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The accommodation is relaxed and guests can benefit from an outdoor pool, a library and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Two game drives per day are included in the rates at Motswari, and occur at sunrise and sunset.

safari drives, quality of the bush, knowledge of the ranger and the tracker, food, atmosphere

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9.5
Exceptional
406 reviews
Price from
$606
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.

It very interesting place. this camp specific for walking safari. and it's tents in open bush, animals can walk around tents. it's amazing experience. its portable shower on the air back side of the tent, no tap, only a washing basin and a jug. Only 4 tents in the camp. Food was very tasty Staff very friendly and professional. During our stay we saw like elephants drink a water from a swimming pool )) it's was brilliant Definitely must visit for 1 or 2 nights!

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9.3
Wonderful
38 reviews
Price from
$515
per night

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 lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.

We had a wonderful vacation. The Thabamati team looked after all of our needs and we could not have asked for more. The location is beautiful and the nature fantastic!

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9.9
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$517
per night

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.

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.

Everything from start to end. The place is stunning. The rooms, the shower outside, the pool, the sounds, the service was beyond, the Safari guides were just unbelievable (Patrick found any animal and Sincle was explaining Everything what an outstanding knowledge). Don't hesitate just go worth every penny. The Massage was one of the best I've ever done.

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9.8
Exceptional
69 reviews
Price from
$887
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.

The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries.

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
85 reviews
Price from
$870
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
$576
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.

Amazing service in a luxurious setting with delicious food. Staff is next level.

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9.8
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
$1,664
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.

From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we were treated superbly by the lodge manager , safari guides and staff. Nothing too much trouble. The game drives were exceptional - Gideon and Eric were great company, very informative and tuned their information to the guests (we have been on safari many times) providing some real detailed knowledge. Food was great and a really great atmosphere to the whole experience.

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9.5
Exceptional
31 reviews
Price from
$374
per night

Guests of the Shindzela Tented Safari Camp stay in a canvas safari tent that is equipped with 2 twin beds and a wooden deck. Each tent also has a private en suite bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet.

Great people, very well organized

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9.5
Exceptional
90 reviews
Price from
$280
per night

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.

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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9.5
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
$359
per night

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  • Simbavati Trails Camp
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 38 reviews

    With Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve reachable in 5.3 miles, Simbavati Trails Camp provides accommodations, 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

    Offering mountain views, Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

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

  • Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 69 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.

    Decoração , conforto , contato c natureza, rústico muito chique

  • Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 85 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 accommodations in a secluded bush setting, with an outdoor pool.

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

  • Shindzela Tented Camp
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 90 reviews

    Shindzela is a tented safari camp, set in a traversing area within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park, South Africa.

    sauber, herrlich gelegen, gut gepflegt, tolle Gamedrives

  • Nsala Wilderness Camp

    Nsala Wilderness Camp offers accommodations in Timbavati Game Reserve, 19 miles from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve. This guest house features a bar.

  • Simbavati Mvubu Cottage

    Featuring a garden, Simbavati Mvubu Cottage features accommodations in Timbavati Game Reserve. Guests are welcome to go for a swim in the pool with a view.

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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 located within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

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

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

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

  • Kambaku Safari Lodge
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 31 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
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 84 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

  • Simbavati River Lodge
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 96 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

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

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

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Accommodations that guests love in Timbavati Game Reserve

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    Amazing food, friendly and knowledgeable guides (Hayden and Patrick were exceptional), beautiful property and accommodation. We loved being disconnected from WiFi in the bedrooms, to truly switch off.
    Joanna
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    The overall experience staying here was just amazing. we had booked a full board with Safari's included twice a day. Our guide and tracker were very knowledgeful about the area and helped us spot big 5 in safaris. The food was good, specially the dinner.
    Mayur Pandey
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 84 reviews
    Beautiful and very comfortable rooms and common spaces, great food, friendly staff. Loved everything about Umlani and would stay there again in a heartbeat. Really liked the social atmosphere and comraderieship built with other travellers as we safaried, ate and relaxed together. SUPERB!
    Jody
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    My wife and I stayed at Motswari to celebrate our honeymoon and it exceeded every single one of our expectations. All of the staff were fantastic, the food and accomodation was great and the safari was excellent - we saw the big 5 and our guide Godfrey and tracker George were so friendly and knowledgeable. We will be back!
    Callum
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    We absolutely loved Motswari. The accommodation is lovely. Comfy bed, great bathtub! The food was great too and we had a different menu for each meal (stayed 4 nights). The staff were friendly and the guides were very knowledgeable. Saw the big 5 and much more wildlife. Will definitely be coming back.
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $766.83
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 38 reviews
    Exceptional everything, we loved our stay and experience. The accommodation is remote, perfect to relax and disconnect from everyday life, the food was out of this world each dish only got better, our walks were well guided and informative. All the staff at the camp were friendly helpful and went above and beyond. We’ll definitely be coming back.
    Tamarin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $887.44
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 69 reviews
    My friends and I had an unforgettable stay at geiger's camp, everything was just right and as a frequent traveler would even say one of the best accommodations I have ever stayed in. The decor is extremely stylish and has charm. The food from Grace was super tasty and the service but also top. Godfrey and david were very passionate about safari and we saw everything we could twice leopards. Thanks again to the whole team, it was wonderful with you and we will definitely come again!
    Mathias
    Group
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 85 reviews
    everything-staff were friendly and attentive. food and accommodations were so luxurious. Game drive guides was amazing and we saw all the big 5.
    Tiffany
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    The location, the lodging sand the staff are amazing. The food is fresh and healthy and even made accommodations for our vegan family
    Lane
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 406 reviews
    The staff were amazing- welcoming and professional. The accommodation was lovely- great attention to detail and the guides on the bush drives were informative and couldn’t have done more to make each drive very special. The food was good and the service excellent. The location is wonderful and we loved our stay.
    Lucinda
    Young couple

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