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The airy lodges at the Motswari Private Game Reserve feature thatched roofs, each equipped with air conditioning and unrivalled savannah views from large wooden decks. They combine traditional décor with a designer touch and include a lounge and bathrooms with bathtub.

Absolutely amazing experience. Delicious meals every day along with exciting game drives with expert guides. Everyone who worked there is passionate about creating an authentic and memorable experience for guests. The pool and veranda provide a relaxing place to hang out between game drives. Rooms are large and very comfortable. We event had a herd of elephants come within 50 meters of our room to take a mud bath!

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9.5
Exceptional
405 reviews
Price from
US$694
per night

With Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve reachable in 8.5 km, Simbavati Trails Camp offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a bar.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and slippers.

Ultimate luxury in the most beautiful setting…… staff were friendly and hospitable. Absolute treat in the bush!!!

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9.3
Superb
38 reviews
Price from
US$568
per night

Orpen Gate is 17 km from the accommodation, while Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ngala Airfield, 2 km from Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The camp is stunning, stylish & comfortable. Rooms are gorgeous! All the staff are so friendly & helpful. The food & hospitality is incredible too. The view over the huge watering hole gives amazing animal spotting: hippos and elephants galore! The game drives were THE BEST. We saw a leopard close-up every day, a pride of lions playing. Incredible! This is a luxury safari without the luxury price.

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9.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
US$580
per night

This luxury camp is comprised of only 4 rooms, each boasting a private wooden deck overlooking the bush. They are air-conditioned and feature an en suite bathroom with a ball-and-claw bath, as well as an outdoor shower.

The staff and service were exceptional (thanks to Tim!). The safaris were amazing (thanks to Godfrey and Jacky). The food was incredible (thanks to chef Grace!). The rooms were beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The common areas and pool were top notch. All in all, this was probably the best accommodation experience we’ve ever had. It was worth every penny, and it lived up to (and exceeded!) our expectations.

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9.7
Exceptional
71 reviews
Price from
US$987
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is located in Timbavati Game Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge.

At Simbavati Hilltop Lodge you will find an airport shuttle. Other facilities offered at the property include laundry facilities. The property offers free parking.

Amazing place with amazing hospitality. The staff and food is fantastic. It was the best experience we ever had.

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9.5
Exceptional
83 reviews
Price from
US$1,295
per night

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kambaku River Sands features game drives and bush walks. The lodge also offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa and communal lounge with two open fireplaces.

The lodge was beautiful and the rooms incredible. Friendly helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for you. amazing food.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
US$600
per night

Located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp offers luxury accommodation in a secluded bush setting, with an outdoor pool. Guests can dine under the stars while watching wildlife visit the spot-lit watering hole.

A shuttle service can be requested and free parking is provided.

Luxury accommodation. Huge suite with lovely « Out of Africa » decor. Remarkable game drives with enthusiastic ranger/ tracker team to ensure the best possible safari experience.

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9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
US$1,734
per night

Kambaku Lodge is located in the heart of Timbavati Nature Reserve and has a waterhole which attracts members of the Big 5. Each of the rooms and chalets feature African décor and a private patio.

The four-poster beds are surrounded by mosquito nets and the bathrooms contain both a bath and shower. This eco-friendly lodge lights its rooms with lanterns at night, but also has solar operated electric sockets, ceiling fans and free Wi-Fi.

Beautiful gamedrives with excellent staff! Friendliness of all the staff.

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9.6
Exceptional
33 reviews
Price from
US$390
per night

Guests sleep in traditional African reed and thatch huts created using local Shangaan tribal architecture. Umlani Bushcamp’s huts offers an en suite bathroom with open-air shower, mosquito netting over each bed and crisp white linens. Candle lanterns are used for evening light.

