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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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.

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.

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.

Ngala Walking Safari

Minimum of a 2-nights

Ngala's walking safari offers an incredible up close and personal experience of the Ngala Private Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve, this is an incredible 'Big 5' walking safari.

Sabi Sand & Timbavati Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights

On this spectacular seven day, self-drive safari one gets the chance to experience and explore two of Africa's finest and most famous private game reserves; namely the Sabi Sand & Timbavati Game Reserves.

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.