Kruger Walking & Timbavati Safari | South Africa Safaris

Safari Itinerary

Days 1-2: Timbavati Game Reserve

We offer two options as to where you can fly into;
- Johannesburg International Airport
- Hoedspruit Airport (this option significantly cuts down driving time).
On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport or Hoedspruit Airport, pick up your rental car and self-drive to the Timbavati Game Reserve.
Arrive at Motswari Game Lodge and should time allow, depart on a late afternoon game drive.
The next few days are spent viewing, photographing and experiencing the wonders of the Timbavati.
Safari Highlights;
- Two game drives a day
- Wildlife Walks
- Pre-lunch safari interest talks
- Motswari's "The Leopard Man"
- Big 5
- Wilddog
- Cheetah
- Spotted Hyena
- 147 species of mammals
- 517 species of birds
- Optional spa treatments
Estimated travelling time from Johannesburg: ± 6 hours = 487km
Estimated travelling time from Hoedspruit Airport: ± 40 minutes.
Accommodation; Motswari Game Lodge

Days 3-6: Kruger Walking Safari

Leaving the Timbavati your head into the Kruger National Park, direction "Skukuza".
Enter this private wilderness concession in the Kruger National Park.
The next few days are split between lodges and camps as you walk the wilds of the African bushveld.
Two highly qualified guides will share their wealth of bush knowledge with you – from the identification of animals, trees, grasses, insects and birds to the medicinal uses of plants, folklore and basic tracking and survival skills.
Safari Highlights;
- 12 000 hectares private concession
- Maximum of eight people
- Sleep out under the stars
- 3 to 5-night trails are available
- Highly qualified guides
- Average walk being between 3 to 4 hours
- Fantastic wildlife sightings
- High tea in the African bushveld
Estimated travelling time from Timbavati to Skukuza: ± 3 hours = 110km
Accommodation; Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Day 7: Safari ends

After your wildlife activity and breakfast, drive in the direction of your chosen airport;
- Estimated travelling time to Johannesburg: ± 7 hours = 483km
- Estimated travelling time to Skukuza: ± 40 minutes = 19km
- Estimated travelling time to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport: ± 3 hours = 120km.

Kruger Family Friendly Lodges

Romantic Kruger Park Lodges

Best Spas in the Kruger

Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Rhino Post is a 16 thatched chalet lodge within a private concession in the actual Kruger National Park itself (adjacent to the Mala Mala Game Reserve), outdoor showers and private viewing deck are all on offer. One of the few Kruger Park accommodation establishments that are perfectly suited to walking safaris.

Kapama River Lodge

River Lodge with 64 suites is the largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, offering up scenic vistas through the African bush in the wildlife and birdlife rich private game Reserve.

Kapama Buffalo Camp

A traditional African safari camp, Buffalo Camp offers a unique and intimate experience in the African bush, ideal for discovering big game Africa in true safari tented style without compromising on comfort.

Singita Sweni Lodge

Sweni Lodge can be found in the far eastern reaches of the Kruger Park, not too far the border with Mozambique. Situated on 15 000 hectares (33 000 acres) in the southeastern part of the Kruger National Park, the Singita Lebombo concession is an isolated slice of pristine wilderness.

Kapama Southern Camp

Kapama Southern Camp is the newest addition to the Kapama Game Reserve luxury lodge collection offering up a total of 15 basic yet luxurious suites. Southern Camp is known to offer an affordable safari experience for all.

Jackalberry Lodge

Jackalberry Lodge is situated in the heart of the Thornybush Game Reserve, which is one of the world's premier "Big 5" game viewing areas, is, without doubt, one of our most popular Thornybush Lodges that we have on offer.