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Siviti Timbavati Plains

Thornybush, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Siviti·Info checked October 2026

Siviti Timbavati Plains is a small Thornybush lodge of thatched suites with private plunge pools, for up to 12 guests. The rate includes meals, select drinks and two game drives a day.

Plunge pool in every suite
Up to 12 guests
Exclusive use for families
AccommodationThatched suites with plunge pools, including a two-suite villa (up to 12 guests)
OperatorSiviti
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children6 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Thornybush; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Private pool

Strengths

  • Private or plunge pools
  • Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely

Things to consider

  • Children from 6 only
  • Bar drinks are extra
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
  • Exact location not published by our sources

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Thatched suites with plunge pools, including a two-suite villa (up to 12 guests). Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Sep – 16 Dec 20261 Sept 2026 – 16 Dec 2026R20,500€1,110

Full board with select drinks, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists a lower offer). A per-person conservation fee is extra; the amount isn't stated. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included

Mandatory conservation fee per person (amount not stated by Safari.com).

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

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Siviti Timbavati Plains (Thornybush, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Suite with plunge pool

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Thornybush

Thornybush is a private reserve of about 14,000 hectares near Hoedspruit. In 2017 it removed its eastern fence with the Timbavati, which is itself unfenced from Kruger, so Thornybush became part of the open Greater Kruger system.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Thornybush Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa5 km
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessThornybush, despite the name. We don't have a verified map position, so it isn't pinned.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveThornybush

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
Children6 and older, only when the camp is booked exclusively.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€1,110 pp / night all-in€6,659 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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