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The magic of Africa comes alive in the elegant Ngala Safari Lodge, a timeless safari lodge ideally positioned on a private concession inside the highly acclaimed Kruger National Park. Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers not only one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world, but also offers an intimate one due to our exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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Nestled between the dense riverine forest and the sandy bed of the Timbavati, in the unspoiled Ngala Private Game Reserve, lies the sophisticated Ngala Tented Camp, a sophisticated tented camp perfectly positioned in tranquil bush surrounds. Set within South Africa’s largest and most well-known game reserve in the world, Ngala Private Game Reserve offers not only one of the most incredible Big Five wildlife experiences in the world, but also offers an intimate one due to our exclusive traversing rights on 14,700 hectares (36,000 acre) of wilderness land. Safaris are led by expert &BEYOND-trained ranger and tracker teams, that ensure sensitive off-roading practices to allow close-up game sightings of elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and more.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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Set on the banks of Nduna (“Old wise man”) Dam where abundant game come to drink, this raised three-tiered sleep-out deck is beyond your wildest expectations. Dam on one side, and bushveld on the other, you are truly in the middle of nowhere. With three levels, you are more than safe from any nocturnal visitors and have space to enjoy the vast African night sky, undisrupted by any city lights. Arriving after dinner, you will be able to relax and enjoy a pre-bedtime drink under the stars, listening to the call of hyenas.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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Welcome to a new existence in a place where legends linger. It’s a place where a piece of Africa’s living heritage has been immaculately conserved. Enter the world of this continent’s most majestic wildlife. Comprehend the word tranquillity. Our lodges are benchmarks on the map of African hospitality. Every day is an opportunity to experience travel at its most transformative.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp faces an open savanna plain with a waterhole, which is frequented by a wide variety of wildlife both day and night. As part of the greater Kruger National Park, which covers an area of 2.2 million hectares, this Timbavati safari lodge is a wildlife haven boasting a diversity of animal life including the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo). With 100 km² of bush to traverse, you have plenty of space to explore the endless variety of Africa’s wildlife in an open Land Rover or on foot.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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pened in August 2016, Machaton Private Camp is an intimate and exclusive camp offering a secluded and private safari experience. Next, to owning a private safari lodge, there is no more private way to enjoy a safari in the Timbavati. The camp consists of a main building which features a lounge, kitchen and covered verandah, as well as 3 individual luxury suites. Each suite offers a large en-suite bedroom, a well-appointed full bathroom also with an outdoor shower, a dayroom with a sumptuous daybed and a large terrace with a plunge pool, allowing you to retreat and refresh in secluded luxury.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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Leave the World Behind at the Timbavati Gate and Experience Motswari Hideaways Let the bush surprise you from the moment you set foot in the unscripted and truly wild, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Experience Motswari Hideaway’s self-catering camps where the luxuries are grounded in nature, the rich wildlife the hero of your stay and the exclusive use of each camp providing the escape you truly need.

Game lodge in Timbavati

From $325 per night for 2 adults

This tented bush camp offers an affordable and authentic option of staying in the bush and experiencing great game viewing with skilled guiding. The four mini Meru tents each have a furnished deck with a view over a waterhole. The tents have twin beds with fine linen, power points, lamps and fans and a private bathroom with flush loo and outdoor shower. The unfenced grounds are shaded by towering mopane and wild mango trees with a Baobab in the centre. There is a splash pool, hammocks and a day bed for that downtime between game drives. A thatched central area has a lounge and dining room although most meals are served outdoors on the deck or in the boma by the fireside. The surrounding Maseke section of Balule is well-known for lion and elephant. Generally, fully catered but we offer a self-catered option for groups.

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RockFig Safari Lodge is a luxury South African safari lodge set in the Big 5 Timbavati game reserve and borders the Kruger National Park. Activities include daily game drives guided by professional guides and walks. This truly is one of the hidden gems of the bushveld in South Africa.

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Game lodge in Timbavati

From $1,840 per night for 2 adults

Mvubu Cottage is a picturesque cottage in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, with views of untouched African bush. It is located alongside the expansive Mbali Dam and the Nhlaralumi River. This luxurious cottage has a quaint, restful and impression with two suites with a pool overlooking the dam and river. Wake up to the sounds of the hippos in the distance, with the familiar bird twitterings surrounding the cottage. The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog. Twice-daily game drives provide for close encounters with birds and animals, large and small.

Game lodge in Timbavati

From $753 per night for 2 adults

Simbavati River Lodge enjoys a unique setting on the banks of the Kruger Park’s Nhlaralumi River in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. One of its winning charms is the popular waterhole right below the dining deck, much loved by elephant. Between game drives, you could enjoy a game-viewing experience of note just sitting on the deck as wildlife comes and goes from the water. This lodge has a broad appeal, with a traditional safari ambience but with a relaxed contemporary twist in terms of décor. You have a choice of tented or chalet accommodation. It caters well to couples and honeymooners with a safari spa and fully equipped fitness centre. Whilst its two-bedroom chalets and Cubs Club kids centre are popular with families. The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog.

Game lodge in Timbavati

From $4,664 per night per unit

River Sands Villa is a combination of luxury and opulence with exceptional private views overlooking a watering hole, in the heart of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. It is positioned alongside the Sohebele River, a tributary of the Nhlaralumi River. A custom designed waterfall pool feature overlooks the watering hole that attracts a variety of wildlife throughout the day. This opulent villa emits a private and luxurious feeling with 2 spacious suites connected by the main lodge area with a large fireplace which makes up the heart of this villa. The villa is a personification of the term: “Space is Luxury” The Timbavati forms part of the Greater Kruger Park and offers exceptional game viewing including all the Big Five, most notably leopard, and also wild dog. Once again privacy is accentuated in the twice-daily game drives on the villa’s private game vehicle, which provide for close encounters with birds and animals, large and small.

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Tanda Tula Safari Camp in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park, offers a five-star personal wilderness experience in ultimate luxury. Here, in your own private piece of Africa, you will come face to face with nature as it always was, with not a fence in sight to inhibit your freedom. Set on the banks of the Nharalumi riverbed, Tanda Tula is shaded by stately trees and overlooks a water hole that attracts a wide variety of game from dawn to dusk.

Game lodge in Timbavati

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Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Game lodge in Timbavati

From $593 per night for 2 adults

Umlani Bushcamp, a rustic yet exclusive lodge, accommodates guests in cozy en-suite reed and thatch rondavels. Early morning and evening game drives are in open four wheel drive vehicles accompanied by experienced rangers and trackers offers exceptional game viewing opportunitys. Umlani makes the whole event personalized and specializes in escorted walks into this unspoiled wilderness. Umlani, meaning Place of Rest, was established in 1990 by Marco and Marie-Louise Schiess, in the central section of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, which is part of the greater Kruger National Park. Umlani is the perfect nature lovers choice.

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Walkers River Camp is a self-catered & exclusive-use lodge in the Big 5 Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. We're a family-owned and managed lodge that offers rustic luxury for up to 8 guests. Our lodge is located on the banks of a river, just outside of Hoedspruit, Limpopo, providing a warm and personalized experience in the heart of nature. Our lodge boasts 5 en-suite bedrooms with air-conditioning and outdoor showers, a large swimming pool and fenced garden, fully equipped kitchen, lounge and dining area, WIFI, and an open-aired boma with a built-in firepit and braais. At Walkers River Camp, you can relax in nature while enjoying all the luxuries of home. As a guest, you'll be treated to two game drives per full day with a qualified guide and tracker, giving you the chance to spot the Big 5 and other wildlife in their natural habitat.