Timbavati Game Reserve -
an African Adventure by Sarah Manners
Timbavati
Game Reserve - Game and Safari Lodges
Do you dream of the ultimate
safari experience? Escaping to one of the most natural locations in the
world whilst viewing zebras galloping across the plains, troupes of Monkeys
grooming and playing and hearing the roar of the Lion is one of the most
exquisite ways to spend a holiday.
 Kruger
National Park
Each year approximately
half a million domestic and international tourists visit South Africa's
premier game reserve. The Kruger National Park is a 2 million hectare park
that was established in 1898 to protect South African wildlife and is today
an unrivalled leader in biodiversity and environmental management. Most
chose to visit the game park in the dry, winter season as the quality of
game viewing is heightened. The grass at this time of year is low and the
bushes and trees have lost their leaves this provides game viewers with
an unobstructed view of the kings of Africa. Because it doesn't rain in
winter the animals tend to congregate round the waterholes to drink in
the mornings and evenings, a site which is can be viewed closely in the
safety of a vehicle.
Beyond Borders
Surrounding the Kruger National
park are several smaller game reserves such as Timbavati and Sabi Sabi.
There are no fences between any of these reserves allowing the animals
to roam free they way they were intended to. On a visit to the Kruger and
its surrounding reserves you will see and astounding array of flora and
fauna. The reserves are home to 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114
reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The area is most celebrated due to
the fact that it is Big 5 country, during your stay you will have the opportunity
to observe every one of the members of the Big Five: the Lion, Leopard,
Rhino, Elephant and Cape Buffalo.
 Timbavati
Game Reserve
Timbavati Private Game Reserve
lies on the western boundary of the Kruger Park and forms part of the Kruger's
lowveld ecosystem. The lack of borders with the Kruger facilitates excellent
game viewing and the accommodation offerings range from luxury to roughing
it. The Timbavati was established in 1956 but really only made its name
in the 1970's with the discovery of the parks rare "White Lions". In the
winter months (April-September) game viewing is excellent as the vegetation
is less dense. In summer (October-March) the park is lush and green and
whilst game viewing is not at its best bird watching is excellent. Of all
of the reserves wildlife you should easily be able to spot Elephant, Giraffe,
Zebra, Buffalo, Lion, Spotted Hyena, Hippo, Impala, Kudu, Wildebeest, Klipspringer,
Genet, Vultures, Owls, Eagles, Hornbills and Shrikes. Slightly harder to
spot are the Leopard, Wild Dog, Cheetah, Fox, Rhino, Porcupine and Caracal.
Timbavati Activities
A range of safari options
to suite all tastes are available at this magnificent reserve. Whether
you prefer a walking, fly-in, guided, sunrise or sunset safari or whether
you prefer to view the reserve in the comfort of your own vehicle in your
own time the Timbavati can accommodate you. Apart from all of the excellent
game watching activities why not indulge in some pampering spa treatments
and massages or an alfresco dining experience under the vast star filled
African sky. Traditional singing and dancing are firm favourites amongst
visitors to this reserve as are the guided environmental hikes. During
your stay at the Timbavati you can spend your days game viewing and your
nights singing, dancing, eating traditional meals and sipping on fabulous
sunset cocktails.
Timbavati Accommodation
Accommodation within Timbavati
includes colonial style game lodges, traditional thatched bush lodges,
and luxury tented safari camps, providing a range of styles to suit your
dream safari holiday. Timbavati accommodation offers an extremely child
friendly atmosphere and provides facilities for children of all ages. From
sheer luxury to roughing it the Timbavati Private Game Park offers it all.
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Timbavati
Game Reserve - Game and Safari Lodges
About the Author - African
Outposts arranges several tours to the Kruger national Park and its
surrounding private reserves. There is something for everyone in Africa
irrespective of age or physical ability. Africa Outposts looks forward
to offering you one of our tailor-made South African tours that will both
enrich your knowledge and provide financial returns for the conservation
of this beautiful land. |
