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Timbavati (Greater Kruger)

South Africa Limpopo, Mpumalanga Nature Reserve Big Five-Reservat

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About Timbavati (Greater Kruger)

The Timbavati (Greater Kruger) is a Nature Reserve in South Africa in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga. The park was established on 15.02.2021 and covers an area of 0.6 km². The Timbavati (Greater Kruger) is a Big Five reserve and offers the possibility of self-drive safaris.

Timbavati is a private nature reserve north of Sabi Sand with open borders to the famous Kruger National Park. It is part of the Greater Kruger Ecosystem, which offers an authentic wildlife experience. All the Big Five animals are easily seen here, including the elusive leopard. The park is famous for rare white lions.

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	High

40Mammals
350Bird species
79Reptile
49Fish specie

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Official Name

Timbavati (Greater Kruger)

Provinces

Limpopo, Mpumalanga

Area

0.6 km²

Foundation

2021-02-15

Vegetation

No information

Habitats

Grassy plains ,Forest

Big Five-reserves

Yes

Self-drive-reserve

Yes

Entrance gates

Highlights

Landscape

The main habitat of the Timbavati (Greater Kruger) is the Grassy plains .

In the rainy season, the vegetation is quite dense, but this does not affect wildlife viewing much because of the off-road driving permits.

Entrance gate

Name	Location
Timbavati	East
Orpen	South West

General information

Biodiversity	Sighting conditions
Very high	High

40Mammals
350Bird species
79Reptile
49Fish specie

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The best travel time for Timbavati (Greater Kruger)

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Weather and climate

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Best tavel time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Dry time

May (Beginning) - September (End)

Climate

cool-warm

Tavel time

October (Beginning) - April (End)

Climate

mild-fairly hot

High season

October (Beginning) - March (End)

Low season

October (Beginning) - March (End)

Risk of Malaria

October - April

The climate in Timbavati (Greater Kruger) is warm. The rainy season takes place from Beginning October to End April The dry season first extended over the months from Beginning May to End September inclusive. The best time to tour is Beginning May End September.

Summer is hot and humid. Winter is dry and mild, cooling down considerably at night. Warm clothing is essential for game drives.

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Top animal species

The Timbavati (Greater Kruger) is home to 40 mammals such as Big Five, Lion, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Leopard as well as 350 bird species, 79 reptile species, 49 fish species and 0 amphibian species. The Timbavati (Greater Kruger) provides Very high conditions for wildlife viewing. The Nature Reserve offers a wide variety of species, including the "Big Five".

Big Five

Lion

Big Five

Elephant

Big Five

Rhinoceros

Big Five

Leopard

Big Five

Cape Buffalo

Cheetah

Giraffe

Zebra

Spotted hyena

Wildebeest

Hippopotamus

Baboon

African Wild Dog

Caracal

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safari lodges

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