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5-Day Timbavati Lodge, Kruger & Canyon Budget Escape
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5-Day Timbavati Lodge, Kruger & Canyon Budget Escape

Duration
5 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg
Group size
1–10 guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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A colourful lodge base for five days of discovery

Enjoy a varied Greater Kruger escape without moving accommodation every night. Timbavati Safari Lodge is your base for four nights, with en-suite, air-conditioned accommodation decorated in distinctive Ndebele-inspired colours and patterns. The lodge lies near Orpen Gate, outside Kruger National Park; despite its name, this package is not a stay inside Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.

Two full-day Kruger safaris give you time to explore different habitats, while a sunset drive in Moditlo Game Reserve introduces the bush on your first afternoon. Between wildlife days, the Panorama Route adds canyon views, waterfall stops and historic Lowveld scenery.

Wildlife days with a scenic interlude

Head into Kruger in an open safari vehicle with your guide, watching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes and predators as the landscape changes around you. Each day follows wildlife activity and park conditions; Big Five sightings cannot be guaranteed.

The Panorama excursion visits highlights around Blyde River Canyon and God’s Window, with possible stops at Pinnacle Rock, Wonder View, waterfalls and Pilgrim’s Rest. Stops depend on weather and available time, with lunch at your own expense in the Graskop area.

Comfort and value, without camping

Return each evening to your lodge room and an included dinner. Breakfasts are included, with their timing or packed arrangements confirmed for early safari departures. Lunches, additional brunch purchases and beverages are extra. This is a budget-friendly lodge safari, not a camping tour.

US$1,670 per person sharing; US$2,338 for a solo traveller. Return shared shuttle transfers from OR Tambo, four lodge nights, breakfasts and dinners, the scheduled sunset drive, two full-day Kruger drives and the Panorama excursion form the package. Park entrance and conservation-fee arrangements will be confirmed with your quotation rather than assumed included.

An optional morning safari on Day 5 can be requested at additional cost, subject to availability and the return shuttle timetable. Do not book onward flights until your airport arrival time has been confirmed.

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Ndebele Colours & a Moditlo Sunset
    • Meet your shared shuttle at OR Tambo Airport’s designated collection point.
    • Travel to Timbavati Safari Lodge and settle into your en-suite, air-conditioned room.
    • Join an afternoon open-vehicle game drive in Moditlo Game Reserve.
    • Return to the lodge for dinner; beverages are at your own expense.
    • Overnight: Timbavati Safari Lodge. Meals: Dinner.
  2. Day 2 – A Full Day Following Kruger’s Wildlife
    • Leave early, around 06:00, for a full-day open-vehicle safari in Kruger National Park.
    • Explore with your guide, stopping for wildlife sightings and refreshment breaks.
    • Breakfast or packed-breakfast arrangements are confirmed with the lodge; extra brunch purchases and lunch are at your own expense.
    • Return in the evening for dinner at the lodge.
    • Overnight: Timbavati Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  3. Day 3 – Canyons, Waterfalls & Lowveld History
    • Enjoy breakfast before departing for the Panorama Route.
    • Explore Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window and waterfall viewpoints, with Pinnacle Rock, Wonder View and Pilgrim’s Rest as timing allows.
    • Stop around Graskop for lunch at your own expense.
    • Return to the lodge in the late afternoon and relax before dinner.
    • Overnight: Timbavati Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  4. Day 4 – Another Day in the Heart of Kruger
    • Depart around 06:00 for your second full-day open-vehicle Kruger safari.
    • Follow wildlife activity across the park’s varied habitats with your guide.
    • Enjoy the included breakfast arrangement; lunch, extra brunch and drinks are at your own expense.
    • Return to Timbavati Safari Lodge for your final evening and dinner.
    • Overnight: Timbavati Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
  5. Day 5 – A Leisurely Farewell or One More Safari
    • Relax at the lodge before departure, or request an optional approximately three-hour morning game drive at additional cost.
    • The optional drive depends on availability and your shuttle connection.
    • Enjoy breakfast and check out.
    • Return by shared shuttle to OR Tambo Airport; confirm the arrival time before arranging an onward flight.
    • Meals: Breakfast.

Where you'll stay

Timbavati Safari Lodge, Near Orpen Gate, Greater KrugerTimbavati Safari Lodge, Near Orpen Gate, Greater KrugerTimbavati Safari Lodge, Near Orpen Gate, Greater Kruger

Timbavati Safari Lodge

Near Orpen Gate, Greater Kruger

  • Return shared shuttle collection and drop-off at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with lodge connections
  • Four nights at Timbavati Safari Lodge in en-suite, air-conditioned accommodation
  • Breakfasts and dinners during the lodge stay
  • One afternoon open-vehicle safari in Moditlo Game Reserve
  • Two full-day guided open-vehicle safaris in Kruger National Park
  • One guided Panorama Route day excursion

Not included

  • All lunches and additional brunch purchases during excursions
  • All beverages
  • Optional Day 5 morning safari, quoted separately and subject to availability
  • Flights and accommodation before or after the safari
  • Personal purchases, gratuities and travel insurance

Park entrance and conservation-fee arrangements are confirmed in your quotation.

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