Safari Lodges in Timbavati Game Reserve

Timbavati Game Reserve

Kambaku River Sands
★ ★ ★ ★
6 Reviews
Kambaku River Sands, Timbavati provides a relaxed environment for guests to relax and experience the real African bushveld. The word Kambaku means 'solitary bull elephant.' In the previous
ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Limpopo Province
R14,340
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Kings Camp
★ ★ ★ ★
6 Reviews
Kings Camp, Timbavati Game Reserve, luxuriously furnished Luxury Suites feature elegant colonial style, creating a warm and welcoming African safari atmosphere for guests. The Kings Camp
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ADDRESS: Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
Makanyi Private Game Lodge
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
6 Reviews
The Makanyi Lodge with its seven luxurious suites nestles in the wildlife-rich, Big Five Timbavati Private Game Reserve of South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park region. Located
ADDRESS: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
Simbavati River Lodge
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
7 Reviews
The Simbavati River Lodge lies in the northern part of the wildlife-rich Timbavati.  Simbavati Lodge, Timbavati is an intimate and family welcoming camp built on the banks of the
ADDRESS: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
andBeyond Ngala Private Game Reserve exudes a romantic colonial ambience that makes for unforgettable experiences. The outdoor swimming pool overlooks a natural riverine system. The main
ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Kruger Park Phalaborwa Gate Area, Kruger Park
R7,570
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Bateleur Safari Camp
★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
The nine thousand acres Bateleur Camp is in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, an extraordinary safari region. At Bateleur Safari Camp all human-made boundaries between the Timbavati
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ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Geiger's Camp
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
6 Reviews
Geiger's Camp, Motswari is suitable for families and small groups of up to six guests travelling together. Geiger's Camp, Motswari Private Game Reserve is built from rock and stone comprises
ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Kruger Park Phalaborwa Gate Area
Kambaku Safari Lodge
★ ★ ★ ★
6 Reviews
Experienced Kambaku Safari Lodge guides offer a wealth of information on all aspects of the local Timbavati fauna and flora during the thrilling early morning and late afternoon &
ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Kruger Park Phalaborwa Gate Area, Kruger Park
Machaton Private Camp
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
Machaton is in the Timbavati on the open border with Kruger Park. The lodge offers excellent viewing of the big game of Africa. The lodge is a comfortable 5-star lodge and guest are well
ADDRESS: Argyle Rd
R10,260
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Motswari Private Game Reserve
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
Motswari Safari Lodge is adjacent to the wildlife-rich Kruger National Park in the Timbavati. Motswari Private Game Reserve with 16 luxury-appointed en-suite bungalows, each with
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ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Kruger Park Phalaborwa Gate Area, Kruger Park
Nsala Wilderness Camp
★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
The Nsala Safari Camp lies adjacent to the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and the Kruger National Park with no fences in between allowing wildlife
ADDRESS: Nsala Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park
RockFig Safari Lodge
★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
RockFig Safari Lodge thrilling game activities include Timbavati safari drives in the comfort of a vehicle as well as exciting walking safaris. RockFig Safari Lodge is set in 30,000 acres
ADDRESS: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Royal Malewane
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
Royal Malewane, Thornybush is the luxurious lodge nestles within the famous Timbavati, on the western fringe of the Kruger National Park in South Africa in proximity to Hoedspruit. Royal
ADDRESS: Royal Malewane Game Reserve, near Hoedspruit
Royal Malewane The Farmstead
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
5 Reviews
Royal Malewane Farmstead guests enjoy complete privacy and luxury during their safari stay whilst admiring dramatic views over the treetops of the Greater Kruger National Park. The
ADDRESS: Royal Malewane Game Reserve
Shindzela Tented Safari Camp
★ ★ ★ ★
6 Reviews
The Shindzela Tented Camp is Beautifully located on the banks of a dry Timbavati. The camp is on the riverbed and facing a small waterhole for animals, safari tents either provide twin
ADDRESS: Timbavati Game Reserve, Greater Kruger National Park

The Timbavati Game Reserve nestles to the north of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve on the western edge of Limpopo's Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Timbavati was established in 1956 by like-minded game farmers with the creation of the Timbavati Association. The association has 53 members and covers 533.93 km2. The Timbavati Game Reserve lies at an altitude of 142m to 605m above sea level.

  • The reserve nestles to the north of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve on the western edge of Limpopo's Kruger National Park in South Africa
  • The Timbavati Game Reserve was established in 1956
  • The Timbavati Game Reserve covers 533.93 km2; Timbavati lies at an altitude of 142m to 6005 above sea level
  • White Lions of the Timbavati Game Reserve: Lions with a recessive gene causing the coats to be snow white reappeared in the Timbavati Game Reserve in 2006 after an absence of many years
  • Over 40 mammals, including the Big Five (Lion, African Elephant, African Buffalo, African leopard and black rhinoceros) are home in Timbavati
  • Over 360 bird species
  • 79 species of reptile
  • 49 species of fish
  • 85 listed species of trees
  • Bateleur Camp
  • Bush camp
  • Gomo Gomo Game Lodge
  • Java (Game camp)
  • Jaydee (Game field)
  • Kambaku Safari Lodge
  • Kings Camp
  • Leopards Lair
  • Motswari Game Lodge
  • Ngala Game Lodge
  • Royal Legend Safari Lodge
  • Tanda Tula Game Lodge
  • Transfrontier Walking Trails
  • Umlani Game Reserve
  • Simbavati River Lodge

Timbavati is part of the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR) and the fences separating Timbavati from the other member reserves in the Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR), and the Kruger National Park have been removed allowing wildlife to roam freely.  The Timbavati region is approximately 5 or 6 hours by car from Johannesburg.  Regular passenger vehicles can reach all game lodges within the Timbavati Game Reserve.  Regularly scheduled daily flights are available from Johannesburg and Cape Town to local airports.

White lions of the Timbavati

Lions with a recessive gene causing the coats to be snow white reappeared in the Timbavati Game Reserve in South Africa in 2006 after an absence of many years.  The White Lions are not albinos.

Wildlife of the Timbavati

Home to a wide variety of wildlife:

  • Over 42 mammals, including the Big Five: Lion, African Elephant, African Buffalo, African leopard and black rhinoceros
  • Over 363 bird species
  • 79 species of reptile
  • 49 species of fish
  • 85 listed species of trees.

Accommodation in the Timbavati

The reserve is home to several exclusive game lodges and camps which provide guests with unforgettable safari getaways.  This game reserve comprises several smaller private game reserves, including the Motswari Game Reserve, the Ngala Game Reserve, the Tanda Tula Game Reserve and the Umlani Game Reserve.

  • Bateleur Camp
  • Bush camp
  • Gomo Gomo Game Lodge
  • Java (Game camp)
  • Jaydee (Game camp)
  • Kambaku Safari Lodge
  • Kings Camp
  • Leopards Lair
  • Motswari Game Lodge
  • Ngala Game Lodge
  • Royal Legend Safari Lodge
  • Tanda Tula Game Lodge
  • Transfrontier Walking Trails
  • Umlani
  • Simbavati River Lodge.