PRIVATE GAME RESERVES

Sabi Sands Reserve
Balule Reserve
Timbavati Reserve
Makalali Reserve
Kapama Reserve
Karongwe Game Reserve
Thornybush Reserve
Manyeleti Reserve

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IN KRUGER PARK

Camp Shawu
Camp Shonga
Hamiltons Tented Camp
Hoyo Hoyo Tsonga Lodge
Imbali Safari Lodge
Jock Safari Lodge & Spa
Little Jock
Lukimbi Safari Lodge
Shishangeni Private Lodge
Singita Lebombo Game Lodge
Singita Sweni Lodge
Tinga Private Game Lodge
Pafuri Camp
Plains Camp
Rhino Post Camp
The Outpost Lodge

KRUGER PARK REST CAMPS

Berg-en-Dal Restcamp
Crocodile Bridge Restcamp
Letaba Restcamp
Lower Sabie Restcamp
Mopani Restcamp
Olifants Restcamp
Orpen Restcamp
Pretoriuskop Restcamp
Punda Maria Restcamp
Satara Restcamp
Shingwedzi Restcamp
Skukuza Restcamp
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LODGES/ACCOMMODATION GREATER KRUGER PARK

Bongani Mountain Lodge
Buhala Game Lodge
Casa do Sol
Casterbridge Hollow
Cybele Forest Lodge
Hannah Game Lodge
Hippo Hollow
Komati River Chalets
Oliver’s Restaurant & Lodge
Perry's Bridge Hollow
Nkambeni Tented Lodge
Jatinga Guest House
Kruger Gate Protea Hotel
The Hotel Winkler
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TIMBAVATI GAME RESERVE

The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve came into existence on July 1956, when a group of conservation-minded persons who owned "game farms" on the western boundary of the Kruger Park came together to form the Timbavati Association. The farm fences were removed and the entire area is now open to the vast Kruger National park, allowing the animals to roam freely in this expanded area. The idea of forming such a reserve was first mooted as early as 1948, and for several years a handful of far-sighted men met frequently to discuss ways and means to create a nature reserve of a meaningful size in the area. These "leading spirits" of conservation and sustainable land use eventually succeeded in convincing sufficient number of landowners in the region to join them in forming an Association governed by a Constitution that would limit the "rights" of the individual landowner for the benefit of all. Man's incursions into this part of the Lowveld have always been temporary and brief, from Early Stone Age down to the early 20th century.

In point of fact, large tracts of land in the northern portion of the Lowveld were never permanently settled by man, and the lands now comprising the Timbavati were barely touched, and are still only lightly inhabited. This part of South Africa's bushveld region may therefore be regarded as truly unspoiled and deserves recognition as truly wild land, as opposed to the "restored" and "restocked" lands commonly found elsewhere. The white lions of Timbavati where discovered by Chris McBride in the early 1970s while doing his Phd on his father's farm Vlakgezicht. Timbavati became well known for the white lions, and as a result the commercial lodges in the reserve became a very popular tourist destinations. Although there are currently no white lions in the reserve, the recessive gene causing this unusual phenomenon is still carried by the local prides, which are still paler than most other lions by comparison. The principal aim of the reserve is the preservation of wildlands and wildlife by restoring the land to its natural state and maintaining the mix and balance of species, conditions, and processes that have historically occurred in this region.

Timbavati is dedicated to the proposition that conservation's greatest purpose and challenge is to maintain the reign of Nature. Timbavati's mission is to see that at least here - in this small, but singular and deeply cherished part of the African Bushveld - Nature will be defended against human impacts, and left just as it should be: natural.

Ngala Safari Lodge

Meaning ‘lion’ in Shangaan, Ngala was the first private safari reserve to be incorporated in the world-famous Kruger National Park – the largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa.

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Ngala Tented Camp

Adgacent and open to the world-famous Kruger National Park – this elegant safari camp is known internationally for sophisticated tented accommodation in tranquil African bush surrounds

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Gomo Gomo Game Lodge

Shaded by age old Jackalberry and Weeping Boerbean Trees, the camp comprises of five fully furnished, thatched chalets and four East African Style Luxury Tented Accommodation.

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Kings Camp

The ten Luxury Suites all have indoor and Private outdoor showers. Beautifully and tastefully appointed accommodation with all the luxury's at hand at Kings Camp.

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Motswari

Motswari prides itself on offering guests a unique and genuine bush experience.  We believe that the bush is a humble place where one should have a chance to unwind from modern stresses.

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Tanda Tula Lodge

With a handful of visitors and a limited number of game-viewing vehicles, and no fences between the Kruger Park and Timbavati, the words private and tranquil best describe Tanda Tula.

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Umlani Bush Camp

This authentic camp is the ultimate experience of true wilderness and seclusion, accommodation for only 16 guests in traditional African reed and thatch huts. Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity

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Royal Legend Safari Lodge
(Zuma Zuma)

From the moment you set foot in the entrance of Royal Legend Safari Lodge, the luxurious feel of the lodge reaches out and welcomes you – making you immediately aware of the elegance so strongly contrasted with the untouched bush surroundings.

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