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4 Day Timbavati Safari Expedition - Kruger National Park
4 Day Timbavati safari expedition in the heart of Kruger National Park. Experience the real magic of Africa at Umlani Bushcamp. Our beautifully designed eco lodge is off the grid and beaten tourist track, offering intimate and thrilling wildlife encounters, award-winning meals and a chance to reconnect with nature in one of Africa's world-renowned, unspoilt wilderness reserves.
Timbavati Game Reserve is situated on the Western boundary of the Kruger National Park and lies between the Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti and Sabie Sands Reserves. In recent years, the fences separating Timbavati from the Kruger National Park were removed to form a pristine wilderness area of approximately four million hectares.
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!
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Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!
Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly
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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.
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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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
Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%
...read moreRecommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.
What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone
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.
Umlani Bush Camp - Timbavati
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport or Hoedspruit airport for your transfer to Umlani Bushcamps in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. This classic safari camp is your home for the next three nights and four days. Well appointed accommodation, excellent facilities and exceptional service ensures you will have a comfortable stay at Umlani.
Activity: Afternoon game drive
Meals: Dinner included
Day 2: On Safari in theTimbavati Private Nature Reserve
You will be taken out on two game drives per day, in open top Land Rovers. The morning game drive will leave at dawn and the night drive will leave in the late afternoon. There is always a ranger on stand-by for an optional morning bush walk.
During the day you can go on short walks with the ranger after breakfast, or lounge in the double hammocks around the swimming pool sipping your favourite drink. Alternatively, laze away the day in the spacious bush bar and deck overlooking the riverbed and watering hole. For exclusive tranquility there is a tree house about 2.5 kms from the camp overlooking a dam, where you can enjoy a relaxing hour or two with blankets and big comfortable pillows as well as a cooler box with drinks.
Activity: Morning game drive / optional morning bush walk and Afternoon game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 3: On Safari in theTimbavati Private Nature Reserve
Apart from the wildlife safaris there are some optional daytime activities outside the Timbavati Game Reserve that are accessible from Umlani Bushcamp; these can be pre arranged by your consultant. A transfer service can also be organised to and from the Umlani Bushcamp to any of the following activities.
One hour Microlight flight, early morning balloon safaris, elephant back safaris, TSAU-White lion research & heritage centre, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Horse Back Riding. (Daytime activities cost is additional and not included in the total tour price)
End off the day’s activities by retreating to your hut where you can enjoy an open air bush shower before making your way to the traditional boma to be treated to pre dinner drinks around the fire, followed by one of Umlani's award winning meals in the candlelit dining room, or out in the open riverbed surrounded by flares and cauldron fires.
Activity: Morning game drive / optional morning bush walk and Afternoon game drive
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Day 4: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve transfer to the Airport
Embark on a morning game drive which will leave at dawn and then breakfast. Today you bid farewell to the 4 day Timbavati safari stay at Umlani. You will be transferred to OR Tambo or Hoedspruit for your flight and onward arrangements.
Activity: Morning game drive
Meals: Breakfast included
Price Includes
* Luxury accommodation * Return road transfer * Three meals per/day * Local drinks * 2 game drives per/day * English speaking driver/guide
Price Excludes
* Flights * Visas * Premium drinks * Personal purchases * Conservation fees * Gratuities
What to pack:
- Comfortable light clothing for summer months, including a swimming costume.
- A very warm jacket for game drives during winter – conditions can be chilly!
- Walking shoes and socks.
- Sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen (the African sun is harsh for the unprotected body).
- Camera and plenty of film/ memory space.
- A good book