The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve has a collective total of 18 all-inclusive lodges and 4 self-catering camps. For every night you stay in the Timbavati, you contribute to the conservation of our wildlife and to the support and development of our surrounding local communities.
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve has embarked on an initiative to increase conservation revenue through sustainable tourism. This strategy was developed through a joint effort of the commercial operations within the Timbavati, as a means to provide the reserve with greater income from commercial tourism. This comes at a time when our wilderness areas are under greater threat than ever before, with exponential increases in security costs to combat wildlife crime.
What are gate fees collected for?
In order for our gates and road to be beautifully maintained and managed, a fee is charged to support this function. Your visit helps make a difference.
What is the conservation levy used for?
You make the difference! The Conservation Levy is used entirely in the funding of the operational activities of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
10% of all Conservation Levy income is used for community development projects through the Timbavati Foundation. Read more about the Timbavati Foundation.
Gate Fees
Light Motor Vehicle: R300.00 per vehicle.
Heavy Motor Vehicle: R1 100.00 per vehicle
*Heavy vehicle is exceeding 3500kg gross vehicle mass (GVM)
All-inclusive lodges
Adults: R575.00 per person per day
Children under 12 years: R288.00 per child per day
Self-catering camps
R220.00 per person per day (regardless of age)
The conservation levy as quoted is VAT Inclusive.
Please note the following
Your levies may be included in the cost of your accommodation. Please check with the lodge or your travel agent.
There is NO special rate for South African citizens or citizens of SADC countries.