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South Africa – 4-day Timbavati Safari with Motswari – Private accommodated

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Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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South Africa – 4-day Timbavati Safari with Motswari – Private accommodated

From $1,390
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Includes

Return transfer from/ to Hoedspruit airport
3 nights luxury safari accommodation on all inclusive basis and including 2 shared safari activities per day
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Premium drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This magnificent 60 000 hectare reserve is best known for its two very rare white lions discovered here in the 1970s, which gave this destination its name. Meaning 'the place where something sacred came down to earth from the heavens', the park lives up to the hype with its enthralling African savannah, abundant wildlife, and friendly people. Visitors have the opportunity to see 40 mammal species, 360 bird species and the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Enjoy a wide array of activities including daytime safaris, guided night game drives, bush walks, and excellent bird watching.
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
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  • Motswari Private Game Reserve

    Day 1 - 4

    An African dream beckons – one that is defined by extraordinary scenery, an authentic atmosphere and warm hospitality. Guests arrive as visitors and leave as friends. This is Motswari Private Game Reserve, a family-owned and operated luxury safari lodge. Here, majestic creatures, including the Big Five, offer incredible viewing opportunities as they bask in their natural habitat. Motswari means “to conserve and protect” in Tswana and that is what the reserve aims to do.
    Motswari Private Game Reserve
    Motswari Private Game Reserve
    Motswari Private Game Reserve
    Motswari Private Game Reserve
    Motswari Private Game Reserve
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Transfer time: ~95 minutes

You will be picked up at Hoedspruit airport and taken to Timbavati Private Game Reserve, where you will stay for 3 nights at Motswari. Afternoon shared safari activity (time permitting).

  • Transfer from Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to Motswari Private Game Reserve

  • Check-in to Motswari Private Game Reserve

  • Airport transfer and shared afternoon activity.

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

The morning game drive starts at sunrise. You will be woken up before sunrise for tea and coffee before the game drive starts. Then you are off for 3 hours to find as many animals as possible before they all find trees to hide under in the heat of the day.

When the game drive returns to the lodge, you will be served a big cooked breakfast and have time to relax. You can sit by the pool, read a book, take a nap and just absorb being out in the bush.

The afternoon game drive will start around 16:00, after high tea. It will last for +-3 hours, with a stop somewhere for sundowners. You will return to the lodge in the dark, with a spotlight to look for nocturnal animal.

  • Morning and afternoon shared safari activity.

Day 4
  • Morning shared activity and transfer back to the airport.

  • Check-out from Motswari Private Game Reserve

  • Transfer from Motswari Private Game Reserve to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
South Africa
Day 1-2

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Accommodations

Motswari Private Game Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Day 1-4

Motswari Private Game Reserve

An African dream beckons – one that is defined by extraordinary scenery, an authentic atmosphere and warm hospitality.

01 January - 30 April & July - November 2025 

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 31,565
  • Single traveller: ZAR 45,065
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 47,400
  • Per child sharing, 6-11 years: ZAR 14,575*

May - June 2025

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 24,140
  • Single traveller: ZAR 33,930
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 36,260
  • Per child sharing, 6-11 years: ZAR 10,865*

1 December 2025 - 1 April 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 33,7200
  • Single traveller: ZAR 48,310
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 50,640
  • Per child sharing, 6-11 years: ZAR 15,655*

*For families with more than 1 child there will be a small transfer supplement, because a bigger car has to be booked

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