What is the Timbavati region?

What is the Timbavati region?

Geographically and politically, Timbavati is located in Mpumalanga Province. In Xitsonga, the name ‘Timbavati’ means “the place where something sacred came down to Earth from the Heavens”, and refers to the rare white lions of Timbavati.

Is Timbavati safari good?

Timbavati makes a great first-time destination if you’ve never been on safari before – you are almost guaranteed to see the Big Five, and close up. There are a variety of high-end lodges, all offering pretty much the same wildlife viewing experience – they just differ in degrees of luxuriousness.

How many animals are in Timbavati?

Timbavati Wildlife Park is home to more than 400 animals representing over 70 diverse species.

What is the environment like in Timbavati?

The Timbavati falls within the midrange with an annual precipitation of 550 mm – 600 mm per annum, with the wet season occurring between the months of November to March. Summers are hot to uncomfortably hot with a long term mean maximum temperature of 38 °C in the months of January to April.

How big is the Timbavati?

206.1 mi²
Timbavati Game Reserve/Area

Who owns Timbavati Game Reserve?

Umlani Bushcamp
Umlani Bushcamp operates synergistically with other land and lodge owners in the Timbavati Game Reserve to offer guests a vast sanctuary of more than 10,000 ha of unspoilt African wilderness.

How big is Timbavati?

What is Timbavati known for?

Known for its natural splendor, wide swathe of bush and high density of wildlife – including the Big Five, over 350 bird species and the rare white lion. You will find remote, friendly abodes providing the perfect safari home for a family getaway, romantic honeymoon, group trip or whatever else you are seeking.

Are there still white lions in Timbavati?

Whilst there are isolated reports from time to time of white lion sightings in the Kruger National Park and there are many white lions bred in captivity and semi- captivity both locally and abroad, the Timbavati Private Nature remains the only reserve in the world (as far as we know) where wild white lions occur …

Where is Timbavati River?

Mpumalanga Province
The Timbavati River is a river in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. It flows mostly through the Kruger National Park after entering the Park adjacent to Maroela Caravan Camp 24°27′20″S 31°23′53″E near Orpen Rest Camp. It is a tributary of the Olifants River and the confluence is at 24°3′18″S 31°40′49″E.

Where are white lions found in South Africa?

Pumba Private Game Reserve
There are now three prides of lions known to have the white recessive gene in the Timbavati, while further populations have been introduced at Pumba Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa, and Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in the Western Cape.

How many white lions are there in Timbavati?

White Lions of the Timbavati There are only an estimated 500 white lions worldwide – in captivity.

Is the Timbavati nature reserve a game reserve?

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is a premier game-viewing destination that forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Game viewing at Timbavati is exceptional, with an abundance of wild animals roaming freely throughout the pristine reserve. The area is home to a rare pride of white lions, over 40 mammal species and 360 types of birds.

Are there white lions in the Timbavati Reserve?

The Timbavati Game Reserve is most famous for its white lions, which are still spotted in this area from time to time. The Timbavati is a collection of privately-owned game reserves which share an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park.

Is the Motswari Lodge in the Kruger National Park?

Motswari Lodge is in the Motswari Private Game Reserve, part of the pristine natural habitat that is the Timbavati Game Reserve. The boundaries of the Timbavati are open to the Greater Kruger National Park. Motswari is a traditional, established lodge.

Which is the best private game reserve in South Africa?

Motswari Private Game Reserve is a small-scale and family-run luxury resort in the remote and beautiful Timbavati Nature Reserve, a 6-hour drive from Johannesburg and 50 minutes from Hoedspruit airport. There’s also a private airstrip on site for a VIP-style arrival.