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Timbavati Game Reserve – 15 hotels and places to stay

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Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris by NEWMARK

Hotel in Timbavati Game Reserve

Located 14 miles from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris by NEWMARK provides rooms with air conditioning in Timbavati Game Reserve.

R
Rainier
From
Switzerland
Exceptional Safari Experience – Beyond Expectations! Driving all the way from Skukuza through Kruger into the heart of Timbavati, Motswari exceeded every expectation. The lodge is stunning and set in a truly breathtaking location, but what really makes this place special is the staff. Rudolf and his team went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. Their warmth, knowledge, and hospitality made us feel completely at home. We couldn’t have enjoyed it more – an absolutely unforgettable experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$666.76
1 night, 2 adults

Shindzela Tented Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

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.

N
Nobuko
From
Japan
Amazing Safari experience. I was staying alone but felt very safe, cared for and made great friends. I feel the place attracts good people. The staff were friendly, the safari guides exceptional with their professionalism and humor. The meals were prepared with care and love. I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$583.21
1 night, 2 adults

Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK

Timbavati Game Reserve

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

A
April
From
United States
We had an amazing time at Motswari. The food was top tier and all of the staff made us feel at home. We saw some very rare animals during our safaris and couldn’t have been more satisfied with the experience. The owner and manager of the reserve were also present and very friendly. We would love to come back to Motswari.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
$1,171.79
1 night, 2 adults

Umlani Bushcamp

Timbavati Game Reserve

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.

i
ian
From
New Zealand
Value for money. Personal approach. Location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
$912.34
1 night, 2 adults

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

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.

E
Emma
From
Italy
Everything. The quality of food was amazing. The staff, Mitch and Charlie were great. Charlie was an amazing driver for our games drive! The room perfect. It has been the best lodge of the entire trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 33 reviews
Price from
$1,262.18
1 night, 2 adults

Geiger's Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve by NEWMARK

Timbavati Game Reserve

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.

S
Scott
From
United States
Geiger’s Camp, located in the Motswari Private Game Reserve, was truly the highlight of our trip. The grounds were beautifully maintained in a natural state, creating an authentic and relaxing atmosphere. The meals were outstanding, the service was impeccable, and every detail of our stay was thoughtfully handled. Our guide team, Hayden and Patrick, were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and kept us entertained on every game drive. The accommodations were first class and exceeded our expectations in every way. Most of all, the hosts genuinely lived up to their motto: “arrive as a visitor, leave as a friend.”
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Price from
$1,402.06
1 night, 2 adults

Kings Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Located 2.9 miles from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Kings Camp offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi.

R
Roger
From
France
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
$1,990.65
1 night, 2 adults

Simbavati River Lodge

Timbavati Game Reserve

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.

A
Aldana
From
Qatar
Everything was perfect, they provided us with halal food based on our request. We enjoyed the game drives. Special thanks to our guide and tracker GY and Daniel we were able to see all give in the very first game drive!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$1,452.64
1 night, 2 adults

Nsala Wilderness Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
$911.79
1 night, 2 adults

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Timbavati Game Reserve

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.

K
Kasidid
From
Thailand
Amazing place with amazing hospitality. The staff and food is fantastic. It was the best experience we ever had.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$2,195.10
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Timbavati Game Reserve

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 44 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

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

Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers all-inclusive luxury accommodations in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, located within the Greater Kruger National Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 18 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.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Makumu Private Game Lodge is located in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, 22 mi from Kapama Game Reserve. Hoedspruit is 20 mi away. Free WiFi is available. The accommodations has a seating area.

Offering lake views, Makanyi Private Game Lodge in Jouberts Hoop South has accommodations, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

Amaya

Hotel in Hoedspruit
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Located in Hoedspruit, 9.2 miles from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Amaya provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

What Guests Said About Timbavati Game Reserve:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Perfect location and wonderful ethos with property...

Perfect location and wonderful ethos with property prioritising wildlife and allowing for great viewing. Can be tricky to find the animals (mostly because of all the recent rains) but they are chilled and comfortable around vehicles.
Guest review byNaomi
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

My husband (28 yo, French) and I (28 yo, American) stayed 3...

