Thabamati is a four-tent camp in the southern Timbavati overlooking a dam. The rate includes meals, sundowner drinks, two game drives a day, an optional morning walk, laundry and Wi-Fi.
Four tents only
Overlooks a dam
Laundry included
Stargazing
Accommodation4 tents overlooking a dam
OperatorThabamati
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
Children12 years and up
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Timbavati; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Laundry includedWi-Fi
Strengths
- Guided bush walks are included
- Small camp: 4 rooms
- Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 22 km in a straight line)
- Lower all-in price than most Timbavati lodges for your dates
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- No children under 12
- Bar drinks are extra
- Conservation levy on top: €143 for your group
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
4 tents overlooking a dam. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R9,050 | €490 |
From R18,100 per tent per night for two (SA-Venues). No date ranges are given. 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 walks Included
Conservation levyR440 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
DrinksNot included
Timbavati conservation levy R440 per person per night and a R210 vehicle fee; sundowner drinks are included, other drinks extra.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Thabamati Tented Camp (Timbavati, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Safari tent
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Timbavati
Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature 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
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 22 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessSouthern Timbavati.
Coordinates-24.4378, 31.2487
ReserveTimbavati
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenChildren 12 and older; game drives but no bush walks.
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.
- SA-Venues: Thabamati Tented Camp (rates, inclusions, rooms)
- SA-Venues: Thabamati Tented Camp map & GPS
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