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About this property

Located in Mbabat, Timbavati Safari Lodge offers accommodation in thatched chalets with colourful traditional African design like the huts of the Ndebele Tribe. Set 24-minutes' drive from the Kruger National Park, this lodge has a swimming pool and a bar. Each chalet is fitted with a ceiling fan and mosquito net over each bed and the windows. Complete with a private verandah, the guest rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and is fitted with a shower. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, with special diet menus available on request. The property also offers packed lunches. Guests can enjoy a BBQ in the evenings or dine by the pool. Timbavati Safari Lodge can arrange day trips to the Kruger National Park with a trained guide, as well as sunset drives and bush walks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing to have animals walking around outside your room! The pool bar area was lovely too
  • Bernie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff made us feel welcome from arrival to us leaving. The pool and bar area was very comfortable and fitting for the African experience! The meals were delicious and plentiful! The mosquito nets over the beds were very welcomed! Having the wild...
  • Elaine
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean accomm and lovely having wildlife sp roaming.
  • Leon
    South Africa South Africa
    The place plus the service offered was excellent. Food was so nice breakfast and dinner so lovely. I loved the rooms and surrounding reminded me of my home.
  • Mosima
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was very helpful n friendly, the breakfast was the perfect
  • Marques
    South Africa South Africa
    Very accessible even without your own car, it’s just right next to the main road. The property is clean and well kept too. The food is out of this world, and the chefs know what they are doing.
  • Nsaleem
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second time stay here and it all you need- great location.
  • Greg
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, close to KNP. Staff were attentive and the food was great.
  • Luva
    South Africa South Africa
    Great staff, and facilities. it is quite wild but that’s why you’d go there. the staff helped with making my infant and kids very comfortable by washing the little containers and helping where they could
  • Joyce
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect. I think the thing we loved the most was the relaxed atmosphere and ease of access to animals, and I think the only thing that could be improved on was quality of towels (two had holes in them). Otherwise fab. We were on our...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 04:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Timbavati Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.