Back to Basics | Classic Timbavati Safari Package

4 day

White lion cub in Timbavati Nature Reserve.

In a Back to Basics Safari Package you can be assured of an authentic Timbavati safari experience for a family friendly holiday or a romantic getaway.

Overview

Enjoy luxury bush accommodation for three nights and four days at a family owned and run safari lodge. The 4 Day Back to Basics Safari Package offers a traditional safari on the edge of the Kruger National Park.

Highlights

Luxury and romance in the bush
Bush meals and boma dinners
Swimming pool, curio shop and art gallery
Waterhole views and safaris in Big Five territory
Great for small gatherings of friends and family

The Back to Basics Safari Experience

Tucked away in a pristine corner of the Greater Kruger National Park, your safari lodge offers a genuine South African family safari and warm hospitality. On a 4 Day Back to Basics Safari Package you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend.

Relax in comfort at this vintage bush lodge where attention to detail and high standards are maintained throughout. The romantic en-suite bungalows make a welcome retreat for couples and newlyweds who will love the beautifully draped beds and stunning bush views.

Enjoy dawn and dusk game drives and guided bush walks in the magical Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, home of Big Five game and an equally fascinating supporting cast including Cheetah and Wild Dogs. Experienced rangers and guides escort you through many close encounters and share their vast knowledge of this untouched wilderness.

Day 1: Johannesburg to Timbavati Private Nature ReserveView Lodge

Depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport. You will be met and taken on the short road transfer to a safari lodge in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Your three nights and four days will be spent soaking up the atmosphere of calm and rugged beauty. Visit the art gallery, take a dip in the pool or watch game at the waterhole - your family holiday unfolds at its own pace. Game viewing activity: Afternoon game drive.

Day 2: Safari Lodge in TimbavatiView Lodge

Honeymoon couples will be excused for languishing in their suite! This luxury bush accommodation is fully air-conditioned and offers a high level of comfort. Early risers can set off on the sunrise game drive and pursue their dream of a Big Five safari with a refreshment stop en-route.Sunset drives take in the spectacular landscape at this special time of day and you can enjoy a romantic sundowner at a scenic spot. Viewing nocturnal wildlife is a highlight on the way back to the lodge for dinner. Delicious meals are served in a number of settings in the bush or in the atmospheric boma (open-air enclosure) around a camp fire. Game viewing activity: Morning and Afternoon game drives. Optional bush walk.

Day 3: Safari Lodge in TimbavatiView Lodge

For bird watchers and those who wish to get the most from their African experience, a bush walk with one of the highly experienced and armed trail-guides is a must. You see the bushveld in finer detail and come to appreciate its hidden wonders. In between game viewing you can relax, read and savour the deep sense of peace. Celebrate your time together with a toast at one of the lodge bars or listen in as knowledgeable staff members give talks on wildlife and bushveld topics. Game viewing activity: Morning and Afternoon game drives. Optional bush walk.

Day 4: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve to Johannesburg

This is your final day of your Back to Basics safari package. After a morning activity and breakfast, it will be time to leave for your return road transfer from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve to Hoedspruit Airport and your onward flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Game viewing activity: Morning game drive.

Rates & Prices

Included:

Return flights between Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Hoedspruit Airport
Return transfers from Hoedspruit Airport to the lodge
3 Nights accommodation in a luxury suite
All meals included
Morning and afternoon / evening game drives (total of 4 x 3-4 hour drives during your stay)
Refreshments on game drives
Local beers, house wines and soft drinks
All taxes