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The best family hotels in Timbavati Game Reserve

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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.

M
Marc-Anton
From
Germany
Stunning tents with tasteful interior and spectacular view right at the waterhole watching the hippos and wildlife. Delicious healthy food and a huge variety of drinks to choose from. Great courteous friendly staff and service. Incredible game drives with highly qualified Rangers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$1,338.57
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, 23 reviews
Price from
US$2,129.65
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.

V
Volker
From
Germany
Felt like a „home away from home“ from the first hello until goodbye. Great team, very nice tents, good food and (most important for this kind of holiday) incredible game drives. We saw a lot of animals and it was very nice that they not just concentrate on the big 5 but also told a lot about the bush, the birds and all the other small parts of nature. thanks again to our competent and very funny ranger Edward and the incredible tracker Nicholus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$1,582.85
1 night, 2 adults

Simbavati Waterside

Klaserie Private Nature Reserve (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

With Timbavati Private Nature & Game Reserve reachable in 15 km, Simbavati Waterside provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

y
youngchun
From
South Korea
Everything is perfect. The facility, foods, location, staff is much better than expected. We didn’t see leopard. However we were very satisfied to see a very impressive scene ( lions eating zebra….)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
US$1,919.56
1 night, 2 adults

KwaMbili Game Lodge

Thornybush Game Reserve (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

KwaMbili Game Lodge is situated in the Thornybush Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. It offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool and a secluded game viewing deck, overlooking a permanent waterhole.

C
Coyote08
From
Australia
They have a nice comfortable hide overlooking the waterhole.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$863.37
1 night, 2 adults

Makuwa Safari Lodge

Mbabat (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

With garden views, Makuwa Safari Lodge is set in Mbabat and has a restaurant, a tour desk, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace.

A
Alissa
From
Germany
Simone and Monee are the most caring people you‘ll ever meet. They made us feel home and we had a fantastic time with them. The lodge is 100% clean and the food is absotuely awesome. When you have a chance to stay there, do it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
US$227.93
1 night, 2 adults

Lion Tree Top Lodge

Guernsey Nature Reserve (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

Set in Guernsey Nature Reserve, Lion Tree Top Lodge offers accommodation with a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation has a hot tub.

G
Gary
From
Australia
A superb and relaxing oasis in the middle of the bush. Lynn and Brian are exceptional hosts and their staff are amazing. Great food was also a bonus. Thanks for a great stay, it was the perfect close to our South African adventure 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$296.54
1 night, 2 adults

Phelwana Game Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

Phelwana Game Lodge is located in the Hoedspruit area and 47 km away from Kruger Park's Orpen Gate. The lodge offers luxury tents and well-appointed chalets with private pool.

M
Marcella
From
United States
I simply loved everything… if I tell you that I was actually depressed to leave to go to the second lodge we booked, would you believe this? - the room was really impeccable, this was my favorite part. We stayed at the Harrier luxury tent. The “lake” goes behind the tent so you can hear all the frogs and animals etc. it’s really amazing. The outdoor shower was crazy good. The room is soooo quiet otherwise. You don’t hear NOTHING except a bunch of different animals. We even heard leopard sounds and a giraffe in the morning. It’s really that amazing. - let me tell you I’m super picky with bedding and sheets and comfort of the bed and I was like AMAZED by how good the bed was. The sheets were high quality… was great 10/10 - the lodge is small so you get really individualized attention, which some might like some might not - they have lots of animals pretty much all the main ones minus lions and rhinos I think. The leopard and hiena are more rare but we did see them in the property so it was SOOO worth it. Flora the guide was super cool and we did an extra drive with her at ngiht to look for the leopard. This for me MADE THE TRIP. Because I felt like I was close to the people working there and we could talk and adjust and be flexible with the stuff. This was a big plus, since I don’t like these SUPER structured commercial lodges (we saw some like that…)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews
Price from
US$393.96
1 night, 2 adults

Kingfisher Creek Safari Cottages

Hoedspruit (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

Situated 43 km from Orpen Gate, Kingfisher Creek Safari Cottages offers accommodation with a patio, as well as pool with a view and a garden.

V
Virginia
From
South Africa
We were lost but they went all out to make sure that we arrive safely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
US$250.38
1 night, 2 adults

Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit (Near Timbavati Game Reserve)

Situated in Hoedspruit, 42 km from Orpen Gate, Kingfisher Creek Safari Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Ana
From
Brazil
We were incredibly impressed by the lodge – your help was simply outstanding. Everything was perfectly arranged, and the host’s assistants were joyful and absolutely delightful. We ate exceptionally well. Truly no words. Annie and John, we’re deeply grateful for the warm and loving treatment and everything else. A very special thank you to the amazing attendants – your warm smiles and joyful greetings made us feel truly welcome every single day. The food was absolutely Delicious! We left longing to stay more. Thank you so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$329.23
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
    Amazing wildlife sightings in safari and very family friendly.
    Guest review by
    Kelly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,978.56
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
    Felt like a „home away from home“ from the first hello until goodbye. Great team, very nice tents, good food and (most important for this kind of holiday) incredible game drives. We saw a lot of animals and it was very nice that they not just concentrate on the big 5 but also told a lot about the bush, the birds and all the other small parts of nature. thanks again to our competent and very funny ranger Edward and the incredible tracker Nicholus.
    Guest review by
    Volker
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,991.51
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews
    We were received very nicely. On the way to the lodge three leopards came towards us. That was an incredible experience. The food at the lodge was great. The safaris were impressive. A coffee stop while a herd of elephants with many baby elephants gather at the waterhole is an incredible experience. The rooms are very spacious, clean, nicely furnished and quiet. Nothing was missing.
    Guest review by
    Kurt
    Young couple