Top 10 Hotels Near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park for 2026

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An outdoor deck with wooden flooring, cushioned seating, and hanging lanterns.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table, a bathtub, a sofa, and a bed.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, sofas, and a large window overlooking a pool.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

1. Kapama Karula

26 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

"Simplesmente incrível !!! Melhor experiência de hotel na vida! Tudo muito acima das expectativas ! Compramos sistema all inclusive mas nem imaginamos os pratos serem escolhidos e parecia feito por chefs, o menu mudava todo dia porém podia pedir o que quisesse que faziam, sobre instalações tudo perfeito, limpo, organizado e pessoal super cordial, simpáticos e prestativos !!! Nota 11 para o Safari e os 2 que dirigia e acompanhava pois fizeram tudo para que tivéssemos a melhor experiência e...

Brayan

RM13,567

RM15,602 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden deck with a thatched roof, furnished with a sofa, a coffee table, and a plant.

A cozy loft-style living room with a staircase, wooden beams, and a TV.

A cozy seating area with a brick wall, a cushioned chair with a zebra pillow, and a small table with a glass vase.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and chairs. There are potted plants and a deer statue.

2. Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

30.5 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Amy

RM729

RM838 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A wooden deck with a bench, a glass door leading to a bathroom, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A reception area with a wooden counter, hanging wicker lights, a sign for Kingfisher Creek, and a green cylindrical light.

A building with a thatched roof, a gravel driveway, and a wooden pergola.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

3. Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

29.2 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveller

RM696

RM800 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a rustic wooden structure.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a rustic ceiling.

A rustic dining area with stone walls, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a bookshelf, a striped armchair, and a painting of birds.

4. Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

13.6 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Daniel

RM5,562

RM6,720 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden cabin with a glass door, outdoor seating, and lanterns.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a walk-in closet with shelves and hanging clothes, and a large mirror.

A cozy lounge area with a thatched roof, comfortable seating, and a central fireplace.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with a view of the outdoors.

5. Simbavati River Lodge

17.4 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

"We loved our 3 nights stay! The whole staff was very friendly and present when needed. We loved our drives with Sarah and Joseph, their knowledge, patience and enthusiasm made the drives extra special. They made great effort to see the animals we wanted to see on each drives. We saw the big 5 from really close, multiple times! We loved the terrace in our lodge facing the river, during breaks we would watch elephants, waterbuck and hippos cross the river. The food was diverse and very good....

Noémie

RM5,799

RM7,023 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A tent-style bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a fan.

Two thatched-roof huts with wooden frames, surrounded by trees and grass.

A room with two beds, a canopy, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious indoor area with a high wooden ceiling, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

6. Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

4.7 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Dan

RM2,328

RM4,160 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a thatched-roof building.

A room with two white armchairs facing a wooden coffee table, a red patterned rug, and a view of a swimming pool and greenery outside.

A rustic lodge with stone walls and thatched roofs, a wooden deck, and a sandy path leading to the entrance.

A spacious room with a large desk, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Tintswalo Safari

24.8 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Tim

RM5,902

RM6,851 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a sunset view.

A house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a bed under a canopy, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a book.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

8. Kubu Safari Lodge

22.3 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Grant

RM840

RM966 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a covered walkway, and a view of greenery.

A building with a green lawn, trees, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A fenced outdoor area with a paved walkway leading to a covered structure.

A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

9. Sleepover Orpen Gate

20.1 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Benedict Mkansi

RM362

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A person sitting by a pool with an elephant in the background.

A spacious lounge area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and hanging lanterns.

A wooden deck with a tree and an elephant in the background.

A wine cellar with a large number of wine bottles organized in racks.

10. Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

21.2 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Randolph

RM2,921

RM3,396 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls, two cushioned chairs, a small table, and a basket of towels.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large window, a fireplace, and a comfortable seating area.

A modern villa with a pool, large windows, and a thatched roof.

A modern pavilion with a wooden roof, surrounded by natural vegetation and a stone wall.

11. Kapama Southern Camp

27.5 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

RM5,861

RM6,740 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden deck leading to a seating area with chairs and a table, surrounded by natural vegetation and trees.

A spacious living area with a large window, a green sofa, and a wooden ceiling.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a plate of food.

A modern outdoor lounge area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.

12. Klaserie Drift Misava

29 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Stephanie

RM6,659

RM7,988 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a large vase.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a bedside table, a floor lamp, a chair, and a bookshelf.

A dimly lit room with wooden floors, a table with bottles, and a lamp on a side table.

A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

13. Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

28.9 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Julie

RM992

RM1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A wooden deck leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and a restaurant.

A treehouse with a wooden deck and a large window.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a glass door leading outside, and wooden furniture on a balcony.

A wooden boardwalk with railings, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

14. Panzi Lodge

28.3 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

"The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Nixon the lodge manager assisted us in taking our luggage to the room. All of the lodges are connected by a wooden walkway in the bush. The rooms were very nice and recently renovated. There is a great viewing deck where you can view the wild life. We saw 6 giraffes and several impalas the morning we were checking out which was exciting!! I would definitely recommend the Panzi Lodge to others! "

G Todd

RM622

RM730 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A tented accommodation with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the water.

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a dining area with a table set for four, a fireplace, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

A reception sign for Phelwana Game Lodge with a stone wall and a wooden fence.

15. Phelwana Game Lodge

28 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Carolyn

RM1,075

RM1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a covered seating area and a bed under a roof.

A poolside table with a bottle, glasses, and a fruit platter.

A room with two beds, each with white linens and grey pillows, and a wooden headboard. There are two lamps on each bed.

A wooden boardwalk with a yellow warning sign about wild animals.

16. Camp Bethel

33.6 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Stanford

RM528

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A water feature with a cascading waterfall, a bull statue, and a green water tank.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, two leather armchairs, a patterned rug, and a green ceiling.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a covered area with a metal roof and a stone floor.

17. Nyamankulu Guest Lodge

39.3 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Isomar

RM139

RM160 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An infinity pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the landscape.

A rustic dining table with a metal sculpture, a vintage lamp, and a potted cactus.

A stone-walled outdoor shower with a hanging birdcage and a towel draped over the wall.

An aerial view of a secluded lodge with a swimming pool, surrounded by dense forest.

18. Last Word Kitara

33.4 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

RM11,740

RM13,501 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

19. Simbavati Camp George

26.8 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

RM5,799

RM6,906 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A rural setting with a thatched-roof building, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small window, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Two single beds with white linens, a red lamp on a nightstand, and a thatched roof ceiling.

20. Xisakeni Lodge and Transfers

36.9 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

"The people working there was nice, welcoming and helpful, but thats about the only positive quality it had. There was an A/C but it didnt work, power socket didnt work, not even a toilet seat.. it's R150 for a basic toilet seat it's not much to ask for in a room. There was a large amount of dust in the room, to a point you could feel it coming down from the roof while you were laying in bed. The place looks like it might have been nice 10 years ago but hasnt seen a day of maintanance in years....

Kristoffer

RM144

RM144 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kapama Karula	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
Sunbirds Oasis Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Simbavati River Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews	View

Top Timbavati Private Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Simbavati River Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

8/10 Good

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Geiger’s camp, the staff, guide and tracker go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience. The staff was very friendly and outgoing and took the time to learn more about all the guests and take a genuine interest in where we came from and our different experiences. One thing that was a little disappointing for us was that we never got to have the boma experience, which was something we were really looking forward to. Also while the food itself was quite good, the menu consisted of main courses serving varieties of game meats. While I myself enjoyed it, it would have been nice to have a heads up or alternative options for those who aren’t feeling as adventurous. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay."

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

10/10 Excellent

"Super accueil ambiance familiale et chaleureuse. Personnel courtois et avenant. Expérience exceptionnelle! Nous avons vu plusieurs animaux grâce à notre guide. Nourriture exceptionnelle! Site sublime en nature."

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

10/10 Excellent

"Superbe endroit! La nourriture est excellente. Nous avons eu la chance de voir pleins d’animaux dont 2 rhinocéros blancs. Le personnel est sympathique et toujours prête à nous aider. Nous recommandons vivement!"

Simbavati Waterside

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay. Beautiful lodge and friendly staff. Food was also amazing. Would highly recommend!"

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Simbavati Hilltop is top notch! From the 9 times per day (yes, that is NINE times) that you are fed, to the staff, game drives, views and rooms! Not only do you have your own plunge pool overlooking the river, but there is also a shared, larger pool. There is also a daybed at the room, outdoor shower, fully stocked complimentary mini bar and very comfortable bed! We saw hippo and elephant from our room. On game drives, lions feasting on a giraffe, hyena and wild dogs interacting, 2 leopards and more. We have now stayed at all of the Simbavati lodges in Timbavati and Klasarie and they are all excellent! Highly recommend!"

Thornybush Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The cherry on top of the cake was the leopard resting in the tree after he ate it's prey!!! Magnificent!!! Once in a lifetime experience!!! The lodge fantastic!! The game drives superb, service top! What else can I say, all fabulous!!"

Jabulani Safari Relais & Chateaux

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, excellent staffs"

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

10/10 Excellent

"unreal"

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Timbavati Private Nature Reserve?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like this welcoming area for its wildlife and camping. You'll find 7 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve?

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this tentalow offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Another good choice is Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

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Our top choices for Timbavati Private Nature Reserve hotels

1. Kapama Karula

2. Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

3. Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

4. Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

5. Simbavati River Lodge

6. Shindzela Tented Safari Camp

7. Tintswalo Safari

8. Kubu Safari Lodge

9. Sleepover Orpen Gate

10. Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

11. Kapama Southern Camp

12. Klaserie Drift Misava

13. Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

14. Panzi Lodge

15. Phelwana Game Lodge

16. Camp Bethel

17. Nyamankulu Guest Lodge

18. Last Word Kitara

19. Simbavati Camp George

20. Xisakeni Lodge and Transfers

Compare popular hotels close to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Top Timbavati Private Nature Reserve Hotel Reviews

Simbavati River Lodge

Geiger's Camp by NEWMARK

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp

Simbavati Waterside

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Thornybush Game Lodge

Jabulani Safari Relais & Chateaux

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

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