Geiger’s Camp
Once the private home of Motswari’s owners, the Geiger family, this is a gorgeous little lodge of just 5 rooms that boasts intimacy, character...
From
R14,475
per person per night
Destination Guide
Timbavati
This 53 000 hectare private reserve shares an unfenced border with the Kruger and large herds of buffalo and elephant often frequent the area. It is famed for its big cats and in particular the famous “white lions”, an extremely rare mutation only found naturally in the Timbavati. Less lodges and vehicles than other reserves which means a more exclusive and intimate bush experience.
Where To Stay
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This 53 000 hectare private reserve shares an unfenced border with the Kruger and large herds of buffalo and elephant often frequent the area. It is famed for its big cats and in particular the famous “white lions”, an extremely rare mutation only found naturally in the Timbavati. Less lodges and vehicles than other reserves which means a more exclusive and intimate bush experience.
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King's Camp
Stunning rooms and great service are the stand-out features of this upmarket lodge overlooking a busy waterhole in the Timbavati.
From
R18,800
per person per night
Makanyi Lodge
Supremely stylish and luxurious new lodge of just 7 gorgeous suites that is arguably now THE top lodge in the famous Timbavati reserve.
From
R21,000
per person per night
Ngala Safari Lodge
A classic colonial-style South African safari camp with 21 elegant suites located in one of the very best game viewing areas in the country!
From
R18,900
per person per night
Ngala Tented Camp
A wonderfully chic and stylishly contemporary take on the traditional tented safari lodge, Ngala Tented Camp also delivers great game viewing in its exclusive...
From
R26,000
per person per night
RockFig Safari Lodge
INCLUDES DRINKS! Wonderfully stylish upmarket lodge of just 6 gorgeous suites joins the very top rank of Timbavati lodges – we love the compact...
From
R21,000
per person per night
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
DRINKS INCLUDED! Gorgeous contemporary tents complete with private plunge pools are the standout feature here along with the commanding hilltop position with views of...
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R10,200
Normal R20,400
per person per night
Simbavati River Lodge
DRINKS INCLUDED! One of our favourite lodges of all with a stunning riverside location with close-up waterhole views - a recent stylish design revamp...
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R6,750
Normal R13,500
per person per night
Tanda Tula
INCLUDES DRINKS! One of the most stunning transformations we've ever seen, this legendary old tented camp rebuilt in 2023 now boasts 9 superbly luxurious...
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R13,700
Normal R31,500
per person per night
Umlani Bushcamp
INCLUDES DRINKS! Charmingly authentic and back to basics bush lodge – think no electricity - Umlani delivers hugely on atmosphere and offers a memorable...
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R6,403
Normal R7,761
per person per night
Walkers Plains Camp
The 8 spacious suites (all with private plunge pools!) look out over an active waterhole and grassy plain with great views of the Drakensberg...
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R8,310
Normal R13,850
per person per night