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Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris by NEWMARK

Hotel in Timbavati Game Reserve

Located 23 km from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris by NEWMARK provides rooms with air conditioning in Timbavati Game Reserve.

J
Jona
From
Denmark
Marius and Erik were the best guides. We learnt so much from them in the walking safari. The staff is lovely. The retreat is divine and has a lovely relaxing area both by the pool and in a veranda. I'd highly recommend you stay here for one night before checking in at their private game reserve for more game drives.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$798.43
1 night, 2 adults

Shindzela Tented Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Shindzela is a tented safari camp, set in a traversing area within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, part of the greater Kruger National Park, South Africa.

L
Luca
From
Switzerland
Great Lodge with excellent staff! Definitely worth to stay 2 nights or more.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 156 reviews
Price from
US$628.54
1 night, 2 adults

Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK

Timbavati Game Reserve

Motswari is a luxury family-owned lodge situated within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

P
Peadar
From
Singapore
Every single part of our stay was 10/10 The game drives you are taken on are amazing - we saw the big 5 in the first 3 drives. Joshua, our ranger and Difference, our tracker were superb at their jobs; super relaxed and highly skilled at what they do. The food is out of this world! The staff are extremely nice and accommodating of any request but they are not too ‘in your face’ either - they allow you to make what ever you like of your stay. Elizabeth and Thambi and their team do such amazing work with fresh and local produce - every meal was an experience to remember! Jan is one of the waiters and bar men - he was so kind and friendly in his engagements with us, making us feel welcome and give us an insight into life in the area. He chatted freely about his life and asked about our lives. Getting to know him and the other staff was a real bonus of the trip. You come as a tourist and leave as a friend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
Price from
US$1,136.59
1 night, 2 adults

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Featuring mountain views, Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve features accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

J
Julia
From
United Kingdom
The camp is stunning, stylish & comfortable. Rooms are gorgeous! All the staff are so friendly & helpful. The food & hospitality is incredible too. The view over the huge watering hole gives amazing animal spotting: hippos and elephants galore! The game drives were THE BEST. We saw a leopard close-up every day, a pride of lions playing. Incredible! This is a luxury safari without the luxury price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Price from
US$1,348.47
1 night, 2 adults

Geiger's Camp in Timbavati Game Reserve by NEWMARK

Timbavati Game Reserve

Perched on a ridge within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Geiger's Camp is an exclusive family-owned lodge with panoramic views of the Nhlaralumi River and surrounds.

G
Gibson
From
New Zealand
The safaris provide close encounters with the animals..amazing. The staff were superb and the accommodation excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews
Price from
US$1,678.63
1 night, 2 adults

Kings Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Situated 4.6 km from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Kings Camp offers an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

c
cristina
From
Spain
EVERYTHING PERFECT : THE ROOM, THE STAFF, THE FOOD AND THE GAMES...WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 24 reviews
Price from
US$2,145.39
1 night, 2 adults

Simbavati River Lodge

Timbavati Game Reserve

In the heart of the Timbavati Game Reserve, the Simbavati River Lodge offers the chance of a face-to- face encounter with Africa’s incredibly varied wildlife from the lodge’s private viewing decks.

j
joanna
From
United Kingdom
Just fantastic from the very start. I will miss this place but hopefully can make it back some time soon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$1,594.55
1 night, 2 adults

Nsala Wilderness Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

Set in Timbavati Game Reserve, 31 km from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Nsala Wilderness Camp offers air-conditioned rooms and a bar.

S
Susan
From
France
The choice of food and its preparation were excellent. Aaron knew what we would need after an early or late game drive. He specialises in homemade bread and pastries. Yum.The lodge is small and intimate. Perfect for personalised game drives. It shares an unfenced border with Kruger NP. The animals roam free around the lodge. The accommodation was elegant and well-appointed. Sunday, our guide was very thoughtful and knowledgeable. It was very special that Aaron, Victoria and Sunday surprised us with a wedding anniversary dinner for two. The elephant loping around in the (near) background and the hyena watching, hoping for leftovers, just added to the authentic atmosphere!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$898.75
1 night, 2 adults

Simbavati Trails Camp

Timbavati Game Reserve

With Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve reachable in 8.5 km, Simbavati Trails Camp offers accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a bar.

V
Valerie
From
France
We loved the location in the middle of the bush. The amenities and the comfort are outstanding while eco responsible. The staff is absolutely lovely and very careful while being very professional. The food is excellent and changes every day, the walk games are wonderful even if of course you don't see as many animals as in cars...but the contact with the nature and the intercation with animals is unique...and our guide was so nice and skilled. I defintely recommend to anyone who wants to live a true expreience in the bush
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$1,014.13
1 night, 2 adults

Simbavati Hilltop Lodge

Timbavati Game Reserve

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Simbavati Hilltop Lodge is located in Timbavati Game Reserve which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Free WiFi access is available in this lodge.

