Timbavati Game Reserve

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5 Day All-Inclusive Greater Kruger with Simbavati
4 nights at Simbavati River Lodge
Private game-viewing deck
River or bush views available
Outdoor rain-shower
2x safari activites, daily
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$ 640 USD
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5-Day All Inclusive Timbavati Fly-In Safari
4 nights at 5-star Rockfig Safari Lodge
Exclusive luxury suite (only 6 rooms available)
All meals and local drinks
Game drives
Bush walks
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$ 790 USD
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5-Day Ultra Luxurious Timbavati Fly-In Safari
4 Nights in a luxury pool suite at Makanyi Private Game Lodge
2 Game drives daily in an open game drive vehicle
Bush walks, picnics, star gazing at Makanyi Private Game Lodge
All meals & beverages
Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
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$ 910 USD
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4-Day All Inclusive Walkers Plains Summer Safari
3 Nights at Walkers Plains Camp
2 Game Drives Daily
Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Return Transfer Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) - Walkers Plains Camp
All meals
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$ 780 USD
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6-Day Bush & Beach Safari
3 Nights at Walkers Plains Camp
All meals and selection of house beverages
Twice daily game drives
2 Nights at Walkers Beach
Breakfast daily
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$ 460 USD
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11 Day Premier Cape Town & Kruger Safari
4 Nights at the 5-Star One&Only Cape Town, Luxury Waterfront Resort, B&B basis
3 Nights at the 5-Star Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
3 Nights at the 5-Star andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp
All meals & drinks at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp
All meals & drinks at Ngala Tented Camp
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$ 1150 USD
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7 Day Sumptuous Timbavati And Sabi Sand Safari
Exciting ‘Big-5’ Encounters & Exceptional Experiences
Exclusive Bush Lodges in Superb Locations
World-class Facilities & Amenities
Luxury Open Vehicles with Expert Rangers & Guides
Romantic Private Dining
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$ 1180 USD
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5 Day Timbavati Bush Adventure - All Inclusive Promotion
4 Nights at Kambaku Safari Lodge
Return flights from/to Johannesburg
Well situated lodge with family-friendly facilities, perfect for an intimate stay in the Timbavati Game Reserve
Twice daily game drives
Daily Safari Walks after breakfast
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$ 550 USD
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5 Day Fly-in Safari to Timbavati Game Reserve
4 Nights at Motswari Private Game Lodge
Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
Return Scheduled Transfers Hoedspruit Airport to Motswari Game Lodge
2 Game Drives Daily
Refreshments on game drives
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$ 640 USD
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4 Day Nsala Wilderness Camp Fly-in Safari
3 Nights at Nsala Wilderness Camp
Luxury accommodation
Return Flights from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit Airport
Return Transfers from Hoedspruit Airport to Nsala Wilderness Camp
All meals
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$ 460 USD
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3-Day Fly-In All-Inclusive &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge
2 Nights at Ngala Safari Lodge
Game drives
Bush walks
Return road transfers from airport
Free travel insurance
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$ 1180 USD
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10-Day Kruger to Cape Luxury Safari
3 Nights at Kings Camp in a luxury suite
2 Nights at Leopard Hills in a luxury suite
4 Nights at Camissa House in a luxury room
Flight from O.R Tambo Airport (JNB) to Kings Camp Airstrip
Transfer from Kings Camp Airstrip to lodge
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$ 740 USD
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Timbavati Game Reserve

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Why

Timbavati Private Game Reserve is famous for being the home of the world’s last wild white lions, of which only a handful remain. In addition to these incredibly rare, majestic cats, the reserve boasts more than 40 mammal species, including the Big Five, and the highest density of giraffe in Africa. Birding enthusiasts will be well catered for with over 350 species recorded, most notably an impressive number of ostriches, owls and other birds of prey. With only twelve lodges in this exclusive reserve, guests are guaranteed an intimate safari in an unspoilt wilderness.

Must see: Don’t miss the opportunity to spot one of the world-famous, and exceptionally rare, Timbavati white lions.

When

The Kruger National Park experiences two distinct seasons: a dry winter from May to October and a wet summer from November to April. As the area is a year-round destination, when you choose to go largely depends on the type of experience you wish to have.

We rate the dry winter season as ideal for game viewing and safari walks. During this period, the vegetation thins out significantly and animals congregate around permanent waterholes, making them easier to spot. This is also a pleasant time to visit as there are relatively few mosquitoes and little to no rain. Day-time temperatures during winter are warm but not stiflingly hot. Visitors will need warm clothing for the chilly evenings and early-morning game drives.

At the end of the winter season, from around September to October, conditions can become very hot and humid. Concentrations of animals around water sources are at their peak, resulting in exceptional game viewing.

The summer rainfall period typically begins in November and continues until about April. The park is at its most beautiful as the vegetation becomes lush and green, providing an ideal backdrop for wildlife photography. This is also the calving season, when baby animals abound, and bird watching is at its best with the arrival of summer migrants. If you’re keen on combining your Kruger safari with a classic South African beach holiday, this is the time to visit.  

Travellers looking to avoid the crowds should avoid Kruger during the peak tourist seasons from July to August and during the December/January South African school holidays.

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Sep 8, 2024
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Sep 3, 2024
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Sep 2, 2024
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Sep 2, 2024
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