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South Africa – 4-day Timbavati Safari with Amaya Lodge – Private accommodated

4 days / 3 nights
Hoedspruit

Country

South Africa

Duration

4 days

Highlights

Hoedspruit

Rated 4.9/5

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South Africa – 4-day Timbavati Safari with Amaya Lodge – Private accommodated

From $2,100
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Includes

Airport transfers from/to Hoedspruit Airport
3 nights safari accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Premium drinks
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Hoedspruit, South Africa

Resting at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg, in the beautiful Limpopo Province, the town of Hoedspruit is surrounded by the largest privately-owned conservation area in the world. It is sandwiched between the world-famous Kruger National Park and the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon. Hoedspruit serves as a great base from which to explore the surrounding game reserves and natural attractions. This spectacular landscape features towering cliffs shadowing over enormous stretches of bushveld that give way to marula, acacia and mopane woodlands. Within this wilderness paradise, some of Africa’s most captivating wildlife can be spotted. Visitors can enjoy a number of activities including: Big Five game drives, whitewater rafting, horse riding safaris, visiting the Khamai Reptile Park as well as the Daktari Wildlife Orphanage.
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  • Amaya

    Day 1 - 4

    Nestled in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Amaya offers a serene retreat surrounded by the African bush and breathtaking views. With its luxurious accommodations, outdoor plunge pool, and inviting restaurant, this lodge is the perfect escape for those seeking relaxation and adventure in equal measure.
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met for your road transfer to Amaya Lodge in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Once you arrive at the lodge, you will settle in and then enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive to begin your search for the animals, including the Big Five.

Transfers from other airports, such as Nelspruit, Phalaborwa, and Johannesburg, can also be arranged at an additional cost.

Transfer time: ~70 minutes

  • Transfer from Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to Amaya

  • Check-in to Amaya

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 3

Day Notes:

Activities included at Amaya Lodge are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Walking safaris

There is also a photographic editing suite onsite.

 

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 4

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Amaya

  • Transfer from Amaya to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Hoedspruit
South Africa
Day 1-2

Hoedspruit

Resting at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg, in the beautiful Limpopo Province, the town of Hoedspruit is surrounded by the largest privately-owned conservation area in the world.

Accommodations

Amaya
Hoedspruit
Day 1-4

Amaya

Nestled in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Amaya offers a serene retreat surrounded by the African bush and breathtaking views.

STAY A 4TH NIGHT FREE AND ONLY PAY PARK FEES

November - December 2025 

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 36,615
  • NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 39,110
  • Per child sharing, 8-12 years: ZAR 17,055*

January - December 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 45,150
  • NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 47,810
  • Per child sharing, 8-12 years: ZAR 21,240*

*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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