S
Sarah Lee
From
South Africa
Simbavati is a magnificent place. So quiet, scenic and luxurious. Brett and the team are an amazing bunch and took care of us as guests so well. We received the same hospitality that was afforded to international tourists which is refreshing. The tents are clean, comfortable and the outside shower is wonderful. The deck with private daybed overlooking the dam is so peaceful and relaxing. The food is tasty and personal service is attentive. The game drives we had with Josia and Derreck were undoubtedly the best safari experience we've had. We saw the big 5, and much more. As an overall package, the experience was well worth it and exceeded our expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
Price from
US$2,365.73
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Timbavati Game Reserve

Offering river views, Simbavati River Sands in Timbavati Game Reserve offers accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated only 17 km from Orpen Gate in Timbavati Game Reserve, Simbavati Mvubu Cottage features accommodation fitted with a patio, garden and year-round outdoor pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

Kambaku Lodge is located in the heart of Timbavati Nature Reserve and has a waterhole which attracts members of the Big 5. Each of the rooms and chalets feature African décor and a private patio.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Kambaku River Sands features game drives and bush walks.

Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers all-inclusive luxury accommodation in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, situated within the Greater Kruger National Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Set in Timbavati Game Reserve, 31 km from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Nsala Wilderness Camp offers air-conditioned rooms and a bar.

Budget hotels in Timbavati Game Reserve and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Makumu Private Game Lodge is situated in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, 36 km from Kapama Game Reserve. Hoedspruit is 32 km away. Free WiFi is available. The accommodation has a seating area.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Hoedspruit, 15 km from Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve, Amaya provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

What guests said about Timbavati Game Reserve:

10

I am South African and I was bringing my family to see where...

I am South African and I was bringing my family to see where I came from and experience the bush. This place was perfect for a family . They rooms for families are excellent, giving everyone enough space and the beds where very comfy. There is no TV - but there is bush TV - each day elephants, warthogs, various species of buck, zebra etc came and spent time out the front of our deck. We sat 1m away reading a book. We go so close it was wonderful and the kids got to experience the beauty of watching an animal relaxed and happy in their own environment. Andre and Nicholas were amazing guides who were patient and funny and taught us a lot about the animals and the environment. The food was amazing and you never felt like you wanted or needed more. Pretty much everything was made onsite. The breakfast was beautiful and the Boma experience was lovely! Thank you to all the team at Simbevati River lodge for making my family’s introduction to Africa such a wonderful memorable experience! And the animals - well we saw the big 5 in less than 24 hours and because the guides know their stuff we had plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with many of Africas famous and less famous animals. The highlights were the Lion and Leopards and of course the dear family of elephants with tiny babies and also the baby hyenas! You will not be disappointed at all !
Guest review by
Sian
Australia
10

This is truly a unique place.

This is truly a unique place. We had up closing viewing of animals each day but it didn’t feel like we had encroached on their space because the guides know the animals species so well. There are no fences and we only saw one other car of people. The lodges give one another space but communicate where they see animals so everyone can experience it. It’s one of the last places you can see horned rhinos which felt sincerely special.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Best safari experience of them all!

Best safari experience of them all! This was the best safari experience of all we had while in Africa for a month during December to January when we visited South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Our guide Hayden was amazing, taking us off-road into the bush to catch some incredible animal sightings. He and the 2 trackers, Patrick and David, had a skill that others we experienced did not at finding the Big Five up close and often during our 3 days at Motswari. The twice a day schedule was a bit crazy especially the 5:00 am game drives, but missing a bit of sleep was worth it over and over as we had incredible success catching so many animals at this preserve. The accommodations and the meals were also first class considered being out in the wild, and the entire staff was attentive and friendly, particularly in the restaurant and bar. If there is one safari experience not to miss in Africa, Motswari is it!
Guest review by
Ira
United States
10

This is an "eco-camp" so facilities are fairly basic but...

This is an "eco-camp" so facilities are fairly basic but completely adequate. Setting is wonderful with views over a waterhole from the sitting room and a remote tree-house that can be used for the night. Great staff and plenty of animals - highly recommended if you really want to see game rather than enjoy a luxury bush stay.
Guest review by
Prof Michael Gammage
United Kingdom
10

Motswari is on the border between the Umbabat and the...

Motswari is on the border between the Umbabat and the Timbavati. The game sightings vary depending on where you are, for example in thick Mopane you will see Elephant and on the grassy plains you will see plains-game. The diversity gives you a choice for each and every game drive. This is a good place for game diversity.
Guest review by
Ian
South Africa