Kruger safari bush camp
| country: | South Africa |
| location: | Timbavati, within Kruger National Park |
| price: | From R1650 - R2250 per person per night, based on 2 sharing, or R2310 - R2950 single occupancy, depending on season. Includes 3 meals, 2 game drives, drinks and VAT. Discounts for children, groups and longer stays. Excludes transfers and Timbavati Reserve fees |
description
Our Kruger safari bushcamp is a classic African safari camp located in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. This authentic camp is the ultimate experience of true wilderness and seclusion, accommodating only 16 guests in traditional African reed and thatch huts. Our philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of candlelight and oil lamps as well as open-air bush showers fuelled by wood fires.
The accommodation offers you all the privacy and superior comfort you need for uninterrupted relaxation. Our award winning cuisine will take you on a gastronomic tour of African styled food. This bushcamp offers an authentic wildlife experience in Big Five territory. View lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in over 10 000 hectares (24 000 acres) of traversing area, also home to over 40 mammal species and 350 bird species. Experience the thrill of game drives in open Land Rovers, guided bush walks, and tracking game on foot with highly experienced rangers and trackers. You are guaranteed an adventure of a lifetime in one of Africa's world-renowned unspoilt wilderness reserves. Game drives Guided bush walks in the reserve Sleep out, game and bird viewing at the tree house/hide
There are some optional daytime activities outside the reserve, which can be arranged by camp management. A transfer service can also be organised to and from any of the activities below:
A one hour microlight flight over the Klaserie big five reserve Nyani Shangaan cultural village Early morning balloon safaris White water rafting trips Moholoholo wildlife rehabilitation centre Monsoon gallery and curios centre
The accommodation offers you all the privacy and superior comfort you need for uninterrupted relaxation. Our award winning cuisine will take you on a gastronomic tour of African styled food. This bushcamp offers an authentic wildlife experience in Big Five territory. View lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, in over 10 000 hectares (24 000 acres) of traversing area, also home to over 40 mammal species and 350 bird species. Experience the thrill of game drives in open Land Rovers, guided bush walks, and tracking game on foot with highly experienced rangers and trackers. You are guaranteed an adventure of a lifetime in one of Africa's world-renowned unspoilt wilderness reserves. special things to do and see here
There are some optional daytime activities outside the reserve, which can be arranged by camp management. A transfer service can also be organised to and from any of the activities below:
A one hour microlight flight over the Klaserie big five reserve rooms, food and facilities
5 double rooms with en-suite facilities(showers) 
Family & baby friendly: We have family rooms. Children are welcome. Child friendly meals can be arranged. Entertainment packs available. Baby sitting can be arranged on reservation Disabled access: We have one double room which is wheel chair friendly. Disabled guests have managed with the help of staff here and there.
how to find this Kruger safari bushcamp
Eastgate airport - 30 minute road transferKruger Mpumalanga International airport (KMI) – 2.5 Hour road transfer
We are happy to provide detailed road directions from Nelspruit or Johannesburg for those who wish to drive here.
how this holiday makes a difference
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Our mission statement: 'We the lodge team will, with teamwork grow using our African Culture to accomplish the streamlining of all operational systems to achieve profitable, harmonious, business and personal growth.' We consider our Staff to be our most prized asset and strive to be leaders in the industry as far as community upliftment is concerned.
We have developed a Youth Leadership programme and we entice learners to visit the lodge, where they are hosted, giving them insight into environmental issues and finding out about eco-tourism career opportunities. Some become involved in work shadowing. We have hosted a learner tracker, Jimmy, who obtained board, lodging, a stipend – even driving lessons. Ruth secured a Hospitality / House-keeping Learnership. The tracker learnership programme forms part of a Timbavati-wide initiative to provide learning opportunities for local black youth.  Two of our trackers have been promoted to the position of ranger and one of our housekeeping staff promoted to chef. Our present operations manager started here as a tracker, was promoted to ranger then assistant manager, and now to his current position. We have done a survey and discovered that each of our staff members supports an average of 8 people. We are 'Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa' certified. FTTSA is an independent non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable and equitable tourism development in South Africa. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |