Golden hour savanna landscape in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve · South Africa

Where the Wild Endures

An intimate encounter with Africa's untamed wilderness in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Our Experiences

Crafted for the Discerning Traveller

Classic Game Drive
Signature

Classic Game Drive

3 Hours

Traverse the ancient riverbeds and open plains of Timbavati at golden hour, guided by expert trackers in pursuit of the Big Five.

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Guided Bush Walk
Immersive

Guided Bush Walk

Half Day

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Night Drive
After Dark

Night Drive

2 Hours

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Aerial view of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve at golden hour

The Reserve

The Last True Wilderness

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, forming part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area — one of the largest protected wilderness areas on earth.

Here, wildlife moves freely across ancient migration corridors. No fences. No crowds. Only the land as it has always been — raw, sovereign, and breathtaking.

Our exclusive traversing rights ensure you experience Timbavati as few ever will: in privacy, in silence, and in the company of guides who have spent lifetimes learning its secrets.

53,000+

Hectares of Private Reserve

50+

Years of Conservation

All Five

Big Five Species

African elephant herd at golden hour in the Timbavati Reserve

Guest Voices

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There are places that change you quietly, without announcement. Timbavati is one of them. We arrived as tourists and left as something else entirely.

Catherine & James Whitmore

London, United Kingdom

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Every safari is tailored to your pace, your curiosity, and your sense of wonder. Reach out to our team to begin planning an experience unlike any other.