Timbavati Safari Lodge
(R 531) Orpen Road Klaserie, Hoedspruit, Maruleng 1380 South Africa
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(R 531) Orpen Road Klaserie, Hoedspruit, Maruleng 1380 South Africa
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Great food, very helpful staff, very comfortable accommodation, all the amenities you expect. Nature right at your doorstep, literally. Nothing beats waking up and seeing a zebra and wildebeests outside your door. Really enjoyed the Bush Walk hosted by the staff.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Yes, book yourself in here.
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The lodge was amazing! Huts were spacious (twin room) and clean, toiletries provided and mosquito nets on each bed. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The lodge has animal that roam free so woke up to a baby zebra outside my room, fantastic experience. The evening food buffet was really good, tasty food and a really nice atmosphere. The safari trip was amazing and our guide Eric was super nice and knowledgeable and helped us find as much as we could. They also provide thick ponchos to wear as it gets cold in the morning. Very grateful and we noticed no other tour group had them so a nice touch. Had the best experience here and would definitely recommend. Only 4 star instead of 5 as its 20/25mins from Kruger gates so have to leave a little earlier but doesn't affect the experience at all.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Want to feel close to nature? This lodge delivers, and then some! Good food, comfortable rooms, friendly staff & great atmosphere completes the safari experience. Memories were made here. Highly recommend
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Had a wonderful stay at the Timbavati Safari Lodge. The hospitality of the staff is outstanding. If you want to stay at a secure, beautiful place in the middle of nature, be sure to stay here. I would highly recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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What a fantastic and amazing experience I had staying at this sight 😄. I stayed here with my tour leader Walt and group as part of my explore adventure holiday. Seeing the wild animals in their natural habitat was out of this world. It was just so amazing to see. The site staff and bar staff as well as chefs were all amazing. I can't complain 😂.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Just respect the wild animals. You'll enjoy your stay and whole experience.
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I stayed here for 2 nights, I booked a 3 day safari trip with MoAfrika Tours. After I arrived I went on a sunset safari in the Kruger park, this was absolutely amazing. The next day I went on a full day safari, I was supposed to go with the same guide as the day before. However since I traveled alone they decided to put me together with a group of 24 American girl scouts. This has completely ruined the experience for me, they were rude, loud and not to mention racist. I understand that their behavior has nothing to do with the lodge, but I think the Timbavati management should have thought about not putting one single female traveler together with such a loud and obnoxious group. The next day I should have been able to do a morning safari, as was stated in the MoAfrika tours itinerary. However the Timbavati lodge said they were fully booked and didn’t offer an alternative. I believe it was the hotel manager(?) I spoke to at the reception, he was very rude to me. He even laughed at me while I was in tears and then disappeared, not offering any help with looking for an alternative safari for the next day. I also didn’t like the way this place was run, I could sense that Apartheid still exists at the Timbavati lodge. Side note: the people who worked at the bar were very kind. Just the management at reception was extremely rude and unhelpful. I paid over €500 for this 3 day Kruger experience, absolute waste of money due to the management of the Timbavati lodge I would recomment staying at a lodge inside of the Kruger park and driving your own vehicle or booking a private game drive.…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: This is next to the road, lot of noise. If you want to have an authentic safari experience I...
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Things to really like and things not to like To like: • Cool style lodges/rooms • Pool and bar available • Regularly wild animals on the premises • Good diner, real effort in presentation Not to like: • Not very experienced bar staff • Not a very clean pool • Visibly dirty towels were places back on the rack, no new towels provided • Quite big holes in the mosquito net (takes away the function ;)) • Two days no hot water in the room • Breakfast and Lunch disappointing. Definitely in comparison to diner Note! No airco in the rooms. So it can get quite warm. Everything considering I would probably go back in the future. Hoping they will use my feedback to improve :)
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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A very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, cosy and clean rooms, nice food and an excellent location, close to Orpen Gate ... I can recommend this place to anyone, even if you’re travelling on your own.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Overall Timbavati was a huge (2 night) disappointment The accommodation was old with very poor upkeep. Old towels in bathroom, neatly folded into a swan. The owners son ( we were informed) was initially welcoming and pleasant then became insulting and aggressive on our final night due to his drinking. A rondavel played excessively loud music until after 7am , that we realize we should have complained about around 2am but just kept on thinking they would be considerate and switch off. The early travel breakfasts were not eaten, as the sandwiches were squashed in cling wrap. Plus even after saying that we do not eat pork , ham was included in the sandwich. The evening game drive at R850 per person is a huge over charged compared to more upmarket resorts with more knowledgeable game drivers . Huge disappointment overall.…
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Good value for money. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Game drive included. Hosts Kylie and David helpful, and friendly. Good food and lots of it. Visits from very tame zebras. Would have liked to stay longer to explore surrounding area.
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Date of stay: January 2020
Room Tip: We had two bungalows, both were lovely.
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Response from RyanM714, General Manager at Timbavati Safari Lodge
Responded 06 Feb 2020
Hi Doreen, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are so pleased you had a great time and do hope you will be back soon to be able to explore the surronding area !!!
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US$92 - US$159 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
South AfricaLimpopo ProvinceMarulengHoedspruit
NUMBER OF ROOMS
35
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Frequently Asked Questions about Timbavati Safari Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Thornybush Game Reserve (3.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a snack bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Is Timbavati Safari Lodge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.