Home of the legendary white lions — exclusive private reserve bordering Kruger
Timbavati Private Game Reserve Safari
Small Group Tour
Max 6 guests
Private Tour
Own guide & vehicle
Luxury Custom
Tailored to you
Timbavati Private Game Reserve shares an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, allowing animals to roam freely across both areas. What makes Timbavati special is its exclusivity (far fewer vehicles than Kruger), the ability to drive off-road for closer wildlife encounters, and its fame as the birthplace of the legendary white lions. Your expert guide tracks Big 5 through pristine bushveld, using off-road techniques impossible in Kruger. The lodge serves a gourmet lunch between game drives.
Tour Highlights
Interactive Route Map
Click markers to see stop details. Route is approximate and may vary.
Your Day, Stop by Stop
A cinematic journey through Cape Town's most iconic landmarks
Pickup
Collection from your Hoedspruit area lodge
Enter Timbavati
Enter the private reserve at dawn
Morning Game Drive
Off-road tracking through pristine bushveld
Lodge Lunch
Gourmet lunch at the Timbavati lodge
Afternoon Drive
Second game drive — predator focus
Departure
Return to your accommodation
What's Included
Inclusions
- Lodge pickup
- Open safari vehicle
- Expert guide & tracker
- Timbavati entrance fees
- Gourmet lunch at lodge
- Morning & afternoon drives
- Binoculars
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Drinks at lunch
Why Book Direct With Us?
Typical conditions · Plan your visit accordingly
Best Time to Go
What to Bring
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Warm layers
- Neutral clothing
- Sunscreen
Insider Tips
- Timbavati is where the legendary white lions were first documented
- Off-road driving here means you can get much closer to animals than in Kruger
Meeting Point
Pickup from lodges in Hoedspruit area