Welcome to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, a pristine wildlife haven located in South Africa’s Limpopo province. This reserve is renowned for its exceptional game viewing opportunities and is home to the Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes. Visitors to the reserve can enjoy a unique and unforgettable African safari experience.

The reserve’s landscape is a mix of open savannah grasslands, thornveld, and riverine forests, making it an ideal habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. In addition to the Big Five, Timbavati is also home to cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, and many other fascinating species.

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is a vast, unfenced wilderness area of over 53,000 hectares, offering guests the ultimate wilderness experience. This reserve is located on the western edge of the world-renowned Kruger National Park and shares an unfenced boundary with it. This means that the animals roam freely between the two reserves, making for an incredible game viewing experience.

At Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, you can enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including game drives, walking safaris, and birdwatching tours. Game drives are the most popular activity, as they offer guests the opportunity to explore the reserve and its diverse wildlife with an experienced guide. Walking safaris provide a more intimate experience, allowing guests to track animals on foot and learn about the smaller details of the bush, such as the medicinal properties of plants.

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve offers a range of accommodation options to suit different preferences and budgets. From luxury lodges and tented camps to more rustic and affordable options, there is something for everyone. All of the lodges and camps are designed to blend in with the natural environment and offer guests a comfortable and memorable stay.