Timbavati Game Reserve

South Africa - Mpumalanga

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, north of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

This 60 000 hectare reserve is best known for its two rare white lions discovered here in the 1970s. The name ā€˜Timbavatiā€™ refers to these two unique creatures, it means ‘the place where something sacred came down to earth from the heavens’. It is home to a number of exclusive African-style bush lodges set amidst spectacular African savannah and abundant game, including over 40 mammal species, 360 bird species and the famous Big Five.

Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of activities including daytime safaris, night game drives, guided bush walks, and bird watching.

Timbavati Game Reserve Hotels

Geigerā€™s Camp Motswari$$$$

An exclusive hideaway built from rock and stone, Geigerā€™s Camp comprises four private rooms, each with its own private deck overlooking the bush. This camp is ideally suited to families or small groups of up to six persons travelling together. Each room has been uniquely and tastefully styled by owner, Marion Geiger-Orengo along with Cape Town interior decorator, David Strauss, bringing together an eclectic mix of furniture and dĆ©cor. The campā€™s main deck has a private oval infinity pool...

Geigerā€™s Camp Motswari

RockFig Safari Lodge$$$$

Kings Camp$$$$$

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