Lodge
Mbabat
8.2/10

Timbavati Safari Lodge

Located in Mbabat, Timbavati Safari Lodge offers accommodation in thatched chalets with colourful traditional African design like the huts of the Ndebele Tribe. Set 24-minutes' drive from the Kruger National Park, this lodge has a swimming pool and a bar. Each chalet is fitted with a ceiling fan and mosquito net over each bed and the windows. Complete with a private verandah, the guest rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries and is fitted with a shower. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant, with special diet menus available on request. The property also offers packed lunches. Guests can enjoy a BBQ in the evenings or dine by the pool. Timbavati Safari Lodge can arrange day trips to the Kruger National Park with a trained guide, as well as sunset drives and bush walks.

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Free private parking available on-site

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

R531 Orpen Road, 20km From Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park outside of the park, 1380 Mbabat, South Africa, Mbabat, South Africa

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool Airport shuttle Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Free WiFi Free parking Bar Very good breakfast

Gallery

a bedroom with two beds and a window at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a group of chairs and a swimming pool at night at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a bar with wooden stools and a large island at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a window at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a bedroom with two beds with flowers on them at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a wooden walkway leading to a house in a field at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a bed with a white comforter in a room at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a green jeep driving down a dirt road at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

a house with a thatch roof with a table at Timbavati Safari Lodge in Mbabat

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Reviews

Faith 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: The stuff was friendly the food was delicious 😋 the place is noce

Kate 8/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Lovely place, great value, very special stay

Pros: Amazing to have animals walking around outside your room! The pool bar area was lovely too

Cons: The room got very very hot with only a fan

Bernie 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Positively added to our memories of our African trip! Thank you ☺️

Pros: Staff made us feel welcome from arrival to us leaving. The pool and bar area was very comfortable and fitting for the African experience! The meals were delicious and plentiful! The mosquito nets over the beds were very welcomed! Having the wild life on the door step was lovely to see. Assistance from Jondre and his team to get our car out of the mud after the welcomed rains was greatly appreciated! I Would definitely recommend a stay at Timbavati!

Cons: We couldn’t really fault the property!

Elaine 8/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Will return as good value

Pros: Very clean accomm and lovely having wildlife sp roaming.

Cons: Need a fridge in room

Leon 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Will definately come in future and recommend friends to visit too.. Thank you very much

Pros: The place plus the service offered was excellent. Food was so nice breakfast and dinner so lovely. I loved the rooms and surrounding reminded me of my home.

Cons: None

Mosima 10/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: The staff was very helpful n friendly, the breakfast was the perfect

Cons: The location and atmosphere

Marques 8/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Refreshing, good place to clear you mind

Pros: Very accessible even without your own car, it’s just right next to the main road. The property is clean and well kept too. The food is out of this world, and the chefs know what they are doing.

Cons: The interior designs of the rooms can be better, I feel the interior deserves the same attention as the exterior. In short the rooms could do with that modern feel and set up.

Nsaleem 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Second time stay here and it all you need- great location.

Cons: Kettle , TV and Wifi in the room would be good.

Greg 9/10

South Africa 🇿🇦

Pros: Great location, close to KNP. Staff were attentive and the food was great.

Cons: Staff within restaurant need guidance and training.

Hans 9/10

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Pros: Ontzettend leuke plek met heel enthousiast personeel. Daardoor is het niet erg dat het allemaal iets eenvoudiger is.