5-Day Timbavati Kambaku River Sands Lodge

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival at Kambaku River Sands & Sunset Safari

07:00 – Shared transfer from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal to Kambaku River Sands in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Departure is strictly at 07:00. Late arrivals should enquire about our fly-in safari options.

Arrival at Kambaku River Sands, followed by check-in and time to settle in.

Guided afternoon into evening sunset game drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, returning to the lodge after dark.

Dinner served at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It rarely gets crowded)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Sunny and little rain)

Wildlife in Timbavati NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kambaku River Sands

• Mid-range lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning & Sunset Safari Drives in Timbavati

Early morning guided safari drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return to Kambaku River Sands for a hearty breakfast.

Leisure time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities and surrounding African bush.

Lunch served at the lodge.

Guided afternoon into evening sunset game drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, returning to the lodge after dark.

Main Destination:

Timbavati Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kambaku River Sands

• Mid-range lodge located inside Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Final Safari & Return to Johannesburg

Early morning guided safari drive in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, enjoying your final opportunity to spot the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return to Kambaku River Sands for breakfast.

Check out and depart the lodge to meet your shared shuttle transfer back to Johannesburg.

17:30–18:00 – Estimated arrival at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg.

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Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.