Timbavati Game Reserve Hotels

Insights from kimkim local specialists for our hand-selected hotels in Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa
If you're visiting the Timbavati Game Reserve, consider the following hotels for a comfortable stay in the African bush. One excellent option is Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp, where you can stay in a luxurious eco-friendly tent with a raised deck that overlooks a popular waterhole. Perched on a hill, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge allows panoramic views of the surrounding bush and an infinity pool to cool off between morning and afternoon bush drives. For a more pared-down experience that focuses on the raw beauty of nature, consider Bateleur Safari Camp, which offers fun activities like bushcraft and survival demonstrations. 

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Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp
5.0
(4)
· Luxury
Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp, located in the renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, is part of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. The owners named the lodge Thabamati, which means "mountain and water," as the camp overlooks the nearby dam and the Drakensberg Mountains. The...
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
5.0
(3)
· Luxury
Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, a luxurious tented hideaway, is perched on a hilltop within the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, a secluded part of Kruger Park. Its strategic location offers panoramic views over the bush and the distant Drakensberg Mountains while allowing you to observe wildlife...
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Bateleur Safari Camp
5.0
(1)
· Mid-range
Bateleur Safari Camp, located in South Africa's Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, gives guests daily opportunities to encounter the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos), a diverse range of antelope species, smaller predators, and over 500 bird species. This simple,...
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Shindzela Tented Camp
4.3
(3)
· Mid-range
Since its establishment in 2009, Shindzela Tented Safari Camp has grown from a simple walking trails camp into an authentic African wildlife experience nestled in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. The property in South Africa's Greater Kruger National Park is about a 1.5-hour drive from...
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Simbavati River Lodge
Comfort
Simbavati River Lodge is a charming safari accommodation on the banks of Kruger Park's Nhlaralumi River within Timbavati Private Game Reserve. While you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the bush looking for the Big Five (elephants, leopards, lions, rhinos, and buffaloes), you can also...
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RockFig Safari Lodge
Luxury
RockFig Safari Lodge, located in Timbavati Game Reserve, is a luxurious safari accommodation for guests seeking a lavish experience while taking daily explorations into the bush to catch a glimpse of the Big Five (elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, and lions). When designing the lodge, the...
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