Timbavati Private Game Reserve Safari
Full-day safari in the exclusive Timbavati Private Game Reserve — off-road tracking, Big 5, and the legendary white lions.
Full-day safari in the exclusive Timbavati Private Game Reserve — off-road tracking, Big 5, and the legendary white lions.
Duration
10 hours
Start
05:00
Group Size
Max 6
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
About This Experience
Timbavati Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, allowing animals to roam freely across both areas. What makes Timbavati special is its exclusivity (far fewer vehicles than Kruger), the ability to drive off-road for closer wildlife encounters, and its fame as the birthplace of the legendary white lions. Your expert guide tracks Big 5 through pristine bushveld, using off-road techniques impossible in Kruger. The lodge serves a gourmet lunch between game drives.
Your Journey, Stop by Stop
Every moment planned, every detail considered
Pickup
Collection from your Hoedspruit area lodge
Enter Timbavati
Enter the private reserve at dawn
Stop 3Morning Game Drive
Off-road tracking through pristine bushveld
Lodge Lunch
Gourmet lunch at the Timbavati lodge
Afternoon Drive
Second game drive — predator focus
Departure
Return to your accommodation
Route Map
Route is approximate and may vary based on conditions.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Lodge pickup
- Open safari vehicle
- Expert guide & tracker
- Timbavati entrance fees
- Gourmet lunch at lodge
- Morning & afternoon drives
- Binoculars
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Drinks at lunch
What to Bring
Know Before You Go
Confirmation
Instant confirmation. Show your voucher on mobile or print it out.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
Meeting Point
Pickup from lodges in Hoedspruit area
Start Time
Departs at 05:00. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Accessibility
Contact us for accessibility details.
Availability
Available daily, subject to weather. We recommend booking 2+ weeks ahead.
Insider Tips from Our Guides
Timbavati is where the legendary white lions were first documented
Off-road driving here means you can get much closer to animals than in Kruger
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Direct With Us
Why Book With Us
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
Meeting Point
Pickup from lodges in Hoedspruit area
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