Timbavati North

Most of the lodges in the northern sector of Timbavati Nature Reserve are spread along the banks of the seasonal Nhlaralumi river.

Waterhole at Kings Camp

k2c Timbavati north map

Motswari Umlani Simbavati Hilltop Kambaku Kings Camp Simbavati River Lodge Ngala Safari Lodge Tanda Tula Safari Camp Geiger's Camp Tanda Tula Field Camp

Motswari

Superb large family-run lodge in remote northern Timbavati. Four star facilities but a five star feel. Excellent guide-photographers. One of the best sleep-out hides around.

Elephant drinking at Umlani

Umlani

Relaxed rustic lodge in a private game-rich Timbavati plains location offering excellent value for money. Welcoming, informal atmosphere. Great fun remote treehouses for exciting sleepouts

Simbavati Hilltop

Small, unusually architected lodge in the less visited northern sector of the Timbavati. Views from the koppie top across wooded plains to the foothills of the Drakensberg. Spectacular double outdoor showers.

Buffalo at Kambaku waterhole

Kambaku

Pair of lodges, one adult-only, one for all ages. Basic in style with good traversing in the Klaserie and parts of the Timbavati. Comprehensive spa with steam room. Photographic gear for hire.

Kings Camp lion on drive

Kings Camp

Elegant thatched lodge designed to evoke the romance and charm of a bygone era. 10,000 hectares of varied Timbavati traversing. Big Five; potential for white lion, wild dog, cheetah. Super service and food.

Elephant outside SImbavati River Lodge suite

Simbavati River Lodge

Safari tent and suite lodge in the remote northern Timbavati. Seasonal Nhlaralumi river and a pumped waterhole produce good game sightings on the deck. Photographic safaris looking for game last a few days.

Ngala elephants on game drive

Ngala Safari Lodge

Traditional family-friendly bushcamp with Timbavati riverside luxury cottages. Extensive private Kruger concession reserve, with 15,000 hectare traverse. Good elephant and (possibly white) ngala (lion). Potential for cheetah and wild dog sightings on the plains.

Tanda Tula Safari camp waterhole view

Tanda Tula Safari Camp

Gracious and elegant pioneer-style luxury tented camp with premium family-run service. Busy river location producing bountiful elephant. Huge herds of buffalo on plains. Memorable night under the milky way on star bed platform.

Elephant visiting Geigers Camp veranda

Geiger's Camp

A sophisticated exclusive-use private retreat in northern Timbavati. Watch elephants at the deck from an infinity pool. Large, luxurious suites. Elegant library. Unbeatable sleep-out hide.

Explorer-style splendour of Tanda Tula Field Camp

Tanda Tula Field Camp

Walk an exclusive Timbavati concession from a comfortable mobile tented camp. Campaign-style facilities including a spectacular mess tent are moved for each safari. Track Big Five on foot whilst learning bushcraft and identification skills looking at the small things in the bush.

If you are going to the northern sector of Timbavati should be aware that access is not possible from the Kruger Park bush; you must drive (or be transferred) from the south via the tar road, or fly-in

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