My husband (28 yo, French) and I (28 yo, American) stayed 3 nights at Motswari and had a phenomenal experience. We flew into Hoedspruit from Johannesburg, rented a car to the lodge, and then flew Hoedspruit to Cape Town. The Motswari staff was very welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable (thank you Hendry, Owen, Nando, Desmond, Phaswane). We really enjoyed the small group sizes for the game drives (4-6 guests). The facilities exceeded our expectations with the main lodge area being beautiful and our room feeling luxe and private. Also, the food was phenomenal (shoutout John and Pretty!). Each time we returned to the lodge, we were given a hand towel or a drink, and the staff members learned our names and popped by for quick chats. These little details made us feel so special. Shortly before our stay, there was some flooding on the game reserve from rain, and the staff reached out to me directly and was quick to get the roads back in shape. I really appreciated this communication. In general if you're renting a car, get an SUV, as the last stretch of road is unpaved. There was free parking, and it was a straight, easy drive between the airport and lodge. Definitely recommend!
Guest review byRiley
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I am South African and I was bringing my family to see where...

I am South African and I was bringing my family to see where I came from and experience the bush. This place was perfect for a family . They rooms for families are excellent, giving everyone enough space and the beds where very comfy. There is no TV - but there is bush TV - each day elephants, warthogs, various species of buck, zebra etc came and spent time out the front of our deck. We sat 1m away reading a book. We go so close it was wonderful and the kids got to experience the beauty of watching an animal relaxed and happy in their own environment. Andre and Nicholas were amazing guides who were patient and funny and taught us a lot about the animals and the environment. The food was amazing and you never felt like you wanted or needed more. Pretty much everything was made onsite. The breakfast was beautiful and the Boma experience was lovely! Thank you to all the team at Simbevati River lodge for making my family’s introduction to Africa such a wonderful memorable experience! And the animals - well we saw the big 5 in less than 24 hours and because the guides know their stuff we had plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with many of Africas famous and less famous animals. The highlights were the Lion and Leopards and of course the dear family of elephants with tiny babies and also the baby hyenas! You will not be disappointed at all !
Guest review bySian
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

This is truly a unique place.

This is truly a unique place. We had up closing viewing of animals each day but it didn’t feel like we had encroached on their space because the guides know the animals species so well. There are no fences and we only saw one other car of people. The lodges give one another space but communicate where they see animals so everyone can experience it. It’s one of the last places you can see horned rhinos which felt sincerely special.
Guest review byAnonymous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Best safari experience of them all!

Best safari experience of them all! This was the best safari experience of all we had while in Africa for a month during December to January when we visited South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Our guide Hayden was amazing, taking us off-road into the bush to catch some incredible animal sightings. He and the 2 trackers, Patrick and David, had a skill that others we experienced did not at finding the Big Five up close and often during our 3 days at Motswari. The twice a day schedule was a bit crazy especially the 5:00 am game drives, but missing a bit of sleep was worth it over and over as we had incredible success catching so many animals at this preserve. The accommodations and the meals were also first class considered being out in the wild, and the entire staff was attentive and friendly, particularly in the restaurant and bar. If there is one safari experience not to miss in Africa, Motswari is it!
Guest review byIra
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

This is an "eco-camp" so facilities are fairly basic but...

This is an "eco-camp" so facilities are fairly basic but completely adequate. Setting is wonderful with views over a waterhole from the sitting room and a remote tree-house that can be used for the night. Great staff and plenty of animals - highly recommended if you really want to see game rather than enjoy a luxury bush stay.
Guest review byProf Michael Gammage
United Kingdom

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
First and foremost the staff were just incredible! Our guides Josh and Difference really made the trip and showed us soo much wildlife. The hotel was peaceful and the rooms were unique. You felt well looked after and at the same time completely immersed in the surroundings. We can’t thank everyone there enough
Guest review byThom
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
We absolutely loved simbavati river lodge and could not imagine a better safari experience for our family of 4. Special shoutout to our fantastic guide CJ for incredible sightings including the elusive white lion.
Guest review bySarah
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Excellent food, in both quality and variety. Quality of the drives and guides / trackers were exceptional. Staff hospitality was amongst the best I've experienced in any hotel.
Guest review bySerena
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
Fantastic hotel with a superb staff and great safari experience
Guest review byBruno
Brazil

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