Timbavati Safari Trips & Tours

This 53,000-hectare reserve has achieved icon status in the Greater Kruger area, sharing an unfenced border with the national park, allowing the region’s incredible wildlife to move freely over miles of land. The reserve forms part of a bushveld region that was barely ever touched by humans, making it a genuine wilderness without the marks left by man. Most safari aficionados have no doubt heard of Timbavati’s white lions – after all, it’s the only place in the world where they occur regularly and completely naturally. Beyond these remarkable creatures, it is also home to the rest of the Big Five, as well as giraffe, wildebeest, cheetah and African-painted dogs. Most exploring is done in a game vehicle or on foot, between the marula and knobthorn trees that dot the grasslands. The reserve is also well-known for its conservation efforts, helping to protect white rhinos, pangolins and endangered birdlife. When you’re not safari-ing, there is a menu of stylish properties that ensure your comfort levels are always at 100%.