Best of Timbavati Game Reserve

Top itineraries and travel advice in and around Timbavati Game Reserve

Timbavati Game Reserve is one of the top three private game reserves in South Africa. Much like Sabi Sands, it’s also open to the Kruger National Park, meaning animals freely wander between the two areas. It’s also easily accessed from Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport and paired with other nearby safari experiences. Since this is a private reserve, it’s only open to guests with booking at the lodges, and all activities are guided.

Travelers who have time to spare are encouraged to spend the night in two separate lodges or camps within the reserve to maximize their experiences with wildlife viewing and the reserve’s many varied landscapes. Head out on a daytime game drive, night drive, or guided game walk to see how many species you can spot.

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You won't have to go far to spot Big Five animals at your luxury safari lodge (photo courtesy of Walkers Plains)

Luxury South Africa City & Safari Adventure: Johannesburg & Timbavati Game Reserve - 7 Days

Discover the pulse and heart of South Africa with in-depth tours of dynamic Johannesburg and thrilling game drives in the Timbavati Game Reserve. Bookend your luxury wildlife camp experience with stays in "Joburg," where you'll tour the Apartheid Museum, cycle around Soweto, and sample some of the city's best fine dining. As a kicker, you'll enjoy multiple safaris that go beyond the nation's famous wildlife to include its music—that's right, jazz is a part of this adventure, too.

Savor the Cape Winelands' best bottles before you set off on safari

Luxury South Africa Food, Wine & Safari Adventure - 14 Days

Spend two weeks discovering the fruits of South Africa, all while traveling in the lap of luxury. There's no better spot to begin a first-class holiday than coastal Cape Town, where you'll spend a few days touring the highlights, enjoying fine dining, and exploring landmarks like Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula. Then, after sampling the best bottles in the Cape Winelands region, you'll embark on safaris at private nature reserves and finish up in Johannesburg for a deep dive into the real Africa.

Enjoy gourmet meals and Big Five animal sightings during a luxury safari (photo courtesy of Walkers Plains)

Luxury South Africa Food, Wine & Safari Adventure - 10 Days

See and taste the best of South Africa over 10 packed days that will not only take you on an epic safari but also to the most captivating corners of its top cities (and therefore best restaurants). It's a luxury tour that kicks off with fine dining and champagne cruises in Cape Town, then continues to the lush vineyards of Cape Winelands to taste the fruits of its terroir. The last leg of the trip will see you on safari at a private nature reserve before walking in the footsteps of history in Johannesburg.

Admire the natural beauty of Lisbon Falls on your road trip along the Panorama Route

South Africa Culture, Wildlife, Food & Wine Discovery Tour- 16 Days

Delve into South Africa's rich culture, delicious cuisine, and abundant wildlife on this 16-day tour across the country. Learn how to cook traditional Malay food and enjoy a 14-course African meal in Capetown, then explore the vineyards and flavors of the Cape Winelands on an e-bike and a hop-on, hop-off tram. Finally, look for the Big Five on safari in two game reserves before learning about Apartheid and how it affected Soweto's residents in Johannesburg.

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Cape Town · Western Cape · Cape Winelands · Johannesburg · Franschhoek · Kruger National Park · Garden Route · Eastern Cape · Sabi Sands Game Reserve · Hermanus · Thornybush Game Reserve

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