Timbavati Nature Reserve lies just north of Sabi Sand on the western edge of Kruger National Park and is considered to be one of South Africa’s prime game viewing areas.

The fences were taken down between this reserve and Kruger National Park in 1993 and although visitors to any of the eight private lodges, remain in the Timbavati Reserve, the animals are at liberty to wander where they wish. Expect day and evening game drives and walking safaris amongst the 'Big Five'.

The following Lodges are available in the Timbavati Area

GARONGA SAFARI CAMP

RATES
from R1875.00 - 2750.00 per person per night sharing

INCLUDES:
• Luxury accommodation
• Two game drives per day
• Optional walking safaris
• Three meals daily
• Tea & Coffee

Garonga Safari Camp is an exclusive 14-bed lodge situated within the greater Makalali Game Reserve, one hour from the Phlaborwa Gate to the Kruger National Park where the land is beautiful, the soil is rich and deep, it gives life – and we celebrate this life-giving force each day as we watch the changing seasons here at Garonga. Where Garonga – the big tusked one – walks the land, we will weave dreams around you. Dreams to take away with you and most assuredly dreams you will want to return to. At Garonga, we offer an unhurried, relaxing experience of nature, in beautiful surroundings carefully designed to look as though they themselves, like termite-hills, appeared in the bush over time.

Garonga offers world-class quality in an ambience that reflects the textures of the earth and of Africa. Each of the six fully en-suite rooms are sculpted out of rough plastered walls with an overarching canvas tent. Heightening the dream-like quality of your escape from normal life, each room nestles into ebony trees on the banks of a watercourse and has its own deck – complete with hammock – and your choice of indoor or outdoor showers.

KINGS CAMP GAME LODGE

RATES
from R2950.00 per person per night sharing.

INCLUDES:
• Luxury accommodation
• Two game drives per day
• Optional walking safaris
• Three meals daily
• Tea & Coffee

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve came into existence on July 1956, when a group of conservation-minded people who owned game farms on the western boundary of the Kruger National Park came together to form the Timbavati Association.
The idea of forming such a reserve was first mooted as early as 1948 and for several years ways and means was discussed to create a nature reserve of a meaningful size in the area. These leading spirits of conservation and sustainable land use eventually succeeded in forming the Timbavati Association governed by a constitution for the benefit of all.

The size of the reserve covers about 60 000 hectares of pristine African bush part of the world famous greater Kruger National Park. The ten Luxury Suites all have indoor and Private outdoor showers. Beautifully and tastefully appointed with all the luxury's at hand, from romantic, soft cascading mosquito nets, remote controlled air conditioners, purposefully stocked mini bar fridge, tea and coffee facilities.

MAKALAILI GAME LODGE

RATES
from R28400.00 per person per night sharing.

INCLUDES:
• Luxury accommodation
• Two game drives per day
• Optional walking safaris
• Three meals daily
• Tea & Coffee

Nestled on 22 000 hectares of conservancy, Makalali prevails as one of the finest private game lodges in the world, with its thatched spires and earthy walls, ancient mystical ornaments, and Pan-African cuisine.

Just 5 hours drive from Johannesburg, this unique lodge consists of four exclusive camps, each consisting of six spacious rooms with an adjacent raised private sala set amongst Jackalberry trees. Situated in the Big 5 Makalali Private Game Reserve, Makalali offers personalised service and a private airstrip, and all the modern conveniences you could wish for.