Amaya is a small luxury tented camp in the western Timbavati for up to eight guests. The rate includes meals, local wines, beers and spirits, two game drives a day and Wi-Fi; walks are by arrangement.
Up to eight guests
Local drinks included
Families welcome
Wi-Fi
AccommodationLuxury king tents for up to eight guests
OperatorAmaya
Safari styleGuided game drives
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Timbavati; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Wi-Fi
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Small camp: 4 rooms
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Close to Hoedspruit airport (≈ 22 km in a straight line)
- Unfenced with Kruger, so wildlife moves freely
Things to consider
- Only a “from” price is published, without dates
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
Luxury king tents for up to eight guests. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room for 2, from | 1 Jan – 31 Dec | R13,500 | €731 |
From R27,000 per tent per night for two (SA-Venues; it also shows a lower price). No date ranges are given. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included
Conservation levies and premium drinks are extra.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Current “from” priceThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Amaya (Timbavati, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Luxury tent
We have no booking link for Amaya yet. Contact Amaya directly for availability and a quote.
Timbavati
Timbavati lies west of Kruger National Park with no fences between them; the fences came down in 1993. The reserve became famous for the white lions discovered there in the mid-1970s.
Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dog
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distance≈ 22 km
TransfersTransfers aren't included.
AccessWestern Timbavati.
Coordinates-24.3343, 31.2633
ReserveTimbavati
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenFamilies welcome, with a children's menu.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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