Timbavati Lodges

Safari Lodges in the Timbavati Game Reserve, established in 1956 by like-minded game farmers with no fences separating the Reserve from the Kruger National Park.

There are a vast number of mammals within the Timbavati, over 147, within the park as well as being the home of the "Big Five" (i.e. lion, leopard, buffalo elephant and rhino). Plains wildlife on view includes impala, kudu, zebra cheetah, giraffe, warthog, monkeys and baboons, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, serval, hippos, crocodiles.

Below is our section of what we regard as the best lodges in the Timbavati, all located with the Private Game Reserve.

Motswari Game Lodge

Rates from R4 055.00 pp

Motswari is a hidden gem that is located deep within the "Big 5" Timbavati Game Reserve (that is famed for her "White Lions"), this family-run and operated lodge is surrounded by some of the best wildlife in the area. One of our more popular accommodation establishments that we offer on Uyaphi.com.
Motswari Geiger's Camp

Rates from R5 685.00 pp

Motswari Geiger's Camp is a home from home offering exclusive lodging for up to 10 guests all on a sole use basis, private game drives and safari walks all add up to one of the best Timbavati lodges and wildlife experiences out there. Perfect for small groups of friends or families.
Umlani Bush Camp

Rates from R3 355.00 pp

Ten rustic thatched safari huts are available at Umlani Bush Camp, with simplified luxury as the theme getting "getting back to nature" within the world famous Timbavati Game Reserve is par for the course. The ideal safari destination for families and couples alike.
Kings Camp

Rates from R9 000.00 pp

Kings Camp offers up nine luxury safari suites, deep in the heart of one of South Africa's famed private Game Reserves, home to Africa's "Big 5" as well as most importantly the Famous "White lions" of the Timbavati.
Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Rates from R10 725.00 pp

Twelve 12 luxuriously appointed tented suites, Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers some of the best game viewing traversing 1000's of hectares of pristine African wilderness within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

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Singita Splendour Safari

9 Days / 8 Nights

The 9-day luxury safari includes 2 nights at Singita Sweni Lodge, 2 nights at Singita Ebony lodge as well as at 3 nights in Zimbabwe at Singita Pamushana, as well as enjoy one night at The Saxon Boutique Hotel.

Kruger Bush Walking

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 days of bushwalking with highly qualified guides in the Greater Kruger National Park offer a combination of walks, day and night game drives and sunset drinks, this is what Africa is about right down to those photo opportunities.

Timbavati Fly In Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

A 4 Day fly-in Safari to what is without a doubt our favourite lodges in the Timbavati Reserve, and that is Motswari Lodge, with the chance to spot the Big 5 including Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant and buffalo as well as Cheetah amongst others.

Nottens Fly In Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights

Fly into Nottens Bush Camp directly from Johannesburg on this tailor-made 3 Day safari, Nottens is one of the finest family run lodges in South Africa, and certainly the best-kept secret in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Timbavati Self Drive Safari

6 Days / 5 Nights

A six-day safari to without a doubt one of the best private games reserves in Africa, this being the famous Timbavati (famed for the "White Lions") as well the Mpumalanga Scenic route.

Lion Sands Fly In Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

A 4-day safari that includes the Lion Sands River Lodge located in the Lion Sands Reserve is situated in one of the finest wilderness areas in the Southern Kruger National Park region, our most popular Kruger Park fly-in safari.