Bateleur Safari Camp in Timbavati, Limpopo Game Lodge
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  • Property TypeGame Lodge
  • Guests20
  • Rooms/Units7
  • Minimum Stay2 Nights

Bateleur Safari Camp is a highly recommended Limpopo game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning tourists visiting Valley of the Olifants.

About Bateleur Safari Camp

Bateleur Safari Camp offers accommodation in the heart of the world renowned Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. The 3500 hectare Bateleur property shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park. On this exclusive property we proudly offer Bateleur Main Camp, an up market eight bed camp.

This prime wilderness area boasts the Big Five, a large diversity of antelope, the entire range of smaller predators, over 500 bird species and a tremendous diversity of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Bateleur's traversing area extends over 10 000 hectares of the Timbavati Reserve.

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

  • All meals included
  • All of the Big 5
  • Guided game drives included
  • Safari / bush walks by arrangement
  • Conservation fee applicable

Accommodation

Bateleur Safari Camp game lodge units are all furnished with comfortable, spacious beds dressed with quality linen.

Each tent has a thatched A-frame roof, canvas sides with large windows offering fixed mosquito screens and roll-down flaps, double wooden front doors and a large en-suite bathroom.

Each unit has bedside tables with solar powered bedside lamps, wardrobes and a solar powered fan for the hot weather.

Each spacious en-suite bathroom has flush toilet, basin and a hot water shower – one unit has an interior bath tub and a private outdoor shower. Quality towels are provided.

Facilities

For guests who would like to try a shower under the stars, outdoor showers are provided with all the privacy that you will need.

A swimming pool is located at the central area for guests to cool off between guided activities on a hot day.

The central boma has a central fireplace, located next to a braai area. There is an indoor dining area which spills out onto an open lounge area. Drinks can be purchased from the bar.

Included

Accommodation is offered on a full board basis with breakfast, lunch and dinner, soft drink, juices and water being included. Daily morning and afternoon / evening guided game activities led by qualified rangers and trackers. Informative instruction relating to bushcraft and survival skills.

Attractions

During your stay at Bateleur you will be treated to very informative instruction relating to bush craft, a spider and scorpion module and basic astronomy clear skies allow it. Optional bush walks are also offered, led by a qualified and armed ranger and an experienced tracker. Additional activities are offered at an extra cost.

Please Note:
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.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • braai / bbq
  • wake up
    calls
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Desk
  • Fan(s)
  • International plug point(s)
  • Internet connection (wireless)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed

On Site

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Reception (business hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool
  • Wake up calls

Food & Drink

  • Bar (fully licenced)
  • Bar (honesty bar)
  • Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
  • Complimentary tea / coffee
  • Restaurant / dining room

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

This is a quality safari unit for two adults. Comfortable beds, quality linen, solar powered lamps, adequate storage facilities, and a solar powered fan for the hot weather. The en-suite bathroom has flush-toilet, basin and a hot-water shower.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Qty: 4
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 6-18 years are allowed

This is a quality safari unit for a family of four. Comfortable beds, quality linen, solar-powered lamps, adequate storage facilities, and a solar powered fan for the hot weather. The en-suite bathroom has flush-toilet, basin, bath tub and an outside open-air hot-water shower.

  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Complimentary toiletries  
  • Desk  
  • International plug point(s)  
  • Internet connection (wireless)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed

Qty: 3
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 6-18 years are allowed

FULL BOARD RATES INCLUDE:
Accommodation in quality 2 to 4-person safari units with en suite bathrooms
3 meals per day; teas & coffees; soft drinks; juices; water (not bottled)
Daily morning and afternoon-evening guided game activities led by qualified rangers and trackers - extended guided game drives and bush walks offered
Informative instruction relating to bushcraft and survival skills

RATES EXCLUDE:
Timbavati Reserve Conservation Levies: (subject to change without notice)
R400 per adult and R200 per child per night
Timbavati Gate vehicle levy of R160 per vehicle (subject to change without notice) payable at the Gate by cash or credit card
Alcohol - local beers and wines can be purchased in camp
ALL transfers to and from the camp - options and rates available on request
Gratuities; all items of a personal nature; anything else not mentioned above

Guest Reviews

1 Review from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewexcellent

We really enjoyed our stay at Bateleur. Lovely camp, good tent to stay in,, very Nice food and excellent staff. The game drives were a pleasure. We still are a bit homesick... want to go back soon!

November 2019

Folkert V. (Leiden)

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Need to Know

Response timeBateleur Safari Camp typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.

Child policyChildren aged 6 and over are welcome.

Closest airport(s)Eastgate / Hoedspruit Airport - 7km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Mastercard, Visa, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since May 2021

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