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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Johannesburg to Kambaku Safari Lodge

Johannesburg to Kambaku Safari Lodge

Departing from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal by 07:00am, travel eastwards via the N4 motorway through the Highveld of Gauteng and Mpumalanga, down the escarpment and into the Timbavati Game Reserve near Hoedspruit in Limpopo.

During the drive of about six to seven hours, you will stop for refreshments and reach the lodge around mid-day.

You will have time to freshen up and relax before departing on an open safari vehicle for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve. After sunset you will return to the lodge where a delicious dinner will await you.

Main Destination:
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain)

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraCommon
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kambaku Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2-3

Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives

Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives

Expect early wake-up calls each morning and first enjoy a hot beverage and rusks before departing on your game drive to catch some nocturnal animals still out hunting, and witness the sun rising.

On return to the lodge you can enjoy a late breakfast and choose to spend the rest of the day lazing around or enjoying a bush walk.

Soon it will be time for an afternoon game drive, which will depart at about 16:00, and return just in time for a scrumptious dinner under African skies.

Main Destination:
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Kambaku Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

On the last day of your safari you have to rise early again, enjoy your hot beverage and rusk, and depart on the final game drive.

After experiencing another African sunrise, you return to the lodge for breakfast before departing to Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off point around 17:00.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by The Kruger Safari Co., not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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