer a unique opportunity to live in luxury in as remote setting as possible. Few private game reserves give you the chance to live this close to the Big 5.
- A baby-sitting service is available on request, and all Timbatavi lodges are child-friendly. Some have more facilities for children than others, though, so check before booking.
Access:
- A private air strip is available, and daily flights to Timbavati Game Reserve are affordable and available from Johannesburg
- Alternatively the reserve is roughly five hours by car from Johannesburg, or two hours from Nelspruit
Map of the Timbavati Game Reserve:
