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 bathroom with a large bathtub, a round table, and a shower area.

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

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

P215,300

P247,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella.

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

2. Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

29.2 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

"A unique and secluded location set in private reserve; with added advantage of having hosts nearby for attention and customer service. We arrived in the early evening to find a welcome fire/bbq already lit...such a kind gesture! Annie was on-hand to give details of road closures, shopping advice; general comfort chats. The surrounding garden was a delight for bird-lovers; attention to detail in the accommodation perfect combination of lowkey and luxury."

Anonymous traveler

P10,741

P12,352 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a thatched-roof structure and lounge chairs.

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

3. Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

30.5 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Amy

P11,248

P12,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture of a zebra.

A spacious room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a dining area. There are framed pictures on the walls and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a mirror.

A spacious interior with a high ceiling, a stone fireplace, and a large dining area.

4. Monwana

19.2 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Anonymous traveler

P265,514

P314,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A cozy outdoor bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden deck, and lanterns providing ambient lighting.

A restaurant with a central counter, wooden tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and decorative items on the walls.

A well-lit outdoor area with a dining setup and a building in the background.

A room with a high ceiling, a bed with a canopy, striped armchairs, a lamp, a wall-mounted antler, and a zebra-patterned rug.

5. Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

21.4 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Raymond

P57,801

P71,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A wooden deck with a fire pit and seating area overlooking a natural landscape.

A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with books and a vase, and a large window with natural light.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

A wooden deck with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and lanterns.

6. Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

6.9 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Larisa

P135,347

P161,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

A home gym with exercise equipment and a small swimming pool.

7. Kubu Safari Lodge

22.3 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Grant

P12,969

P14,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a view of the landscape, and a ceiling fan.

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

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

8. Klaserie Drift Misava

29 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Stephanie

P102,837

P123,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A spacious room with a leather sofa, a bar area with wooden stools, and a person standing near the bar.

9. Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

21.2 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Randolph

P45,086

P52,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, a hat display, and a counter with a computer and cash register.

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

10. Sleepover Orpen Gate

20.1 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Aurélie

P5,593

P6,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

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

11. Kapama Southern Camp

27.5 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

P90,454

P104,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a large vase.

A wooden deck with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

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

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

12. Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

28.9 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Julie

P15,316

P17,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

A room with a bed, a chair, and a view of trees.

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.

13. 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

P10,828

P13,081 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Phelwana Game Lodge

28 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Carolyn

P23,703

P27,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 a coffee station, framed artwork, and a vase with red flowers.

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

15. Camp Bethel

33.6 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Stanford

P12,137

P13,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

16. 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

P89,509

P108,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A balcony with a white sofa set, a round table, and a view of the landscape.

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

P2,150

P2,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a red accent, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a wooden headboard.

18. 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

P2,232

P2,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a pool and natural landscape.

A wooden bridge leading to an outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by trees and string lights.

An aerial view of a thatched-roof house surrounded by dense greenery, with a swimming pool and a hot tub visible.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a forest.

19. Serondella Safari Lodge

17.1 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

P161,222

P185,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wall, a small kitchenette, and a sliding glass door to the outside.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a window with a view.

A building with a tiled roof and a paved courtyard.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel kettle, two white mugs, and a tray with condiments and a packet of tea.

20. Aza Guesthouse

36.8 km from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

P52,993

P60,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kapama Karula	10.0 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Sunbirds Oasis Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Monwana	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK	9.8 Exceptional 180 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."

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing staff, food was delicious and room was very cozy"

Simbavati Waterside

10/10 Excellent

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

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great trips. Great lodging. Good to great food. Great guides who try hard to make sure guests see wildlife."

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. Travelers 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 hotel to stay near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve?

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 option is Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

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Our top choices for Timbavati Private Nature Reserve hotels

1. Kapama Karula

2. Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

3. Sunbirds Oasis Lodge

4. Monwana

5. Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

6. Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

7. Kubu Safari Lodge

8. Klaserie Drift Misava

9. Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps - Mantobeni

10. Sleepover Orpen Gate

11. Kapama Southern Camp

12. Ngama Tented Safari Lodge

13. Panzi Lodge

14. Phelwana Game Lodge

15. Camp Bethel

16. Simbavati River Lodge

17. Nyamankulu Guest Lodge

18. Xisakeni Lodge and Transfers

19. Serondella Safari Lodge

20. Aza Guesthouse

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

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Simbavati Waterside

Thornybush Game Lodge

Jabulani Safari Relais & Chateaux

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Elandela Private Game Reserve & Luxury Lodge

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