Everything! The location in the bush was amazing. The rustic facilities was exactly what we were hoping to experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They could not have done anything more for us. The food was amazing. And then, there were the daily excursions into the bush. Again, amazing. Our Ranger and Tracker were very knowledgeable about all that we were seeing. They did amazing tracking and driving to get us as close as possible to the free-roaming animals. Each ride had a special happening. We wanted to see an elephant. We saw a mother elephant playing and teaching her baby, 2-week old elephant. We wanted to see a lion. We saw over 20 lions, including being in the middle of a group roaring/talking to each other. We wanted to see a rhino. We saw 4 rhinos meeting in a group as a mother seemed to be teaching her babies.Each ride was exceptional.

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9.6
Exceptional
85 reviews
Price from
US$405
per night

In the heart of the Timbavati Game Reserve, the Simbavati River Lodge offers the chance of a face-to- face encounter with Africa’s incredibly varied wildlife from the lodge’s private viewing decks.

Each morning and evening, Simbavati Lodge offers game drives conducted by experienced rangers and trackers, providing the opportunity to photograph some of the reserve’s incredible array of wildlife that includes the 'big 5' - lions, leopards, rhino, buffalo and elephant.

Felt like a „home away from home“ from the first hello until goodbye. Great team, very nice tents, good food and (most important for this kind of holiday) incredible game drives. We saw a lot of animals and it was very nice that they not just concentrate on the big 5 but also told a lot about the bush, the birds and all the other small parts of nature. thanks again to our competent and very funny ranger Edward and the incredible tracker Nicholus.

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9.3
Superb
97 reviews
Price from
US$741
per night

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  • Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews

    Motswari is a luxury family-owned lodge situated within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

    The tour guides were amazing & the staff was so friendly and welcoming

  • Simbavati Trails Camp
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews

    With Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve reachable in 8.5 km, Simbavati Trails Camp offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a bar.

    authentic, great food, good field guides and great service

  • Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring mountain views, Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

    the feeling and experience you want and the staff where very welcoming

  • Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 86 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is located in Timbavati Game Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge.

    it was different, clean, pretty and pool area was fab

  • Kings Camp
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews

    Located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kings Camp offers luxury accommodation in a secluded bush setting, with an outdoor pool.

    the game drive and the experienced rangers ! they were super professional

  • Simbavati River Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 97 reviews

    In the heart of the Timbavati Game Reserve, the Simbavati River Lodge offers the chance of a face-to- face encounter with Africa’s incredibly varied wildlife from the lodge’s private viewing decks.

    The breakfast very nice we really enjoy all their meals

  • Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 reviews

    Perched on a ridge within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Geiger's Camp is an exclusive family-owned lodge with panoramic views of the Nhlaralumi River and surrounds.

    Everything was fresh and delicious served in a beautiful setting.

  • Kambaku River Sands
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kambaku River Sands features game drives and bush walks.

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  • Tanda Tula Safari Camp
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers all inclusive luxury tented accommodation in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve situated within the Greater Kruger National Park. Guests can enjoy game drives.

  • Kambaku Safari Lodge
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 33 reviews

    Kambaku Lodge is located in the heart of Timbavati Nature Reserve and has a waterhole which attracts members of the Big 5. Each of the rooms and chalets feature African décor and a private patio.

    De gamedrives. Aiden en Stanley waren fantastisch!

  • Umlani Bushcamp
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 85 reviews

    Umlani Bushcamp is a classic African safari camp in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of Greater Kruger National Park. Game drives, bush walks and meals are included in the rate.

    De plek, de rust, het personeel, het eten, alles in één woord: PERFECT

  • Walkers Plains Camp
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Situated 26 km from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Walkers Plains Camp offers a bar, and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$1,896.51
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 86 reviews
    Stunning location, beautiful chalets, excellent amenities, great staff especially our ranger Colbert, what a wonderful knowlegable man. Fabulous dining area with superb meals, tho cold in the evening, a real treat at breakfast time being able to watch animals at the river daily.
    Susan
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    I liked that it had a luke-warm pool, the house was a hut, we’d have safaris morning and evening.
    Mohan
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    Very good and friendly staff and service, nice traditional African safari atmoshphere. Chalets beautiful and comfortable. Food excellent.
    Marianne
    Young couple