Timbavati Lodges

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.

Lodges In Timbavati

  • Kambaku River Sands

    Rates from R9 700.00 pp

    The luxurious Kambaku River Sands in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve offers guests that perfect Big 5 safari away from the crowds of the Southern Kruger region. The lodge offers guests an opportunity to experience wildlife free-roaming from their own private room deck.

  • 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.

  • Kambaku Safari Lodge

    Rates from R6 600.00 pp

    Kambaku Safari Lodge, a small and intimate lodge that is perfect for 'Big 5' safari experiences in both the Timbavati and Klaseries Game Reserves. The lodge is perfect for couples and small groups of families and friends alike.
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Kruger Big 5 Camping

4 Days / 3 Nights

A 4 Day overland Budget Kruger safari with a maximum 18 occupants that takes in the very best of this area of South Africa, that starts and ends in Johannesburg, explore the Kruger National Park and Panorama Route.
Londolozi Fly In Safari

3 Days / 2 Nights

A 3 Day fly-in safari that includes the famous and spectacular Londolozi Varty Camp is secluded in dense riverine forest on the banks of the Sand River, in the northern section of the Londolozi Private Game Reserve.
Kruger Walking & Timbavati Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights

Seven days of wild walking safaris within a private concession in the Kruger National Park itself as well as a few days game viewing in the Timbavati Game Reserve famed for her wildlife and White Lions.
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.
Sabi Sabi Fly In Safari

4 Days / 3 Nights

4 Days in the Sabi Sabi reserve on this fly-in for this safari, overnight at a luxury Private Lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve whilst enjoying Game Drives in 4X4 Safari Vehicles as well as Bush Walks in the reserve.
Walking South Africa

14 Days / 13 Nights

14 Days discovering the wildlife of the Kruger National Park, hiking in the Swaziland mountains, Zululand and her wildlife as well as shorelines connected with KwaZulu-Natal, in advance of heading into the Drakensberg mountains.