The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (TPNR) comprises 53,392 hectares of private land adjoining the Kruger National Park (KNP).   Since 1962, the Timbavati Association, a non profit organisation, has been dedicated to conservation by maintaining the biodiversity of species which would have continued to exist had man never encountered the land.  Currently, there are over 40 mammal species in the Timbavati including the Big Five of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant as well as 360 species of bird life.

Timbavati Association motto - To ensure the preservation of fauna and flora occurring on the privately owned farms which comprise the TPNR, for future generations. And to restore the land to those conditions which are believed to constitute its natural state, maintaining the mix and balance of species and processes, which would have been present had it never been subjected to the hand of man.

Activities

Various Spa treatments and massages
Wilderness Hikes
Environmental Interpretation
Open air dining under African skies
Traditional singing and dancing

Days are spent game viewing in the company of experienced trackers, or you can take a guided wilderness hike. Each lodge offers a diverse range of facilities, as well as excellent personal service. Go out on an evening game drive and stop for sundowners before dining in Out of Africa style under the stars in a traditional boma around a roaring fire.

Facilities

Timbavati Nature Reserve shares a common unfenced border with the Kruger National Park allowing animals free range and ensuring guests to the area the opportunity to view the greatest diversity of wildlife that Africa has to offer.
View the big game from open vehicles, on foot or from the comfort of your room as you experience timeless Africa.

How to get there

5 – 6 hour scenic drive from Johannesburg. From Johannesburg follow the N12 which leads past Benoni, Witbank and Middleburg. Follow the signs and turnoff for Belfast. Take the R540 road through Dullstroom, Lydenburg and Ohrigstad. Proceed on the R36 over the Abel Erasmus Pass to Hoedspruit. You will enter Hodespruit on the R527