Timbavati Game Reserve
Established in 1956, Timbavati Private Game Reserve covers 75 000 hectares of unfenced pristine wilderness. Bordered by the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sand Private Reserve the wildlife are able to wander freely between the unfenced reserves, and guests are likely to be treated to frequent Big Five sightings and will have the opportunity to see a broad spectrum of the plant, animal and birdlife.
The Timbavati is a Private Reserve, which means that lodges can offer to take their guests on night drives and on bush walks, creating a whole new perspective on safari. There are no public visitors allowed in the Timbavati, guaranteeing you will have an authentic safari experience.
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Excellent Viewing
Excellent game viewing opportunities of the Big Five, other wildlife and offers an array of birdlife for bird lovers too.
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Game Drives
Open game vehicle drives are available with experienced game rangers.
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More Opportunities.
Special night drives and unique walking safaris are offered for even more game viewing opportunities.
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Highly Rated Lodges
Several lodge choices are located on the reserve, and all are well-regarded and highly rated.
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Convenience Packages
Most travel packages are all-inclusive for complete convenience.
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Activities Spotlight
Wildlife
Timbavati Private Game Reserve is home to the popular Big Five and other wildlife animals such as buffalo. Enjoy a sundowner as the sunsets in the Timbavati and watch the beautiful stars light up at night. Guests are able to try their hand at fishing in the dam or enjoy a photographic safari with a professional who will teach guests about taking the best wildlife photo.
Guests can view lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in over 10 000 hectares (24 000 acres) of traversing area, also home to over 40 mammal species and 350 bird species. Bird-lovers would struggle to replicate this calibre of bird watching anywhere else in the world, with the Timbavati featuring over 360 different species.
The dry months of June to September is peak wildlife viewing time in Timbavati. August to September is a desirable time to visit, as the temperature warms up and sightings are made even easier because animals gather around predictable water sources.
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Elephant
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Giraffe
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Hippo
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Buffalo
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Zebra
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Wildbeest
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White Rhino
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Black Rhino
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Lion
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Leapard
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Cheetah
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Hyena
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Wild Dog
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