Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp - Timbavati Private Reserve - Kruger National Park

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp is a venture by the dedicated team of conservation-minded people running Shindzela Tented Camp. Both camps are owned by the same family and are situated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve that forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa.

Thabamati, meaning “mountain and water”, became a reality in 2019. The camp consists of 4 luxurious and spacious en-suite safari-style tents, each overlooking a beautiful dam with amazing views of the Drakensberg Mountains beyond. The elegant intimate tented camp accommodates only 8 guests, which is an added attraction.

The highlight is probably observing the wildlife, including the Big Five and numerous bird species, in their natural surroundings during game drives and optional daily short bush-walks.

Sabi Sands Lodges Reviews

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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.


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2025 Rates

R10,200.00 per person per night sharing

R11,300.00 per person per night single 

R8,700.00 per child per night (10-11 years)

R71,400 per night exclusive us (up to 8 guests)

Rates exclude conservation fee & gate fee:

Conservation fee: R620 per adult per night & R310 per child per night (10-11 years) 

Gate fee: R320.00 per vehicle per entry

2025 Rates

R11,628.00 per person per night sharing

R12,882.00 per person per night single 

R9,918.00 per child per night (10-11 years)

R81,396 per night exclusive us (up to 8 guests)

Rates exclude conservation fee & gate fee:

Conservation fee: R660 per adult per night & R330 per child per night (10-11 years) 

Gate fee: TBA

Rate Includes

  • Accommodation and 3 meals per day
  • Sundowner Game Drive Drinks (local beers, local soft drinks, local spirits & house wines)
  • Bottled water, tea & coffee
  • Laundry
  • Morning & afternoon game drives
  • Optional morning bushwalk of approximately 1 hour after breakfast
  • Emergency medical attention and evacuation

Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp

The small, intimate Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp is situated within the world-renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger National Park. Here you can relax under canopies of canvas and enjoy views of the dam below your feet, the bushveld beyond and the Drakensberg mountain range on the horizon. Accommodating only 8 guests in 4 luxury safari-style tents, Thabamati offers a timeless safari feel with some modern elegance.
Accommodating only 8 guests. Thabamati offers a timeless feel with a modern "colonial-style" twist in 4 luxury safari style tents. Each luxury tent is situated along a dam and are built in such a way that each safari tent has a view of the water below and mountain range beyond. The luxury Java safari-style tent is situated next to a dam and is built in such a way that each has a view of the water.  All tents are an an open-plan concept furnished with a writing desk, seating area, bedroom, en-suite bathroom with a private WC.  Luxurious free standing bath, inside and outside shower, all with views overlooking the dam.  Amenities with the scents of Africa are provided for your enjoyment.
Thabamati offers two safari game drives per day – one in the morning and one late afternoon/early evening. They make use of one spacious modified game viewer seating 8 guests comfortably (4 rows of 2 individual seats). Immerse yourself in nature while seeking out animals and birds of the Southern African bush and enjoy morning coffee and sunset stops along the way. Each safari activity is led by a qualified field guide who will share with guests his passion and knowledge of the animals, birdlife and vegetation. We also offer a short morning bushwalk after breakfast, focusing more on smaller animals and vegetation that one does not necessarily observe in detail during game drives.
Thabamati welcomes children of 12 years and older. They may participate in all game drives, but not bushwalks. There is one luxury tent that can be converted to accommodate 3 persons - please double- check with reservations if this is available at the time of booking. Children of all ages are welcome when the whole camp is booked as a villa option. Only guests aged 16 and up are able to participate in bush walks.
Eastgate Airport Just outside Hoedspruit, in the eastern reaches of South Africa’s Limpopo Province lies the Hoedspruit Airport, your gateway to the heartland of the country’s abundant wildlife. Approximately 1.5 hours drive from Thabamati. KMIA Also referred to as KMI Airport located in Mbombela (Nelspruit) which is the gateway to the world’s most iconic game reserve, the Kruger National Park. Approximately 3.5 hrours drive from Thabamati. OR Tambo O.R. Tambo International Airport, previously Johannesburg International Airport, is the main airport serving South Africa. This Airport is Africa’s biggest and busiest airport. Approximately 6.5 hours drive from Thabamati. Guests can either self-drive or get a transfer from the airport to the lodge. Transfers can be arranged if requested.

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