Something Sacred - Activities
Timbavati, Greater Kruger

At Makanyi Private Game Lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, there are two game drives conducted by expert trackers and guides every day.

Game Drives

These drives promise to be something special, as Makanyi Lodge is located in a far-off section of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, away from the congested areas. The rangers and trackers find all the sightings themselves, promising a more authentic safari experience but in no way less exciting.

Guests have the luxury of spending an entire day on a sighting if they wish to, with no haste to move out of the way for another vehicle. This wildlife safari the Timbavati Private Game Reserve is a must-visit for avid game watchers!

Game photographers have the extra bonus of the possibility to book a professional wildlife photographer going out with you on a game drive in a specialised photographic game vehicle. Photographic equipment can also be hired to perfect opportunity your skills so that you can head home with some stunning snapshot sounveneirs.

Bush Walks

Makanyi Lodge offers bush walks for a chance to marvel at close proximity at the splendour of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Discover intriguing plants, alluring bushes and the tiniest creatures. Your expert ranger will share knowledge about the habitat of the Timbavati Private Game Reserve whilst showing you how to track animals such as rhino.

Additional Activities

This wildlife safari the Timbavati Private Game Reserve is a dream come true for nature enthusiasts. Spend an afternoon in the company of some hippo when you go fishing by one of the tranquil dams with a refreshing drink and a delicious picnic basket at hand. In the evening, after you have enjoyed a traditional outdoor meal around a fire, a ranger will be ready to show you the most breathtaking night sky.

Tucked away from all the city lights and pollution, at Makanyi Lodge you can enjoy stargazing like never before. Something different at exciting, at Makanyi lodge guests can book an art safari. On this creative outing, the celebrated artist Warren Cary accompanies you, along with a canvas and all the paint brushes you need to capture the essence of the Timbavati on paper.

Accommodation in Timbavati

Accommodation in Timbavati Game Reserve is as rich and varied as the wildlife that you can see here. The Timbavati lodges and camps pride th...more