Timbavati Nature Reserve
Why we like it
Big 5 reserve; Famous white lions; Leopards often spotted; Uncrowded Lowveld reserve
Facts & Figures
| Park / Reserve Size: | 53 000 Hectares |
| Reserve Type: | Conservancy |
| Big 5: | Yes |
| Specialist Specie: | White Lion |
| Malaria Area: | Yes |
| Nearest Town: | Hoedspruit |
Accommodation in Timbavati Nature Reserve
Bateleur Safari Camp
Experience the true magic of the African bush at Bateleur Safari Camp. Designed to blend in with the wilderness, this luxurious tented camp is found in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, in the heart of Big 5 country. The camp has been designed and constructed in such a way as to have minimal impact on the environment, and features eco-friendly…
Geiger’s Camp
Stunningly set in the heart of Big 5 territory, Geiger’s Camp is the ideal luxury safari getaway. Four lavish private suites each have a private deck that looks out onto the bushveld. The camp is perfect for families and small groups. Formerly a traditional family house, the camp retains a rustic, charming atmosphere, without compromising on comfort. Each spacious suite…
Kings Camp, Timbavati
This colonial-styled and lavishly decorated lodge is situated in the heart of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, providing guests with luxurious accommodation and exceptional service. The main lodge is set in green gardens overlooking an active waterhole. There is a raised viewing deck under a thatch roof where guests can watch over the waterhole or read a book whilst sipping an…
Tours and Activities in Timbavati Nature Reserve
Primitive Walking Trail, Timbavati
This unforgettable walking trail lets you reconnect with nature through the ultimate back-to-basics experience. Aptly named the "Primitive Trail", it will expose you to the fine details, grandeur of the landscape and the thrill of moving among large mammals. Well beyond an activity, it is a fully immersive experience that permits participation in nature as opposed to traditional spectatorship. It…
Lookout for
Elephant
White Rhino
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
African Wild Dog
Jackal
Buffalo
Giraffe
Kudu
Nyala
Wildebeest
Zebra
Impala
Waterbuck
Warthog
Baboon
Key Species
MAMMALS
Lion
Buffalo
Elephant
BRIDS
Martial Eagle
White-backed Vulture
Bateleur Eagle
Marabou Stork
Ground Hornbill
REPTILES
Snouted Cobra
Rock Monitor Lizard
Bushveld Sand Lizard
TREES
Mopane
Red Bush Willow
Knob-thorn Acacia
HABITAT TYPES
Mopane Belt
Savannah Woodland
Dry River Beds
Rocky Outcrops
Riverine
Wildlife Ratings
| Big 5: | 8 |
| Mammals: | 8.5 |
| Birds: | 8 |
| Reptiles: | 7 |
| Trees: | 7 |
