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- Accommodation in quality 2 to 4 person safari units with en suite bathroom.
- Daily morning and afternoon/evening guided game activities led by qualified rangers and trackers
- Informative instruction relating to bushcraft and survival skills
- 3 meals per day; teas & coffees; soft drinks; juices; drinking water
- Alcoholic beverages (A small selection of local beers, wines and spirits)
- Timbavati Reserve Conservation Levies: (subject to change without notice)
- 1 January - 31 December 2026: Adults $41 per person per night; Children aged 6 - 11 $20 per child per night.
- 1 January - 31 December 2027: Adults $42 per person per night; Children aged 6 - 11 $22 per child per night.
- Timbavati Gate Fee payable at the Gate by cash or credit card: (subject to change without notice)
- Light Motor Vehicles (GMV < R3500 kgs)$20 per vehicle per entry.
- Heavy Motor Vehicles (GMV > R3500 kgs) $68 per vehicle per entry.
- Alcoholic beverages: Top shelf liquors
- ALL transfers to and from the camp – options and rates available on request.
- Gratuities and all items of a personal nature.
- Anything else not mentioned above.
- Minimum stay 2 nights throughout the year.
- Rates and conservation/vehicle levies are subject to change without prior notice.
- Children aged 0-8 are not permitted at Bateleur Safari Camp.
- Minimum age 12 for all guided bush walk participants; no maximum age but an
average fitness level is required since each walk can last 3-4 hours. - Clients will be required to sign an indemnity on arrival.
- Booking prerequisite: guests must have adequate travel insurance to cover any
emergency, casualty evacuation and/or hospitalisation for their full safari duration.
- Bank transfer and credit cards are accepted.
- 10% deposit required to secure booking. Balance due 30 days prior to travel.
- Provisional bookings will be kept for 14 days.
- Confirmed bookings: 10% non-refundable deposit is required within 7 days of confirmation to secure the booking. 90% balance due 30 days before arrival.
- Cancellation from the day of confirmation up to:
- 30 days prior to arrival, 100% of the total accommodation cost will be charged.
- 31 days prior to arrival, 10% of the total accommodation cost will be charged.
- Any postponement 14 days before arrival a 10% postponement fee of the total accommodation will be charged.
Should a cancellation take place due to travel restrictions or lockdowns, which are a direct result of the pandemic - no cancellation fee will be charged.
There are a few ways in which you can reach the camp. We recommend using a shuttle service for a couple of reasons:
- When you arrive at the camp there is no reason to leave. You'll have access to everything you need right here, you won't need a vehicle during your stay.
- If you don't need a vehicle, why pay for the additional days renting one?
- Shuttle services are familiar with the area and our camp. A GPS can be unreliable and get you lost in this area (It has happened).
Here is a link to some shuttle services that do transfers to Bateleur.
If the circumstances permit it, we do sometimes leave the vehicle behind and track animals on foot. This is an extremely memorable experience for most people. You do not have to participate in this activity, please let our manager know if you prefer to stay in the vehicle.
Please note: Walking activities are only permitted for children aged 12 years and older. This is stated in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve's Standard Operating Procedures and we must abide by this rule.
No, you don't have to walk. While it's an unforgettable experience, and one that will leave your friends in awe, we're here to serve you. If you don't want to walk, please let your tracker know so we can make arrangements for you.
Our camp is a very intimate setting for building relationships. We recommend that you experience this adventure together with your children. With that said, we also know that sometimes you may need some alone time. Please speak to our manager so we can see how your needs can be accommodated.
Yes! We have a chef on staff. This means that we can prepare something just for you if we need to. Our produce is all organic and sourced from the local communities to create opportunities.
Please contact us for recommendations if you would like to bring a child younger than 12 with you. Our camp is in the heart of the Timbavati reserve, there are no fences between us and the bush.
Yes we do. We have a full-time chef at the camp who prepares our meals. Please talk to our manager about your dietary needs.
We have extra length king size beds for couples and extra length singles for children.
Yes. As part of our eco-friendly values, our water comes from deep within the earth. This water is extremely good for you and tastes great!
The Timbavati is considered a low risk malaria area, however clients should consult their local travel clinic regarding prophylaxis. The highest risk time for malaria is December to April
That's a really hard question to answer. The seasons here offer very different experiences. In the winter there is very little rain, this makes the terrain quite dry. With fewer bushes in the way it can make it easier to see game. On the other hand, the warm days provide comfortable viewing during the day and wonderful late night conversations in the evenings. Our goal is always to make your stay unforgettable!
Our trackers are some of the best available and they know the terrain and animal movements better than most, but unfortunately animals are not concerned about our desires. We will make every effort while you're with us to help you get to see the animals you want to, but unfortunately we can't guarantee they'll cooperate.
Yes, all your meals are included in the package. We have a full time chef at Bateleur and the meals are amazing.
