8/10 Good
Ron
24 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ron
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Timbavati Safari Lodge
3.0 star property
Travelers gather around the warm firepit after days filled with adventure, taking time to explore the natural beauty from the serene surroundings
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Timbavati Safari Lodge offers free full breakfast and manager's reception. Enjoy the outdoor pool to cool off and peaceful strolls in the garden. Practical amenities include on-site laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas.
Reviews
6.66.6 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Business services
Room options
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Highlights
Free cribs/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Laptop-compatible safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
R531 Orpen Road, 20km From Orpen Gate, Kruger National Park outside of the park, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
What's nearby
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre28 min drive - 37.7 km- Mafunyani Cultural Village1 min drive - 1.9 km
- Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre16 min drive - 22.0 km
- Orpen Gate25 min drive - 33.8 km
- Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate34 min drive - 49.1 km
Getting around
- Hoedspruit (HDS)110 min drive
Restaurants
- Gauta Fast Foods12 min drive
About this property
Timbavati Safari Lodge
Property highlights
Free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at Timbavati Safari Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
- An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking
- A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a water dispenser, and outdoor furniture
- Tour/ticket assistance, meeting rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Timbavati Safari Lodge include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes.
More amenities include:
- Rainfall showers and free toiletries
- Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Free daily manager's reception
- Snack bar/deli
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Safe at front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
- Banquet hall
- Designated smoking areas
- Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Free crib
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Limited room service
More
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop-compatible safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1060 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Timbavati Safari Lodge Lodge
Timbavati Safari Lodge Hoedspruit
Timbavati Safari Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit
Frequently asked questions
Does Timbavati Safari Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Timbavati Safari Lodge pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Timbavati Safari Lodge?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Does Timbavati Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1060 per vehicle applies.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Timbavati Safari Lodge Reviews
6.6
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7.0
Cleanliness
6.6
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
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Reviews
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
10 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Won't stay here again
The manager on duty was in a hurry to go back to to watching his rugby match on arrival. On departure he seemed even more disinterested and could not be bothered to direct me to the restuarant for breakfast. At breakfast found weevils in the cereal. The only redeeming quality of the service at the place was the Bar-keep and the Chef who cooked dinner as well as the cleanliness of the room.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Susan
28 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ood location.
Basic but comfortable. Great location for the Kruger National Park.
Susan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
Benjamin
11 August 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
Benjamin
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021